Dan Juday Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Some of you may remember that last summer I swapped a '95 f-body LT1/T56 into Steve Cameron's Tomahawk. I completed the swap just the day before the San Leandro Kit Car show. Some of the local NorCal HybridZ guys got together there for what has become an unoffical regular HybridZ gathering. At least we had some good Mexican food! Anyway, since that time it has been a slow process finishing up the car. Personal things have also gotten in the way and slowed things. And, we have discovered that it is just easier and a lot faster to do things yourself rather than hire out for work in this poedunk town. Additional work since the motor swap has been some extensive frame reinforcement, seat swap, seat belt swap, front and rear strut bars, Autometer gauges and LED's installed to replace the lost indicator lights that were in the tach and speedo. Also added were a low oil level light (a float switch comes stock in the pan of the LT1) and a PCM light. Today I calibrated the speedo with a barrowed hand held GPS. Very cool, and accurate to 1/100th of a mile. I love that Autometer speedo. Change tire size, rear end, tranny? Just recalibrate with the touch of a button. Well, now that I finally felt like the car wasn't going to twist in half if I got on it, I decided to do a little... uh, performance evaluation. Yea, that's it, seat of the pants style. Safice it to say,"AHHHHHHH!!!!!!". This thing is scary fast. As gentel as a sledge hammer when it's openned up. Who would think with 305 wide rear rubber this thing would have a traction problem. It's just phenomenal. I'll post a pic tomorrow of the engine bay. For now here is a great shot of the car when it had the six in it. Finally this car has the guts to match it's looks. Maybe now I can get my car done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 dan, that car looks amazing! i can only hope "gentle as a sledgehammer" applies to mine when it's running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 The fruits of the labor. Sounds like you had a nice ride. And, a Beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Ok Dan, is it too late to get that ride now? Congrates on getting it finished and now what's the ETA for your Viper Blue Baby? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 Here are those engine shots I promised. The valve covers, cold air induction parts, heat shield, and inspection light were powder coated by a friend here in town and a new member here, Frank C. Thanks, Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Dan, ignoring me won't work. I know you too well. Come-on, chime in. Mark p.s. If you don't respond soon I'll sic "Alex" on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 Dan' date=' ignoring me won't work. I know you too well. Come-on, chime in. Mark p.s. If you don't respond soon I'll sic "Alex" on you! [/quote'] (Shiver!) O.k., o.k., I wouldn't want that! :| Well, I do have to deliver this thing to your tiny little town sometime soon. Maybe I could... uh, drop by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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auxilary Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Dan' date=' ignoring me won't work. p.s. If you don't respond soon I'll sic "Alex" on you! [/quote'] Hey Mark, how's that Z of yours running? Oh wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Which one Alex? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 That is the sickest car I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY WOW!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 There you go Mark. You got your ride. Now share with the world your feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hey Dan, next time, keep in mind, Z's before work, buddy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Which one Alex? Mark How about the one undergoing the V8 conversion??? Don't even say I'm not doing anything with my ride...got mine in bodyshop 'paridise' for the time being. Hey, at least it clears a spot in the driveway Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Gee Dan give me a break, I'm still basking in the warm glow of the moment! But seriously, that was a blast, too short, but a blast never the less. That has to be a low 4 second 0-60 ride and a head turner to boot! Yes you made my day, thank you. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Your a cruel man DavyZ. I'm trying to buy a house, then I can justify spending the money to finish what will be one of the fastest/quickest Z's on this site. All I want for christmas is a 9 sec n/a sbc:) Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hey Mark, does this bring back memories? Is that essence of Goodyear in the air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hey, When do you think you guys are going to have another rio vista event? Saw the tomohawk at the marina show, nice burly exhaust note on that bad boy for sure. I know the car is in paint, would love to see it in person, and better yet, would love to do heads up against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Your a cruel man DavyZ. Mark You know I'm joking, right? Just being annoying, that's all Davy PS--I'm good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Dan, on the prior page the cold air induction picture isn't showing up for me? Can you direct email those to me? I have a customer planning cold air for his Lt1 at present, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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