Meaty69Maro Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I started this project over 2 years ago which was originally just going to be a simple LS swap. Ironically I ended up doing all new Autometer gauges, an 8-pt roll cage, race buckets, complete fuel system with a 10 gallon cell, Paint/Body job, Rota wheels, etc etc etc. Anyways this motor sat for 5 years and I finally got to hear her crank. Pic & Start-up vid below. I plan on having her completely done and ready for the dragstrip by March! (Trans is a built TH-350). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wow, nice! Are those wide ZG flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wow, nice! Are those wide ZG flares? Thank you sir! Yes, those are the carbon fiber "Super Wide" flares a forum member here used to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxgsfmdpx Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Straight headers? That sounds nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Your Z is very clean and to the point, I like that. Is the color the same one from the new mustangs? Also how much meat are you running for your rear tires? Edited January 11, 2011 by Ironman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes sir straight headers for now. We dont have much room underneath due to the custome tubular tranny crossmember, so we are going to have 2 bullet mufflers coming straight off of the collectors with a dump. Iron Man: Thanks for the compliment. She still has along way to go looks wise. I wanted to keep the outside looking as "Japanese" as possible. But the paint color is a Pearl/Metallic Lamborghini blue..Not positive on the paint code though. I'm running a 315/35-17 Nitto DR outback. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 What size wheels are those 315s wrapped around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Cdr. Tom Dodge Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Beutiful! Is this a street car, track car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls240sx Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) 275/40-17 Sidewall:4.3 Radius:12.8 Diameter:25.7 Circumference:80.6 Width: 10.83 315/35-17 Sidewall:4.3 Radius:12.8 Diameter:25.7 Circumference:80.7 Width: 12.4 practically the same size tire. It looks like the 315 is about an inch and a half wider, 1.57 to be exact. Doesnt look like its bulging too much on the rb-r's if thats what they are Edited January 11, 2011 by Ls240sx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes they are 17x9.5 Rota RB-R's in the rear. IMO the 315 Nitto looks like it belongs on there, no crazy bulge. It is going to be a street/strip car. The motor made 410rwhp through the previous 6-spd. I also plan on adding a 100 shot. With the current auto/4k stall converter and some traction she should be good for low 11's on motor and possibly mid 10's on the spray. So close to being done, yet so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB30X Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Cam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Meaty69Maro, Your car looks and sound great!! Also, Nitto's run a bit narrower than Kuhmos, BFG's and Goodyear in that order especially in the size 315/35-17. : Edited January 12, 2011 by Dudeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Cam? The cam is a 238/240 605/609 on a 112 lsa Dudeboy, You are correct. I had these Nittos next to some Goodyear Eagle F1s, the F1's were at least 1.5" wider. Definitely would have to downsize if I went with any other brand tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Clean lookin car. I assume the cage is custom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Omg! It's bootiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I appreciate the compliments fellas. I have to say this forum has been 100% of my inspiration! Lots of good info and lots of badass Z cars. Clean lookin car. I assume the cage is custom? It's actually a Jegs 8-pt kit with a couple of small changes. I'd say a hell of a deal for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB30X Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Just a quick question. How do you go about reducing engine bay temps? I've got an LS1 as well and I've noticed a big difference after wrapping the headers with fiberglass heat wrap. Nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesepocket Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Super nice car, love the color, the stance and the idle. But most of all I envy you for not having winter bring an end to the car activities! Y'all down south make us in the frozen tundra feel pretty envious this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Beautiful car. Look forward to seeing it all together. That cam sounds pretty healthy too. Whats done to the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Just a quick question. How do you go about reducing engine bay temps? I've got an LS1 as well and I've noticed a big difference after wrapping the headers with fiberglass heat wrap. Nice car. Unfortunately I have not gotten that far yet. Last Saturday was the first time shes cranked since I started building . May try the fiberglass wrap trick though. Beautiful car. Look forward to seeing it all together. That cam sounds pretty healthy too. Whats done to the motor? Thank you sir. Its just a 2002 LS1 (LS6 intake) with a stout cam and ported throttle body. The motor ran 11.60's in a 89 RX7 with a 6spd (previous home). I figure a stalled auto and a few hundred pounds lighter should put me in the low 11's or so. Edited January 13, 2011 by Meaty69Maro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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