I'm glad to have the car back, it completely kicked *** and ran flawlessly at the Thunder Shootout this weekend. Highest trap speed was 128.99 mph, not bad for a 3611 lb daily-driven tank <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . We didn't even have time to dyno tune it before the event, so I think there is some more left in it. We strapped it down, it pulled 522 rwhp, so I said "good enough" and we hit the road to the event. LOL!

The first block developed a small crack in the cylinder sleeve on the back driver's side cylinder. We didn't see it because of its location when I did the head swap a few weeks ago. MTI put together a fresh block (warranty rules!) and we busted *** on it to get the car done for the event. Now that they use different sleeves and an improved insertion procedure, this one should live easier than my first experiemental block. We didn't change anything except added the SLP double-roller timing chain this time, just for durability. I also installed my el-cheapo PCV catch-can and it worked flawlessly this weekend. No smoking valvecovers, no blowing oil, etc... Me happy!

Special thanks to the guys at MTI for helping me get this car done. Pecos stayed late to assemble the longblock, Mike, Josh, and Lloyd for helping me pull the engine and put it back in, and thanks for letting this shadetree mechanic use your tools. Also, thanks to Jayson for letting me use his lift and keeping the shop open late at night so we could get it wrapped up.

Now, lets do some more racing.... <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

<img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Firebird]" title="" src="graemlins/formula.gif" />

-Tony

 

Tony,

Your car was running great once again for what it weighs!!! Too bad you got paired with Judson in the first round of eliminations in Pro Stock <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Good job out there for representing the TEXAS crowd once again (Texas boys won alot of classes/trophies/prizes)I owe you a cerveza!!!

Mir Naziruddin

 

NINEBALL:

Congrats Man! I am pleased to hear that you and MTI got that BAD BOY fixed up in time for the BIG EVENT!

MTI ROCKS and so does that BEAST of an FBODY that you run. I just put down my deposit for MTI ironblock 422 LS1 with S1 cam and Stage III LS6 Heads for my 98 C5 Roadster and needless to say I AM PUMPED and CAN"T WAIT FOR SPRING!

Car will be trailored from Chicago in a couple of months for MTI to rock it majic on my BABY and to transform it into a firebreathing 10 second BEAST!

MTI 422 Z07 Roadster

 

that car makes the devil jealous... <img border="0" alt="[Camaro]" title="" src="graemlins/camaro.gif" />

 

I kind of laughed to myself when your first run was a 10.67, you seem to have a hard time beating your "personal bests" but you can damn sure match them pretty often lol <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

The car definatly has more in it, get some break-in miles on the motor and take some weight out <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

What were your RPM's going through the traps with those new 28"ers on the back?

 

I am a witness of this. IT ROCKS!!!!!

 

I was crossing the finish line around 6400-6500 rpm. It was less than 6600 rpm, because that is when my shift lite would have come on and it didn't. With my 26s, it would cross at 6800 rpm, shift lite full on.

Roadster, I got your email. You made the right choice for your future goals. I wish I could spray this motor, but I can't.

BHB, that 10.67 on the first pass was fun. I cut a 1.48 60' time without lifting a tire.

-Tony

 

Thats great news Tony. What are your future plans for this motor, solid roller soon?

 

No current plans. I'm just going to have fun driving the car daily once again <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

-Tony

 

Way to go MTI and good driving Tony. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

NINEBALL:

Thanks for the vote of confidence man! I look forward to your reply to my email.

MTI 422 Z07 Roadster

 

Tony, did I miss something? Did you go to a 28" tire? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

 

You are correct Louis, I went from the old 26" Hoosier slicks on 8.5" wide Draglites to 28" M/T Drag slicks on 10" wide Draglites.

The LG Suspension worked flawlessly all day long as well. 1.47-1.52 60' times in this HOG!

Another good note is that the Cartek clutch never slipped once, I figured for sure I'd find its limit with the 5K rpm dumps and 20 passes in this tank, haha.

-Tony

 

Are you running a stock t56 tranny or is it beefed up? I'm looking to go to a 422 and I'm worried my tranny will be scatter city.

 

Tony,

Your car is the ultimate sleeper! The car is so docile through the SLP dual/dual, but one flip of the switch opens the cutout and lets it come to life! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> The new WS-6 hood looked REALLY good. It's hard to beat a big-cid LS1 that can drive so docile down the road yet click off mid-10's with the change of some tires. I'd say it did really well for a car in full street trim!

Trevor

 

blur, my T56 is completely stock. In fact, its 2 years old now and started life in Jeremy Newhouse's twin-turbo 99 SS. Its starting to grind a bit when its cold, time for another synchro rebuild soon.

Trevor, that electric cutout (QTEC) is a blast. We had alot of fun with it in the parking garages here when I took the car downtown clubbing with Sanders lol. I think I even scared some small children. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

-Tony