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10-25-2011, 05:49 PM
ls1camino

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Originally Posted by pajeff02

Such as?

I absolutely LOVED my Torquer V.2. Great power all the way to 6500, torque was a nice level line, and I barely noticed it driving around town.

Heads...I'm a fan of PRC. They're cheaper than AFR or Trickflow, but still have some nice flow numbers. I had Stage 2.5 5.3L Heads milled to 59cc chambers with my Torquer and stock bottom end. I now have their 237cc runner Custom Cast Heads w/ 62cc chambers on my 427 LS3.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Custom grind

I agree and disagree with you on this one.

For a stock bottom end, naturally aspirated LS1, you're not going to gain much from a custom grind. Almost every combination of duration, lift, and LSA has already been massed produced by so many companies out there.

For a custom built stroker motor, yes go custom grind. It will get you exactly what you want for your style of driving, especially when you add Nitrous or FI.
10-25-2011, 05:49 PM
Mr. Luos

Considering guys use the 5.3 heads on the LS1....I would think they are the same length.
One phone call to LG/TSP/Thunder would answer this one though for sure.

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

I agree and disagree with you on this one.

For a stock bottom end, naturally aspirated LS1, you're not going to gain much from a custom grind. Almost every combination of duration, lift, and LSA has already been massed produced by so many companies out there.

For a custom built stroker motor, yes go custom grind. It will get you exactly what you want for your style of driving, especially when you add Nitrous or FI.

Overall that is correct.
But I think a custom grind designed exactly for what you have (and what you are planning to have) will still outperform an off-the-shelf grind. Granted, it may only be 3-5RWHP....but seeing as how the price is basically the same, why not?
10-25-2011, 05:50 PM
ls1camino

Also, this is what happens when you rev out a GTP only 20 seconds after starting her...such a bad idea.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...P/IMAG0136.jpg
10-25-2011, 05:56 PM
pajeff02

I spy carnage!
10-25-2011, 05:57 PM
TLS_Addict

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

Also, this is what happens when you rev out a GTP only 20 seconds after starting her...such a bad idea.

Biggest thing that is wrong is there are only 6. lol It needs at least a V8. lol
10-25-2011, 05:58 PM
Mr. Luos

And it is now snowing here.
And I am not in the hills this time.

6-8 inches apparently.
10-25-2011, 05:59 PM
pajeff02

I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for in a custom grind. I take it you tell them what you have, what your goals are, and let the experts whittle away a bumpstick for you?
10-25-2011, 06:02 PM
Mr. Luos

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Originally Posted by pajeff02

I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for in a custom grind. I take it you tell them what you have, what your goals are, and let the experts whittle away a bumpstick for you?

Dead on.
Never done it myself, but I would think it is a basic set of questions from the grinder, and then anything you might want to add.
How much you drive in traffic, how much power, how much lope, driveability, etc....
10-25-2011, 06:03 PM
ls1camino

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Originally Posted by pajeff02

I spy carnage!

Luckily the 3800 is a strong mofo...iron block and heads will do that :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by TLS_Addict

Biggest thing that is wrong is there are only 6. lol It needs at least a V8. lol

Bet this lowly V6 will walk you in the 1/8 mile :D

I have no top end power, so no 1/4 mile racing for me :sulk:

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Originally Posted by pajeff02

I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for in a custom grind. I take it you tell them what you have, what your goals are, and let the experts whittle away a bumpstick for you?

Patrick Guarra...the best of the best. He spec'd mine out for the 427.

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10-25-2011, 06:06 PM
Zapper2003

Jeremy, you got a real bad habit of fucking shit up :rotfl:
10-25-2011, 06:07 PM
TLS_Addict

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

Luckily the 3800 is a strong mofo...iron block and heads will do that :rolleyes:

I had a 1996 Buick Regal GS 2-door that was just a 3800 Series II and I loved that car.

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

Bet this lowly V6 will walk you in the 1/8 mile :D

Most likely. lol My best 1/8th mile is 8.3XX @ 85.XX mph.

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

I have no top end power, so no 1/4 mile racing for me :sulk:

Thats why you have an F-body with a big honkin V8! :)
10-25-2011, 06:21 PM
ls1camino

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Originally Posted by Zapper2003

Jeremy, you got a real bad habit of fucking shit up :rotfl:

Yeah...I'm catching Spaz. I have more Rear-end kills to my name (5 now), but he's got me in Engine kills (he's got 2 or 3 kills, and I've only got one).

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Originally Posted by TLS_Addict

Thats why you have an F-body with a big honkin V8! :)

True, but I still like goofing around in the DD.
10-25-2011, 06:25 PM
TLS_Addict

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

True, but I still like goofing around in the DD.

I NEED a truck as my next vehicle or I would get something cool to DD. I looked at the CTS-4 coupe. :)
10-25-2011, 06:31 PM
ls1camino

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Originally Posted by TLS_Addict

I NEED a truck as my next vehicle or I would get something cool to DD. I looked at the CTS-4 coupe. :)

I'm waiting to see what GM/Mopar/Ford come out with in the next few years...I'll be looking for a nice DD around that time. I heard the new GT500s are going to have a 5.8L in them :drool:
10-25-2011, 06:45 PM
TLS_Addict

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Originally Posted by ls1camino

I'm waiting to see what GM/Mopar/Ford come out with in the next few years...I'll be looking for a nice DD around that time. I heard the new GT500s are going to have a 5.8L in them :drool:

If they would give them a good IRS that works well at the drag track (pipe dream I know) and make them a little lighter and not just a body bolt-on look I would like them better. They shoudl do a wide body version to make them "beefier".
10-26-2011, 03:24 AM
Knight

Mornin.

Looks like I get to do axle bearings........not impressed........
10-26-2011, 03:27 AM
pajeff02

Off to Court this morning. Hope this thing settles when I get there so I can get back to the office and get some work done.

You hearing noises Walt?
10-26-2011, 03:32 AM
Knight

Yep. Went for a cruise last night, and I'm definately hearing a bearing noise from the rear. Figured I'll pull the.axles first, as they're the easiest, and check them.
10-26-2011, 04:58 AM
Aetos

:nilly:
10-26-2011, 05:36 AM
ls1camino

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Originally Posted by Aetos

:nilly:

Hey stranger...how's that exhaust working out for you?

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