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Post by NemeSS on Mar 26, 2012 22:22:41 GMT -6
Im debating on building a fast n/a street/strip car.
Currently i have a 4th gen trans am that makes 450rw on ls1 motor. Motor is partially sold. So when i pull it. The heads and cam off it are going to new owner. Pistons and rods are also pending sale. Forged scat hbeams and mahle power pack pistons. Block.is fs btw.
Now im thinking of dropping a completely stock 5.7 ls1 in this immaculate low miles trans am and selling it for 8-9k.
I was gonna turbo charge it. But i sold my tc78 and 44mm wg. Last weekend. So no more turbo.
I have a set of ls heads that flow VERY good ;D
So i just finished assembly.of the motor thats i was gonna use for turbo. But cant use for n/a.
So...
What im trying to say is if i should build the new motor and drop in the 99 trans am or a hardtop iroc???
I alredy have the trans am. And it would be efi.
If i go with iroc, it will be carb.
I have most of the parts to manage the efi. If i go carb. I need the carb,intake,spark box.
Motor is gonna b a 380ci hbeams(i use hbeams in everything) forged pistons. 11.75:1scr pump gas motor.
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 26, 2012 22:37:43 GMT -6
Im shooting for 600+bhp at 7000+rpm.
Built one like this before. So not my 1st rodeo.
Engine specs are
4.08x3.622 borexstroke
1.312 compression height 2vr pistons
6.125 scat hbeam rods Arp 2000 bolts
Clevite h bearings throughout
balanced hollow journal 5.7 ls1 crankshaft
Ls9 head gaskets.
235cc 243 heads 340cfm at .650
Jesel SS 1.75 shaft mount rocker arms
Custom grind cam 24x at .050 duration
plan on 7000rpm shifts thru 4000+ stall built th350 and moser 12bolt 3.73gears
Thougts??
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Post by Mancha87 on Mar 27, 2012 7:02:44 GMT -6
You'd definitly look cooler doing it in an IROC. Especially if you leave it stock looking. You'd have one hell of a sleeper to blow the doors off of unsuspecting cobra drivers on the streets.
It would also garner you alot more attention @ shows since you don't really get to see LS1 conversions in thirdgens too often. Aside from that going with the t/a would make a ton more sense since you already have the car...
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Post by j0hnj0hn08 on Mar 27, 2012 9:33:25 GMT -6
I think the whole set up would be appreciated more in a thirdgen. Most people think of thirdgens being slower than ls trans ams etc so i agree with mancha on the sleeper idea.
Im surprised ur going with a hardtop though, maybe im the only one who favors t tops hah. But with the ammount of power u want to make, u need a hardtop.
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Post by 1fas92 on Mar 27, 2012 10:17:21 GMT -6
I vote for you getting a IROC-Z!
And if i am not mistaken the thirdgen's are lighter & handle better than a 4th gen cars anyawy right!!
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 27, 2012 12:25:27 GMT -6
Yes. I really want a hardtop iroc. Must b camaro. Thats kinda y i lost interest in the blurple bird. Was just not the same:( I own 2 ttops cars. But i know the 4thgen m6 black trans ams sell quick and bring in a fair amount. Mine is a 9.5:10 condition in/out. And whateverybody wants. That dam t56. All my cars are t56:) So obviously im big fan of manual. But i know i will never beat or compare to a machine at shifting. Theres gonna be nothing sleeper about what ever car i build. Im going for the whole track warrior look.  And pack enuff to back it up. I just cant decide which car to drop it in. I need to find a really,strait,clean hardtop iroc z. |
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 27, 2012 12:29:45 GMT -6
Im not a big fan of ttops 3rd gens.
i would like to own a vert camaro 3rd gen one day.
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 27, 2012 12:32:23 GMT -6
speaking of 3rd gen ttops. I have set of good ttops FREE. All i ask in return is positive trader in ls1tech forum  |
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Post by j0hnj0hn08 on Mar 27, 2012 13:37:24 GMT -6
i agree with 1fas92
the thirdgens handle better and are lighter, u might benefit more from an iroc. I went to austin to pick my iroc up, most of the ones in houston wer over priced back then not sure how the market is now.
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Post by 1fas92 on Mar 27, 2012 14:32:03 GMT -6
THIS IS NOT MINE, I can give you there contact info 1988 camaro this one is for sale for $900.00 It's in North Dallas roller only , no motot, no trans, It was a 5 speed car and it looks like it has black interior     |
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Post by j0hnj0hn08 on Mar 27, 2012 15:11:07 GMT -6
is that a true iroc? it doesnt have black head light buckets, and no iroc hood. Does have wheels though.
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Post by 1fas92 on Mar 27, 2012 15:18:12 GMT -6
Hello,
I am not sure really, that is why i put 1988 camaro.
I can get the vin number to check if that will help!
Is there any other way to make it easier?
lmk.....
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 27, 2012 15:41:19 GMT -6
1fas92 Thanks for the heads up I will look into it for sure. Looks like the person has a few 3rd gens in the background. If possible a contact info thanks. |
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 27, 2012 15:46:43 GMT -6
John
Ya, i know all about the 3rd gen lighter and handling.
It will have the manual s10 box just like the other one.
No ps. No ac. In 3rd gen.
No way will i gut a perfectly good 4th gen ta.
I think the iroc is prolly 1000lb lighter as is from a 4th gen
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Post by NemeSS on Mar 27, 2012 15:53:50 GMT -6
I would use a jongbloed?? Type hood.
I would really like a sunoco type hood. Like for 4thgens.
Maybe even a ultra z type hood??
I was gonna order a vfn wsq this weekend.for the 99 ta.
But i saw zanes car again. And put a halt to ordering parts for ta.
seeing his car again put me in a bind.
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