Dyno Don

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The T/A is now sporting a "355" complete with a steel crank, forged pistons, E-tec 200 aluminum heads, ZZ4 rods, SLP/J.Meyer runners, 52mm TB, aluminum water pump, Cam w/bumps (for James) 1.6 roller rockers, stk. ign. (for MSD lovers) & 24lb inj.
The chassis now has a Tremec 6spd., 3.45 BW 9bolt w/LS 1 brakes & American Thunder exhaust.

Grey Goose

Boy that seems like alot of work for another 13.20 time slip...

Congratulations Don! I bet it runs like a bat out of hell.

james_85Z28

Sounds great. Looks like you replaced just about everything. Hopefully the third configuration is the charm and you'll finally go 12s

Congrats!

JulieGTA

Way to go Don!
(The new paint job is his secret weapon.)

Dyno Don

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geez... I hate having to correct but you transposed a couple of #'s
that's 12.30 I believe you meant.

BrandenCali

Very Awesome Don.. Now don't for get to keep the car cover on..

8T8IROC

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Looking forward to seeing your Firebird run!

demonchild

out of curiosity... isnt a 52 mm tb way to small. Maybe someone can reason with my ignorance, and i didnt realize this until i got a 4 banger for college, but the 2.2 115 HP I4's in GM's pre 02 econbox cars came with a 52 mm TB. The new 140 HP ecotec engine comes with a 58 mm TB. I cant remember, but i think the stock TB size of the LS1 is 75mm and the new ls6 has a stock 90 mm TB. would the tpi engines not benefit from a bigger TB?

BrandenCali

Yeah and all those models have diffrent intakes.. 52mm is much better then the base 48.. So probably not to small.. I have a 58 and it works fine.. A few people here will have a number of reason's I have no clue of what our intakes need better than stock..

Dyno Don

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If it was one bore, yes but a TPI TB is "two" bores of 52mm.

demonchild

i see. I knew my ignorance was going to show in that question.

Agent13

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The decals finally arrived. (The 5.0 Liter H.O.'s were actually a surprise since I didn't order them...)





Just waiting (im)patiently for this work of art to be completed. Hopefully this Monday......

screaminformula

what color is the work of art gonna be painted...?

Josh

cali92RS

I have a high performance bed

Agent13

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I wish my bed was covered in those kinds of parts instead of door panels, and guages from my totaled '82.....

james_85Z28

I can't believe you have a raiders bedspread.......I can't tell but is that one of those indy car beds as well? I can imaging you trying to talk the ladies into joining you on your indy car bed with the raiders bedspread wearing your oversized batman underoos…bwaaahahaha!!!

cali92RS

Dont trip, its spiderman underoos. Your sister like the red more than black

8T8IROC

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Silly me, I would would have been dreaming of those in my car on in my bed -

Justins86bird

I replaced my Sony ES crap deck with a Pioneer Premier deck. Woohoo, MP3s!

Also repositioned my tweeters

Mr.84TransAmer

Well, I didn't read the first thread, but for the last 2 months, my car's been getting all the body work and paint done for about $3000. The weatherstripping will be changed out, as well as the right fender. Unbeknownst to me, this car had a previous accident and the fenders are almost unsalvageable. The paint phase is just around the corner.

Now that money rolls in on a steady basis, I don't think I will get this car back for a long time, since as I finish with one phase, I'll mover directly to the next, as money permits. After the paint phase, I will finish the interior swap to tan, with new carpets, and the rims will be swapped out to the '82 turbocast rims (which are already restored) and hubcaps.

After that, I'll probably add the SFCs, assuming Don will be free enough to do them some time. After that, I might reinforce the transmission with a shift kit, to prepare the drivetrain for a high performance engine & EFI swap from carburetor. Ideally I want to go with a zz 383 (or better) and aftermarket tpi (if available), which I will probably have to smog the car under the table (for visual inspections) even though I will try to use CARB approved parts. I also plan on installing a heavy-duty pager alarm, cup holders, GPS, dual-fan setup, and a few little novelties I can't think of at the moment.

Ideally I'd like to make this a sleeper car and a show car.

Agent13

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Hey Mr.84TransAmer What are you going to do with the turbo fins?

Agent13

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Oh btw if you are selling the whole interior from you car how much are you asking?

