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

[Bryan O]

Dale,

I've really enjoyed your thread except I've come down with serious engine envy now.

Is the HalGuard fire extinguisher mount part # BB250P? I wanted to make sure before I ordered one.

Thanks

Bryan

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Flash68

You go Dale... have a blast and be safe.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Post 186, FTW! Have fun and be safe Dale

Thanks Guys Wow... what a fun day!


The car ran great... the new engine is awesome on the track . Accelerates hard... rev's way up and runs super smooth. This was a whole new experience for me with the new engine and T56 trans. I will be running on adrenaline all weekend after this!

I have been doing this for several years now and this is the first time I have gone out on a track day and had zero leaks... no engine oil leaks ... no trans oil leaks... coolant leaks... or power steering fluid leaks. The engine ran at 180 degrees with no heating issues... I think having the dry sump system and extra volume of oil may play a part in this.

I took some video out on the track today and will post up tomorrow.

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by The Patch

Dale,

I've really enjoyed your thread except I've come down with serious engine envy now.

Is the HalGuard fire extinguisher mount part # BB250P? I wanted to make sure before I ordered one.

Thanks

Bryan

Thanks Bryan!

Here is the info on the fire extinguisher and mounts thatI used...
part number for fire extinguisher: HTR-HG250B
part number for billet sleeve that fits fire extinguisher: HTR-BMR01B
Part number for 1-5/8" band clamp that fits DSE roll bar: HTR-BB250B

[Sieg]

Awesome! How was the trans? Shifting a little balky? Mine has just over 1.5K miles now and it's shifting noticeably smoother. Great job of wrenching to have a no incident first track day.

Can't wait to see the video and number of NRE victims.

[CarlC]

Isn't it great when you pull off the track with no drama? That's attention to detail in all respects. Nicely done.

How was your front tire wear?

I may get in touch with you about the LS9 clutch. I may have to go that route.

[GregWeld]

Nice to hear you had a successful outing! It's a little nerve wracking to the build up.... so good to know everything went even better than planned.

I swear every time I wipe a little oil drip from under the rear seal area of the '32.... I'm going to rip it out and stick a LS motor in there! Maybe that's why the '33 is being built with one... ya think?

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Awesome! How was the trans? Shifting a little balky? Mine has just over 1.5K miles now and it's shifting noticeably smoother. Great job of wrenching to have a no incident first track day.

Can't wait to see the video and number of NRE victims.

Thanks Sieg I was happy not to have any mechanical issues. The trans shifted great...I had to get used to shifting down from 4th to 3rd... a couple times I almost went into 5th. I think I broke in the trans pretty good out at PIR, I gave it a good test for sure!

Originally Posted by CarlC

Isn't it great when you pull off the track with no drama? That's attention to detail in all respects. Nicely done.

How was your front tire wear?

I may get in touch with you about the LS9 clutch. I may have to go that route.

Thank you Carl, I appreciate the compliment.... The front end was set up pretty well, I had even temps and across the face of the tire. I was running NT01's at 34 psi cold on the front tires. The tires did show some wear but not excessive. The car is very close to being balanced now with the lighter weight on the front end with the aluminum LS engine. The lighter weight on the front was very noticeable.

Give me a call anytime to talk clutches... the LS9 clutch has great grip... is very quiet... and will take lots of abuse

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nice to hear you had a successful outing! It's a little nerve wracking to the build up.... so good to know everything went even better than planned.

I swear every time I wipe a little oil drip from under the rear seal area of the '32.... I'm going to rip it out and stick a LS motor in there! Maybe that's why the '33 is being built with one... ya think?

Thanks Greg! ... you are absolutely right on, it is very nerve wracking getting out on the track for the first time after making lots of changes to the car... I couldn't be happier now... it all worked out great.

It's tough to beat the LS engines... I'm glad I don't have to fight the oil leaks anymore!

[DaleTx]

Here is a 9 minute video segment from one of the HPDE sessions I ran on Friday. I used my new contour camera mounted on the passenger window with a remote mic laying on the floor. Peak speeds on the front and back straights was 120 - 125 mph on a good lap.

The video starts after everyone has spread out and I have some open space... I was trying to catch the yellow Lotus!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

I was trying to catch the yellow Lotus!

That Lotus didn't stand a chance.

Looked like you had a blast out there. Very nice looking track as well.

[tubbed69]

nice video Dale,looks like alot of fun