another project started

[LTb1ow]

Are you adverse to running methanol injection? I still think you won't have trouble hitting your goal with pump gas and the right combo (especially on the LS platform). LTb1ow is nearly at 700rwhp on a dynojet with a turbo LT1, pump gas with no meth at around 15-16lbs of boost.

Mustand Dyno, lettuce be cereal here :wink:

[Blackbirdws6]

Mustand Dyno, lettuce be cereal here :wink:

My bad. Blame it on the lack of sleep. Fixed.

[bigz28man]

Hey guys, need your opinion on this project cause I'm about to go ahead and start the motor. If I have not mentioned already I want a street / strip car. Looking to be in the high 9's. So should I do a 408 stroker kit to this lq 6.0 block I have and run a procharger with that, or do a lsx with a prochargher?

[LTb1ow]

All depends on your budget and what TTP is comfortable working with.

I believe Rob (barneymobile) runs 9s with a LQ9 block punched out with nitrous.

[bigz28man]

Anyone running wilwood brakes? I want to get the 140-9833 front kit and the 140-9830 rear brake kit. Wilwood says that both kits use factory spindles and back plates. Is anyone familiar with these brake kits?

[bigz28man]

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj569/bigz28man/Mobile%20Uploads/20161018_132527_zpsi2idgbqp.jpg (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/bigz28man/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20161018_132527_zpsi2idgbqp.jpg.html)
http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj569/bigz28man/Mobile%20Uploads/20161018_141900_zpsqlyotwqa.jpg (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/bigz28man/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20161018_141900_zpsqlyotwqa.jpg.html)

BMR parts here are

XSB001 Xtreme anti-roll
MTA001 Chrome moly adjustable torque arm
MTCA002 Lower Control Arms, Chrome Moly
PHR004 - Panhard Rod Relocation Kit
CAB002 - Control Arm Relocation Brackets, Bolt-on
DSL001 - Driveshaft Safety Loop
SFC020 - Subframe Connector, Weld-in, 4-point

[bigz28man]

A lot of work has been done

[bigz28man]

A couple more

[bigz28man]

midwest chassis 8.5 rollcage mocked up

[unstable bob gable]

Nice hardware.

[wretched73]

Nice!

[bigz28man]

Oh baby

[Blackbirdws6]

Ooh. They look fancy.

[sweetbmxrider]

They look wild

[bigz28man]

I still have the fronts to get. Got the weld S71b 15x4.5 on order. I decided to go with the hoosier 27x11.5x15 quick time pros for the rear and Hoosier 26x4.5x15 front runners. I spoke with madman on ls1tech, got front and rear coilovers and travel limiters coming from him, to help keep the noise not pointing to the sky.

[bigz28man]

So more than likely my wavetrac will be up for sale. It was never used, car has gone from being a street/strip car to all out strip. I placed another order with quick performance yesterday for 40 spline axles, 35 spline pinion gear and 9 and 1/2 ring gear with drag spool. Oh well, if anyone is interested let me know it's going to be the posi unit only with 28 spline pinion and the 35 spline axle shafts. 4:11 gear ratio.

[bigz28man]

some strange 40 spline pro axles for ya

[bigz28man]

and some quick time pro 28x11.5x15. I went with the 28 instead of 27

[bigz28man]

It was Christmas morning at my house today

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks like you are ready for some wheelies. Nice!

[bigz28man]

Looks like you are ready for some wheelies. Nice!

I'd like to keep them to a minimal height. Im going to run a set of travel limiters up front and some real good coilovers. Hopefully I'm not looking up the sky.

[unstable bob gable]

You look like you will be running some serious times.

[bigz28man]

You look like you will be running some serious times.

If all goes to plan. I should be looking at 8's

[unstable bob gable]

If all goes to plan. I should be looking at 8's

Sweet!

[bigz28man]

Been super busy with my 3 year old, but I did get some parts in. I decided to go with a polished aluminum and metallic silver look for this car. I got my wilwood drag brakes, madman wheelie bar brackets, ordered some badges from embempros. Also decided to get the polished beadlock rings on the weld wheels

[bigz28man]

Some parts came in

[sweetbmxrider]

So many fun things going on this one :drool:

[Blackbirdws6]

Can't wait to see this thing fly.

[bigz28man]

This one will be crazy

[bigz28man]

Wheels just about done. Waiting on beadlock ring for the other back

[edpontiac91]

Wheels just about done. Waiting on beadlock ring for the other back

Hope the girlfriend doesn't get TOO good a look at where her engagement ring is starting to take 2nd place for now!:shock:

[bigz28man]

The car is in the garage for good now

[bigz28man]

Car is pretty much empty. Few last things to do and the cage goes in next week

[bigz28man]

sending a few of my bezels out to have this done

[Blackbirdws6]

You are certainly not skimping on the project. Let me know how you like the gauge bezel pods. I was always concerned the steering wheel would block any good usability.

