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My project toward the ltx shootout...

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Old 01-30-2008, 11:43 PM
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More pics...







LOTS OF ROOM...

Old 01-31-2008, 12:27 AM
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wow tons of room indeed! glad to see its coming along
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Looking good man, I wonder if the stock radiator would tuck in like that?
Old 01-31-2008, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by T/ALT1
Looking good man, I wonder if the stock radiator would tuck in like that?
No it wont without lowering the bottom (lower) support. That radiator is 15.5" tall where the stocker is over 19" tall.
Old 01-31-2008, 09:49 AM
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I fiquered it wouldn't fit but it was worth a shot. I am still planning on doing a turbo build but it won't be until late this year. Later Clint
Old 01-31-2008, 10:08 AM
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Good Lord!!!!! I don't think I would be brave enough to do that!!! Can't wait to see it run at the shootout!
Old 01-31-2008, 12:05 PM
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justin, i would tilt the radiator back at a slight angle. its helps cooling by adding more serface area for the air to contact with.
Old 01-31-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ks my ss
justin, i would tilt the radiator back at a slight angle. its helps cooling by adding more serface area for the air to contact with.
Can you give more details on why you say this?

I don't see how it will hurt it to be standing straight up and down.
Old 02-01-2008, 10:12 AM
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the air is forced to bounce off the ribs instead of going straight through. alot of people have done this. i did this in my old ford to help the cooling. also if you notice most all of the cars are like this. it doesnt need to be as bad as our f-bodies were from the factory but i would lean it back just a touch expecially since that radiator is quite a bit smaller.
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Looks good! Looks like a alot of work.
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That thing could fit a BB now O_O Looks great. Love the red lower radiator support
Old 02-15-2008, 04:28 AM
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Painted...

Low impedence converter boxes..

Using the stock controls for my new heater setup and also to turn on/off my power inverter and also for my 2 step.


The "relay bar"

Modified heater core(building our own heater setup, stock stuff is gone)

GTS 76 Jet hot coated exhaust housing


I'll be dropping my compression to 9.1:1 with the new block, will be conservative and run 12lbs on pump(no injection).
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A few updated pics....

This is what we found behind the sleeve of the old block...

Block off plates made to cover holes(sorry for the dusty picture)


Remote mounted transmission coolers



Dlove building the th400


Getting closer...
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I'm not really a fan of track use only projects, but I can definitely appreciate hard work. Looks good!
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Originally Posted by ScreaminRedZ
I'm not really a fan of track use only projects, but I can definitely appreciate hard work. Looks good!
I think you are seriously mistaken... Justin drives his junk daily!
Old 03-04-2008, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ponyhntr
I think you are seriously mistaken... Justin drives his junk daily!
The car is apart in the winter time, but spring, summer, fall it's the daily driver. Last fall I drove it 500 miles during the week, then went to the track on Sunday and went a 10's on the same tires I daily drive on, then drove it home and all over the place the next week. I actually drove it in the snow/rain last fall also, just put on some winter tires for the snow.
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Good stuff, subscribed.
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Looking good Justin, can't wait to see the results. later
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Keep up the good work!


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