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Forum: Engine / Power / Tuning 05-30-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,176
Posted By SeanC
So i'm in the process of getting all of my parts...

So i'm in the process of getting all of my parts together. So far I have:

LE2 heads
1.6 rockers
guideplates (and pushrods when I can measure)
Ordering Cam from Lloyd Elliot
Electric water...
Forum: Engine / Power / Tuning 04-22-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,176
Posted By SeanC
Unfortunately my work space is just about as bad...

Unfortunately my work space is just about as bad as it gets haha. I have a dirt driveway, so either way, the job is going to be a pain. I guess i'm used to it by now...can't wait to get a house...
Forum: Engine / Power / Tuning 04-22-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,176
Posted By SeanC
LE2 Heads/Cam Install Help

Hey guys,

I'm going to be installing LE2 heads/cam in my car soon, and wanted to make a thread to see if you guys could help me through it...I've had the heads off in the car once, and I remember...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-14-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
I may go that direction now...My heads were...

I may go that direction now...My heads were "freshened" up about 10,000 miles ago when I overheated the car and blew a head gasket. I unfortunately I don't know all of the details of exactly what...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-14-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
If I'm going to put in a cam, I think I want to...

If I'm going to put in a cam, I think I want to do heads at the same time (just makes sense...). I guess the consensus is that the higher mileage stock shortblock won't hold up against the LE2 combo...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-14-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
I was thinking about using that the mallory 685...

I was thinking about using that the mallory 685 box since it incorporates the window switch into it, but it looks like the nitrous outlet window switch has a gear lockout function (I dont want to...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-14-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
Thanks for all of the help everyone, getting...

Thanks for all of the help everyone, getting excited about this project. I'm going to need help getting through it though, this is my first nitrous experience and i'm really not trying to blow my...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-12-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
Is there a nitrous outlet kit that comes with the...

Is there a nitrous outlet kit that comes with the window switch, etc? I was under the impression that the kit had everything you basically needed to get up and running.
Forum: Drag Racing 03-12-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
I do like my car, its just killing me that I...

I do like my car, its just killing me that I can't do much with it right now because the next step is so expensive.

BlackBird, my best 60' has been a 2.0. I know this is really bad, especially...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-12-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
The car has 114,000 miles on it right now. And...

The car has 114,000 miles on it right now. And its a 6-speed (sorry, should have said that initially). I was debating adding nitrous...Would just a basic Zex wet kit be fine?

BlackBird, i'm not...
Forum: Drag Racing 03-12-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,987
Posted By SeanC
Getting Bored of my Car...

Hey guys, I have a 96' Trans Am with basically full bolt ons, but am getting bored with the car. Its run a 13.1 at 106 with drag radials (not a good 60' - had my shocks set too soft and the car...
Forum: Drag Racing 09-15-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Posted By SeanC
What size studs do you need to run skinnies on...

What size studs do you need to run skinnies on the front (and what is the reasoning for this?) I wouldn't think running a skinny would put more force on the studs....

Also a dumb question, but...
Forum: Drag Racing 09-15-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Posted By SeanC
Did you ever drive them on the street? Obviously...

Did you ever drive them on the street? Obviously i'll be careful either way but I don't want to buy something dangerous or something that's going to wear away right away..

I'm debating just...
Forum: Drag Racing 09-15-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Posted By SeanC
If you go down to the bottom of the page he has...

If you go down to the bottom of the page he has pictures of the tires up close with a coin in the tread (just not sure how much tread bias plys have to start with). As long as its not "dangerous"...
Forum: Drag Racing 09-15-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Posted By SeanC
First time drag wheel setup help

Hey guys,

I'm searching for a drag setup for this year, and need a little help.

I'm looking into buying these skinnies:

http://www.fastlsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1342192961

But am...
Forum: Wanted To Buy - Automotive 09-14-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By SeanC
No worries, I have the same questions haha. ...

No worries, I have the same questions haha. First drag setup I've ever considered...
Forum: Wanted To Buy - Automotive 09-14-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By SeanC
Thanks for the info! Not completely sure what is...

Thanks for the info! Not completely sure what is best to look for, so I figured i'd see what people had. Can't really afford to buy new stuff :cry:
Forum: Wanted To Buy - Automotive 09-14-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By SeanC
WTB Drag Wheel Setup

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a drag wheel setup for my bolt on Lt1.

Fronts: 15X3.5 or 4 with a 1.75" BS

Rears: 15X8 (5.5 BS) or a 15X10 (7.5 BS)

Please let me know what you have (with or...
Forum: Brake, Chassis and Suspension Tech 09-14-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Posted By SeanC
What causes the "clunk" though? I understand...

What causes the "clunk" though? I understand that noise transmits easier through the floor pan, but I don't get why the polyurethane setup would be loud at all and create noise like that
Forum: Brake, Chassis and Suspension Tech 09-14-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Posted By SeanC
Some of the noise sounds like a "bang" (like its...

Some of the noise sounds like a "bang" (like its hitting against something), and the rest of the noise sounds like its a clunk from the actual front torque arm joint....
Forum: Brake, Chassis and Suspension Tech 09-12-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Posted By SeanC
Put the supplied lithium type grease on the...

Put the supplied lithium type grease on the polyurethane bushings, and then put about 3 good pumps of grease into each fitting, so I think I should be okay that way....
Forum: Brake, Chassis and Suspension Tech 09-12-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Posted By SeanC
It has two poly bushings in the front. One is...

It has two poly bushings in the front. One is fixed to the crossmember and the other is on the torque arm (both are linked with two plates). I just can't believe its moving THAT much to be able to...
Forum: Brake, Chassis and Suspension Tech 09-12-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Posted By SeanC
Right now I have the shocks at 40/60. I'm a...

Right now I have the shocks at 40/60. I'm a little confused at why changing the ratio is going to change the noise. Is it normal to hear the compression and rebound of the shock?

Also, I...
Forum: Brake, Chassis and Suspension Tech 09-12-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Posted By SeanC
Questions about new suspension

Hey guys,

I just got done installing new roto joints on my LCAs, competition engineering drag shocks, 2 PT SFCs, and a tunnel mount UMI adjustabe torque arm and have some questions...(this is on a...
Forum: General Tech 09-04-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By SeanC
Tru2Chevy, thanks for the response. Looks like...

Tru2Chevy, thanks for the response. Looks like i'm pulling the carpet out tomorrow haha. I'm scared to see what I find as far as rust goes, but hopefully everything is fine. The only thing I can...
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