[sweetbmxrider]

That looks real nice, how much is it? Does it keep a factory finish too?

[bigz28man]

That looks real nice, how much is it? Does it keep a factory finish too?

I was told it does. Seeing that I sent them my bezels it's costing 200.00.

[bigz28man]

Wait to you guys see what comes in tomorrow.

[BonzoHansen]

Wait to you guys see what comes in tomorrow.

I hope it's s kegerator

[bigz28man]

I'm still looking for a dashboard for this car. If anyone has one in ebony, I will buy it.

[bigz28man]

As promised. My tubular front bumper, and tubular rear bumper with parachute mount came in today from midwest chassis.

[sweetbmxrider]

Can you get something fun on the chute when it opens?

[bigz28man]

Can you get something fun on the chute when it opens?

Like a wall or something

[bigz28man]

Found one in south jersey yesterday. Price was to good to pass up

[bigz28man]

Bumper cover is off. Nuts holding crush plastic badly rusted. My be cutting those nuts off.

[bigz28man]

Got this whole center console for 50.00 at the pick and pull in berkley.

[bigz28man]

Making head way

[bigz28man]

Some photos I got today. Parts are looking awesome. Should have them back by middle of next week. Here is the link http://www.ortizcustompods.com/index.html nothing at all against hawksmotorsports, I deal with them regularly but they want 200 for the single pod gauge bezel. Mine was a third of that.

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks good!

[bigz28man]

Clutch pedal is gone.

[Blackbirdws6]

https://static.highsnobiety.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21122108/crying-jordan-tv-01-480x320.jpg

[bigz28man]

A good amount of rust on the passenger side. I'll be making a template out of cardboard this week sanding all that down and welding a new section of metal on and painting.

[bigz28man]

So inside the rear bumper cover there is a bracket of sorts. One on the dr side, one on the pass. side. This "bracket" has three bolts two slip lower section of the quarter panel and the other bolts into the wheelwell just behind the rear tire. What is that " bracket" called?

[bigz28man]

Here is photo of someone's bumper cover those "brackets" are black. Where can I get them?

[V]

They are called retainers. Dealer should still have them. I believe they are riveted onto the bumper cover. You could find a used set off an old bumper if someone is willing to remove them. I may have a few but time is crazy and getting over to my garage is tough. If you are unable to locate them anywhere, get back to me.

[SilverDropTop]

I have a few that I believe are new if you can't find them local.

[bigz28man]

thanks guys for your help, I gonna need a driver side one.

[bigz28man]

Two bezels done.

[bigz28man]

Center bezel done. Can't wait to get these parts home.

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks good!

[sweetbmxrider]

Yeah they came out nice. If your thing was carbon fiber, they would probably look pretty slick hydro-dipped

[unstable bob gable]

Who does those bezels? They def look trick.

[bigz28man]

Who does those bezels? They def look trick.

http://www.ortizcustompods.com/chevrolet.html

Cost me $200.00 for all 3 to get done , shipped my stock one's to them.

[V]

bumper retainer part numbers:
rh 10402131
lh 10402132

[bigz28man]

bumper retainer part numbers:
rh 10402131
lh 10402132

Thanks V

As you guys can see dealing with some rust. Got my template cut out for a new plate

[bigz28man]

Car is ready for cage

[bigz28man]

Got the plate cut out, welded on. Sanded the whole back of the car down, and sprayed with black primer.

[bigz28man]

anyone bought an ebay a/c delete panel? they are half the price of BMR are they any good? I would make my own but I'm not feeling motivated to make one.

[unstable bob gable]

Nice job on the patch panels.

[LTb1ow]

anyone bought an ebay a/c delete panel? they are half the price of BMR are they any good? I would make my own but I'm not feeling motivated to make one.

I have one, fit and functioned as it should.

[bigz28man]

I have one, fit and functioned as it should.

ok awesome. I'll pick one up

[bigz28man]

Back of the car is all painted. Came out really good. Going to use this silver on the body of the car

[bigz28man]

Ordered this a/c delete panel today.

[bigz28man]

So I got my light weight fitted rug in today. It was decided to go with more fun things on this build. Will.be ordering up this funny car wrap around kit highlighted in red.

[bigz28man]

Dashboard just about done, I just placed the bezels on and everything looks great. Next i have to contact 6litereater for a couple of plates

[bigz28man]

Fought with the windshield for 2 hours tonight , only to loose. Damn thing is on there.

[bigz28man]

Main hoop in

[bigz28man]

Not a whole lot more done, just prepping areas for rollbar plates. Placed a couple bolts in a/c delete panel, so i felt like something was going back together.

