Project: Doing it myself

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Chevy warning!!!!!

Ive been wanting a Corvette for a long time. So giving the chance I jumped on it. I still have the Stangs so hopefully this isn't a issue amongst my fellow Stangbangerz. Over a year ago I came across this 2013 60th Anniversary Grand Sport. Its a fully loaded 4LT with removable roof, leather wrapped dash, center console and door panels. The car was already Supercharged with a Paxton Novi 1500 and full exhaust. My plans are to build it to over 1000RWHP and run mid 8's. The picture below is the day I brought her home.


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Within a month my first purchase was some black wheels. I decided to go with the Corvette Cup wheels. Fronts are 19"x10" and rears are 20"x12". I also ordered Nitto Invos in 345's along with tire sensors and black Gorilla lug nuts.

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Shortly after I bought the wheels and tires I took a day off and went to Edgewater. Unfortunatly I blew up the trans on one of my run. Me and my dad wanted to attempt to rebuild it ourselves and then have it inspected by a top transmission shop.

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Ive bought a few Automatic fox bodies and converted them to a manual by putting in a Tremec Tko in all 3 of them. I even had to switch out the pedals, clutch quadrants and etc. I could of done all three of them by the time I got my Vette finished. It was a true pain in the ass. After ordering the new clutches we put them in.

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After putting it back together knowing we couldn't upgrade the shaft, valve body and weld the trans pistons. We sent it to Century Performance Transmissions. There is only 3 well known places in the U.S. that will build a 6L80 trans and I felt theyre the best for the job. When all said and done it should hold 1200hp.

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While waiting for the trans to be built I decided to do something about the horrible brake dust these cars make. I ordered Hawk Ceramic pads and upgraded the rotors all the way around. Along with going with Stainless brake lines.

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I also bought ZR1 extended carbon fiber side skirts and front splitter. The splitter was on 3 month back order so all I was able to install was the side skirts.

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I also purchased 2012 Centennial edition emblems.

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After about a week of nothing to do. The trans finally came in. These guys really did a great turn around on the trans. I couldn't be happier with them. I also decided to upgrade to a 3200 Yank Converter while everything is out.

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Trans is bolted up


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And the first drive with the new transmission. It worked flawlessly to my surprise. I figured we would of missed connecting a sensor or something but after double and triple checking everything. Everything worked perfectly. The trans even had a overheating issue and a shifting issue since the day I bought. All of that was fixed. I was very happy to finally be finished with it and move on to something else.

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Finally home in my own Garage

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After driving around a couple times with the new wheel setup. I knew I needed to upgrade to some stickier tires before I kill myself. The 345 Nittos aren't cutting it. Theyre completely dangerous in my opinion for any car that makes descent power. Only one problem. They only make 19" and 20" cup wheels for the Corvette. I needed at least a 18" drag radial but ever drag setup available is just plain ugly. I looked at weld, ccw and a few others. I didn't want to spend $5,000 on an entire setup of wheels and tires. I just wanted rear wheels with drag radial tires and everything available didn't match. So after searching and searching and searching. I found out they make these wheel in a replica version for 1994-2002 Trans Ams and Camaros. I checked the offset on them and found the front wheels have the offset I need. Only problem is they only 18"x8" wide. I purchased them and sent them to weld craft to have them widened 4". Now I have nearly a matching drag set up.

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Just after getting the wheels and tires. I received my front splitter, spacers and extended forged studs. I wanted to install the spacer and studs before installing the wheels and tires.

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They turned out better than I thought they would. Even my two week old son wanted a ride lol.

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[SN95N/A]

Running 8's with car seat in it haha..great looking car very sharp!

[draggin50]

That car is bad ass!!! Almost makes me want one!

Nice project though. Hopefully I can check it out sometime, probably get to see the tail lights but it will be worth it!

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Thanks guys!

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That car is bad ass!!! Almost makes me want one!

Nice project though. Hopefully I can check it out sometime, probably get to see the tail lights but it will be worth it!

Yeah maybe if I stage first you'll get to see them lol. Your car is no slouch.

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If I want over 1000rwhp im going to have to upgrade the supercharger. This little guy will only do a measly 875rwhp. I posted it on the Internet and within 20 minutes I had it sold. The guy happened to be at his bank and wired me the money. So off came the supercharger and on its way to its new owner.

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[chris91]

Ok I must ask. What is the deal with the punisher sticker on the rear? There is a god awful looking Yellow vette with neon green stripes running around here in Anderson with the same sticker on his. He had a c5 before this one in the same color scheme and it was riced out with everything an aspiring ricer could want from Vatozone plastered all over it.

BTW, badass ride!

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I ended up going with a Paxton Novi 2200R. It's basically a fully billet case and billet wheel YSI. So slightly better than a Vortech YSI. I also ordered the 10 rib cog drive.

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Ok I must ask. What is the deal with the punisher sticker on the rear? There is a god awful looking Yellow vette with neon green stripes running around here in Anderson with the same sticker on his. He had a c5 before this one in the same color scheme and it was riced out with everything an aspiring ricer could want from Vatozone plastered all over it.

BTW, badass ride!

I know the one you're talking about. He had a yellow and green C6 and now he has a yellow and green C7 stingray. Looks like dog shit. The punisher sticker is from Lemans. Corvette dominated Aston Martin, Ferrari, BMW and Porsche for many years. Giving them the nickname Punisher.

[chris91]

C5, C6, C7, I cant keep up with em anymore.LoL But yeah looks like SHIT.

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For some reason I couldn't get these pictures to post last night but here is a break down from taking out and reinstalling the trans.

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Carbon fiber extended side skirt and mud flaps install

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[draggin50]

What blower you going with now?

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Paxton Novi 2200r with 10 rib cog drive

[86gt40]

Love the title. Something to be said for the one who builds his own. Just my opinion. Love it.
Love the pic of the little guy in the seat
And of course love the dog !
Nice looking ride !

