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Forum: LTX and LSX
05-20-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,959
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

This is how I did it. The difficult part is getting the downpipes back inside the frame rails.
Forum: Fabrication
03-21-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Log of the traction control from last night.... I think this is a 40 mph high gear pull on the gates. Not much of one anyway.

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/davislog.jpg


You can see...
Forum: Fabrication
03-21-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Ever wondered what to do when your IAC won't fit on the side of your throttle body because it hits something?

I fabricated a remote IAC setup.

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/remoteiac.jpg
Forum: Fabrication
03-20-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Also got this thing installed....

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/davismount.jpg

Davis traction control add on for holley right next to my boost controller program switch.
Forum: Fabrication
03-19-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Got the pump mounted and in.... primed it and saw 58-60 psi fuel pressure. Hopefully it works well! Going to route the cable tonight and fire it off....
...
Forum: Fabrication
03-18-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

A lot of my friends went (dallas racing guys). I couldn't make it though. I will be at TI next month though.
Forum: Fabrication
03-18-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Tore the car down again, time for the mechanical pump install.

Draining the fuel
http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/mechpump1.jpg

Pump connected to -12 weldon prefilter. Fitting between...
Forum: Fabrication
03-18-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

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Just went to Kellers for some hamburgers.
Forum: Fabrication
03-17-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Yep, didn't matter much. I was snoozing and couldn't catch him.

Here is his setup: http://www.rehermorrison.com/rmEngines.htm
Forum: Fabrication
03-17-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Little fun from last night. I'm on gates, he's on motor. He stole the hit the first time, I did the second time.

http://youtu.be/4JW-ez5fgtw

He makes ~850 rwhp on motor (reher Morrison 565...
Forum: Fabrication
03-13-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Waterman cable:

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/cabledrive1.jpg

Hooked to Weldon 6.8 GPM pump:

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/cabledrive2.jpg

Connected to dry sump oil pump in...
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

I had to relocate the oil filter to make room for the fuel pump drive cable.... finally got that done. The oil filter is now above the passenger through the floor subframe connector near the...
Forum: Fabrication
02-13-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

No more out of fuel excuses... this will deliver everything that all of my fuel injectors can use, at whatever pressure they will run at.

http://www.yerot.com/%7Eaweil/pictures/weldon34706.jpg
Forum: Fabrication
01-31-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Thanks guys!

Little more done.

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/ltfans3.jpg

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/ltfans4.jpg

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/ltfans5.jpg
Forum: Fabrication
01-28-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

upgrading the cooling system. Picked up a dual LT1 fan setup... it was pretty tough to shoehorn it in! Mounting isn't done but you can see that it will go...
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Forum: Fabrication
01-25-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

I hope this will be enough fuel for now....

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/dualrail11.jpg
Forum: Fabrication
01-22-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

We did not weld the inside of the runners, but I did farm out the blending of the bungs to a local head porter, Trevor Johnson. It turned out very nicely! I wish I had gotten some pictures before I...
Forum: Fabrication
01-18-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Very nice looking 77nomad!

I got one hold rail held down now... used 1/8" x .5" flat steel bar, cut such that final dimensions after a 90 degree bend were 1.3" x .6".

I tapped the rail and...
Forum: Fabrication
01-13-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Made some progress on the dual injector setup.

This shows the injector orientation... my big concern was that I might not have enough room for the electrical connectors... the inner cylinders on...
Forum: Fabrication
01-13-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Nah, it needs really a lot of extra room...

JB, Weld sells a centercap that is 1" deeper, I have a pair on order. I think they will work.

If the 18's will work with drag radials, I'll buy a...
Forum: Fabrication
01-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

It's probably the same stuff, I got it at an electronics store. If you do it this way it is critical that you only ground the shield at one point.

I actually put the black loom around it to keep...
Forum: Fabrication
12-29-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

I need to buy/borrow some 18x12 RT-S wheels for a photo shoot....

One thing I found is that the center caps that came with the front wheels were not deep enough to clear the dust covers. Is this...
Forum: Fabrication
12-29-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Got rails, dummy injectors, and bungs from racepart solutions.

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/rails.jpg

Got the car running with the 36# injectors, wanted to go do some driving. Car...
Forum: Fabrication
12-20-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Forgot to post this, I ran some braided wire shield around the cam and crank sensors, grounded at one end to keep them noise free, and keep them from coupling noise into other sensors.
...
Forum: Fabrication
12-20-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

I've been working on installing the Holley Dominator EFI. It's more difficult than the FAST was, mostly because it takes a 'roll your own' approach and is much more versatile.

