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Forum: V6
08-25-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/741685-drag-week-2017-3900v6.html


Drag week details...
Forum: V6
08-25-2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1227/20190717_215346_aa448d66a3079beb6450ce781483032c59e409d5.jpg
New project.




Still here, been driving the car around town this...
Forum: V6
07-15-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,218
Posted By mars061

Re: DRAG WEEK 2017 - 3900V6 Camaro is in.

Back in the winners circle...


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-37181209_10157580153786982_2045633691190820864_n_d8588d6df7367db85aafd5167e8416b0ad5e9ab1.jpg
...
Forum: V6
09-16-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,218
Posted By mars061

Re: DRAG WEEK 2017 - 3900V6 Camaro is in.

Finished the week ! Made the top32 !!

Average ET was a 10.92 Best run was a 10.48.

Went out in round1 bracket race unfortunately though on the last day. Car ran great, there is however a...
Forum: V6
07-16-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,218
Posted By mars061

Re: DRAG WEEK 2017 - 3900V6 Camaro is in.

look at the rubber on the rear 1/4 panel.. he he
Forum: V6
07-16-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,218
Posted By mars061

Re: DRAG WEEK 2017 - 3900V6 Camaro is in.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1024x768/80-resized_20170712_181849_7fa79d79729579dcafdbb620e78a3c45378f15e5.jpg

Yes, we built a hitch, re-wired the camaro tails to the...
Forum: V6
03-12-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,218
Posted By mars061

DRAG WEEK 2017 - 3900V6 Camaro is in.

Yes, I got my spot. Will be running street machine Eliminator in the V6 Camaro. Myself as well as my co-driver are friggin' stoked.

First I will link the build thread of the car because I know...
Forum: V6
02-01-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

here.. really simple
Forum: V6
01-27-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Just a thought... Cause I've done alot of testing with this...

I am using a basically stock PCV system with my setup. I plumbed drivers side head pre-turbo and the other side stock with a stock...
Forum: V6
01-25-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,708
Posted By mars061

Re: Mars inspired me 3900 engine

Well I'm glad I could be an inspiration.

I wish I had enough motor to actually use my turbo to its' full potential... I'm still on stock head bolts.

Maybe sometime (after I see how yours...
Forum: V6
01-20-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Umm, they make one... Summit has it. for a RWD 3.4...
Forum: V6
01-19-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Not flexplate shield, just the trans shield required for 10.00

I want to do drag week 2017, and the first track is like a 14 hr. drive, so I wanna god damn make sure that my car passes tech.
...
Forum: V6
01-19-2017, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Not sure how fast you are going to take this car, but you need a trans scatter shield at 10.99 I think.

I am looking into which ones fit best right now.

Think I'm going to go TCI.
Forum: V6
12-18-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By mars061

Re: Electric water pump....Who's done it?

I don't think they are still in business...

I am nervous to send a timing chain through mine one day, then I will be .... screwed.

:(
Forum: V6
12-17-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By mars061

Re: Electric water pump....Who's done it?

I run a Proform, it's all custom. Custom TCE timing cover, and a SBF pump.

Elec. pumps are mint though, I love mine, can cool my car down in the lanes in no time flat. It's impressive how quick...
Forum: V6
10-11-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Figured I'd update this before the end of the year and I put the car to bed.

Got second place at another race at TMP a couple weeks ago. Was running an 11.50 index class pro tree.

I went red...
Forum: V6
07-18-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Raced again last weekend.

I entered the car in street class as well as Semi-pro - no box. 2 full days of racing, 2 classes. Burnt a full tank of gas, no idea how many runs I got in, but it was a...
Forum: V6
06-22-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Yep, 1/8 mile up here. They shut down airports, bring in a timing system, then we race.

haha.
Forum: V6
06-22-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Stock bottom end.

Didn't re-gap the rings, didn't take the heads off.

Stock gaskets, Stock head bolts.

Has a cam, spacers and springs.

I think I was going 90-92 MPH most of the weekend.
Forum: V6
06-21-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Bam, won 2000$ last saturday. First place in a braket race.

Car was running dead on the dial. 7.55 1/8 mile @ 5 psi boost.


...
Forum: V6
04-12-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_5343b0db54106360744324bfba87685686fe27ab.jpeg

...
Forum: V6
03-16-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Yeah it's the 369. I think it will spool just the same but make bigger power. It's physically quite large though but she'll fit.
Forum: V6
03-15-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

no. :)
Forum: V6
03-15-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

66? no.
Forum: V6
03-14-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_fea92c5678011c0c361af7a3c6e5653884e85227.jpeg




The new turbo..

