Project "Payback"

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by Ron Fox

Is there a certain reason about the DSE sub that makes it tight? Or is it similiar to stock?

I am going to say front tire width has a part in that. It would probably be great with a standard 8.5" rim and a 245 tire.

[ironworks]

It may also be the rack travel vs the steering arm length. The Vette spindle has long steering arm.

I would also think you have enough power to just turn it right around. Tanner Foust style.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by ironworks

It may also be the rack travel vs the steering arm length. The Vette spindle has long steering arm.

I would also think you have enough power to just turn it right around. Tanner Foust style.

^^^^^^^^^^ What he said...


Stomp the brakes - crank the wheel hard over - stomp the gas.... nuthin' to it.

[Ron Fox]

It seems a larger wheel/tire would have a cause and effect situation.

Can the rack travel and steering arm be adjusted or replaced for a better turning radius?

I like Gregs solution...turn, gas it, and hold on!

[Vegas69]

Nothing like a Monday morning quarterback. My car turns lock to lock with a 275mm and no rub. It wouldn't turn any tighter with a 205. I agree that a compromise had to be made to do what I just mentioned. Take a look at Shane's first run here. It's really about a 210 degree turn. His 10 Camaro turns much sharper than mine.

[Ron Fox]

What is the largest tire a DSE sub can run comfortable? What is the best size to run on the track?

[Vegas69]

Chevys........

[War]

LS motors

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Chevys........

You break it already??

If it ain't broke -- you didn't run it hard enough...

[Vegas69]

I set out to do a maintenence valve adjustment and found that all the valves were way out of spec. I found an intake at .040 and the spec is .014. Big blocks with solid rollers are known for eating lifters. Jason Pettis(My engine builder) recommended an inspection due to the lash. By the way, I have nothing but the utmost confidence in Pettis. He's there and cares. It's the best engine I've ever experienced. I tore it down and can't find a damn thing wrong. The cam is smooth and the lifters looks good. The rocker push rod cups look to be the most worn. I just don't understands where .024 went on my loosest intake. I guess it could be a sum of things. The weird thing was it wasn't noisy or running bad. It was a maintenence adjustment. I'm going to send the photos to Jason and take his recommendation. Right now it looks like I can put it back together and lash the valves.

With a aluminum block and heads, the lash actually increases by .012-.015 due to the expansion of the block and heads. On an iron block/iron head engine the valves can actually get tighter. Iron block/aluminum heads only grow a little. To set the valves cold requires only around .005 and that is a chore. It's like slipping a wet noodle into.....

Yes, a solid roller big block is more maintenence than a LS. I'll take my ZL-1. It's just a love afair. One day I want to slap the bitch and the next I can't believe how damn good she makes me feel.