Progress!!

[graphicjunkie]

So I have FINALLY been able to alot some time to project 383Z.

Last week I was able to get the LT1 all torn down and to the machinist with a whole shopping cart of goodies.

 

I've changed my direction a bit. I'm dumping the nitrous, and going forced induction. So I bought forged dished pistons rated at 9.5:1, in place of the original flat tops . I might get additional head gaskets to still lower that, not sure. Have to figure out what the current final compression ratio will be with all the head work that's been done. We'll see.

 

So today I picked everything back up, and of course, I'm leaving town for a week come this weekend. LOL! But as soon as I get back, I have to decide on my cam shaft, get that purchased, and put the thing together.

 

From there, I'm going to stick it in the corner all covered up nice and neat, and start tearing apart cars (I have two...) so that I can start assimilating them into one. Good times....finally.

[John Scott]

Congrats on the progress. Are you planning on turbo or S/C?

Looking forward to having another HybridZ in the area.

[graphicjunkie]

I'm planning on going turbo. I think I've got the kit picked out.

T3/T4 hybrid set up. Right now it's good for 500hp with it's current config. But I understand that these turbos are good up to 1200. So if I ever decided to go NUTS, I would just have to pretty much upgrade that turbo parts instead of buy a whole new set up.

I'm excited to see some progress and get the ball in motion, but I'm sure it will be at least next summer before the car hits the road. Maybe even later.

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