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Thought I would put up a few pictures the car should finish up at the dyno this week no numbers yet.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010184.jpg)
Blower bracket
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010190.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010248.jpg)
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Patriot LQ9 Stage 3
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010214.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010171.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010221.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010223.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010232.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010249.jpg)
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Working on the fuel lines and the pick up (not my best work)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010264.jpg)
Engine bay back together and trying to get an idle
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010276.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010265.jpg)
FMIC air lid is installed at the moment
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010282.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010283.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010290.jpg)
Wideband and boost
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010298.jpg)
Hopefully I'll get some info from the dyno this week.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010184.jpg)
Blower bracket
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010190.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010248.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010173.jpg)
Patriot LQ9 Stage 3
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010214.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010171.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010221.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010223.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/HOSS/Heads%20Cam%20F1A%20Build/P1010232.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010249.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010254.jpg)
Working on the fuel lines and the pick up (not my best work)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010264.jpg)
Engine bay back together and trying to get an idle
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010276.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010265.jpg)
FMIC air lid is installed at the moment
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010282.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010283.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010290.jpg)
Wideband and boost
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010298.jpg)
Hopefully I'll get some info from the dyno this week.
Last edited by laughatrice; 09-30-2009 at 07:05 PM.
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The inlet hat now that was the biggest problem of this whole build. The one pictured did not work race valve was in the way (others have figured it out I couldn't neither could the techs). I will have more pics this week when it gets off the dyno.
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EPP custom made the brackets they sent them with their FMIC kit. They're fastened to the intercooler in the 4 pre-tapped spots.
It's a stock radiator with A/C at the moment I think that will change. I haven't seen it overheat but the main issue is the clearance for the blower inlet is horrible. The inlet cost me 2.5psi
It's a stock radiator with A/C at the moment I think that will change. I haven't seen it overheat but the main issue is the clearance for the blower inlet is horrible. The inlet cost me 2.5psi
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I swapped down to a 4" pulley and did another pull it made around 810hp don't have the graph yet but that's on about 15.5psi. Anyway here's the final pictures I finally cleaned up the horrible looking engine bay. Also went back to the ATI 6.0 inlet hat that EPP use's it's flowing real nice I've seen the boost over 16 on the street but I need to get it on the dyno to verify and fine tune. The inlet that was made only made 650rwhp with it on compared to over 800rwhp with nothing. Needless to say it's no longer part of this car.
Engine bay new and improved
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010362.jpg)
Fuel feed and return/boost reference
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010364.jpg)
Fog Lights=Gone
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010367.jpg)
The truck inlet hat suggested by EPP works great with some mods to the FMIC kit. If your going to use this inlet expect to have some issues with your fog lights and maybe your inlet piping like I did.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010368.jpg)
This pictures shows how I made it work I cut the race valve adapter off the up-pipe clocked it around 90* and re-welded to allow room for the larger air filter. Also had to pull the fog lights.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010371.jpg)
Black billet grill is next hopefully it will run slightly cooler with that.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010374.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010379.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010376.jpg)
Cage that needs to be beefed up
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010383.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010352.jpg)
It makes zero traction with this Nitto rubber I'm hoping to get my drag tires and wheels on tomorrow and make some passes tomorrow night. I don't think I'll even bother with this rubber it's not very fun.
Engine bay new and improved
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010362.jpg)
Fuel feed and return/boost reference
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010364.jpg)
Fog Lights=Gone
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010367.jpg)
The truck inlet hat suggested by EPP works great with some mods to the FMIC kit. If your going to use this inlet expect to have some issues with your fog lights and maybe your inlet piping like I did.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010368.jpg)
This pictures shows how I made it work I cut the race valve adapter off the up-pipe clocked it around 90* and re-welded to allow room for the larger air filter. Also had to pull the fog lights.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010371.jpg)
Black billet grill is next hopefully it will run slightly cooler with that.
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010374.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010379.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010376.jpg)
Cage that needs to be beefed up
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010383.jpg)
![](http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/laughatrice/P1010352.jpg)
It makes zero traction with this Nitto rubber I'm hoping to get my drag tires and wheels on tomorrow and make some passes tomorrow night. I don't think I'll even bother with this rubber it's not very fun.