[draggin50]

I ended up going with a Paxton Novi 2200R. It's basically a fully billet case and billet wheel YSI. So slightly better than a Vortech YSI. I also ordered the 10 rib cog drive.

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OK how did I miss this? That is nice!!!

[USMCPONY]

Love the title. Something to be said for the one who builds his own. Just my opinion. Love it.
Love the pic of the little guy in the seat
And of course love the dog !
Nice looking ride !

Thanks man. I appreciate it.

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The 10 rib cog drive will be here Monday. Looks like she's going back up up on jack stands tonight or tomorrow.

[cyah92]

Good looking car. Always like to drive one. Few more midlife crisis my happen and might get one.

[USMCPONY]

Good looking car. Always like to drive one. Few more midlife crisis my happen and might get one.

I guess I'm having my midlife crisis a little early lol.

[uknowho1702]

Badass ride and a nice little do it yourself. Usually everything i do myself takes forever, you seem to be moving along super fast!! Maybe because i always have multiple project cars to split my money between.

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Badass ride and a nice little do it yourself. Usually everything i do myself takes forever, you seem to be moving along super fast!! Maybe because i always have multiple project cars to split my money between.

Most of this stuff wasn't voluntary work lol. The trans was messed up when I bought it. After fixing that I quickly realized anything but drag radials is completely dangerous. Soon as boost kicks in it'll kick sideways at anytime. So I was basically forced to get a new set of wheels and tires. Plus I want a decent E.T. lol.

[NXcoupe]

See you got the pic thing handled. Glad you got that taken care of. Sweet car as I've said before. I didn't know it was supercharged, I really like the setup, it's almost not noticeable under the hood it fits so well. Does the new one sit in the same way? It'll be noisy tho, so it'll lose its sleeper aspect, lol. As sleeper as that thing could be. I just did an ls1 engine replacement in a C5. Man these things are tight to work on, but everything went pretty smoothly. Looks like you did a really thorough, good job on the trans. Congrats!

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See you got the pic thing handled. Glad you got that taken care of. Sweet car as I've said before. I didn't know it was supercharged, I really like the setup, it's almost not noticeable under the hood it fits so well. Does the new one sit in the same way? It'll be noisy tho, so it'll lose its sleeper aspect, lol. As sleeper as that thing could be. I just did an ls1 engine replacement in a C5. Man these things are tight to work on, but everything went pretty smoothly. Looks like you did a really thorough, good job on the trans. Congrats!

I've used other hosts to post pictures on here before. I had to click the check mark in the box and after I do that. The pop up asking for the URL keeps jumping all over the screen. I figured it out though. Appreciate the kind words. The old supercharger was pretty quiet. You could hear a slight whistle at idle. You could hear it sucking in air and dumping boost If I gave 1/4 or more throttle. The 2200r whistles pretty loud at isle. Even with the hood closed you're going to hear it. Reminds me of my old Vortech I had on my fox body years ago. It's going to be sucking in 450 more cfm than my old blower. I'd expect it to be a little louder lol.

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I received some of the parts today. Should get the rest tomorrow.

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Some more shiny parts. Still waiting on the 10 rib belt, balancer, and pulley.

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[SN95N/A]

Sexy

[k062693w]

That's a Sweet Blower !!!

I just read the whole thing ... Very Impressive !!!

[USMCPONY]

Thanks fellas

[USMCPONY]

Well I guess I have to race it now...

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[draggin50]

Love the last picture!! That thing should make some power!

[USMCPONY]

I sure hope so lol

[USMCPONY]

Still waiting on the tensioner pulley.....

[leroy93lx]

I love that the blower is bigger than the bumbo! Very cool. That is going to be one nasty street car.

[USMCPONY]

I love that the blower is bigger than the bumbo! Very cool. That is going to be one nasty street car.

I sure hope so. I made allot of custom parts for this to work.

[IWRBB]

I have some extra 10 rib belts with little to no wear/usage on them. How long of a belt do you need for that? Mine are in the mid 80s in length. Around 84" if I remember right.

[USMCPONY]

I have some extra 10 rib belts with little to no wear/usage on them. How long of a belt do you need for that? Mine are in the mid 80s in length. Around 84" if I remember right.

Mine is really short cause it goes directly from the balancer to supercharger. I'll have to check the length.

[USMCPONY]

My original daily driver was hit by a girl with out insurance so while waiting on my the two missing pieces to my Supercharger kit. I decided to upgrade the wheels and tires on my second daily. Original tires needed replaced and ive been looking to trade it in on something more capable of hauling my motocross bikes and my car to the track.


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[USMCPONY]

They're finally here. Time to start putting it all together again.


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[draggin50]

Nice!!! Can't wait to see it out. Hopefully I can get mine ready soon and maybe we can try them out! I know its gonna be nasty!

[USMCPONY]

I got off work at 2:30am. Got home and installed all the parts. Got done around 7am. All the pullies are 3/16" off. I called them today and found out they forgot to make the custom spacers. They have to make them and send them to me. Who knows how long thats going to take. Now i have to take the supercharger off, disconnect all the lines again, take off all the belts and pullies. Wait for the spacers to get here and do it over again for the 10th time. I'm so over it.

[timdsellers]

Yeah,you never see guys tearing into their late model higher dollar corvettes. Its cool to see the rear end out where the torque tube connects up. I always wondered what that looked like.

[USMCPONY]

The window sticker was only $77,000. Pocket change to the guys buying GTR's and Lamborghini's and putting $150,000 worth of modifications to them lol.

[draggin50]

I got off work at 2:30am. Got home and installed all the parts. Got done around 7am. All the pullies are 3/16" off. I called them today and found out they forgot to make the custom spacers. They have to make them and send them to me. Who knows how long thats going to take. Now i have to take the supercharger off, disconnect all the lines again, take off all the belts and pullies. Wait for the spacers to get here and do it over again for the 10th time. I'm so over it.

Man that sucks! That sounds about like my luck! Good luck and hope you get it back together soon.

[USMCPONY]

Man that sucks! That sounds about like my luck! Good luck and hope you get it back together soon.

