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2SS45th · 01-24-2013, 12:38 AM

The original plan was to build one up from bare block, but this one was built by Texas Speed. It's a 416, and my cam of choice will be a LPE GT9 or the custom cam in the motor. I will have to choose soon, I think the GT9 cam should pass, so it's pretty tempting. I stayed hydraulic roller, easier to manage.

CrudeJewelSS · 01-31-2013, 09:09 AM

what brand of wheel are those?? i like em

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 04:07 PM

They are Modulares, brushed center with a polished lip.

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 08:17 PM

MOTOR IS HERE!!!!

Supercharged SS · 01-31-2013, 08:48 PM

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MOTOR IS HERE!!!!

Sweet! Are you waiting on any other parts to show?

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 09:14 PM

I was going to order a set of valve covers so I could keep the ones on the stock motor, but I'll do that later; can't wait that long!

Install starts this weekend, so I should be able to get the car running within a week or so.

Supercharged SS · 01-31-2013, 09:28 PM

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I was going to order a set of valve covers so I could keep the ones on the stock motor, but I'll do that later; can't wait that long!

Install starts this weekend, so I should be able to get the car running within a week or so.

Did you buy David's 15" set up? So after the engine/nitrous install you're track ready?

I just brought my parts to Ted. Ill drop the car in the next day or so. The only possible holdup may be my rear wheels that are at Bogart.

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 09:29 PM

I haven't jumped on the 15" setup, still debating whether to spend the money there or not. I can't decided whether or not the benefit is worth the cost. Do you think there would be a real difference?

Supercharged SS · 01-31-2013, 09:34 PM

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I haven't jumped on the 15" setup, still debating whether to spend the money there or not. I can't decided whether or not the benefit is worth the cost. Do you think there would be a real difference?

Personally I don't think it's worth it. Maybe if you're dead set on running a drag radial. The 16" slicks work great. I just got another set to start this year. I'd do that first and keep the 17's up front.

What's your drag setup now?

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 09:37 PM

Well I have 22s or 20s, pick your poison

I am leaning toward the 16" bogarts with the adjustable LCA, or a 17" bogart. Mostly because I have the rear suspension back in the car, and don't want to start over. I'm also thinking it is a lot of money for very little gain, IRS is the real limit here.

Supercharged SS · 01-31-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Well I have 22s or 20s, pick your poison

I am leaning toward the 16" bogarts with the adjustable LCA, or a 17" bogart. Mostly because I have the rear suspension back in the car, and don't want to start over. I'm also thinking it is a lot of money for very little gain, IRS is the real limit here.

If the 15" was really worth it I'd have it, trust me.

. The 16" rear bogart with v6 brakes and a 17" up front with the Brembos is what I use and its worked great.

Are you going to trailer it to the track?

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 09:42 PM

Yeah I figured you would

I am going to trailer it, way too much hassle to switch at the track. Plus, driving it to the fest would be a nightmare.

Supercharged SS · 01-31-2013, 09:45 PM

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Yeah I figured you would

I am going to trailer it, way too much hassle to switch at the track. Plus, driving it to the fest would be a nightmare.

I wasn't sure if you'd have to drive to the track but since you don't the 28x14.50 Hoosiers will work great.

F driving the cars to the fest. I thought about driving to the fest and not racing, just having more time to see everyone, but Ill get in trouble of my car isn't on the track. So it'll be there racing again.

2SS45th · 01-31-2013, 10:22 PM

Yeah, I'll bring my set of street wheels and tires for some of the other activities and the car show and such. That way I can drive the car around instead of the truck too. I'll be ready for you though, don't you worry

01-24-2013, 12:38 AM	#113
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	The original plan was to build one up from bare block, but this one was built by Texas Speed. It's a 416, and my cam of choice will be a LPE GT9 or the custom cam in the motor. I will have to choose soon, I think the GT9 cam should pass, so it's pretty tempting. I stayed hydraulic roller, easier to manage. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 04:07 PM	#115
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	They are Modulares, brushed center with a polished lip. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 08:17 PM	#116
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	MOTOR IS HERE!!!! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 09:14 PM	#118
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I was going to order a set of valve covers so I could keep the ones on the stock motor, but I'll do that later; can't wait that long! Install starts this weekend, so I should be able to get the car running within a week or so. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 09:29 PM	#120
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I haven't jumped on the 15" setup, still debating whether to spend the money there or not. I can't decided whether or not the benefit is worth the cost. Do you think there would be a real difference? __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 09:09 AM	#114
CrudeJewelSS Build,Race,Break,Repeat Drives: 2010 Red Jewel Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kelowna British Columbia, Canada Posts: 301 View My Garage	what brand of wheel are those?? i like em

01-31-2013, 09:37 PM	#122
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Well I have 22s or 20s, pick your poison I am leaning toward the 16" bogarts with the adjustable LCA, or a 17" bogart. Mostly because I have the rear suspension back in the car, and don't want to start over. I'm also thinking it is a lot of money for very little gain, IRS is the real limit here. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 09:42 PM	#124
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Yeah I figured you would I am going to trailer it, way too much hassle to switch at the track. Plus, driving it to the fest would be a nightmare. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

01-31-2013, 10:22 PM	#126
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Yeah, I'll bring my set of street wheels and tires for some of the other activities and the car show and such. That way I can drive the car around instead of the truck too. I'll be ready for you though, don't you worry __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.