[bigz28man]

My buddy has gotten the windshield out while I've been on vacation

[bigz28man]

Most of the cage is in

[Blackbirdws6]

Coming along nicely

[Jersey Mike]

Well, well! I've lost track; what are your goals for this car? I assume we're not running a headliner here. That windshield clearance looks like it's going to be tight

[bigz28man]

Well, well! I've lost track; what are your goals for this car? I assume we're not running a headliner here. That windshield clearance looks like it's going to be tight

Looking to run low 8s

[Jersey Mike]

Ahhh so not gonna see the street much. That's moving!

[bigz28man]

Ahhh so not gonna see the street much. That's moving!

Yes, it's street days are over.

[bigz28man]

Ordered my window net, and two sets of kirky seat brackets. I've been thinking about selling my tubular front bumper support from midwest chassis and buying one from burkhart chassis. It's much beefier, plan was to tow the car off that bumper support.

[bigz28man]

https://youtu.be/B89ADilSdp8

[bigz28man]

Window net and seat brackets came in. Quick release wheel from burkhart chassis will be here next Monday.

[bigz28man]

Got my quick release steering wheel in and mounted. Little tight on room these days at the shop.

[bigz28man]

I started taking the front apart last night. I put the tubular bumper on just to assist with pushing car back and forth. Also wanted to see intercooler clearance, and see how I would fab up a tow hook bracket.

[bigz28man]

One more photo. Much to do upfront here. Pulling motor, sanding, painting.

[bigz28man]

selling the midwest chassis front bumper support. just ordered the burkhart front support. its brand new. just attached to the car lastnight. $175.00 its yours. I'll post it for sale in classifieds section

[wretched73]

selling the midwest chassis front bumper support. just ordered the burkhart front support. its brand new. just attached to the car lastnight. $175.00 its yours. I'll post it for sale in classifieds section

What's the difference between the two?

[bigz28man]

What's the difference between the two?

The burkhart is beafier, and I'm going to be towing this car from the front bumper.

[bigz28man]

Work continues

[bigz28man]

Radiator is out. Selling turn key motor and t56 trans.

[MDSheds_SS]

What motor setup did you decide to go with? Sorry if you posted and I missed it.

[bigz28man]

What motor setup did you decide to go with? Sorry if you posted and I missed it.

Lsx 427 with f1x procharger

[MDSheds_SS]

Very nice choice.

[bigz28man]

Pulled the motor tonight

[Blackbirdws6]

Good clean slate ready for all the $$.

[bigz28man]

With the motor out, onto next stage.

[bigz28man]

just ordered up my tubular k-member, upper a-arms (adjustable) and manual rack from BMR today. photos to come

[bigz28man]

Here's the list of parts I ordered

AA004H A-arms, upper, DOM, adjustable, rod ends
RH011 Control arm hardware kit
KM013-1 K-member, TURBO, LS1 motor
RK001 Manual steering conversion

[bigz28man]

Decreased the engine bay, power washed (heated) sanded and primed all the bare metal. I'm going to prime the whole engine bay and paint in the up coming weeks. Really happy how looking.

[sweetbmxrider]

Nice work. Did you consider filling in holes you won't need anymore or rerouting wiring etc?

[bigz28man]

Nice work. Did you consider filling in holes you won't need anymore or rerouting wiring etc?

I'll will cover a few holes. Going with a Holley dominator mounted to passenger floor, for my engine management, so I need to route the wiring harness through somewhere.

[bigz28man]

Oh yeah. Upper a-arms will be here next week.

[bigz28man]

Few things done lastnight

[bigz28man]

Hey guys my bmr adjustable upper a-arms came in. Where on back order for a while. I now finally have every suspension part for this car. It's now time to paint and start putting her back together. I do still need to order my coil-overs, just waiting on getting a final curb weight. Going to try to get this car right around 2800 lbs.

Who has a strictly track 4th gen and what are you weighing in at? I know there many variables but the car is 3300 lbs stock. 500 lbs shaved off seems reachable considering I've removed all seats , stock suspension, stock metal bumpers, gutted dashboard, stock brakes, removed misc junk from engine bay

[bigz28man]

Finishing up the welding on the cage

[Blackbirdws6]

Moving along!

[bigz28man]

Hey guys just some photo updates. I feel the cage is 90% done. Just have to weld rear bars to main hoop and back plates.

[wretched73]

Cage is looking good!

[Blackbirdws6]

Looking safe

[bigz28man]

Thanks guys

[bigz28man]

Want to wish everyone a late merry Christmas, and a safe and happy new year

[sweetbmxrider]

Was wondering how progress was coming, same to you!