Definitely frustrating cause now the 10 rib belt is over hanging the front of the water pump pulley about 3/16". They're claiming is ok cause the pulley is tapered in the front so it won't damage the belt. Still not happy about it cause I'll have to buy another water pump with a larger pulley to fix it. Also the custom hydraulic line for the steering rack/power steering pump they sent me is 180 degrees off. I spent over a hour trying to get it to line up. I may have to have a hydraulic shop custom make another one with swivel fittings.

[draggin50]

You would think they would have everything lined out by now. Im sure others have bought the same things in the past.

Any good hydraulic hose shop should be able to fix you up. I know down in West Union Ohio, Huntley Brothers auto parts shop would make about anything you could need. Farmers used them a lot for tractor hoses.

[USMCPONY]

You would think they would have everything lined out by now. Im sure others have bought the same things in the past.

Any good hydraulic hose shop should be able to fix you up. I know down in West Union Ohio, Huntley Brothers auto parts shop would make about anything you could need. Farmers used them a lot for tractor hoses.

I believe there's only about 20 people who have this kit. I agree, should be a bolt on kit but it's far from it. Now I have to take everything off again to fix it cause its right behind the power steering pulley which is behind the cog drive, which it under the alternator bracket, which is under the alternator which is under the new direct drive system, which is connected to 4 belts, that I can't get off cause the steering rack is in the way lol.

[draggin50]

Good god!!! That does suck!!!

[USMCPONY]

I keep telling myself is going to be worth it but honestly the car was fast before. I wish I would of left out alone.

[2Fast4You]

There always has to be another Guinea Pig, I hate to hear it but keep at it.

[draggin50]

I'm sure it will be worth it in the end! Just sucks you have to jump through so many hoops to get it done.

[USMCPONY]

Hopefully my new water pump with a 10 rib pulley will be here tomorrow. I might have to weld the balancer to the water pump. Allot of guys are having trouble with the balancer backing out or coming off.

[USMCPONY]

I ended up having to take everything back off and space the tensioner. Put everything back on again. Went to put the supercharger belt on and the ls3 water pump pulley was to narrow. Never even thought about the water pump. So I had to take the supercharger, all brackets, intercooler intake pipe, water pump, coolant hoses back off and drain the coolant. Good news, I went with a ls6 water pump and thermostat. Couldn't find a thermostat housing so hopefully my ls3 housing works. I ended up welding the pulley to the water pump. That way it don't back off.


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Tested to see what material its made of. It's definitely carbon steel.

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Done! Took literally 2 minutes.

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I used 316L stainless steel wire and once it cooled down I painted the bare area to prevent rusting.

[draggin50]

Are they known for the pulleys to come off? I don't know much about them.

Looks liked your finally making some head way now though. Hope to get to see it out soon!

[USMCPONY]

Are they known for the pulleys to come off? I don't know much about them.

Looks liked your finally making some head way now though. Hope to get to see it out soon!

I've never heard it happen on mustangs. I know a couple guys on the corvette forum had a couple back out about 1/4". They welded it and solved the problem. I welded it as a extra precaution. These guys are also running 900rwhp-1500rwhp. I won't be near that for a while lol.

[USMCPONY]

Progress so far. Taking everything blocking the parts I need to reach off.

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In order to take the balancer off. You have to take out the steering rack. In order to do that you have to take the wheels off, unbolt part of the suspension, unbolt the brackets holding the brake lines and power steering lines. Unbolt the steering rack and pull it through the small opening on the driver side.

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This allows you just enough room to remove the balancer.

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We didn't have a dowel pin kit so my dad being a CNC machinist and me being a fabricator. We decided to just drill it.

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We also used a threaded rod and my dad made a spacer to put on the balancer. That way we couldn't strip out the threads.

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Dowel pin fit perfect. We drilled it so it wouldn't be able work its way out.

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[USMCPONY]

Installed the cog drive pulley but left off the pulley that puts tension on the belt cause its pretty obvious I would not be able to get the steering rack back in.


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With the cog drive on. I now need to trim the power steering bracket. I marked it off and cut it off with small grinder.
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[USMCPONY]

Now running the oil feed to the supercharger. The easiest way I found was use about 24" of extension.

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This is the view from under the car. Not much to see. That's why I used the extension and went through the drivers side as pictured.


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[USMCPONY]

Next I put on the tensioner that's located on the passenger side of the balancer. I kept trying to get it on but wasn't having much luck so I beveled the edge a bit so when I tighten it down it'll guide itself into place. Worked the first try.

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I broke off a small thin piece of wood and folded it into a piece of cardboard to prevent damage to the balancer.

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Now is time to install power steering rack, alternator and flip drive.

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Next was installing the water pump

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Installed the supercharger brackets and head unit.

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[draggin50]

Man that's a lot of work!!! Looks good though!!

And I thought putting long tubes on the Cobra was a pain in the ass!

[USMCPONY]

Man that's a lot of work!!! Looks good though!!

And I thought putting long tubes on the Cobra was a pain in the ass!

Would you believe they claim its a 4 hour job?

[draggin50]

No way!!! That's crazy!

It takes me 4 hours to build up motivation to even work on mine!

[USMCPONY]

Took 4 hours just take the steering rack out.

[JIMS SVT]

Anyone that says they like working on a corvette is lying. It sucks doing anything to them

[TooFast98Cobra]

Holy hell . I'll stick to my fox body's . Nice work !

[USMCPONY]

I'll never complain about working on a fox body again. Fox bodies are the easiest cars I've ever worked on.

[USMCPONY]

Got the oil drain tapped on the front of the oil pan. I noticed it has allot of coolant from when I pulled the water pump from the block. I drained it completely from the radiator but the coolant in the pump leaked out on the timing sensor around the balancer. How screwed am I or did Chevrolet think ahead and seal it so fluid can't leak into it?


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Finished some of the things in the engine bay.

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[04 Venom]

Wow! Nice work.

[USMCPONY]

Wow! Nice work.

You still have yours?

