427ci LS2 sleeved, dry sump oil pump, engine build & install, 69 Camaro

[Operations]

Love your write-up!

[8mywal8]

Can you explain how you got full throttle out of the stock linkage?
Thanks

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Operations

Love your write-up!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 8mywal8

Can you explain how you got full throttle out of the stock linkage?
Thanks

I used the original 69 Camaro mechanical throttle pedal linkage... then modified the arm that is on the engine side of the firewall. I fabricated an extension so the length of the arm is about 9 inches... this gave me enough travel to go from idle to wide open throttle using the second hole on the lever arm on the FAST TB.

The throttle has a good feel and does not come on to quickly. I wanted to make sure I had lots of travel so it would be easier to control the car when rolling the throttle on.


Here are some pics of the mods on the lever arm. The arm measures about 9 inches from the pivot point on the firewall, to the pivot point on the connecting link.











I made the lever arm just long enough to get the full range of travel on the TB. This worked out good... and the throttle has a good feel (not to fast... not to slow). I made sure I had plenty of clearance through the whole range of travel so the arm would never get hung up and get stuck.

[Ron in SoCal]

Thanks for posting that Dale

[chr2002ca]

Kinda funny how we continue to work on the same things Dale. I had to do that exact thing with my mechanical linkage also. My lever at the firewall had to be extended by about 4 inches and shifted to miss hitting the fuel rail and fitting at the end of the rail, and the linkage rod has custom bend in it also. LS or BBC, doesn't matter.

I also just finished my cold air intake which is similar to yours, except I used a 17" aluminum cake pan. My filter doesn't sit quite as high as yours(maybe 3/4" lower), so I'm able to run an aluminum "bubble" top that promotes air flow instead of the filter top. My plan is to do 2 runs on the chassis dyno with the cold air unit in place and 2 runs with just a standard filter base just to compare. I'll let you know what the difference is.

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Enjoyed reading about the continued improvements Dale.

And giving us track vids to watch is very wise.

Thanks Skip... it's nice to finally enjoy the car after all the work

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Thanks for posting that Dale

Thanks Ron... looking forward to more updates on yours!

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

Kinda funny how we continue to work on the same things Dale. I had to do that exact thing with my mechanical linkage also. My lever at the firewall had to be extended by about 4 inches and shifted to miss hitting the fuel rail and fitting at the end of the rail, and the linkage rod has custom bend in it also. LS or BBC, doesn't matter.

I also just finished my cold air intake which is similar to yours, except I used a 17" aluminum cake pan. My filter doesn't sit quite as high as yours(maybe 3/4" lower), so I'm able to run an aluminum "bubble" top that promotes air flow instead of the filter top. My plan is to do 2 runs on the chassis dyno with the cold air unit in place and 2 runs with just a standard filter base just to compare. I'll let you know what the difference is.

We both seem to keep coming up with the same solutions

That's a great idea to test the two set ups... I would like to know the results. I wonder what the difference would be between the "bubble" top, versus a filter top? I have run just a plain drop base air filter taking in the air under the hood.... and the same air filter set up drawing air in through the cowl hood. The engine seems to run a bit better with the cowl induction set up.... so I'm sticking with that.

Be sure to post up some pictures of your cold air intake set up... I'd like to see what you came up with.

It's fun to do all the little detail stuff after all the hard works done!

[8mywal8]

Dale,

Is that a stock 69 cowl induction air cleaner you are using?
Also how long is the stock rod? Mine is on the car and there is no way to get it off with the engine in place. I just made an extension piece to bolt too it.

Thanks
Ronnie