Steph's car
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Steph's car Well the week is at an End and Stephs car is all but done. Only thing left is a full flush of the cooling system and a check up on the Rockers.
Since the last update I few things were tied up. The Alighnment was finished up ,The rear end was freashened up plus a T/A cover and Raytec solid spacer. I got new front brake lines over nighted in so I could put them on today. Brandon(sp) got to watch
So only thing left was some tuning and driving.
The car drives great and Is low...but not to low. The ride Is Eibach smooth until you dig in. Much better ride then Stock LT1 Z28 springs.
The power seems good. We logged a run to 6,000 in third...Or WAY past the posted limit. Either going to Move lock up higher or modify PWM lock. The two year old F-1s seem to emit smoke at will. The car used to just lay over in second with the tires spinning...now? It goes straight but lifting is best It is a smooth power. Unlike my car ,which is edgy and ripping, there is a LS1 feel to it but with Bottom end TQ.
The braking is as I expected. Because of the LT1 Bias we actually get a little better feel with the LS1 front brakes then a 98 up car does. I have always noticed this in my car. When ever I drive a LS1 car i have to remind myself they do not dig in like my car does.
Over all I am very Satisfied. The car is a little loud for me but Steph likes it. A cam on a LT1 REALY brings the bark to the compression bite
For all the pic I have enclosed a link. There are a BUNCH of them and they are big but I think you will enjoy them
http://nwfbody.com/myweb/images/StephsMods/
Since the last update I few things were tied up. The Alighnment was finished up ,The rear end was freashened up plus a T/A cover and Raytec solid spacer. I got new front brake lines over nighted in so I could put them on today. Brandon(sp) got to watch
So only thing left was some tuning and driving.
The car drives great and Is low...but not to low. The ride Is Eibach smooth until you dig in. Much better ride then Stock LT1 Z28 springs.
The power seems good. We logged a run to 6,000 in third...Or WAY past the posted limit. Either going to Move lock up higher or modify PWM lock. The two year old F-1s seem to emit smoke at will. The car used to just lay over in second with the tires spinning...now? It goes straight but lifting is best
It is a smooth power. Unlike my car ,which is edgy and ripping, there is a LS1 feel to it but with Bottom end TQ.The braking is as I expected. Because of the LT1 Bias we actually get a little better feel with the LS1 front brakes then a 98 up car does. I have always noticed this in my car. When ever I drive a LS1 car i have to remind myself they do not dig in like my car does.
Over all I am very Satisfied. The car is a little loud for me but Steph likes it. A cam on a LT1 REALY brings the bark to the compression bite
For all the pic I have enclosed a link. There are a BUNCH of them and they are big but I think you will enjoy them
http://nwfbody.com/myweb/images/StephsMods/
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From: Redmond Washington
The photo of your friend sitting in front of the shop covered in shavings:
Priceless. Nice photos.
I believe you got the steering knuckles from Tennesse Salvage, were you please with their service and parts?
Priceless. Nice photos.
I believe you got the steering knuckles from Tennesse Salvage, were you please with their service and parts?
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From: Marysville, WA
Wow you had a lot of irons in the fire. Were those really metal shavings?? From what. Time to use a strong magnet for removal.
Nice dogs! I bet they can fetch wrenches etc.. Rusty & Turbo.
Those rims look sweet.
Nice dogs! I bet they can fetch wrenches etc.. Rusty & Turbo.
Those rims look sweet.
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From: Monroe, Washington
That's Ryan K. Shaving the Magnesium Valve covers 
Ellis is fixing to go out and do a little more right now. Gotta have that perfect fit...We had quite a few people help out on my car! Thank you to Everyone! And to those of you that wanted to help, but didn't know about it, Thanks too! I'm sure there will be more wrenching in the near future...we have Jimbobs car in the Garage waiting on parts, Ellis's car in the works, Tom's car (98 Z28) getting some upgrades...these are all in our driveway/garage as we speak.
Yes Steve, the knuckles did come from Tennessee and they did Great Service!
As for driving my car I got to drive it last night and I LOVE IT! I could not have asked for more that's for sure! I'm going to drive it down to Olympia tonight so I'll be able to get a good feel of it. I can hardly wait!
Ellis is fixing to go out and do a little more right now. Gotta have that perfect fit...We had quite a few people help out on my car! Thank you to Everyone! And to those of you that wanted to help, but didn't know about it, Thanks too! I'm sure there will be more wrenching in the near future...we have Jimbobs car in the Garage waiting on parts, Ellis's car in the works, Tom's car (98 Z28) getting some upgrades...these are all in our driveway/garage as we speak.Yes Steve, the knuckles did come from Tennessee and they did Great Service!
As for driving my car I got to drive it last night and I LOVE IT!
I could not have asked for more that's for sure! I'm going to drive it down to Olympia tonight so I'll be able to get a good feel of it. I can hardly wait! Still wierd whenever I see a picture of you without the crazy hair. What shocks did you use?
Looks good what happened to your painted 10spokes you had on the blue car?
LT1's are great little cars. Never felt like I had to worry about anything breaking. My purple car although its leaking oil all over the place. Is running 12.3s at will wih 120K on it right now....
Looks good what happened to your painted 10spokes you had on the blue car?
LT1's are great little cars. Never felt like I had to worry about anything breaking. My purple car although its leaking oil all over the place. Is running 12.3s at will wih 120K on it right now....
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Well it is all done! Steph is driving it. Rockers are still ouder then I want. Then again they have 70K miles on them out of truck We will pick up new set later this summer.
Yes the Knuckles came from there. They were GREAT to deal with!! I would use them again.
I still have the Painted ten spokes. and a set of polished ones. One of the reasons I was telling you to go Chrome is The polish is a PITA!! I am going to have that set widened and chromed
Gotta go guys Enjoy!
We will pick up new set later this summer.Yes the Knuckles came from there. They were GREAT to deal with!! I would use them again.
I still have the Painted ten spokes. and a set of polished ones. One of the reasons I was telling you to go Chrome is The polish is a PITA!! I am going to have that set widened and chromed
Gotta go guys Enjoy!
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Hehehe
Had our own little test and tune today. She snap's off the shifts just as the tach hits 6,500. Both the 1-2 and 2-3 are firm but not tire breaking. perfect track shifts. Pulls hard all the way there. The ride is great and the brakes work perfect.
Yup I have been a mech pretty much all my life. If it had wheels I could make it go faster if it used electricity I could make it louder
The Pup's are our kids Love them to death
Had our own little test and tune today. She snap's off the shifts just as the tach hits 6,500. Both the 1-2 and 2-3 are firm but not tire breaking. perfect track shifts. Pulls hard all the way there. The ride is great and the brakes work perfect.
Yup I have been a mech pretty much all my life. If it had wheels I could make it go faster if it used electricity I could make it louder
The Pup's are our kids
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From: Monroe, Washington
We have 3 'lil Shih tzu's Turbo probably could get the tools by name if I taught him, he already knows all of his toys by name...smart little buggers they are...
And as for the car, it just pulls and pulls and keeps on a pulling!
Turbo probably could get the tools by name if I taught him, he already knows all of his toys by name...smart little buggers they are...And as for the car, it just pulls and pulls and keeps on a pulling!
Originally Posted by Z ANGEL
We have 3 'lil Shih tzu's Turbo probably could get the tools by name if I taught him, he already knows all of his toys by name...smart little buggers they are...
And as for the car, it just pulls and pulls and keeps on a pulling!
Turbo probably could get the tools by name if I taught him, he already knows all of his toys by name...smart little buggers they are...And as for the car, it just pulls and pulls and keeps on a pulling!
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Man, it must be nice having friends that will actually help you work on your car!!!
I am at a spot where I need help, and I haven't been able to get anyone to help me now for about a month!!! My "friends" only come over when they need something........
I am at a spot where I need help, and I haven't been able to get anyone to help me now for about a month!!! My "friends" only come over when they need something........
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From: Marysville, WA
Originally Posted by mykdiver
You are lucky over there, all the guys are happy to help. I read on here all the time about guys getting together to help each other out.
There is no formula for help but personally I could never ask for free help, I can not re pay the favor with my work schedule. I have had offers to help with installs on my car which I did myself, (nothing to major) but it is from hanging out at shows for a couple years or I have polished a little something for someone which makes folks want to help. Not to mention timing, what others are doing that day etc etc.. Heck it is tough for some of us to meet to go to a show together, lol.
Don't feel bad.