[04 Venom]

You still have yours?

No, I sold the C6Z06 in March, when I moved to Tallahassee. I plan on replacing it with a C7Z06 or the Shelby GT 350.

[USMCPONY]

No, I sold the C6Z06 in March, when I moved to Tallahassee. I plan on replacing it with a C7Z06 or the Shelby GT 350.

My buddy bought a 15 C7Z and sent it to vengeance racing with less than 100 miles on it. It held the highest hp record for a while. Definitely a badass car. I had the opportunity to buy a C7 stingray. The C7 is a gorgeous car. It just doesn't say Corvette to me. Looks more like a exotic car to me.

[USMCPONY]

The new Mustangs don't look like Mustangs to me either

[04 Venom]

My buddy bought a 15 C7Z and sent it to vengeance racing with less than 100 miles on it. It held the highest hp record for a while. Definitely a badass car. I had the opportunity to buy a C7 stingray. The C7 is a gorgeous car. It just doesn't say Corvette to me. Looks more like a exotic car to me.

I like the C7 for the suspension improvements over the C6--particularly the electronic differential. I still don't like the rear lights. I'm more interested in road course handling than straight line acceleration. The Shelby GT 350R has also put up some impressive numbers at the Nordschiefe.

[USMCPONY]

I like the C7 for the suspension improvements over the C6--particularly the electronic differential. I still don't like the rear lights. I'm more interested in road course handling than straight line acceleration. The Shelby GT 350R has also put up some impressive numbers at the Nordschiefe.

Id pick a C7Z over a 350. The new Mustangs just aren't doing it for me.

[USMCPONY]

Got about 90% done with everything. Went to put on the 10 rib supercharger belt and its too short. Going to order one 1.25" longer today. After that all I have to do is bolt up the engine cradle, suspension, couple hoses, (it just turned 3,000 miles on the odometer) so I'm changing the oil and filter, double check everything and then put the wheels one.

[2Fast4You]

Good deal, let us know how it turns out for you.

[USMCPONY]

Good deal, let us know how it turns out for you.

Should be here Friday. Hopefully there's no other obstacles holding me back.

[draggin50]

You need a break that's for sure!! I would've done sold it but that's how I get when they piss me off and things don't go my way!

Gonna be bad ass though when its done!

[USMCPONY]

You need a break that's for sure!! I would've done sold it but that's how I get when they piss me off and things don't go my way!

Gonna be bad ass though when its done!

I've said screw it I'm just selling it a few times. Id lose way to much money if I did. I am eye balling another car. Either I can build this car or buy another slightly built mint condition car.

[draggin50]

I bet!!

Your car is nice and almost ready! Id stick with it now!

[USMCPONY]

I've been this far 5 times and had to take it apart lol. Crossing my fingers lol.

[USMCPONY]

The 54" belt was to short. I ended up ordering a 55.5" belt. I sure hope this is the last speed bump.


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[draggin50]

Good luck! I'm sure your ready to get it back out!

[k062693w]

Keep at It !!!

I can't wait to see this Beast make some passes ... Mostly I just want to see it in person, Because I think it's Fucking Gorgeous, And pics rarely do a car it's full justice ... :bigthumb

Semper Fi

[2Fast4You]

I'm looking forward to seeing it as well, get her done!

[USMCPONY]

Thanks guys. It's getting there. Put the new belt on, bolt the engine cradle, suspension and relocated some wires and hose. Getting close. Found another problem thought. The filter inlet tube is 4". Spent over a hour trying to get it in between the supercharger and radiator. Still no luck.

[04 Venom]

You have more patience than I do.

[USMCPONY]

Guess what's alive?! Got everything bolted up and went over everything probably ten times. Started it up and let it idle for about 2 minutes. All belts looked aligned and nothing leaked that I could see. Was up till 4am so I'm calling it a night. I'll start fresh tomorrow or the next day before I take it off the jack stands.


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[2Fast4You]

Awesome, can't wait to hear how everything works out now.

[04 Venom]

Outstanding.

[SN95N/A]

Sick setup

[draggin50]

Bad ass!!! Hope to see it out soon!

[USMCPONY]

I wanted to start it up this morning but hurricane Cincinnati rolled through and shut off my power. By the time I get home from work it'll be to late to fire it up.

[USMCPONY]

To give you a idea of the size difference between the two.

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[SN95N/A]

Badass unit!

[draggin50]

That's a big difference!

[2Fast4You]

Definitely a big deference.

[USMCPONY]

I thought that would of been a good thing but from what im being told is I'll have less hp/torque under 5k rpm's. This blower doesn't really shine until it's spun really hard. My motor isn't ready for that yet. We shall see....

[USMCPONY]

Here's the first start up. I took this at 4am so I closed the exhaust so I wouldn't wake the neighbors. The two small belts are slightly rubbing on balancer. I need to shim it maybe 1/16"-1/8". Then she's ready for a tune.

https://youtu.be/Dkt_JzUqWa4

[draggin50]

That sounds nasty!!! Almost makes me want one!!!

[USMCPONY]

Just wait until I open the exhaust lol

[USMCPONY]

Dyno appointment is August 3rd. It couldn't come any sooner.

[draggin50]

That will be the longest wait ever!!!

[USMCPONY]

I took it out for a quick spin to put a load on the belts and pullies. Everything is still lined up and she felt good. Only gave it half throttle and I can tell she's going to pull.

[draggin50]

I bet that made your day! I cant wait to see it out. Bet its a fun ride!

[2Fast4You]

Good deal

[USMCPONY]

I bet that made your day! I cant wait to see it out. Bet its a fun ride!

I was a little nervous. Cause I'm the one who installed it and all lol.

[SN95N/A]

Video or it didn't happen,kidding good work!

[USMCPONY]

Video or it didn't happen,kidding good work!

There is a video of it idling so it does run lol

[draggin50]

I was a little nervous. Cause I'm the one who installed it and all lol.

After all you've done, I wouldn't worry at all! Looks like you know what's going on!