Mr.84TransAmer

At this point, I'd probably take $40 for all the interior trims (some are carpeted)(no speaker covers), $10 for the headliner, $10 for both visors, $10 per door panel, $10 per seat belt (front only), $20 per seat, $5 per carpet piece (with floor mats), and $10 per rim (with tire). Finding this stuff at the yards in such good condition is almost unheard of.

But if you want it all, alex, lemme know. I might go a bit lower.

james_85Z28

Not to be outdone.....here are some of my latest mods-in-waiting...FEAR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cali92RS

You suck, james, you're supposed to place your parts on a more exciting back drop.

Agent13

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james_85Z28

The gaskets, PCV valve, PCV valve hose, fuel pump, fuel sock, and air deflector aren't exciting enough ??? I thought you were a true thirdgen enthusiast ??? ...Don't make me whip out my "TUNED PORT INJECTION" bumper emblem....


sorry I don't have any NFL team logos that are constanly under .500 on my bedspread.....

cali92RS

Low blow homeboy...

how about a banner that reads "4th fastest"

james_85Z28

I didn't mean just the raiders....the chargers could also be included.......

james_85Z28

better than 4th slowest......

cali92RS

Dont trip i am building my car to handle well and perhaps perform alright on the street.

1BADDAM

1/2" larger neck = ~ 20hp, not bad for $50

Dyno Don

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Frank...are you coming out Sat.?

8T8IROC

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That would be 5th fastest for James

1BADDAM

Gotta work

Looks like I'll have to wait until Nov. 13th

vsixtoy

The experimental V6 intake is almost reading for testing. These little engine have prooven to be hearty if the complete intake path to the cylinder is freed up. The twist some high rpms and produce good power up top. This is going to be fun going were noone has gone before. If this shows potential, then I am going for a 250hp 60*V6 for everyday street use.

8T8IROC

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Awesome work, what does the manifold look like - meaning what modifications were done to the manifold to make use of all the air of the opened up plenum?

vsixtoy

The plenum has been increased from about just under 1 qt stock, to 4 qts. The throotle body stock is 52mm, this is 62mm. The runners are shortened with the design over the stock length. What I am hoping for is increased volume into the neck of the runners. The stock setup has the air enter the runners 4 1/2" sooner and then have to make a very sharp 135* bend before the straight shot to the head. This hopefully enable the air to feed directly into the runners straight shot and not stave high end velocity. Simular designs with dual stock tb's and dual plenums using the same middle and lower runner lengths only(just as I have) have dyno'd at almost 50hp more on Fieros. Stock HP on these motors is only 135. Thats major. Thes little motors respond incredibly to turbo boost also when air is forced through the bends. 300hp+ on a stock longblock and stock plenum. The intake path is so restricted under N/A suction because of the bends not only on the upper to middle intake, but the final bend into the chamber on the intake port of the head. I will be working on this also to raise the port floor for a better angle. Here's a shot of the runner mouths next to the stock size, and showing the same principle as a V8 equivilent.

8T8IROC

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Looks great, also looks like a ton of hours in work and research

VincentZ28

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Inland Impire Driveline is going to fix my driveshaft for free. They gave me no hassel. They just ask me what car is it in and how much horsepower are you making and we will take care of it. What a nice bunch of guys. They got my vote for customer service!

RWB____s

Glad to here it Vince! I have my clutch setup ordered and just might have the car ready for fontana in november

8T8IROC

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Glad to hear about your driveshaft Vincent I have my Pro Fab K-Member and A-arms to get installed as well as a LS1 front brake upgrade - not sure about getting it all done before 11/13

Parrydise7

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Damn, Don, that's one incredible car.

I guess that explains why you keep ignoring my e-mails

Dyno Don

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What? you're not getting my replies?

Parrydise7

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Geez, let me see, how many times have I pestered you? Hmm, well, how about this way. How many replies have you sent so far?

RWB____s

Finally got 2 pics of new clutch setup

RWB____s

2nd pic

vsixtoy

Thats one hell of a nice setup. Make for some quick revs

8T8IROC

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I got my PermaCool fan installed and running. Just looking forward to getting the k-member, a-arms, LS1 brakes, and rear end installed.

BrandenCali

Permacool? Is this cooling fan for trans? Oh or are you installing the permacool fan to go with that nice radiator..