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If ya gotta run a automatic....thats the one! Nice!

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Originally Posted by speedjohnston (Post 364360)

Finally saved up enough for my secret weapon. (its not really a secret) 4l80e full manual with engine braking and built to handle full throttle shifts into overdrive even with a blown big block making over 1200ft/lbs of torque.
Its a Rossler stage 4 with some special mods to handle the road race, drag, and 1 mile top speed needs of this car.
Lock up converter is on the way. :D

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WOW!! That thing look's super H.D.:thumbsup:

Really diggin this build, keep the momentum up, its looking great and has some really nice product with lots of hard work going into it!:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by speedjohnston (Post 258141)

I'm trying to post pics up to its present state with a bit of the build pics in while I have time but it takes time to load all this stuff. :rolleyes:
I'll post one more for now of the start of the front suspension. sorry about jumping all over the place. When i do get to the present day it will be easier to follow.

This is a pic with the SPC a-arms and c5/c6 style spindles. For the front suspension and brakes is where I got Mark from SC&C involved. I'm doing it from home but I bug him as often as i think I can get away with. :)
Thanks Mark!

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and the brakes 14" Baer 6S extreme plus

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Originally Posted by speedjohnston (Post 294492)

I got a little more work done this week with some paint touch ups to the new welded on parts and started hopefully for the last time final install of the front suspension components. I got some RCD Billstein shocks, and even though they are mounted in the stock location, I had to modify the bottom round bracket of the spc arms to clear the shock under full compression. A few minutes of grinding and a little touch up paint and all was good.
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and the spindles mounted with my steering arms also by my friend and good neighbour Stu
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Sway bar is also mounted, at least the main bar anyway after spending about 2 hours pounding those bushings in place. :omg:
I have to get the arms pressed into shape and install the rod ends. The holes on the bars have to be drilled out after, and I'll have to make brackets to hold the lower rod ends. If anyone has any pics with a link to how they did it let me know. :cheers:

Question,

- What made you go with Bilsteins over a adjustable style like Vair or QA1?

Very nice.
Keep us posted on your build. Should be a great one!

Definitly rugged looking. Nice trans.

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Originally Posted by Nor-Cal Nick (Post 364434)

Question,

- What made you go with Bilsteins over a adjustable style like Vair or QA1?

I don't know myself first hand about all the different brands, QA1's were considered among others, but after discussing it with Mark Savitske of SC&C and Steve Duck of RCD I decided on the Bilsteins. The nice thing unlike most of the parts is they are not very expensive and changing them at a later date is not an issue. RCD was also able to supply the valving, length and change the ends on the shocks to suit my needs. :cheers:

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Originally Posted by speedjohnston (Post 364360)

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So, somewhere there is an M1 Abrams tank without a transmission. This is a great build, not sure how I have missed it. Love the wheel choice.

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Originally Posted by srh3trinity (Post 364570)

So, somewhere there is an M1 Abrams tank without a transmission. This is a great build, not sure how I have missed it. Love the wheel choice.

No kidding, right? I mean, is that ballistic steel? lol

Looks awesome BTW. Loving this build :thumbsup:

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This thing is a beast...we drove 17 hours just to pick it up and come home. Rossler gave us T-Shirts though :)