[USMCPONY]

After all you've done, I wouldn't worry at all! Looks like you know what's going on!

Im just a shade tree mechanic working out of my garage. I learn from doing it. No clue if it's actually going to work or not.

[USMCPONY]

Took a short video and snapped a couple pictures before I took her up the street and back.

https://youtu.be/MFxbckpyW2w

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[draggin50]

Damn that sounds good!!!

Blower is loud as hell too! But I like it!!!

[04 Venom]

You will never sneak up on anyone with that blower!

[USMCPONY]

Probably not. I could see people turning around to see what was coming even though I was 100 ft behind them.

[SN95N/A]

Car is flat out gorgeous,if I ever sell some stuff I'm get one.but I will have to park it at your house because the wife won't approve.

[USMCPONY]

Trade her in too lol jk

[maverick]

Sweet car man... sounds killer

[USMCPONY]

Sweet car man... sounds killer

Thank you. The video killed the sound a little. That's the best I could do.

[USMCPONY]

5 days....

[NO SHOT]

Sounds great!!

[USMCPONY]

Sounds great!!

Appreciate it. I hope you decided to keep that gorgeous car of yours.

[USMCPONY]

3 days...

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[USMCPONY]

Belts are doing amazing. Car sounds amazing. I ended up going to the track. Since I don't have a cage they told me I could only run 11.5. I hit the brakes around 1100' and ran 10.6 with a 1.99 60'. I left from a idle not knowing if it would go straight or not. Thanks for all the help. Motor build this winter should be fun.

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[USMCPONY]

I found these pictures online but haven't hit a response back so I can purchase them. That's why there's a logo up front. Crushing the AWD imports off the line in the last picture.

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[draggin50]

That car is nasty! For you to be on the brakes at 1100ft and a crappy 60ft and still run what you did is impressive! Makes killer power Im sure!

[USMCPONY]

That car is nasty! For you to be on the brakes at 1100ft and a crappy 60ft and still run what you did is impressive! Makes killer power Im sure!

I left from a idle eased into it a little and then I punched it almost to the floor. The mickey thompson dead hooked.Very impressed with them. I didn't even let any N20 out of the tires lol. That was with 40lbs in them.

[Walter]

I left from a idle eased into it a little and then I punched it almost to the floor. The mickey thompson dead hooked.Very impressed with them. I didn't even let any N20 out of the tires lol. That was with 40lbs in them.

U run Nitrous in your tires? Balling out of control haha.

[SN95N/A]

Lmao

[USMCPONY]

U run Nitrous in your tires? Balling out of control haha.

You know how I do it haha. Trying to lighten this pig up.

Nitrogen****

[USMCPONY]

I found a couple more pictures online. I might go to edgewater dragway this coming Friday but id rather go on a Saturday cause I have to take a vacation day to do so. Hopefully they switch soon. Id much rather go to kilkare but can't make their Thursday test and tune.

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[SN95N/A]

1st pic looks like a preview for the forza game lol..dead sexy!

[USMCPONY]

I didn't recognize it as my car at first. It didn't look real.

[k062693w]

Gorgeous Car !!!

BTW ... Are you scared your H3 is going to Roll Away ??? LOL

[USMCPONY]

Gorgeous Car !!!

BTW ... Are you scared your H3 is going to Roll Away ??? LOL

Technically yes lol. I was replacing the driveshafts and as soon as I was done I took the picture.

[draggin50]

Looks bad ass!!!

[USMCPONY]

Looks bad ass!!!

I appreciate it. You need to resurrect your thread for your Terminator. I love that thing

[draggin50]

I know!! I haven't done much here lately. Been working to much, not enjoying life enough!! Id love to get back out soon to the track on a little 50 shot or so and some lose some weight. Ill need to lose 400lbs and make a few horsepower more to keep up with you!! That thing is moving!

[USMCPONY]

I know!! I haven't done much here lately. Been working to much, not enjoying life enough!! Id love to get back out soon to the track on a little 50 shot or so and some lose some weight. Ill need to lose 400lbs and make a few horsepower more to keep up with you!! That thing is moving!

Your best E.T. is better than mine lol

[draggin50]

On the brakes though!!! That thing is gonna move if you run it out!

[USMCPONY]

On the brakes though!!! That thing is gonna move if you run it out!

I seriously need to think about a cage or else I'm never going to be able to run it all out.

[draggin50]

True but would you really want to cut it up any? I know it would be hard for me to do. Its too nice of a car and will bring good money in years to come.

But look at the other Vettes out there. IPS Vette and the ones that RPM sponsor and bring out to Kilkare. I guess its all in what you want to do with it. Im to the point now that I hate to do anything else to the Cobra and would rather enjoy it on cruises and such and hope that it retains its value for my kids in years to come when Im gone.

[draggin50]

Here are 3 that I shot at Kilkare at the last XOS race.
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[draggin50]

The IPS Vette is for sell. $300K!!!

Fastest IRS vette in the world, featured in about every magazine. How far do you take it???

[USMCPONY]

Idk the details on the Maroon c6 but it flies. I saw mark put his IPS car yesterday. My jaw dropped when I saw the price. Then reality hit me and realized I have over $100,000 in mine.... kinda hurts the more I think about it.

[draggin50]

That's what Im saying! It can be endless. I know it would be hard for me to cut into. I have maybe $32K into mine and it makes me sick thinking of my next steps.

And then comes the thought of sticking it into a wall at the track. Id rather build something of less value that I don't care about as much and easily replaceable.

All 3 of those cars fly! I love getting pictures of them when I can cause usually its just Mustangs... Breaks it up for me when Im shooting them.

[USMCPONY]

Gorgeous pictures man. I know what you mean. Everytime I go to the track its mustang after mustang. You have me paranoid now. Hell the ERL 427ci 6 bolt LS3 short block is $11,000. But how many can say they have over 1100hp? Gotta think happy thoughts lol

[exrider416]

I found these pictures online but haven't hit a response back so I can purchase them. That's why there's a logo up front. Crushing the AWD imports off the line in the last picture.

