Learning to make fast go fast!

[Doug M]

Awesome Brother! Getting closer.

 

[05stroker]

Should be running in about 30 days and to the track in mid April, Lito has been put on notice for tuning and the ID2000 injectors should ship this week. I am starting to think about weight saving mods and loose the whole street car thing though. Recent events have mad me rethink what I want to do with the car. The end result is to go as fast as I can after all. I have a few decisions to make really soon. Should be a great year to go fast!

 

[Doug M]

I hear you Billy. Sounds like you're about to have lots of fun. Just go as fast as possible Brother While you can.

 

[05stroker]

I hear you Billy. Sounds like you're about to have lots of fun. Just go as fast as possible Brother While you can.

That's the plan!

 

[Doug M]

Lol. Can't wait to see all the Vids!!

 

[05stroker]

Lol. Can't wait to see all the Vids!!

Pics and video have never been an issue for me, you should be pleased this year.

Is it crazy insane, or insane crazy? I have know idea but, Im going to find out!

 

[dysan]

I really think you need to consider a different trans at this point. I believe you are going beyond what the 4R70W can handle and if you are thinking of going more race and less street, it really comes down to either a TH400 or glide. The choice between those two really depends on how light you can get the car if you do lighten it.....if it is 3500+ lbs I would say the TH400 but if you can manage to get the weight lower than 3500 then the glide would most likely be your best bet.

 

[05stroker]

I really think you need to consider a different trans at this point. I believe you are going beyond what the 4R70W can handle and if you are thinking of going more race and less street, it really comes down to either a TH400 or glide. The choice between those two really depends on how light you can get the car if you do lighten it.....if it is 3500+ lbs I would say the TH400 but if you can manage to get the weight lower than 3500 then the glide would most likely be your best bet.

Thanks for the input. I will have to see how things go this year with the new power and the 4r70w first though.

 

[05stroker]

I mocked up the crank, couple rods, and pistons tonight and am ready for the heads to get back here on Wed. so I can check the clearance with the heads milled down. After that I will know if the exhaust reliefs will be needed or not. I really don't think there will be a need since the heads are minus .020 and the head gaskets are .043 vrs the factory .036. If you look in the pics below you will see that the old -18cc pistons have a flat edge around the pistons the same as a flat top.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Please remove all tools from the engine.........

 

[dysan]

Thanks for the input. I will have to see how things go this year with the new power and the 4r70w first though.

The reason I brought this up is for your safety...the last thing I want to read about is a crash from the case blowing apart on your trans and the fluid getting under your back tires on a high speed pass.

I've seen cars at the track spill fluid and wreck majorly...don't want to have that happen to you.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I am starting to think about weight saving mods and loose the whole street car thing though. Recent events have mad me rethink what I want to do with the car. The end result is to go as fast as I can after all. I have a few decisions to make really soon. Should be a great year to go fast!

Sounds spensive

 

[05stroker]

Please remove all tools from the engine.........

Yea right, especially if its a crescent wrench from AutoZone! LOL

The reason I brought this up is for your safety...the last thing I want to read about is a crash from the case blowing apart on your trans and the fluid getting under your back tires on a high speed pass.

I've seen cars at the track spill fluid and wreck majorly...don't want to have that happen to you.

My last time at the track I had forgotten to tighten the clamp on the lower radiator hose! Well, it came off and I was looking at the wall from an angle I don't ever want to see again. Maybe a diaper or belly pan made from allum. is in order. IDK

Sounds spensive

Removing parts cost nothing... haha

 

[Taxman]

Please remove all tools from the engine.........

Dry wall screws too.

 

[Department Of Boost]

Removing parts cost nothing... haha

Removing parts always turns into adding "lightness".

A year from now you will have a thread going on how you gun drilled all your fasteners.

 

[05stroker]

Dry wall screws too.

That would be a SS 3/4" bugle head bolt thank you, I am not SEER. LOL

Removing parts always turns into adding "lightness".

A year from now you will have a thread going on how you gun drilled all your fasteners.

Cant do that, I all ready break shit went tightening normal grade 8 bolts.

 

[Department Of Boost]

Cant do that, I all ready break shit went tightening normal grade 8 bolts.

Well, there is always titanium.

 

[05stroker]

Well, there is always titanium.

Not going there...

 

[konablue11gt]

Not going there...YET

fixed

 

[stkjock]

Well, there is always unobtanium.