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98tadriver 03-29-2009 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN (Post 567190)
I have a hurst billet pro. Since I've installed the shifter my trans has always felt notchy. It probably has to do with the miles on the trans...I like the feel of a notchy trans because I like to know that I've "hit" the gear I want. I'll have to check into the underdrive pulley for $129..I don't know if I'd want to go cheap on that part since it is connected to the crankshaft.

its not the pulley id be worried about. just be sure to get either an ARP bolt orr a brand new GM crankpulley/damper bolt. you do not re use the old bolt to hold the pulley on. its sfi approved and ron approved

NJ346 03-29-2009 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shownomercy (Post 567214)
I just hold one pedal, push the other and then release the first pedal... easy as cake. Whats this hitting of gears you speak of?


:rofl:

Idk, I can easily tell what gear I'm in when I'm shifting because of the notchiness my trans has. Some people don't like it, but I do because I can easily tell whether or not I'm going all the way into gear. It's not that notchy, but it's noticeable enough that I have never missed the 2-3 shift. I have missed the 1-2 and 3-4 shift due to the ****ing hydraulics though.

NJ346 03-29-2009 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 98tadriver (Post 567221)
its not the pulley id be worried about. just be sure to get either an ARP bolt orr a brand new GM crankpulley/damper bolt. you do not re use the old bolt to hold the pulley on. its sfi approved and ron approved

lol. Don't they have to be strictly balanced and stuff...I guess that's what sfi approved mean? I just ordered the arp studs for the skinnies. Any1 know what's going on April 5th? Atco says it's the rain date for the NHRA event. So what happens if theres no rain? Test&Tune on Sunday? I'd really like to get the car to the track now.

98tadriver 03-30-2009 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN (Post 567224)
lol. Don't they have to be strictly balanced and stuff...I guess that's what sfi approved mean? I just ordered the arp studs for the skinnies. Any1 know what's going on April 5th? Atco says it's the rain date for the NHRA event. So what happens if theres no rain? Test&Tune on Sunday? I'd really like to get the car to the track now.

if i recall correctly, LS1's are internally balanced. and I have had no problems with my UD pulley.

NJ346 03-30-2009 05:27 AM

Ron is this the pulley that your running? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-CH...Q5fAccessories

01blackz28 03-30-2009 05:47 PM

get rid of the following: front bumper support, rear bumper support, carpet pading, rear seats and belts, you can trim the fender supports if you wish, ditch the ac and all of that, bmr chromoly k memeber along with upper and lower a arms, slicks and skinnies, windshield washer resivior, the list goes on and on.......

NJ346 03-30-2009 08:32 PM

Well the interior is all back together. I just adjusted the clutch peddle to about stock height for now. I think I will adjust it closer to the floor before I go to the track. Anyway, here are some teaser pics:

Old Master cylinder:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...5/IMAG0097.jpg

Driver Side:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...5/IMAG0095.jpg

Passenger Side:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...5/IMAG0096.jpg

I actually really like the the weld draglites on the car. If I make some good money over the summer, I will get the rears too. And since I have to pull the axles to put extended studs in, I might as well up the gears to 3:90's if the 10 bolt is still alive...god $@% money pit!

98tadriver 03-30-2009 09:03 PM

that pulley looks similar to mine but its black instead of silver. sfi approved is good

sweetbmxrider 03-30-2009 09:48 PM

the wheels look good. thanks for specifying passenger and driver side :lol:

NJ346 03-31-2009 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 567832)
the wheels look good. thanks for specifying passenger and driver side :lol:

Had to specify for those that don't drive.:mrgreen:

sweetbmxrider 03-31-2009 06:45 PM

goddamnit

:lol:

NJ346 04-02-2009 07:52 PM

ok well the wheel studs are in. Now just time to find out when atco is open so I can get some runs in.

98tadriver 04-04-2009 05:50 PM

lets go tuesday night. i have some sticky tires out back. high temp 48 degrees overnight low 36 degrees. lets hope the baro is high and the humidity is low

NJ346 04-04-2009 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 98tadriver (Post 570339)
lets go tuesday night. i have some sticky tires out back. high temp 48 degrees overnight low 36 degrees. lets hope the baro is high and the humidity is low

I'm thinking tuesday night might work. I still need to take the sway bar off. And whats this about a 99 Z28??

NJ Torque 04-04-2009 06:01 PM

vinnie, i found an awesome deal on underdrive pulleys if your still interested...

NJ346 04-04-2009 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Torque (Post 570346)
vinnie, i found an awesome deal on underdrive pulleys if your still interested...

lmk what you got. I have someone interested in the nitrous kit so I might have some $$ to spend.

Zero4488 06-04-2009 06:37 PM

still need to take more weight out....

NJ346 06-05-2009 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero4488 (Post 597507)
still need to take more weight out....

Now that the car is back to being a DD, I'm not some ambitious about the wieght. Clutch will be here tomorrow. I'll take it to the track at the current weight and see how it does with the new clutch. If it's where I think it'll be, then I'll take some weight out.

Zero4488 06-05-2009 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN (Post 597945)
Now that the car is back to being a DD, I'm not some ambitious about the wieght. Clutch will be here tomorrow. I'll take it to the track at the current weight and see how it does with the new clutch. If it's where I think it'll be, then I'll take some weight out.

My car is a DD aswell...whats your next excuse?

NJ346 06-05-2009 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero4488 (Post 598181)
My car is a DD aswell...whats your next excuse?

well lets see...I'm on a budget and don't have an emergency fund if I run into problems:wink:...I also don't have a 9 inch.

Tru2Chevy 06-06-2009 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN (Post 598204)
well lets see...I'm on a budget and don't have an emergency fund if I run into problems:wink:...I also don't have a 9 inch.

Less weight = less stress on the rear ;)

- Justin

NJ346 06-06-2009 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy (Post 598426)
Less weight = less stress on the rear ;)

- Justin

very true, but there's only so much I'm willing to take out before the safety of the driver is reduced.(i.e. bumper support, door supports, fender rails, etc.)

LTb1ow 06-07-2009 09:53 AM

Spray the way!

NJ346 06-07-2009 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shownomercy (Post 598634)
Spray the way!

:shifty:....nah I don't want to have to rely on a baby bottle...I've got a few plans and will most likely blow the motor before the end of the season:twisted:

Edit: btw, wtf are these?

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...g?t=1244419437

sweetbmxrider 06-07-2009 08:14 PM

boxes


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