Shots fired!! lol No need to pick on the 4 cylinders

[draggin50]

Gorgeous pictures man. I know what you mean. Everytime I go to the track its mustang after mustang. You have me paranoid now. Hell the ERL 427ci 6 bolt LS3 short block is $11,000. But how many can say they have over 1100hp? Gotta think happy thoughts lol

Its never ending!!! Gotta do what makes ya happy! Im sure 1100 hp will keep a smile on your face for a little while!

[USMCPONY]

Shots fired!! lol No need to pick on the 4 cylinders

That was Doug Lol

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Its never ending!!! Gotta do what makes ya happy! Im sure 1100 hp will keep a smile on your face for a little while!

Maybe a little lol

[k062693w]

10 years ago people would think you were NUTZ talking about 1,100 HP !!!
Now it's like OH your only pushing 1,100 !!! LOL

I Absolutely Love the Color Combination on your Vette though ... That thing is Gorgeous !!!

[USMCPONY]

10 years ago people would think you were NUTZ talking about 1,100 HP !!!
Now it's like OH your only pushing 1,100 !!! LOL

I Absolutely Love the Color Combination on your Vette though ... That thing is Gorgeous !!!

People are pushing 1200rwhp on stock bottom end. I've been keeping track of the 1/2 mile events and ive seen 6 stock bottom end ls3 cars with 900-1100hp. A couple have been alive for a couple years. I'm not that brave. There's 3 Alpha GTR's around the area pushing 1200-1600hp. I don't even know how you'd control that. Luckily I'm taking baby steps. I'll only be around 1000hp lol

[USMCPONY]

Looks like I need a new motor lol


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[draggin50]

Man that sucks! Atleast you have all winter now to get it fixed.

[USMCPONY]

Man that sucks! Atleast you have all winter now to get it fixed.

Exactly lol. I'm going to actually make fast.

[SN95N/A]

Damn ..good luck with it man I'm sure it will come out next year quick as hell

[draggin50]

Exactly lol. I'm going to actually make fast.

Like it wasn't already!!! Im sure it will be nasty though now for sure.

[USMCPONY]

Only time will tell lol

[04 Venom]

Looks like I need a new motor lol


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What happened?

[USMCPONY]

Not sure. Car shut off about the 900' mark. Tried starting it and it wouldn't crank.

[PKFIRE]

Bad detonation? I've never seen valves sprinkled like that before.Was that from part of the cylinder bouncing around in the chamber?

[2Fast4You]

Bad detonation? I've never seen valves sprinkled like that before.Was that from part of the cylinder bouncing around in the chamber?

There is a piece of the top piston missing, it appears that is what was bouncing around in there.

[2Fast4You]

Is it so bad that you wouldn't be able to rebuild with what you have?

[USMCPONY]

The top land broke off and hot the top of the head. Assuming it shot out the exhaust. I'm not sure what caused it. The car ran for 2 years with more power just fine. I put a different blower on it and it blows within 100 miles.

[USMCPONY]

Is it so bad that you wouldn't be able to rebuild with what you have?
I have to see if the sleeve it damaged. I may be able to get it resleeved with much thicker sleeves.

[USMCPONY]

I decided on which block to go with. I wanted keep the car numbers matching. I'm sending my block to ERL for a all aluminum 427ci 6 bolt block with 1/2" ARP head studs, dragon slayer crank, billet I beam rods and weisco pistons. Upgraded everything I could. I don't want to do this again. They claim they have cars with over 1800hp with this block. With a couple running 6's in the 1/4 mile. If you're familiar with the Ohio Boys or Ray Litz. This is the exact block they use. Still haven't decided on which 6 bolt heads I want to go with. For fuel I'm going with ID1700 injectors, triple walbro 485 pumps, controller, all stainless lines and fittings and all the wiring. This should be enough fuel to run E85 to 2000hp. Once it's done it should look like the block below. They have finished short blocks but like I mentioned before. I want to stay numbers matching. Another thing I've been thinking about is upgrading to a F1x Procharger. There's a quite a few Vettes putting out 1500+rwhp with a good combination. I'll decide once I add up all the parts. Im currently using the 3.33 pulley. It's biggest pulley for my 2200r. So im basically barely using it to its potential. The car ran 10.4 @ 104mph hitting the brakes before 1000' mark. I feel if the track would of been better and I ran a full pass. I would of had a 9 second pass.

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[Rick93coupe]

That's going to be awesome. Better blower probably had more cfm and it went lean. I have a head that looks similar but I'll have it fixed and pop the spare piston in it.

If your going to buy new fuel lines, look into teflon lined hoses for the E85. Supposedly it's a lot better.

[USMCPONY]

That's going to be awesome. Better blower probably had more cfm and it went lean. I have a head that looks similar but I'll have it fixed and pop the spare piston in it.

If your going to buy new fuel lines, look into teflon lined hoses for the E85. Supposedly it's a lot better.

I believe they are teflon lined. I'll make sure. This entire fuel system was built to run E85.

[2Fast4You]

Good deal!

[draggin50]

Sure is gonna be nasty!!!

[cstreu1026]

When's the cage going in?

[USMCPONY]

When's the cage going in?

Not sure. I'm still debating on what I want to do.I'm looking at welders and pipe benders now.

[PKFIRE]

Great build! Was this a ls9 car to begin with?

[USMCPONY]

Great build! Was this a ls9 car to begin with?

Thanks. LS3

[PKFIRE]

Let's us know when you plan to run it again. I'd like to see it.

[USMCPONY]

Let's us know when you plan to run it again. I'd like to see it.

I have a allot to do. I'm also helping my dad build his Camaro. I should be finished by the spring shootout. The motor is basically ready to come out of the car. I'm just waiting on a hoist to lift it out of the engine bay. Then its off to ERL to get built. That'll give me enough time to run the fuel system and decide if I want to put a cage in it or not.

[motox159]

If your anywhere near Morrow you can borrow mine. Pretty sure I won't be using it anytime soon.

