Thompson Motorsports Dart 427 - Page 8 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RupertPupkin · 08-03-2020, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eLeSthree

It is slow. No traction, weak axles, cant 60’, and under powered for where it should be.

But im always up for a 60 roll.

If you swing by IL..... I’ll run it. Lol

BiggFoot · 08-03-2020, 08:11 PM

I have been off the grid for a while but enjoyed reviewing your build. You will get the kinks ironed out cause you and I both know that motor is capable of much, much more!

eLeSthree · 08-12-2020, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

I have been off the grid for a while but enjoyed reviewing your build. You will get the kinks ironed out cause you and I both know that motor is capable of much, much more!

Thanks!

This shipped today! With a 95mm inducer, it’s slightly larger than a YSi-B. Should be interesting at full send. Although Im sure I will be short on injector.

RupertPupkin · 08-13-2020, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eLeSthree

Thanks!

This shipped today! With a 95mm inducer, it’s slightly larger than a YSi-B. Should be interesting at full send. Although Im sure I will be short on injector.

G4x?

eLeSthree · 08-13-2020, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

G4x?

Yea, this one is called the G4-95.

BiggFoot · 08-14-2020, 10:57 AM

Giving Thompson Motorsports a crack at the bid on my short block. Already got a good bid from CNC Motorsports, and a sort of disappointing bid from Late Model Engines. Also considering buying all of the parts and have Owens Racing Engines put them together since they are close and do good work. Options, options, options. Good to have them.

I read an interesting article on another forum when I was investigating cranks. A guy said that a build with inferior parts put together by an expert/pro will outlast a build with superior parts put together by the average Joe. Think I tend to agree with this perspective.

Big Biscuits · 08-15-2020, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eLeSthree

Thanks!

This shipped today! With a 95mm inducer, it’s slightly larger than a YSi-B. Should be interesting at full send. Although Im sure I will be short on injector.

That’s nice! AJ lets you have all the cool stuff first.

Big Biscuits · 08-15-2020, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

Giving Thompson Motorsports a crack at the bid on my short block. Already got a good bid from CNC Motorsports, and a sort of disappointing bid from Late Model Engines. Also considering buying all of the parts and have Owens Racing Engines put them together since they are close and do good work. Options, options, options. Good to have them.

I read an interesting article on another forum when I was investigating cranks. A guy said that a build with inferior parts put together by an expert/pro will outlast a build with superior parts put together by the average Joe. Think I tend to agree with this perspective.

Could be true, I have built lots of diesel engines but a forged LSX motor would be a first. Lots of measure twice cut once. Clean everything and inspect it making sure everything is correct.

eLeSthree · 08-16-2020, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

Giving Thompson Motorsports a crack at the bid on my short block. Already got a good bid from CNC Motorsports, and a sort of disappointing bid from Late Model Engines. Also considering buying all of the parts and have Owens Racing Engines put them together since they are close and do good work. Options, options, options. Good to have them.

I read an interesting article on another forum when I was investigating cranks. A guy said that a build with inferior parts put together by an expert/pro will outlast a build with superior parts put together by the average Joe. Think I tend to agree with this perspective.

I would imaging LME charges a premium, but also put out an excellent, reliable product. Thompson has some really great pricing if you catch one of their sales. The 1 year warranty they offer gives me a warm fuzzy feeling too.

I figure of the SBE can take the abuse I (and many others) have thrown at them, even the less expensive forged stuff should be good for what I want to do.

stevieturbo · 08-17-2020, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eLeSthree

I figure of the SBE can take the abuse I (and many others) have thrown at them, even the less expensive forged stuff should be good for what I want to do.

One would hope...but the SBE is built by the best builder ! ( unless someone rebuilt it lol )

BiggFoot · 08-17-2020, 12:55 PM

Guess he has a point

BiggFoot · 08-27-2020, 06:57 AM

When are you getting back to the dyno with that new blower?

Name: Eating-Popcorn-Soda.jpg
Views: 493
Size: 11.9 KB

eLeSthree · 08-27-2020, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

When are you getting back to the dyno with that new blower?

Attachment 1042631

The blower is in, but....

My 10mm wratcheting end wrench decided to play ping pong in my engine bay and lodged itself into my new champion 3 core radiator (fml). Multiple punctures. New one in route.

Just bought a beach condo, so that remodel is a priority.

RobZL1 · 08-27-2020, 02:58 PM

Just send it over to me. I'll take reeeealllly good care of it for you.

I'll personally drop it off at the beach house when I'm done. (Pay no attention the the suitcase I'll have in tow...)

08-03-2020, 08:11 PM	#100
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	I have been off the grid for a while but enjoyed reviewing your build. You will get the kinks ironed out cause you and I both know that motor is capable of much, much more! __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

08-14-2020, 10:57 AM	#104
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	Giving Thompson Motorsports a crack at the bid on my short block. Already got a good bid from CNC Motorsports, and a sort of disappointing bid from Late Model Engines. Also considering buying all of the parts and have Owens Racing Engines put them together since they are close and do good work. Options, options, options. Good to have them. I read an interesting article on another forum when I was investigating cranks. A guy said that a build with inferior parts put together by an expert/pro will outlast a build with superior parts put together by the average Joe. Think I tend to agree with this perspective. __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

08-17-2020, 12:55 PM	#109
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	Guess he has a point __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

08-27-2020, 06:57 AM	#110
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	When are you getting back to the dyno with that new blower? __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

08-27-2020, 02:58 PM	#112
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	Just send it over to me. I'll take reeeealllly good care of it for you. I'll personally drop it off at the beach house when I'm done. (Pay no attention the the suitcase I'll have in tow...) __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods