there goes the neighborhood

[firestang70]

Vinny some great points brought out. I feel pretty lucky to have Ken local to me as well. Your car is a masterpiece, I drool a little everytime I see it at the shop.

 

[ZmanM3]

Thanks for posting this.

 

[05stroker]

Subscribing

 

[white05gt]

Thanks again for posting this, I am sure that almost everyone here appreciates it.

 

[vinnybarber]

Thanks again for posting this, I am sure that almost everyone here appreciates it.

Buy the way. I named this post there goes the neighborhoo because that what ken says to me when I post. I don't know how much it helps but I hope it sheds some light.

 

[vinnybarber]

What did we learn from chevy killer.

1) allways make sure we talk to both shop and engine builder and make sure what we want to change in mid build will work
2) check every thing when cams are bent when first started
pulling heads would have been cheaper

 

[KenB]

Thanks for making this post Vinny. I can talk about your car till I'm blue in the face but people really want to hear it from you. Just wait till next year.

 

[vinnybarber]

oil pumps

guys when it comes to pumps. they are the life blood of yor build.
you can use the best parts in the world. but if the pump is not right then all will fail.

i'll say it again its just not the pump

it is very critical that the pan and the oil pick up and filter location.windage tray
block and heads need to be worked on for better oiling
whether you are road racing or dragracing.

it is the heart of your motor


sorry ken i didn't see your post


yes we are going to kick butt

 

[Chris06GT]

Vinny, as an employee at a converter shop (PTC), I see exactly where you come from with sitting down and discussing what is needed for the right product to be brought out. We see that case everyday. We custom build the converter to the customer's specs.

Secondly, I definitely appreciate this post, and all the other's for their info as well.

Thirdly, I would really like to talk to you, Ken, Mark, etc. etc. before I tackle my build head first.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[vinnybarber]

Vinny, as an employee at a converter shop (PTC), I see exactly where you come from with sitting down and discussing what is needed for the right product to be brought out. We see that case everyday. We custom build the converter to the customer's specs.

Secondly, I definitely appreciate this post, and all the other's for their info as well.

Thirdly, I would really like to talk to you, Ken, Mark, etc. etc. before I tackle my build head first.

Thanks,
Chris

to everyone,

glad to hear that this post is helping people. thats why i started it.
when i first decided to do it. i didn't know if it would.

but i do have to say i owe alot to modular depot,bes and livernois.
they also taught me alot and i am still learning.

if you have any questions or i can help you in anyway.
you can pm me or post it here.
i am glad to help you if i can.

if you come to the races and want to talk stop by moduar depot pits.
i am never to busy to talk. you see my car, i promise you i am not far away

 

[vinnybarber]

Just wanted to let everyone know that
I have cut all ties with modular depot.
It's time for me to move on

 

[US-1]

Oooookay.............

 

[05xgt]

One of the best posts I've read in quite a while. I try to preach most of what you said to some of the younger guys here. Also as a precursor to that I try to instill in the to take the time and make a "Plan" of what they want to do, and then determine their buget first. To arbitrarily throw parts at a car Esp before hand IMO is Dumb! However there are those who unfortunately will have to learn things the Hard Way. Once again Excellent post! Now, How bout helping me get 475 to the wheels NA before Gas? And on a budget! LOL

 

[Fake_Snake]

less then a month you cut ties with the shop? something go wrong

 

[vinnybarber]

I still would recomend modular depot to anybody.
It's just time for us to go or separate ways.

 

[ZmanM3]

Hmm interesting.

 

[vinnybarber]

I will still be racing but just not with kens help.
I am going to take my time in deciding where I
am going. It's time to go under the radar for awhile

 

[ZmanM3]

Well I hope to still get to see that beast of a car you have run sometime.

 

[stkjock]

looking forward to seeing the different direction!!

 

[don_w]

Things that make you go hmmmmmm....