[USMCPONY]

If your anywhere near Morrow you can borrow mine. Pretty sure I won't be using it anytime soon.

I ended up picking one up along with a engine stand last night. I really appreciate the offer.

[PKFIRE]

I have a allot to do. I'm also helping my dad build his Camaro. I should be finished by the spring shootout. The motor is basically ready to come out of the car. I'm just waiting on a hoist to lift it out of the engine bay. Then its off to ERL to get built. That'll give me enough time to run the fuel system and decide if I want to put a cage in it or not.

Best of luck, 2016 is going to be good year it sounds like for your car.

[USMCPONY]

Best of luck, 2016 is going to be good year it sounds like for your car.

I sure hope so lol. Even though its built. The transmission will be the weakest link.

[motox159]

Just thought I would toss it out there! I was tired of borrowing my dads when needed so picked up a used one and engine stand myself. Pretty sure I've used it 2 times but nice to have around. Good luck with that motor, car is a beast!

[USMCPONY]

Just thought I would toss it out there! I was tired of borrowing my dads when needed so picked up a used one and engine stand myself. Pretty sure I've used it 2 times but nice to have around. Good luck with that motor, car is a beast!

My dad lives 3 miles from me so ill let it take up his garage space and get it when i need it lol.

[USMCPONY]

One step closer.


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[USMCPONY]

I just got back from a 5 hour trip to ERL on only 2 hours of sleep. Now I have a 10 hour work shift ahead of me. It needed to be done though. Shipping was over $150 and it only cost me $10 in gas. She'll be a resleeved fully forged 6 bolt 427ci block in approximately 8 weeks. I'm probably going with Trickflow 255x LS3 6 bolt heads and use the LS3 intake manifold. I thought about switching to a LS7 style head and use a OEM LS7 intake. I'm not sure the power gain is worth the money though.

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[draggin50]

What kind of power would it pick up over the LS3 stuff?

[USMCPONY]

What kind of power would it pick up over the LS3 stuff?

Im not sure as far as horse power goes. The LS3 255x flow 392 cfm and the LS7 260's flow 405cfm. I think the LS7 intake flows a little better too. Or so im told. Its not a huge difference though.

[redfirepearlgt]

Been to ERL in New Albany many times. Had Luke one of their machinest's and Dale their head of maintenance in several of my training classes. Installed their 2nd CNC Laser as well. Toured the whole facility. Great bunch of guys. Very well known in the import and marine industry.

[draggin50]

Im not sure as far as horse power goes. The LS3 255x flow 392 cfm and the LS7 260's flow 405cfm. I think the LS7 intake flows a little better too. Or so im told. Its not a huge difference though.

Yeah don't seem like a lot to pick up for the cost increase. Still should perform pretty good! The flow is incredible! Wish I could get the 4V heads to do that!

[USMCPONY]

Yeah don't seem like a lot to pick up for the cost increase. Still should perform pretty good! The flow is incredible! Wish I could get the 4V heads to do that!

The LS3/7 heads flow so good. I wouldn't buy a set of heads if I wasn't switching to a 6 bolt set up. I remember looking at stage 3 heads for my 04 cobra and 3V and they didn't even flow close to these head in stock form. The place im buying them from flow tests them ports them even further where the drag.

[USMCPONY]

Never in my life would I imagine myself spending $5,000 for a fuel system. It should show up any day now.

Fore Innovations C6 Corvette stage 3 Fuel System

-Triple Ti Auto 267 (Triple 485's) E85 fuel pumps

-Billet hanger

-Billet fuel filter

-10 micron stainless reusable element upgrade

-Teflon -10 feed and -8 return hoses

-Black AN fittings

-Fuel pressure regulator

-FC3 staged fuel pump controller with hobbs switch (to activate 2nd and 3rd pumps)

-Wiring kit

-ID1700 Injectors

I also decided im going with a LS7 top end. I'll most likely be going with PRC 285CC heads and a precision metal craft intake. I still have alot of research to do before making my decision.

[PKFIRE]

Haha, I'm torn what 100 dollars 255LPH pump I want to buy which I don't really want the spend the money on. Is that system designed to empty a tanker truck???

[USMCPONY]

Haha, I'm torn what 100 dollars 255LPH pump I want to buy which I don't really want the spend the money on. Is that system designed to empty a tanker truck???

Its suppose to support 2000+hp on race gas. Its over kill but if one pump fails. The other two will be enough to support my power level. Last thing I want is a pump to fail and blow my motor. If Vortech/Paxton ever releases their new blower that'll fit the vette. I'll be upgrading my head unit. Its suppose to put out 1600hp. I'm just trying to think ahead. Who knows what the aftermarket will have for us in 5-10 years.

[draggin50]

Good god!!! Sumbitch should run good though!

[USMCPONY]

Just trying to keep up with you fast guys!

[draggin50]

Haha Ive seen race cars with less power! Hell it ran good before the motor was hurt. Now it will be nasty for sure!

[USMCPONY]

"Street cars" now have 2000+rwhp lol. The Texas invitational is out of this world.

[draggin50]

Everything is bigger in Texas!!! Guess that goes for power numbers too! That's to rich for my blood though!

[USMCPONY]

The Alpha Omega is from Illinois actually. Most of those cars have over $400,000 into them and some of them cost $400,000 from the factory. Hell the traction control/fuel management system for the Vettes and Vipers that run the Texas Inventational cost $4,000. I guess I can scratch that off my list of parts I was going to buy.

[USMCPONY]

My fuel system came in today. Now I know why it cost so much.


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[draggin50]

Nice!!! Just 1 pump?

[USMCPONY]

Look at the two shiny things in the bags lol

[USMCPONY]

Injectors are here.

ID1700's

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[draggin50]

Didn't even see the other pumps. Looks like a nice system. I need to order a set of injectors for mine. Probably go with the ID1000's. I won't make the power you are though. You on E85?

[USMCPONY]

Didn't even see the other pumps. Looks like a nice system. I need to order a set of injectors for mine. Probably go with the ID1000's. I won't make the power you are though. You on E85?

