Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!!
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Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! Well I went in today and picked up the car <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Changes include 5.3L heads (11:1 comp)
226/234 554/575 lift cam on 112LSA
ASP crank and Alt UD pullies
3 inch Y-pipe for my MAC headers
dynomax Ultra flow replacing my race magnum bullet (REALLY Quieted the car down)
and 3 inch cutout.
Things I still need to address:
Lockup switch (Lockup switch on the tranny isnt working right now)
Fuel pump is noisy. I think it is on its last legs <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I am AMAZED at how well the car idled on stock tuning with this cam. I was expecting a monster shaky idle but it just wasnt there. It is only slightly worse than the idle of my B1. (I have a small amount of T-body drilling but I am going to open it up a little more.
Driving impressions:
I am amazed with the torque and HP difference. I think the extra 1.2 points of compression really helped out the bottom and midrange while the 226/234 cam really helped out the top end. (I was previously running 9.8:1 comp and the B1 where I was SC'ed)
The car feels really really good.
I definitely need tuning, (running really rich at WOT and my timing is a little low) but it feels a LOT better than before.
I am VERY happy with driveability and power.
I am going to get on the dyno for some LS1edit tuning etc when Nick gets delivery of the software and tune things up a bit.
Now I need to get Harlans shiftlight and I am all set <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Thanks again for the GREAT work ARE!!
I cant wait to get to the track in April!!
Cheers,
Chris
Changes include 5.3L heads (11:1 comp)
226/234 554/575 lift cam on 112LSA
ASP crank and Alt UD pullies
3 inch Y-pipe for my MAC headers
dynomax Ultra flow replacing my race magnum bullet (REALLY Quieted the car down)
and 3 inch cutout.
Things I still need to address:
Lockup switch (Lockup switch on the tranny isnt working right now)
Fuel pump is noisy. I think it is on its last legs <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I am AMAZED at how well the car idled on stock tuning with this cam. I was expecting a monster shaky idle but it just wasnt there. It is only slightly worse than the idle of my B1. (I have a small amount of T-body drilling but I am going to open it up a little more.
Driving impressions:
I am amazed with the torque and HP difference. I think the extra 1.2 points of compression really helped out the bottom and midrange while the 226/234 cam really helped out the top end. (I was previously running 9.8:1 comp and the B1 where I was SC'ed)
The car feels really really good.
I definitely need tuning, (running really rich at WOT and my timing is a little low) but it feels a LOT better than before.
I am VERY happy with driveability and power.
I am going to get on the dyno for some LS1edit tuning etc when Nick gets delivery of the software and tune things up a bit.
Now I need to get Harlans shiftlight and I am all set <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Thanks again for the GREAT work ARE!!
I cant wait to get to the track in April!!
Cheers,
Chris
Re: Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! Chris its odd,My Cartek 224 cam is docile too.
It shakes and lopes much less the the TR Cam?Drivability is the same.Good luck buddy with the new setup.Nick builds some mean setups.
JS
It shakes and lopes much less the the TR Cam?Drivability is the same.Good luck buddy with the new setup.Nick builds some mean setups.
JS
Re: Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! Sounds like you have a real screamer Chris.. Are you going to get a dyno in the meanwhile to see where you stand..? Keep us posted..
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Re: Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! I think I am going to try and get everything checked out with ATAP and get a few miles in before I do that. I need to put a FP gauge on the car to see if my pump is dropping pressure. (It is louder than it used to be)
I need to get a scanmaster, using my laptop all the time is a PITA.
Cheers,
Chris
I need to get a scanmaster, using my laptop all the time is a PITA.
Cheers,
Chris
Re: Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! Hey Chris, sounds like the car is gonna fly!
I think you will run low 11's no problem! Maybe better, you are always tweakin' stuff.
I always watch the fluids for the first week or two... Making sure there are no air bubbles in the cooling system.
I think you will run low 11's no problem! Maybe better, you are always tweakin' stuff.
I always watch the fluids for the first week or two... Making sure there are no air bubbles in the cooling system.
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Re: Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! Thanks PSJ <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I am going into this with no expectations dyno/track wise. That way I will be pleasantly surprised <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I just want to run a little quicker than my previous package did <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
I am going into this with no expectations dyno/track wise. That way I will be pleasantly surprised <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I just want to run a little quicker than my previous package did <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: Bwahaha!! Picked up the car from ARE!! Haven't mounted the tires yet, they are still at work LOL!!
I am going to get them mounted next week I think (I am going out of town on business for three days this week)
I'll let you know how they fit <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
I am going to get them mounted next week I think (I am going out of town on business for three days this week)
I'll let you know how they fit <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
