I just picked up the Silver Bullet from the shop. I get to drive it for the weekend and see what kind of bugs pop up. Man o man is it
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETT!!!
The power is amazing. What a blast to drive. I can't believe how strong the LS1 is in a Z car.
The drivablilty is excellent. In all gears there is power. I can start off at a light in 3rd and it still pulls without bogging.
I can cruiise in 6th around town at approx. 40MPH and it doesn't bog.
I still can't get used to not having to pump the gas pedal before starting it.
It feels as solid and well balanced as it did with the L28 except for the abbility to throttle steer it in corners. Woo Hoo!
There are still a few things that may or may not be done in time for the Z Convention.
1. Tach. I sent it back to Johns cars to be re-calibrated. He got it today and says he will have it ready to ship on Monday. I hope so. If not, the guy (Tony) at the hot rod shop has an Autometer Tach (5") that he will loan me for the trip.
2. The speedo box I got that converts the signal from electrical to mechanical is defective and had been sent back to Abbott Industries to be repaired. They promised to have it back by next Friday.
3. The condenser for the A/C from vintage Air was the wrong size so it was sent back and the new one is shipping out today. I should have it by Wednesday.
All these are pushing it to the limit for my departure.
I would hate to go on a 700 mile road trip without(in order of importance):
1. Speedometer
2. A/C
3. Tach
The only probelm I have found so far is the transmission. I think I got ripped off on this one. It has a hard time going into 3rd and reverse and it whines in 3rd and 6th. It will be fine for the trip but I will need to address the problem when I get back.
But for now, I am so high I can't stand it. I can barely concentrate on Work. I can't wait to finish for the day, wash my baby and go for a cruise.
LS1 Baby! There is no substitute!