What did you do with your Trans Am today?

**SMWS6TA** · 01-18-2018, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Redphoenix1998

I'm running a 408 stroker on 8.6:1 CR. Stroker being boosted makes lots of torque through the curve. Heads I'm running AFR 245's and a Lunati blower cam. As far as pistons go, boost gap and diamond forged -26cc pistons at 4.030". The low mount setup is cool. I did the high mount and ended up getting a new VFN hood with a 4" cowl that I still had to trim to fit the damn thing!

Which VFN hood? I have the WSQ hood (LOVE IT!!!!)

My pistons are currently are DSS Forged 4.005" -3cc flat tops, with the 243 heads my CR is 11.4.1 So yeah I know I would either need to change the heads and pistons to get the CR down or convert over to E85 which is not an option here cause there may be only 1 station within 70 miles that might have E85.

I did my 403ci NA build on a budget to get it up and running. No regrets so far, just have gotten used to the power it puts down and getting a little bored.

Last Oct at Gulfport 1/4mile I ran a 11.4 on street tires so it's not too slow. I gotta get some slicks to see how she'll really run though.

**Redphoenix1998** · 01-18-2018, 10:29 AM

Currently we're putting together an F1C setup on a 403. CR is a little high at 9:1. The Hood I'm running is the Beast VFN hood. Took a little bit getting used to with the cowl being so tall but I like it. I love the WSQ hood but won't be able to fit my blower in there with the high mount. If I got the low mount I would have done the WSQ hood.

**SMWS6TA** · 01-18-2018, 11:01 AM

My WSQ has a 4" rise over the normal 3".

Keep me updated on the build. I'm very interested.

**Redphoenix1998** · 01-18-2018, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

My WSQ has a 4" rise over the normal 3".

Keep me updated on the build. I'm very interested.

This one is interesting. It's going into a Lexus IS300. LS is already in. Blower we have in hand. The problem now is how the hell are we going to fit all this stuff in there!

**SMWS6TA** · 01-18-2018, 12:31 PM

Shoe horn and a plasma cutter

**Redphoenix1998** · 01-18-2018, 02:06 PM

may have to use a plasma cutter on the front end lol

**SMWS6TA** · 01-31-2018, 06:54 AM

Ordered my replacement cutout motor and cable that got damaged last month.

**SMWS6TA** · 02-01-2018, 09:30 AM

Current project....

**jonnyman** · 02-01-2018, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

Current project....

nice I am looking forward to installing mine.

**Whamhammer** · 02-04-2018, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

Current project....

All I have to say is with four letters.....

P

E

I

M

P

!!!!!!!!

**SMWS6TA** · 02-05-2018, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Whamhammer

All I have to say is with four letters.....

P

E

I

M

P

!!!!!!!!

But there's 5 there......

**hardtrailz** · 02-08-2018, 11:53 AM

Lit up does look good! Well Done!

**Naaman** · 02-08-2018, 02:22 PM

Got my car back from the shop today. Was there a couple days having the power steering leak addressed. All buttoned up, now, clean alternator and no more leak. Looking forward to several thousand trouble free miles.

**Whamhammer** · 02-09-2018, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

But there's 5 there......

I threw the “E” in, for extra awesomeness!!

**SMWS6TA** · 02-12-2018, 06:14 AM

Made a repair that benefited me in the long run. Changed out a wheel bearing but ended up replacing both in ordered to install my longer ARP wheel studs for the rear.

Don't think I'll have issues passing tech inspection now. I had to cut the caps off the lugs but worth it.

Got the cutout motor replaced and working again, it got taken out by what I think was an animal in Dec. Found fur on the bolts so same assumption. Learned that sometimes being too organized can bite you in the ass. When I did my carpet last year I tried to lay out the cable for the cutout along other wires in the car and zip tied it to them. Well when that cable needs replaced it's a bitch to use it to pull thru the new cable. Lucky I didn't use more then 2 zip ties and more importantly was able to reach under the carpet and break them. Also added a strap to help keep the cutout from rotating down.

The angle of the photo makes it look lower than it really is.

**hardtrailz** · 02-12-2018, 06:36 AM

I really need to get my cutout put in

**Redphoenix1998** · 02-13-2018, 09:04 AM

Nice dump! I wish I could fit a turn down on my cutout but it's really tight with a 4" cutout.

**pajeff02** · 02-18-2018, 04:32 AM

Install it parallel to the ground with just a slight downward twist. If you have to, flatten the bottom just a touch for clearance as that will not make a lick of difference in performance.

**Redphoenix1998** · 02-19-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Install it parallel to the ground with just a slight downward twist. If you have to, flatten the bottom just a touch for clearance as that will not make a lick of difference in performance.

My cutout is angled slightly down off the flange. Had it welded off the 4" y merge that way so the exhaust doesn't hit the chassis.