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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Default Progress Pics...Finished 430 LSX C5R pics....

Just thought I would share some new pictures of my 427 LSX engine. We just set the valve lash and installed the intake this morning. I've got a few odds and ends to finish up, but overall the engine is ready to set in the car. Once my new torque converter comes in this weekend, I'll have the engine and transmission installed friday. If all goes well, I'd love to have it fired up on either this coming sunday or during the next week.

I'd like to thank Kelley and Brian @ Thomson Automotive for the kickass machine work and shortblock parts...... Cary @ Performance Induction for the awesome heads and intake system......Nitro Dave for the killer direct port system......And my close family friend, Don Baxter... for the complete engine assembly.

Its hard these days to find shops or guys that are GREAT to deal with and wont screw ya.....and the guys above are the BEST.

I'll have some engine bay update pictures here in a few days......it was all painted and cleared, along with switching over to ALL black AN hose and fittings.














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Very, very nice. that is like show quality. don't ya hate having to get it dirty, lol. that's the worst part, trying to keep it looking good. hey i have the perfect part to compliment your system and it's brand new. The 3 per side burst discs pop at 75 to 90 psi. I am going a different route on my set-up now.

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Very, very nice. that is like show quality. don't ya hate having to get it dirty, lol. that's the worst part, trying to keep it looking good. hey i have the perfect part to compliment your system and it's brand new. The 3 per side burst discs pop at 75 to 90 psi. I am going a different route on my set-up now.

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Only problem with yours is....its made for a 4150 style flange. I need the 4500 or Dominator flange. I've got Wilson's largest TB, at 2008 cfm.

I'm going to be ordering that Dominator plate this week.
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Looks very nice!

7's here you come.
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Looks very nice!

7's here you come.
That is one of our goals.....

But mainly I want to be competitive in a local 8.20 cap class


On a side note, did Cary set you up with the small bore C5R's? I had originally talked about buying the small bore heads and using them on my old shortblock. But then I changed my mind as I was wanting to step up to the 6 bolt block.
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Originally Posted by SMKN TA 95
That is one of our goals.....

But mainly I want to be competitive in a local 8.20 cap class


On a side note, did Cary set you up with the small bore C5R's? I had originally talked about buying the small bore heads and using them on my old shortblock. But then I changed my mind as I was wanting to step up to the 6 bolt block.
I hear ya, I just want to be competitive in our local 275 class.

Yes he did, hopefully we will get them today I still have alot of work to do.

Whats the bore and stroke of your motor? 430 sounds odd.
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Originally Posted by ATVracr
I hear ya, I just want to be competitive in our local 275 class.

Yes he did, hopefully we will get them today I still have alot of work to do.

Whats the bore and stroke of your motor? 430 sounds odd.
Actually its a 427. I forgot that my bore was a 4.125 and not a 4.135.

So my bore is 4.125 x 4.00 stroke.
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looks killer as always
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Amazing, looks great. Everything you did looks tasteful.

Only in my dreams.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SMKN TA 95
Only problem with yours is....its made for a 4150 style flange. I need the 4500 or Dominator flange. I've got Wilson's largest TB, at 2008 cfm.

I'm going to be ordering that Dominator plate this week.
Yea sorry, I thought about that later in the night, oh well, they do have them that'll fit though.
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well it sure looks good
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dang brian that is awesome you should def be kicking on the 7s door
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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thats nice
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That's an awesome setup. I like the black lines and fittings.
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Told you LT1s suck and LS1s are better.
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i bought ALOT of his old setup..... i'm hoping for very low 9's on pump gas with air conditioning......... looks badass brian
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Beautiful engine and setup.
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Looks sick man congrats. Wish I had that much money im jealous lol.
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Originally Posted by WHITE DEVIL
dang brian that is awesome you should def be kicking on the 7s door
I sure hope so

Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
That's an awesome setup. I like the black lines and fittings.
Wait till you see the pictures I'm going to post in a few minutes.....

Originally Posted by sprayinLS1s
i bought ALOT of his old setup..... i'm hoping for very low 9's on pump gas with air conditioning......... looks badass brian
Yes you did.....too bad you didnt buy the motor stuff Oh well....I think your combo will run well also....
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