thats how you learn.

looking good gerno

Steve --- I only asked you - because lots of people read these threads... and sometimes I'm just trying to tickle the thought process for those that haven't done this stuff before or maybe are planning on trying to do it.


Glad you got it all going!

Mocked up a new high tech cardboard idler pulley bracket today. I hope to cut it out of some 1/4" steel plate tomorrow. I'll probably add an extension to it somewhere so I can use a ratchet for tensioning. Once I have it and the more finalized alternator bracket I'll work to use spacers to align them with the WP pulley

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Finally had some time to make some progress on the car. I have a dyne tune appt next Thursday so I have to get off my butt and get to work

Engine is all built.
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I also decided to go ahead with a new clutch. I grabbed a new LT1-S clutch from Monster clutch. They have a billet adapter flywheel to go with the factory LT1 clutch out of the C7 Vette. I believe they say it holds 800hp with a factory feel. I don't need it for the power ability but its also a 9.5" dual clutch that should last a long time.

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I pulled the suspension apart to clean it up, flip the shocks over so the adjusters are at the top and spring buckets at the bottom. I also swapped out the UCA's. Jay and Blake made some small but important changes to the geometry of the arms based on feedback provided. The adjusted their jigs and sent me an updated set. I'm sure the alignment will be dead on this time.

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I also dropped the engine in. There were a few challenges but nothing too major. At the last moment I decided to change to solid motor mounts. The fit wan't very good but after a few change got everything to work. Headers are installed and the ground clearance looks pretty good. I'm very happy with my choice for SW headers. There is also still at least 1/2" between the collectors and the floor even with the 1/2 height body mounts.

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Wow, the ground clearance is amazing.

They tuck up there nice and tight. Nice work.

Cookin' with gas Steve!


SpeedTech is one of the good companies! Everyone has issues once in awhile... how they deal with it is what matters.

Congrats on the new house and "shed"! LOL

Brizio/Hollenbeck/Mumford and a few others are planning to drive our hot rods to GG Lonestar Nats in April. Then Gwen and I will peel off and hit Austin... so get the friggin' car done so I can have a ride!

Lookin good Steve, can't wait to hear your thoughts on the whole suspension and engine!!

I'm pretty happy with what I see so far. Of course the car isn't at ride height yet. Still need to add sheet metal and set the alignment but pretty good so far.

I recall hearing something very similar to this for Oct yet I never got a phone call....interesting.

If I'm not done by April then I need to reassess my priorities big time


Me too. After driving Carbuffs car last week I hope mine measures up.



Today my goal is to setup the clutch, hang the fuel tank, route some fuel lines and maybe route some electrical.

I completed the clutch and don't know how I feel about it. It's fairly stuff and has a very short throw. It's very much like an on/off switch. Perhaps I'm just used to mechanical clutches. The trio is currently 3.5 so I may adjust that or may swap the master. I'll wait until it's driving to figure that out