Taken before the car went out for paint.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1315.jpg


Maybe one of you guys can help me to load pictures so that they are clearer.

 

The assembled 12-bolt.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1318.jpg

Note that it has Pete-Z brackets and wheelie bar mounts installed. The backing plates and housing have been powder coated. It has a 4.88 Richmond gear with Moser axles and spool. The studs are 5/8". The housing came from KTRE. It is quite a bit narrower than stock.

(I still need advice on picture loading)

 

What is the min weight?
Do yo plan on cutting those inner fenders our? I know they are not much and trying to decide if cutting those and the door bars are worth it...for a total of 30#s max probably.

will you keep updating this thread so I can follow?

 

Shon,

The inner fenders have to stay, but the door bars are long gone.

Here is the car after paint. I should start putting it back together this week. The goal is to have it running for Rockingham. If you are interrested I will post up the whole build.

Take Care,

Daren

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1426.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1425.jpg

There are a few custom touches. The rear wheel openings have been stretched for 30" slicks. The mirrors were replaced with delete plates. The gas door and antenna holes have been smoothed. And of course, the front end has been updated to a 1998 (NHRA legal for LT1's).

 

I'm gonn have to take some time to come up there when work slows down, I hope pretty soon!!!

 

Shon,

I am about 15 minutes north of Shadyside. Just make sure you call before you drive up here.

Daren

 

Will do and that is pretty much in BFE, I know how that is, LOL.

 

That's a really sweet car you've got there. I didn't even notice the small things liket the mirrors and gas flap until you said it. Looks great, deffinetly keep us updated.

 

Rear lights and markers!

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1427.jpg

The only thing I did here was to take out the whole harness except one bulb holder. That way I have the mandatory one light for tech.

 

Subscribing...

 

The twins!!

Two new Stock Eliminator LT1's.


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1440.jpg


Unported exhaust ports!

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1439.jpg


Stamped rockers and Opti-Spark!

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1441.jpg


Both motors were blueprinted to NHRA specs. and feature stock lift cams. The motor that is out of the bag is my "A" motor. It should be good for low tens in A/FIA. Note the truck oil pans.

 

The headliner is recovered and ready to install.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k5...1/DCP_1438.jpg

Note that all of the factory holes are gone. Lights, visors, etc. are history.

 

Wanna send me engine B? Can't have two engines in one bird. It could have a nice home in my Camaro.

 

Sorry man, but I've gotta have a spare. Besides I think that it will be at least .1 slower than the "A" motor and I wouldn't want you mad at me.

Take Care,

Daren

 

Where would you find a headliner like that? Looks clean.

 

I took it to a local upholstery shop and had it coverred in the same material that the factory uses. They charged me $65.00. It sure beats looking at all the ugly holes.

 

Looks good man

 

Looks good man, on a stock eliminator car, what all is allowed to be changed in the motor and what has to stay the same?

 

Thanks!

A Stock Eliminator motor is basically a stock motor blueprinted to the specifications that the manufacturer submits to the NHRA.

http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/engine/

In addition the cylinders are allowed to be a maximum of .070" over. The stroke has a .015" tolerence. The camshaft is checked for lift only, so the cams that we run are pretty wild. We have to run factory lifters, but they can be modified. No porting or polishing of parts is allowed. The valves can be an aftermarket replacement of the same size (no titanium). A 1/4" max. three angle valve job is allowed. The rockers need to be of stock type. Crane replacement stamped arms are OK. Pistons and rods can be forged replacements from the NHRA's approved list. Aftermarket computers and open headers are allowed. And that's about it!

The fastest LT1 Stocker last year was Bobby Warrens stick shift 1997 Firebird. It went 10.171.

 

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