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Sam88gta1 · 07-23-2013, 02:05 AM

I haven't touched this car in the past 14 months. Tuning has kept me busy with customer cars with no time to work on my own. While the 434 lsx is being freshened im going to put a stock ls3 motor in the car and crush some records. This is how the car sits now waiting on the paint shop. 5 weeks from now ill be back running and 550lbs lighter than last years 3930 lb raceweight. Huge thanks to BMR for the rear suspension parts to make the 15's fit.

Motor and trans out. Everything under the hood and inside trunk removed for paint. Getting repainted back factory color except the VFN hood and Carbon trunk.

429 · 07-23-2013, 06:59 AM

What brake package did you put on the front

blazzin1 · 07-23-2013, 09:05 AM

What else are you doing to shed 550 lbs., besides the brakes, wheels, tires?

Sam88gta1 · 07-23-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 429

What brake package did you put on the front

The Strange kit. It's the same one used on the COPO cars.

You didn't run a 9 yet?

Pro Stock John · 07-23-2013, 10:28 AM

Nice looking car, what's the NA record for a COPO, 9.20's?

Sam88gta1 · 07-23-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Nice looking car, what's the NA record for a COPO, 9.20's?

I don't follow the COPO stuff. Not sure what the record is.
I went 10.18@134 at 3880 lbs making 565 rwhp. I fixed some issues with the Lsx motor and looking to make 650 this time around. Best I could see it running is a 9.60@140.
I also fully plan on running 9.60's with a stock ls3 bottom end on a little nitrous.

Rdunn · 07-23-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam88gta1

I also fully plan on running 9.60's with a stock ls3 bottom end on a little nitrous.

That would be good enough to take #1

429 · 07-23-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam88gta1

The Strange kit. It's the same one used on the COPO cars.

You didn't run a 9 yet?

I haven't been to a 1/4 mile since last year. Local track is only 1/8. Planning on a visit to SGMP later this year, should get it done once it cools off...

Diode Dynamics · 07-23-2013, 05:21 PM

Car looks awesome! Make sure you take plenty of vids for us

Nick C.

Supercharged SS · 07-23-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam88gta1

I don't follow the COPO stuff. Not sure what the record is.
I went 10.18@134 at 3880 lbs making 565 rwhp. I fixed some issues with the Lsx motor and looking to make 650 this time around. Best I could see it running is a 9.60@140.
I also fully plan on running 9.60's with a stock ls3 bottom end on a little nitrous.

You didn't go 10.18 @ 134 making 565 rwhp at 3880. No way, no how.

Pro Stock John · 07-23-2013, 10:25 PM

I went 10.008@134 1.38 in a 3300 r/w car. 551RWHP if I recall.

429 · 07-23-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

You didn't go 10.18 @ 134 making 565 rwhp at 3880. No way, no how.

Uh, thats easy with a 2 speed or a huge converter and a 3speed and a gear.

Don't get hung up on #s, its a lot easier to go fast then most people seem to have success with, with these cars. Just a matter of the right parts. My shit would fly with a 4.30 or 4.56, but then it wouldn't be worth much on the street.

SUX2BU · 07-24-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

You didn't go 10.18 @ 134 making 565 rwhp at 3880. No way, no how.

LOL

62nalide · 07-24-2013, 12:48 AM

Ooh this is gonna be good. Looks like some feelings will be hurt with a stock bottomend LS3

07-23-2013, 10:28 AM	#5
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07-23-2013, 10:25 PM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I went 10.008@134 1.38 in a 3300 r/w car. 551RWHP if I recall. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-24-2013, 12:48 AM	#14
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07-23-2013, 02:05 AM	#1
Sam88gta1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2006 CC Duramax Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rowlett Posts: 377	Finally out from under the car cover I haven't touched this car in the past 14 months. Tuning has kept me busy with customer cars with no time to work on my own. While the 434 lsx is being freshened im going to put a stock ls3 motor in the car and crush some records. This is how the car sits now waiting on the paint shop. 5 weeks from now ill be back running and 550lbs lighter than last years 3930 lb raceweight. Huge thanks to BMR for the rear suspension parts to make the 15's fit. Motor and trans out. Everything under the hood and inside trunk removed for paint. Getting repainted back factory color except the VFN hood and Carbon trunk.

07-23-2013, 06:59 AM	#2
429 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 726	What brake package did you put on the front

07-23-2013, 09:05 AM	#3
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	What else are you doing to shed 550 lbs., besides the brakes, wheels, tires?