jbc3 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I finally turned the key this weekend and fired the motor right up. After re-programming the computer with a few changes, the motor runs well. It will need some tuning, but I need to get the brakes re-connected and the exhaust on before running it much more... it's damn loud in the garage and I don't have the O2's on yet.. There is still plenty of work before it's road ready, but it's nice to know that it runs. 96 F body LT1 385 stroker - splayed 4 bolt mains Lunati stroker crank/Lunati Pro mod rods/Ross pistons 10.6 compression Ported stock heads 253 Intake/196 Exh @500 lift 234-242/112 cam 58mm TB This motor with a smaller cam ran 11.5 at 117.5 in my 3800lb f-body. Here's a link of it running. Idle in the garage at about 1200 RPMs. Open headers. The video sound just doesn't give you the full effect. http://www.emsco.net/jody/engine/280z-LT1%20start.wmv Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Excellent News Jody... Can't wait to see it! My Vette's LS1 is shipping out today! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 It ran an 11 in your F-body?! I cant imagen what its going to do in the Z. And with a smaller cam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbc3 Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I don't want to "predict" what it will run, but I hope it will run solid mid 10's NA and very low 10's on the spray. I had a Moser 9" rear w/ a Detroit locker in the Camaro and it launched with the wheels up (1.57 60'). I am hoping that I can launch the 280Z decently. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Great News, Jody - Taking it to the Convention? Can't wait to see it either there or at Mikelly's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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