Hey dudes, don'[t laugh too hard! It is actually raining out here today. Well, there have been sprinkles, most of it doesn't even touch the ground before it evaporates. Pretty crazy though, it never rains here in the summer.

Yes, I have grown soft due to the weather out here. Bite me! ;)
M

Dude

you gonna be around the shop this evening or next?

You'll kindly note that there is no online order form on our website, and probably won't ever be. This was done on purpose...we talk to every single customer to make sure they are getting exactly what they want, even if it isn't our kit.

With that said, the "product" page isn't set in stone, and I think we'll be tweaking it here and there to cut down on the repetitive questions.

Steering gear question
 

Hi Steve,

Awesome progress sir !!!

Quick question from the picts. I'm doing a C5 front end on a hot rod and need to lower the steering rack as low as possible. The C5 engine sets behind the rack and is down low in stock form. I need to run the engine over the rack and will install a GTO front sump pan - but still need a little more room. Saw your setup and noticed you removed the upright steering arms - and added a bolt on arm that appears to be lower. Can you provide the manufacture info of your rack and those arms ?

Keep up the great work and Thanks !!

PS, my project is putting a 2002 C5 suspension and drivetrain under a 65 porsche 356 coupe.... strange - but fun.

The Dog.

Not much of an update.. got my Toyos mounted up. I like the look..

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/tire1.jpg

And I got my oiling system figured out and bought..

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/filter1.jpg

The subframe came from 21st century street machines.. not sure what part of the steering you are talking about. 21st modified the rack and steering arrangement to work with thier subframe. I think that's what you were refering to. Maybe they can help you out.

Your project sounds way cool.. start a thread and post some pics.. we love pics here.. lol

I like the look of your rims and tires too! Very nice!

Mark has been hard at work welding stuff on my car.. man, he does nice work. My 3rd member showed up today and the rear is now in powder paint. The 17th is the tentative date where we start the engine install. Some pics:

Looks good Steve, I guess it's time to drop the fuel cell and make way for the new tank....progress is good!!

So why did you go with new tires, the Pilots appeared to be in good shape?

The tank is long gone.. what you see is a well that the tank sit inside of. A new 20 gal fuel tank is being fabbed by Ricks Hot Rod Shop..

I wanted sticky R-compound tires.. I'm a man on a mission to break the PHR testing records.. or at least try.

Worked on the LS2 today.. just bolting stuff up to make sure it fits. the Powermaster starter hits the header so that will have to be fixed. Waiting for some pullies to finish being coated. The Fast intake is being smoothed and painted so the one on there is just a stand in.

The valve covers are C5R units..

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/LS2build.jpg

Looks great Steve, you are a great inspiration to my build and now
I have get a LS1 or 2

Mike

Steve,

I know nothing about LSx stuff, but the water and power steering pumps don't look OEM. What are they and what model are the brackets from?

--JMarsa

The water pump is an electric unit from Mezeire.. the power steering pump is an 4th gen f-body unit that was reworked by Turn One. The brackets are smooted and powder painted 4th gen f-body brackets. I like using OEM brackets since they are proven, cheap and easy to replace if needed.

Hey Steve, where did you get your motor, and who did the build on it, and what if I may ask is the price to duplicate it?

GM Performance parts crate engine.. Lets see.. price to dup..

$5500 for LS2 crate engine
$900 FAST intake
$600 COMP cam and pushrods
$2200 AFR 205 heads with upgraded springs
$110 Alternator
$160 Starter
$150 PS Pump
$45 Bracktes
$500 Mezeire Elect Water Pump
$350 ATI SFI-approved balancer
$1800 Stepped 1-7/8 long tube headers

Then you just have to add in a fuel system.. Now you could have done this MUCH cheaper and got the same power. Find a used FAST intake, get the cam and have the LS2 heads worked over ($1200 instead of $2200).. Going with some Hooker 1 3/4 long tubes will only cost you 10hp but will save you a grand.

Also.. you can sell the extra parts off the LS2 for almost a grand. Over a grand if you get aftermarket heads.

To this cost I also added ARP bolts and a LOT of powerpaint.. oh, and $500 for the C5R valvecover and coil racks..

Oh, I did the motor with some help while I snapped pics. I have a great shop in SoCal if you need any LSx work done..

Once again he builds a very clean LSx motor, how does he do it!! I love the valve covers.

After looking at these pics I'm thinking I need to powder paint my brackets.

Thanks again Steve. That looks awesome. I will look into doing something like this.

Small update.. The Lateral Dynamic parts are back from powder.. Also had the rear brakes done to match the front.

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/laterald.jpg

The 31-spline axles are here as well as the 3.70 geared third member :woot:

Steve, that is looking reallly nice!

I am still debating what color to coat my Qlink housing... gloss blk, semi-g black, or a dark metallic gray.

I was all set on dark met gray before seeing your pics.

Damnit.

-R

So, are you saying that the dark met gray on my parts looks bad? lol

The whole underside of the car is black, I wanted some contrast. No law about looking good and going fast (two things I HOPE to do).

pretty sweet ride you are
 

reconstructing there! There is nothing about your car I would change...except maybe the owner.

Lol... no, no, not at all, Steve, I just thought I finally had my mind made up, and now...

Arrgh!!

I would have went with hot pink and purple pokadots if you ask me. :D

looks good steve.......


-Paul

I can't wait to see it finished.

Closer...

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/penny9.jpg

Looks mean Steve, you always have to be one step ahead of me. Ill catch you soon :D

somebody needs to photochop a "hot rod" logo on that plate :rofl:

I did one better. I was bored and Steve will kill me, but...... :D

http://www.tri-phase-electric.com/penny9.jpg

Just don't put a Car Craft one on there ;)

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/watts.jpg

Thanks! It's about time you realized your place!

:rofl:

really slick
 

It looks like you need more tire on that thing...lol

Where are you running the mufflers?

That car is just incredible. Hope mine turns out 1/4 as nice.

heheh
I do. :thumbsup:
I can't wait to have the cars side by side. Your car is just turning out awesome. I cannot wait to see it.

They should look good side by side.. I painted my intake and watts link the same color as your stripes. Now what would be cool would be to have my old '69, Penny and the slegehammer parked in a row :)

Steve what paint is one your car? I that a 3 link set up? I didnt see any upper links.

I'm aroused right now. :D
Yeah I think that would be killer. I saw the photo. Looks just amazing.

No not "A" 3-Link, it's "THE" 3-Link... ;)
Mark

The car is 2002 Prowler Orange.. you can see more shots on my website. The color really comes alive in direct sunlight.

And yep.. it's THE three-link from www.lateral-dynamics.com :yes: