I think mine has FINALLY ended...


Got a call from Kyle at Revxtreme that the new motor's done... I was going to go pick up the car, but he insisted on trailering it down from Tampa for me... Good people!


Anyhow, for those behind on my turbo woes... Last year, I decided to build up my 346 and bought a recently assembled motor from a user here that was selling... It was advertised well, sold for a good price, and the seller has an excellent rep. However, nobody could predict a defective part, in my case a ring, and I learned not to buy from a private seller again because there is no warranty!!! Advice on assembled motors: Buy from a big-name shop ALWAYS. In December 2006, the car was running strong broken in 500 miles just fine. Then during the dyno tune, a ring takes a ****, oil gets in the comb. chamber, and a piston sends a piece of itself flying through the motor. The piece fucked up bearings, scarred the crank, it was a nightmare. The shop helped me with this greatly, but all this stuff takes time. Let's fast forward to today:


Car's making 610 rwhp at 14/15 psi on pump, tuned very safely... I'll find out more tomorrow when I get it, but I wanted to share this good news for those of you interested in 346 build-ups.

 

Good to hear your gettin her back. I bet Ive seen more of the underside of that car than you have..lol

 

congrats...i went with Erik @ HKE and very pleased thus far and he said he would warranty it and always called me back and answered any questions i had.

 

Good to hear! Is this one also a 346? What components used?

 

Sweet man....

 

Ain't that the truth...

Exactly... Well, I'd like to say I know now for next time, but I really think I'm done now. It's running! *knocks on desk*

Here's the final spec sheet:

Engine/Fuel:
-Forged 346 cid/5.7L, 8.5:1 CR, GM Gen III Aluminum small-block LS1 V8
-Mahle -15cc Dished Pistons
-Cat Power Connecting Rods 6.125 H-Beam
-LS6 Factory Crankshaft
-Revxtreme Custom-Spec/Comp Cams Camshaft 224/228 .581/.588 116 LSA
-Comp Cams Hi-Tech Roller Timing Chain Set
-GM MLS Head Gaskets
-LQ9 72cc Chambered 6.0L Aluminum Heads
-ARP Head Studs
-Crane Double-Valve Springs
-TR 7.400" Chrome-Moly Pushrods
-LS6 Intake Manifold
-LS6 Throttle Body
-LS6 Valley Cover
-Steel Braided fuel lines
-Mocal Heavy-Duty engine oil pump
-2002 LS1 Factory PCM
-2 bar MAP Sensor
-Aeromotive Fuel Rails
-Mototron 60 lb. Fuel Injectors
-Twin In-Tank Walbro 340 255 Liter/Hour Fuel Pumps
-LS1 Factory Coil Packs
-Snow Performance Stage 2 Methanol Injection System, 50/50 methanol/water mix
-LS1 Factory Radiator w/ Flex-a-Lite thin profile fans, one pusher & one puller
-Hypertech 160 Thermostat
-Hoalt 160 amp HD Alternator
-Optima Red Top Engine Battery
-NGK TR-6 Spark Plugs
-MSD Plug Wires
-Taylor Sliver High-Temperature Wire Boot Covers
-Engine Oil Cooler
-Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-30 Engine Oil
-K & N Gold Oil Filter
-AC Delco Antifreeze (orange version)/distilled water, 50/50 mix
-AC Delco Brake/Clutch Fluids
-ALL factory accessories retained: PS, A/C, Foglights, etc

Turbo System and Exhaust:
-Pro Turbo Systems A2A Tubular Headers Kit w/ 3” Downpipe into Y-pipe/cat back
-Turbonetics T-76GTQ Head Unit & .96 A/R Exhaust Housing
-MAC high-flow Air Filter for Intake Cold Pipe
-Forced Inductions High Temperature Turbo Blanket for Exhaust Housing
-TurboSmart Progate 38mm Wastegate
-TurboSmart Manual Boost Controller
-Greddy Blow Off Valve Type RS
-Steel Braided Oil Lines
-Hi-Flo Electric Oil Scavenger Pump
-Catch Can/Breather set-up
-Air-to-Air Front Mounted Intercooler
-SLP Loudmouth Cat Back Exhaust w/ 3” slant-tips single exits
-No catalytic converters or mufflers

Interior/Gauges:
-Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Fuel Pressure (0-100 PSI) 2 1/16"
-Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Boost (15 PSI) 2 1/16"
-Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Wideband A/F Ratio 2 1/16"
-Triple Pod Driver A-Pillar
-Escort Radar Detector
-Full factory interior

Brakes/Suspension:
-Powerslot Slotted Rotors
-Hawk HPS Brake Pads
-LS1 Factory lines and Hydraulics
-BMR Springs
-Koni SA Adjustable Shock Absorbers
-BMR Subframe Connectors
-BMR Strut Tower Brace
-BMR Lower Control Arms
-BMR X-Treme HD adjustable Torque Arm
-BMR Adjustable Panhard Rod
-LS1 Factory F-body Sway Bars

Drivetrain:
-Hurst Black Leather **** Short-Throw Shifter
-Spec Clutch, Stage 3+ w/ Billet Steel Flywheel
-Moser Engineering F-body 12 Bolt Rear Differential w/ 30 Spline US Gear/Eaton Posi
-12mm Wheel Studs, 3.42 Gear Ratio, ABS set-up w/ 3-channel exciter ring on Posi
-BMR Sway Bar Mount Kit
-LS1 Factory T-56 Six-Speed Manual Transmission
-LS1 Factory Lines and Hydraulics

Wheels/Tires:
-AFS Corvette Grand Sport replicas, 17 x 9.5’s, Gloss Black Powder Coat + Clear Coat
-Nitto 555 Extreme Performance 275/40ZR-17 Tires (Front)
-Nitto 555R DR's 275/40R-17 Drag Radials (Rear)

Appearance:
-High Temperature Black Enamel on Brake Calipers
-“Trans Am” Reflective Decals on Front Brake Calipers
-“Trans Am” Black/Reflective Door Overlays
-“Pontiac” Black/Reflective Rear Overlay
-Black/Reflective Phoenix Emblem Front License Plate Cover Overlay
-Custom Black Mesh Front License Plate Cover Grill for airflow to FMIC
-Gloss Black Painted Rear Bumper Lower Valance
-CETA Black Phoenix Emblem Wheel Center Caps

When I put the factory front license plate cover on (keep it usually in the trunk), the car looks STOCK... 'Vert sleeper except when you hear it.

X 100.

 

how are those nittos handing your newfound power

 

Nice list! Now enjoy it and get your moneys worth! Once you have it back, snap a ton of pics and upload them and maybe some video footage if you have the opportunity

 

Thats an awsome street car list man. be sure to let us know how she handles the florida summer heat with the A/C on in traffic and what not....

Kyle

 

im curious how the IAT's are at the end of a pull with the Fog lights blocking and only using whats not covered by the front mesh plate

 

Thanks fellas!

ddnspider: They're getting here 'round 5 pm today... It's two right now and they left Tampa... I'll ask all about the tune and the IAT's, but honestly I'm not worried at all. The set-up I had before was stock bottom end and a T-70 @ 7 psi, and I never had a problem with the intake charge temps... Now, I'm running more boost, but I am also running methanol injection to help things out. Additionally, there isn't any more IC there!!! The IC is designed to fit between the foglights of an F-body, so even if I removed the foglights, there'd be no IC there where the foglights were

NA$TY-TA: I'm hoping this new set-up doesn't change from how it ran before... Radiator is in the stock location and not blocked by the FMIC, so it will get plenty of air from the air damn. The only thing that should introduce more "Heat" now is a bigger turbo + more boost... I'm hoping a better turbo blanket will take care of this. I bought one of the upgraded ones from Forced Inductions, and it looks like a quality piece.

 

Heh... I bought a new DVD camera and I've been practicing uploading the recorded film to my computer just for that!

 

its 2 here too LMAO good luck bet ull love that first drive.let us know how it is

 

^ Forgot you were a FL homey like me.

 

lol np let us know how it is

 

so I am guessing Jeremy did the tune? I am thinking of building the exact same setup (as far as power, and 346ci)....I was hoping to have Jeremy tune my car as well. Please keep us updated on the driveabililty.

 

awesome,glad to hear its finally back.i ended up selling my car along with all the parts.now i drive a 06 trailblazer ss

 

Awesome is 5pm now, hopefully its already in your hands. I remember asking you all the time about your car, and it was never anything good. Now finally some great news, can't wait to see the beast at the next SSP meet.
-Joel

 

sux that you had to go through that hurdle, but **** breaks un-expectedily in this game....... but you overcame it, now time to turn up the boost j/k have fun with the car

 

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