...
Forum: V6
02-25-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

replied, lets make a deal.
Forum: V6
02-11-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Would anyone here be interested in my hotside complete ?

I thought I would ask here since I am re-doing mine and instead of hacking the old one apart to use the parts, I would sell it all for...
Forum: V6
01-30-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Difference in air filters :


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_5699e0d1357ca6a7bb29df6c790d9dbbd5cca5ff.jpeg


Fitment with a 4" silicone 90. I'll...
Forum: V6
01-30-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

I might. I know it would run 9.99 with a couple more psi and if I left at full boost on a trans brake. I only ran that mid 10 ONE time and I overreved the 1-2 shift on that pass. It was also a...
Forum: V6
01-29-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

I forgot to add that I picked up a cheap vertical / horizontal bandsaw for easy turbo header pipe cutting. Should make building headers a breeze now. The last 2 sets I built were with the...
Forum: V6
01-29-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

I'm still here. :)

Deciding on swapping to a TH400 with a brake, or maybe re-working my hotside and making real tubular headers. I've also ordered a new air filter and will be locating it out of...
Forum: V6
12-06-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

decided to step up my game for 2016 :

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_402a4e1901a1a65e21791c2fb088689ce99eb952.jpeg

comp engineering 6 pt. bar.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-01-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By mars061

Re: 6 pt rollbar win or fail ?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_27141ecfdf1af8d2c4fc6b3e548ee27841895534.jpeg

So, if you are a tech guy, you couldn't technically fail me because...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-01-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By mars061

6 pt rollbar win or fail ?

Hi,

Just got done tackin in my Competition Eng. rollbar kit. I now have a concern before I finish up.

Is my door bar too low?

The top of my crossbar is about an inch or so lower than my...
Forum: V6
07-29-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

how could people not be interested in that? to me it's like the coolest thing ever...

haha
Forum: V6
07-28-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

kick ***, it hasn't been released on Code59 yet I guess, damn. :(
Forum: V6
07-28-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Dunno if you've seen an easy 2 step that I've done...

http://www.code59.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=k3f2786uja69gddp5ev7n7igs6&topic=8842.15

It works well, you just have to mod out an IGN module. ...
Forum: V6
07-28-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Just an update on the car.

Was at 4 race weekends this year.

First one had around 30 cars in my class, made it to the semi-and the day ended with a rainout. So the 4 of us leftover split the...
Forum: V6
05-26-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1iGiyYMINQ&feature=youtu.be


Small vid a local guy made up.

I just love reading the comments when no-one has a clue what engine it is...

ssshhhh, don't tell...
Forum: V6
03-14-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 95,393
Posted By mars061

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Haa, cool vid man !
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-14-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,604
Posted By mars061

Want to try out ET Streets

Hello all,

I have a question about drag tires. I've always run either 28or26X10.5 slicks at the track ET DRAGS. I'd like to run some local street type events / cruise nights so I'm looking for...
Forum: V6
02-05-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

328495 (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/mars061/media/clutch351_zpsb2224a82.jpg.html)

328496 (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/mars061/media/clutch355_zps204197c8.jpg.html)

Got the car ready...
Forum: V6
02-05-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Well if I was gonna go V8, I'd do an LQ4 / 4L80 prolly buy a whole van and then scrap it...

STOCK head gaskets, never even had them off the motor. :)

Stock head bolts too.

I have a set of...
Forum: V6
02-04-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

the 3900 was bought for 250$ with around 50,000 mi

cheapest ls1 I could find was almost ten times as much...
Forum: V6
01-31-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

so this happened a little bit before Haloween last yr, I had just changed the oil, and took it for one last drive to work before I store it for winter, the road was dry, but it still got away on me. ...
Forum: V6
09-09-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

332175 (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/mars061/media/NC_zpsced3971c.jpg.html)

car is running great...

won 200$ quarter final last weekend in no box and 100$ for this 11.90 index class last...
Forum: V6
08-13-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

VVT is gone. Running a 3500 cam/cam gear. with the Street Strip boost cam WOT TECH.
Forum: V6
08-11-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUgIcavXeZ8

foot brake.

15 psi.

no trans brake. Pretty much a stock LZ9 with a cam and springs. :)
Forum: V6
08-10-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

vid to come.
Forum: V6
08-10-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 44,017
Posted By mars061

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

333121 (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/mars061/media/slip_zps8cf447ca.jpg.html)

Got a 10 sec pass... finally.

LZ9 3900 WOT cam, PAC springs, GT4088, 15 psi.
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