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Complete list of specs and supporting mods
(Engine)
Kateck Resleeved LS1 Block 418 CID (4.070 Bore)
ATI F1A Procharger 8 Rib 4" Pulley @ 16PSI
EPP Front Mount Intercooler 32X12X4
ATI Race Valve
Kateck Billet Main Caps;
ARP Main Studs;
ARP Head Studs;
Cometic .040" 4.100 Head Gaskets
4.000 Callies DragonSlayer crank;
Callies Comp Star Rods;
Custom diamond pistons 18cc dish;
Diamond piston rings;
Patriot LQ9 Stage III Heads
T&D Shaft mounted rocker arms;
Patriot Gold Dual Valve Springs
Comp Cams Chrome Molley 1 piece pushrods 7.55"
EPP FI Cam Dur @ .050 232 int 240 exh Lift .595 int .608 exh LSA 115.0
Cloys Hex-Adjust timing set;
C5R Timing Chain Dampener;
Ported & Blueprinted Melling oil pump;
FAST 90 mm Intake;
90 mm nick williams TB;
Kateck cast aluminium valve covers;
Kateck coil relocation Kit w/plug wires;
Meziere electric water pump;
Kateck belt tensioner;
9.7 to 1 compression;
(Fuel)
Dual Walbro 255 pumps and hotwire kit
-8 feed lines
Fuel Pressure Reglator with Boost Reference
-6 return
Delphi 96lb Low Impediance Fuel Injectors
AEM Fuel Injector Driver and Harness
(Drivetrain)
Spec Stage IV-F Clutch;
Spec aluminium flywheel;
McLeod adjustable clutch master cyclinder;
B&M ripper shifter;
Moser 9" rearend,
detroit locker,
35 spline gundrilled axles;
Aluminium center section;
4 channel ABS brakes w/traction control;
3.50 gears; narrowed 2.5";
15" Weld Draglites 6.5" BS M/T ET Drags 28X10.5X15
(Suspension)
Front - BMR Tubular K-member;
BMR upper & lower tubular a-arms;
BMR strut tower brace;
QA1 front coil overs w/12 way adjustable shocks;
Rear - BMR 1" Lowering Springs;
BMR adjustable extreme duty control arms;
UMI adjustable panhard rod;
BMR adjustable tubular torque arm;
QA1 12-way adjustable shocks;
Global west weld in sub-frame connectors;
sphon rear sway bar.
(Exhaust)
TR 1 7\8" long tube headers ceramic coated;
mufflex 3" y-pipe w/4" collector;
magnaflow catback exhaust system;
3" QTP electric cut out;
Brakes Powerslot slotted rotors ( front & rear);
Hawk HPS brake pads (front & rear);
(Engine)
Kateck Resleeved LS1 Block 418 CID (4.070 Bore)
ATI F1A Procharger 8 Rib 4" Pulley @ 16PSI
EPP Front Mount Intercooler 32X12X4
ATI Race Valve
Kateck Billet Main Caps;
ARP Main Studs;
ARP Head Studs;
Cometic .040" 4.100 Head Gaskets
4.000 Callies DragonSlayer crank;
Callies Comp Star Rods;
Custom diamond pistons 18cc dish;
Diamond piston rings;
Patriot LQ9 Stage III Heads
T&D Shaft mounted rocker arms;
Patriot Gold Dual Valve Springs
Comp Cams Chrome Molley 1 piece pushrods 7.55"
EPP FI Cam Dur @ .050 232 int 240 exh Lift .595 int .608 exh LSA 115.0
Cloys Hex-Adjust timing set;
C5R Timing Chain Dampener;
Ported & Blueprinted Melling oil pump;
FAST 90 mm Intake;
90 mm nick williams TB;
Kateck cast aluminium valve covers;
Kateck coil relocation Kit w/plug wires;
Meziere electric water pump;
Kateck belt tensioner;
9.7 to 1 compression;
(Fuel)
Dual Walbro 255 pumps and hotwire kit
-8 feed lines
Fuel Pressure Reglator with Boost Reference
-6 return
Delphi 96lb Low Impediance Fuel Injectors
AEM Fuel Injector Driver and Harness
(Drivetrain)
Spec Stage IV-F Clutch;
Spec aluminium flywheel;
McLeod adjustable clutch master cyclinder;
B&M ripper shifter;
Moser 9" rearend,
detroit locker,
35 spline gundrilled axles;
Aluminium center section;
4 channel ABS brakes w/traction control;
3.50 gears; narrowed 2.5";
15" Weld Draglites 6.5" BS M/T ET Drags 28X10.5X15
(Suspension)
Front - BMR Tubular K-member;
BMR upper & lower tubular a-arms;
BMR strut tower brace;
QA1 front coil overs w/12 way adjustable shocks;
Rear - BMR 1" Lowering Springs;
BMR adjustable extreme duty control arms;
UMI adjustable panhard rod;
BMR adjustable tubular torque arm;
QA1 12-way adjustable shocks;
Global west weld in sub-frame connectors;
sphon rear sway bar.
(Exhaust)
TR 1 7\8" long tube headers ceramic coated;
mufflex 3" y-pipe w/4" collector;
magnaflow catback exhaust system;
3" QTP electric cut out;
Brakes Powerslot slotted rotors ( front & rear);
Hawk HPS brake pads (front & rear);
Last edited by laughatrice; 09-16-2009 at 06:44 PM.