LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Picked up a 1994 Pontiac Formula a while back to use as a daily driver.




That lasted for a few months before my driving habits changed enough that I didn't need a beater anymore to keep the miles off my other cars. So I have decided to build a little "street" car to sneak up on the unsuspecting at the local drag strips.

Goals:
1) civil enough to pick up kids from school
2) 9 second timeslips

How I plan to meet those goals:
396cid, Ross Pistons, Eagle crank/rods
Hand Ported AFR 227s
LT4 Intake
T&D Shaftmounts
258/268 .6xx/.6xx 11x lsa Solid Roller



Goebel 4L60e
Vigilante 3800
Moser 12 bolt 3:73s
All the usual tubular/adjustable suspension parts.



Nitrous Outlet LTx Plate system w/dedicated fuel system.

The project is nearing completion and should be making its first passes by spring.



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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Nice, sounds like white car part II! Look forward to seeing numbers and times
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Motor sounds sick, should be good for 650 flywheel - and with some spray on top of that you should have 9s in the bag!

Can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Sounds like a solid build. You get rid of the white formula?
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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Subscribing...Should be a good time
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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look in the background and you will see the white/black car ...I have big plans for that one. Plans involving an x275 88mm.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Nice Ray, glad to see you're keeping atleast one LT1 powered car around.
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