And Penny just keeps on changing...

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

I love how your projects snowball. You are getting a new radiator and support, engine, fixing up the rear end, and modding the inner fenders all because you originally wanted to redo the undercoating, right?

Matt

It's that "While I'm here I might as well..."

The two main projects were the undercoating and the inner wheelhouses. The rest snowballed off of that. Hey, you should know all about the "snowball effect".. right?

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

Steve,
Your plan looks good!
I think the improved rear shock travel really brought Penny into a new era of even better handling. Keep track of the present rear bar setting. I think it was in the 3rd hole? This setting is VERY well balanced on the road course. Should work great for normal autocrossing but we may have to stiffen 1 hole for the Goodguys type events that are so tight. Hopefully we won't need to.

David

We took pics of all the settings and measurements of all the links and shocks. This will make reassembly a snap.

We might look into increasing the front shock extension like you suggested. Also, did you ever call John at AFCO?

And the extra power is all for you! lol

Originally Posted by monza

What are you putting under there?, Something easier to keep clean, pretty and show quality? Can't imagine you'd even have many scuffs or rock chips underneath yet?

Love the changes. I really wish you weren't adding that extra horse power...

I don't know if it's "pretty" but it will be easier to clean. It's the WURTH stuff I used on the Fairlane and Track Rat. It's just black bumpy undercoat but it dries hard and you can wash it. The current Fusor stuff can't be washed and it's too soft and easily scuffs off.

The re-powdering is because David made a few changes to the rear and some areas have been cut and welded. The lower links have been chipped up from the rack arms hitting them. It just looks "un-tidy". I need to pull the stuff for the undercoat so might as well freshen it up.

Originally Posted by nvr2fst

Ha Steve, you have a sickness. Will it ever stop, most likely not.
Well all thats left now is for body mods. Oh crap thats what track rat is for.
Great decision on the motor. I thought a while back ago you were leaning towards the LS7 what changed your mind.
Dave

Originally Posted by olds87

What are you going to do with old engine? Going to sell it?

"done" just isn't "fun".. lol

Yea, no mods for Penny.. I like the understated looks and OEM trim work. Several things changed my mind on the engine. I need more power for the road course and since it's not adding any weight it won't hurt on the autocross.

I will most likely sell the LS2 to help pay for the new stroker/sleeved LS3. That way I won't have to eat dog food to afford this.