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12-10-2011, 05:16 PM
#6701
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Thanks for welcome folks, hopefully I can get it going fairly quick. The LS1 came out of an 02 T/A, so it should be pretty decent from the start, considering it is going in this lighweight car. I won't be running A/C or powersteering. The car came with the big brakes, 4.10 rear, and an aluminum hood. Eventual goal is to get the car deep into the 10's in the 1/4 mile, and still daily driveable. Mr. Bungle, I do believe I will have to take you up on the cam swap, be the first one I have ever done.
On another note, if you see a newer white Toyota Tacoma with steel bumpers and mud tires running around, feel free to say hi.
On another note, if you see a newer white Toyota Tacoma with steel bumpers and mud tires running around, feel free to say hi.
12-11-2011, 11:24 AM
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Mr bungle knows his **** when it comes to cam swaps (and heads!). My car has been going strong for 2 years now, thanks again mike! The one ls1swapped rx7 i've seen was nasty as hell should be a cool swap, good luck
12-11-2011, 09:30 PM
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Thanks man! It's been a while since I've done one but as long as I don't have to rush it won't be hard at all. That's why I love LS Based engines. They are so easy to work on.
12-18-2011, 07:21 PM
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I did mine with 16 magnets and it worked great. Wish I would've known a local had the actual lifter holders.
12-18-2011, 10:02 PM
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Well, I finally got the engine/trans delivered. I was curious about casting numbers, so I wrote down the numbers, and turns out I managed to nab an LS6 block. Now just gotta figure out what cam/heads/etc. I want to run on it. Needs to be daily driveable, but my version of a daily probably isn't for everyone.
12-19-2011, 03:26 AM
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Well, I finally got the engine/trans delivered. I was curious about casting numbers, so I wrote down the numbers, and turns out I managed to nab an LS6 block. Now just gotta figure out what cam/heads/etc. I want to run on it. Needs to be daily driveable, but my version of a daily probably isn't for everyone.
12-19-2011, 03:30 AM
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I agree. Being meticulous as could be I did mine in 8 hrs. That was with turning a guys rotors, playing on the computer and lunch in there too. I'd say I could get one done in 6 no prob.
I did mine with 16 magnets and it worked great. Wish I would've known a local had the actual lifter holders.
I did mine with 16 magnets and it worked great. Wish I would've known a local had the actual lifter holders.
12-20-2011, 03:53 AM
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Also, I think I'm going to be putting my drag tires up for sale (front and rear together). 215/60 R16 & 275/40 R17 for $700.
And have a SLP linelock and MSD 2-step that I could sell as well.
I just don't see me racing next year.
And have a SLP linelock and MSD 2-step that I could sell as well.
I just don't see me racing next year.
12-20-2011, 03:14 PM
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Haha.. Colton just has had some bad passes in the car is all. Quit playing around on 17's, buy all the suspension u can. And spray the **** out of it! Bet the car will move then!
12-20-2011, 03:51 PM
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I'm still not ready to drop a 9 inch in it yet either.
All and all, it also depends on what my summer is going to look like.
12-22-2011, 07:01 AM
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Ok need some opinions. If I can get my electrical issues fixed on my Trans Am I'm gonna keep it. That being said its getting a little tired with 140k miles on it. Anyway money is tight so I will need to save for whatever I get. I have 2 options 1st rebuild my stock engine and install a middle of the road cam. 2nd throw my short block ls2 in. Only problem with the ls2 is I need to buy a bunch of parts to make it work with the F-body plus idk if I can afford 243 heads. What you think about 241's? Choke it to much? Idk I am just trying to plan ahead. Already have a 9" and built RPM tranny. Discuss lol