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Oct 4, 2006 | 06:46 AM

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Awesome, thanks man, maybe we'll see some 9s out of yours

I will be more than happy if I can get a 10.3 out of it.

Oct 4, 2006 | 08:13 AM

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i am always impressed w/ those motor's.. Great "street" setup. nobody would see that coming lol...

Oct 4, 2006 | 08:20 AM

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i am always impressed w/ those motor's.. Great "street" setup. nobody would see that coming lol...

I think that the idle would let the secret out! The fun part about these cars is that they don't look fast. Over the years, I have had a bunch of fun running test and tune against blown Mustangs, etc.

Oct 4, 2006 | 08:23 AM

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What do you do for a gauge assembly? I'm sure there all mechanical, but do you make something that goes in place of the stock insturment cluster or is there something out there already pre-fabbed?

Oct 4, 2006 | 03:53 PM

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What do you do for a gauge assembly? I'm sure there all mechanical, but do you make something that goes in place of the stock insturment cluster or is there something out there already pre-fabbed?

I will try to get a dash picture up by the end of the week. For now, here is a picture of the factory K-member with a manual rack and solid motor mounts installed.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1443.jpg

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:03 PM

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Whats so cool about a stock LT1 in a race car?

Honestly sounds fun, im just confused...

Tony.

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:11 PM

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Whats so cool about a stock LT1 in a race car?

Honestly sounds fun, im just confused...

Tony.

becuase they run faster then most cars on this board

its not a stock lt1, its just one built to follow the stock eliminator rules.

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:32 PM

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Oh.

Sweet *** then.

Tony.

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Oct 4, 2006 | 04:34 PM

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Those look like F.J. Smith's solid mounts.

Oct 4, 2006 | 09:19 PM

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Those look like F.J. Smith's solid mounts.

Ed,

You win the prize! FJ's stuff is really nice quality. I have been carefull not to mention non-sponsors in this thread. I'm not sure if the moderators would like it or not.

Take Care,

Daren

Oct 4, 2006 | 09:34 PM

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Whats so cool about a stock LT1 in a race car?

Tony,

My last car was a Camaro. It ran 10.50 at 3200 lbs on nine inch tires with unported heads and intake, 24 lb injectors, and stock throttle body. It's sixty foot times were in the 1.3's all day long. To me that's pretty cool.

Honestly, Stock is one of the hardest classes in drag racing. I enjoy hunting for that extra 100 th of a second. Some people think that I am crazy, but this is a way for me to unwind.

Take Care,

Daren

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Oct 5, 2006 | 06:21 AM

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it's way cooler than most of the stuff on here.

Oct 5, 2006 | 08:09 AM

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it's way cooler than most of the stuff on here.

Agreed! Those chassis/engines are much more impressive than most stuff around.

Oct 5, 2006 | 08:14 AM

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Agreed! Those chassis/engines are much more impressive than most stuff around.

Considering the amount of stock stuff they still use, it is a testament to what it takes to maximize everything. And they are not lightweights either!

Oct 5, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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Hey Darren, car looks great man. I havent heard anything outta you in a long time now. I guess you've been real busy. I'll try to give you a call here soon.

Oct 5, 2006 | 08:36 PM

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Josh,

Did you ever get your motor fixed? I just got two deposits for work in Mt Airy, so I should be up there by early November. Call me anytime.

Take Care,

Daren

Oct 6, 2006 | 07:39 AM

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Rebuilt factory lower A-arms.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1444.jpg

I know they don't look like much, but I have about eight hours in these. Lot's of heating, pressing, hamer, and welding. They feature new GM ball joints and aftermarket spherical bearings to replace the worn out bushings.

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Oct 6, 2006 | 04:30 PM

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Josh,

Did you ever get your motor fixed? I just got two deposits for work in Mt Airy, so I should be up there by early November. Call me anytime.

Take Care,

Daren

Yes block has been repaired and should be up and running by next weekend for dyno time. Hope to have real good results! I have your complete engine at jonathans shop still, it has not moved. Now i'm just looking to by skinnies for the front of the camaro cause i am purchasing jonathans 15 by 8 draglites for the rear mounted on some mickey thompson drag radials. I hope to see you in Mt. Airy here soon. Need to go watch you race your stock eliminator car when you have it complete. I'll give you a call here soon.
Thanx abunch,
Josh

Oct 6, 2006 | 05:14 PM

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Modified front spindles.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1446.jpg

Note long wheel studs and aftermarket caliper mounts. I am pretty much done with cutting, grinding, and welding on parts. Now it's time for the fun stuff!

Oct 7, 2006 | 08:24 AM

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What front hub do you run? Does that have to be stock?
Back in go-kart days we'd take the grease packed bearings apart, clean them and then just use white lithium or WD-40. Helped rolling resistance, but had to keep a very close eye on them.

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