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Dale,
I was working on the exact same information. I agree that either should work fine, and I am resting easier myself since my project's drivetrain is all bolted up and installed in the car. Thanks! |
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Be sure to report back how you like the clutches... I'm sold on the set up. It's hard to beat the OEM stuff. Super smooth engagement and firm grip. :lateral: |
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track day prep
This week I registered for a track day out at Portland International Raceway at the end of June… can’t wait to get back out on the track with the new engine and transmission.
I made a few other mods to the car recently to get ready. New wider front rims and tires... replaced the Bilstein shocks with Hotchkis Tuned Fox shocks... and I modified the exhaust system with new mufflers and larger diameter tailpipes. Here is a shot of the new 9" wide rims. The old rims were 8". http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...psb89cbbc6.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps973e5ccc.jpg I went with Nitto NT01's 255/40/ZR17 which is 10.35 inches wide (about 5/8" wider than what I had before). I added some adjustable stops on the Global West A-arms so I could prevent the inside of the tire from rubbing on the sub frame rail. http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps17a5fafb.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0e12ee00.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6009eb6b.jpg I took about 60 LBS off the front off the car with the new engine and increased the footprint of the front tire... this should help to balance out the handling and reduce the push some. One other thing I want to do is mount a fire extinguisher to the DSE 4 point roll bar on the upright. Not sure what most guys are using... open to ideas. :lateral: |
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fine tuning and tweaking
Over the past few weeks I have been doing some fine tuning on the car since I have finished the main job of installing the new LS engine, dry sump pump system, GM ECM, new fuel system, T56 magnum trans, and LS9 ZR1 twin disc hydraulic clutch set up.
Here is some of the stuff I have been working on… I changed out the 2-1/2” tailpipes for 3”. There was a noticeable difference... the engine breathes better now and the exhaust tone is deeper. http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7c781e41.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9690cc08.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9adae11a.jpg I replaced the Bilstein shocks with the new Hotchkis Tuned Fox Shocks http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2aebea1a.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps34f3c7b5.jpg The shafts on the Fox shocks are larger diameter than the Bilsteins http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps839976ec.jpg The new shocks feel good on the street... not sure how they will work on the track yet... we'll see this Friday. I brought the car in to have the camber, caster, and toe set up. I went with 1.5 degrees negative camber, 5.5 degrees caster, and zero on the toe http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps344e5dc6.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps04eef96c.jpg Next... I installed some new bling!... Katech carbon fiber valves covers :cool: http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9f67b686.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps92aa9cc2.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...psd7d5454a.jpg http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...ps63da7402.jpg Next up... the new Halon fire extinguisher set up, and new digital tach with shift light. It's nice to have all the hard work behind me now so I can finally enjoy the car... :relax: |
Dale - Absolutely beautiful! :thumbsup:
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Way to go Dale! Looking forward to your impression of the shocks and if the valve covers meet your expectations.
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