I will be on E85 once finished. Throw a F1x on that bad boy and you'll make a ton of power!

[USMCPONY]

This is going to be harder than I thought. The pumps and the hanger are to big to fit into the hole in the gas tank. I'm going to have to take it all apart. Piece together the hanger and install the pumps/connectors inside the tank through the tiny hole. Looks like cut up hands and wrists are in my future.

[draggin50]

This is going to be harder than I thought. The pumps and the hanger are to big to fit into the hole in the gas tank. I'm going to have to take it all apart. Piece together the hanger and install the pumps/connectors inside the tank through the tiny hole. Looks like cut up hands and wrists are in my future.

Man seems like nothing is easy on those cars!


I will be on E85 once finished. Throw a F1x on that bad boy and you'll make a ton of power!

The thought has crossed my mind but Ill probably stick to what it has for this coming year and maybe go the turbo route next winter. Just stock pile parts all summer and go from there.

[USMCPONY]

Man seems like nothing is easy on those cars!



The thought has crossed my mind but Ill probably stick to what it has for this coming year and maybe go the turbo route next winter. Just stock pile parts all summer and go from there.

It would be something different and the f1x is nasty. Best sounding supercharger imo.

[draggin50]

They do sound nasty! Never know what Ill do.

[USMCPONY]

A 4000lb Challenger just went 6.9@200+mph work a F1x.

[USMCPONY]

I decided to try something I've never done before. And that is paint. I went to Autozone and got some taillight tent and clear coat. Went to Lowe's and got their taillight restoration kit. I sprayed one descent coat of tent then three coats of clear. Then I used 2000 grit sand paper and then I used a polishing pad to polish it. I'm extremely impressed on how they turned out. I can't get a good picture cause they reflect every bit of light and if I use flash they basically turn into reflectors. But they're a dark cherry color. You can still see a small bit of red so they're not completely blacked out. It's 12 degrees and snowing. Once I finish the turn signals and it warms up I'll install them and post more pictures.


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[PKFIRE]

Looks good, I always wonder how people tinted their lenses.

[draggin50]

That will look good once you get them installed! I keep thinking of tinting mine but Im still up in the air about it.

[USMCPONY]

These look so much better in person. I surprised myself. Mustang taillights have more angles. I think they'd be really difficult.

[USMCPONY]

Rear reflectors are finished. Pictures do not do these any justice. They look so good.


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[USMCPONY]

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[2Fast4You]

I like, they look good.

[USMCPONY]

I like, they look good.

Thank ya

[USMCPONY]

Things to come. The holy grail of LSX cylinder heads. 430+cfm

http://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/80-cylinder_heads_fbf549bdd79de40c189f09f5b50f11166d3 ba79c.jpg

[Walter]

Better than Mast 280cc?

[USMCPONY]

They're closer. LME, Race proven, ERL, and all the other top LSX shops say the All Pros are the best. They have a slightly stronger casting and flow a little better. Mast black Label 305cc are a close second.

[draggin50]

Gonna be nasty!!! Cant wait to see the pictures of the ports.

[USMCPONY]

Completely CNC machined I can't wait to see them.

[draggin50]

I bet! From what I can see, they look good!

[USMCPONY]

I was going to go with PRC 285cc but they're only .4" thick. These are .75"-1.0" thick. I'm going to need the strongest head possible.

[draggin50]

Yeah you'll want the thicker deck. What kind of boost you plan on running once its done?

[USMCPONY]

All of it lol

[USMCPONY]

I'm using the smallest pulley I can which is a 2.75". It'll over spin the blower just a tad. The head, cam, valve train will be designed for 8500 rpm.

[draggin50]

Man that's gonna be bad ass! Hope I get to see it!

[USMCPONY]

I just can't wait till its done.

[Walter]

Dial it in then go turbo!

[USMCPONY]

I'm in this too deep to switch now. If I was to switch id go twin 72 or 76 turbos.

[USMCPONY]

Decided to go with the new All Pro 12-4 instead of the 12-1. They have the exact same design. The only difference is the 12-1's are 3/4" thick. The 12-4's are just over 1" thick. If I ever decide to go twins or vortech brings out a bigger blower. I'll have a motor ready for it. I need all the clamping force I can get.

[draggin50]

Jesus that's thick!!! Best to do it now though.

[USMCPONY]

Exactly what im thinking. Spend a little more now to save allot later.

[USMCPONY]

Parts are starting to roll in. Precision Metal Craft intake and 2.70" pulley. I'm not sure how much boost or power this pulley will put me at. The smallest pulley I've seen used is a 2.75". So we'll see.

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[draggin50]

That intake looks bad ass!

[2Fast4You]

Sweet!

[USMCPONY]

All I need is a set of valve covers and my parts list is finished. Finally! Motor is still 4 weeks out and heads are 2 weeks out.

[Walter]

Dang baller! They hiring over there or what?

[USMCPONY]

Dang baller! They hiring over there or what?

They actually just laid off a bunch of guys off work. I've been laid off for two months. Good thing I had some money saved up. I hear you have a top secret project going on right now.

[PKFIRE]

That intake is wild looking! Can't wait to see what she does!

[USMCPONY]

I love this little headlight restoration kit. Repolishing everything I can. My blower and inlet had flaws from the factory. Looks 10 times better now. One more polish and it'll look like a mirror. I will be polishing the bolt and washer holding the pulley on. It's really been bothering me.

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[draggin50]

Looks good! You ever tried Micro Mesh? That's what I use for all my polishing.

[USMCPONY]

Looks good! You ever tried Micro Mesh? That's what I use for all my polishing.

Never heard of it. Details? And where can I find it?

[draggin50]

http://www.amazon.com/MICRO-MESH-SANDING-SHEETS-INTRODUCTORY/dp/B000H6HIK2

It goes from 1500 grit to 12000 grit and includes a foam pad and compound. Works good I think. We use it on aircraft windows at work also. Removes scratches pretty good.