Here's the injector...
Forum: Fabrication
12-14-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

I have nitto drag radials on the 19x12's I own, even on the wastegate (8 psi) they are worthless in low gear.

I'm planning on borrowing a buddy's 18x12 wheels with 345 MT radials on them, if...
Forum: Fabrication
12-14-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

for sure they don't look as good as 18's all around, but at least they are the same style wheel.
Forum: Fabrication
12-13-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Under the car cover. :)
Forum: Fabrication
12-13-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Got the new 18" RT-S fronts on. I plan to borrow a set of 18x12 RT-S rears with 345 MT radials, and if they hook I'm going to buy some matching rears for the street. If not, I'll keep the 15" RT-S...
Forum: Fabrication
12-11-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,643
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: What do you guys do with all of your parts that are not sellable?

Gave away the engine trans rearend seats etc.
Forum: Fabrication
12-03-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

The FAST Efi has been taken off the car and sold.... a new EFI box with traction control and 16 injectors is coming soon!

Oh, new front wheels too.
Forum: Fabrication
11-13-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Here's a link: http://www.jegs.com/p/Quik-Latch/Quik-Latch-Hood-Pins/1447425/10002/-1

I mounted the pins where the stock height adjusters go. No cutting involved to the core support. I...
Forum: Fabrication
11-12-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Installed quik latch hood pins today, still using the stock hood latch too.

I want to paint them to match, I don't like the look though..... but having the hood stay closed is more important.
...
Forum: Power Adders
11-02-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 217,438
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Twin Turbo 400 Buildup- '89 Iroc-Z

Valve springs die early because of excess heat, among other things. I got my rockers modded for spring oiling to help them live. Not sure if that helps you or not...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-31-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

Maybe 10 years ago, but not today.



Pick up an issue of GMHTP they'll spell out the recipie required to make whatever power level you want reliably... if you don't see what you want this...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-31-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

Why would you say it's a challenge? I disagree.
Forum: Power Adders
10-31-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,669
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: What size is the procharger intercooler?

Can you reclock the blower to give a better discharge angle? Either way I would get rid of those hose clamps and go t bolt clamp. If you run any real boost you will need to install some braces...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-30-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

Thanks! I live in a dallas suburb. Not sure about round up, have to play it by ear. I have two kids under 3!
Forum: Power Adders
10-29-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 217,438
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Twin Turbo 400 Buildup- '89 Iroc-Z

The valvetrain will typically be happier if you shim the springs close to bind. Make sure you don't actually bind though you are going to break a lot of stuff!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-29-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

12 psi, shut it down half track and pulled the Chutes. That car is fast!
Forum: Power Adders
10-29-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: which 1 of you boosted psychos is the one beating 1000hp GTRs on youtube.

I had it sitting around from my outlaw 10.5 car, made ~2250hp on medium boost (30 psi). I wanted a 540 BBC, but with wife, kids, house this was all I could make happen. It still makes more than...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-29-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

I sure don't, I'm sorry. 1320video is selling dvds of the TI race, maybe it will be on there?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-29-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

Because street car!

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/TI_7.JPG
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-29-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Novermber COTM **VOTING**

Couple more: http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/TI_9.JPG

http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/pictures/TI_10.JPG
Forum: Power Adders
10-28-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: which 1 of you boosted psychos is the one beating 1000hp GTRs on youtube.

At 16 psi it used enough fuel for 1320 hp, might dyno in a couple weeks?
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: which 1 of you boosted psychos is the one beating 1000hp GTRs on youtube.

FYI that gtr dynoed ~1200 whp, who knows if he turned it up for the race?
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: which 1 of you boosted psychos is the one beating 1000hp GTRs on youtube.

Yes, it's driven on the street, in traffic, and on the highway often.
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: which 1 of you boosted psychos is the one beating 1000hp GTRs on youtube.

It's mine. 433" all aluminum sbf with 15 degree heads, solid roller cam and twin billet 76mm turbos on e85. No dyno tune, low boost, fat fuel curve and super conservative timing.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-25-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,329
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: Y do you like third gens??

It's what I wanted in high school.. and I've always really liked the styling.
Forum: Fabrication
10-25-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 96,611
Posted By Andrew91GT

Re: 2k hp capable street car build

Just saw this. saw -1.05g using the chutes to stop from ~170 at TI. Third hit of the day on saturday was my last, we had a 20-30 mph crosswind and it woke me up to say the least when the chutes...
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