Right on
 

AWSOME build,,, looks like it will move !!!

I really like where this build is going!!! Very nice!

Thanks on the complements guys!

Valve covers are Morroso slant edge fabricated alum and there definitely a nice quality piece. It was hard to have to cut into them for turbo clearance. I'm going to try and get some more pics up tonight.

New Parts
 

Dse quadralink suspension showed up and was sent off to Moser engineering to be installed onto the New narrowed 12 bolt. I had them powder coat it so it was complete and set up with 3:73 Gears. American power train supplied the beefed up TKO-600

Wheels
 

It took awhile but they finally arrived! Rushforth whiplashes 19x12s and 18x8s. Nitto NT05 335/30ZR19 and 255/40ZR18. I have to thank Jason at Rushforth and the guys from drivers inc. for taking the time to deal with me and helping me choose these wheels. Smoked titanium centres and polished lip, Excellent quality in these wheels!

Oh and i can't forget this pic of my little man just 5 days old. My wife set up a newborn photo shoot and asked if there was any type of pics i wanted!
The look on my wife's and photographers face was priceless as she saw me lugging my wheel in! LOL

That's AWESOME right there. Congrats on your new addition.

Car looks great. Great pic of your kiddo!

Did you say driverz inc? How long ago did you order these wheels?

Congrats on the baby! and I love the picture with him in the wheel.

What a great picture and the cars not to bad either.

Just kidding the car looks great.

That is one priceless picture,car is looking great also:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Incredible picture and cute baby! Congrats.

Jr
Yup I said driverz inc and it must have been about 3 years ago since I had been talking to Jon about wheels and sizing. I know driverz had there issues but I still have to give him props for helping answer my questions.

Thanks guys!
The pic of the little man in the wheel was something that turned out better than expected. It's been a great screen saver for me for awhile. Lol

That grey is nasty

Erl 427
 

Finally i get to update the motor progress!

I have to thank Seth and the boys over at ERL Performance for putting together this boost ready dry sleeved ls3 427. Fully Blueprinted short block Fitted with custom made forged Wiseco pistons, GFX rings, Callies billet rods, Callies crankshaft and ARP main studs! The plan is to make 800-1000hp and by the looks of this bullet proof bottom end this should get us there!

everything is coming together great!!

That short block is so pretty :cheers:

What ac bracket are you using? Nice build.

eric
The a/c bracket is from street and performance, and was nice in the fact that it tucked my compressor (sanden 508) tight to the block. But it was definitely one of those parts that you buy and open the package and say i could have made that! So for $350 i would recommend making one yourself. I have a lot of pics of it if your interested.

Some more pics would be helpful. Thanks

eric
I sent you a e-mail with some pics. Hope they help.

Beautiful short block ,and great project.

Thanks for the pics. Awesome build.

Updates
 

Heres a few pics of the West coast racing (all-pro) lsa cyl heads and a few other parts to finish off the engine assembly. Special thanks goes out to Richard at WCCH for taking the time to discuss and figure out what would work best for my application. We came up with Gm lsa castings with his stage 2 port program, Inconel exhaust valves, Brian Tooley Platinum dual spring kit, CHE Precision Rocker arms. Other pics are Ls3 intake, Ls9 Head gaskets, Comp Cams valve train Pieces and the collection of Arp bolts.

Oh and i can't forget this! Holley Dominator to control the space shuttle if needed! :G-Dub:

That's some nice parts for a great car:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Finally getting back to assembly! I got a pile of parts back from the powder coater so i can put engine and trans together as well as fit up the wilwood hydraulic clutch.

Also got the fender skirts fit up and painted, some front sheet metal installed with the Marquiz lower valance. (sorry about some really low quality pics!)

Awesome build
Love the color

Wow! What a cool build!

Looking good!! I like color very classy!

Coming along nicely. Good job!

Thanks for the complements guys!

The colour is a little darker than originally planned but it has grown on me and I'm very happy with how it turned out. I've got some more updates and pics to post this weekend.

awesome build and love your lil ones picture for sure something youll never forget

Finally have the sheet metal together and almost all of the trim on. Time to clean up the garage wait for more parts and get started on the interior.

Interior
 

Here's a few shots of the interior with LOTS of dynamat going in! also a few pics of the seats being mocked up, Vintage air Gen IV system with bulkhead fittings through the firewall. Also a nice DSE evaporator bracket that was pretty awesome to mount the unit up tight to the smoothed firewall.

Its real pita to tighten those ac fittings under dash.

Nice update man. Good to see it coming together and starting to look like a real car again.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Mercy......that's nice!

David

Finally i can get back to posting some updates! Been awhile and got sidetracked on another few projects. I got a nice box full of DSE stuff to keep me going like headlights, shifter knob, wiper motor and dash. Also got to finish up the DBW pedal.