What will make my GN go to the nine second bracket
Hypsi87
01-26-2005, 08:32 PM
Well as some of you know, I got hired on full time by Caterpillar. Now that the pay has substancially increased, so has the HP.
I bought this block. (pics)
Buick motorsports crank,
custom JE pistions
carillo rods
with steel caps and a block gerdle for 2,800 bucks. I will keep you guys updated. Here are pics of the block
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/87736resize1-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize2-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize5-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize6-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize7-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize_3-med.jpg
I know there are cracks in the cylinders and that brazed sopt, The block is currently at the machine shop to get it fixed
I bought this block. (pics)
Buick motorsports crank,
custom JE pistions
carillo rods
with steel caps and a block gerdle for 2,800 bucks. I will keep you guys updated. Here are pics of the block
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/87736resize1-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize2-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize5-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize6-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize7-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/87736resize_3-med.jpg
I know there are cracks in the cylinders and that brazed sopt, The block is currently at the machine shop to get it fixed
Xenostalgia
01-26-2005, 08:41 PM
Just get an LS6 and spare us :P
FormulaLT1
01-26-2005, 08:49 PM
Congrats on the Job Andy and motor's looking sweet but don't rub it in. Cause you know your going to be seeing F-Body tail lights come July.
Peace Out
Formula AKA the Man
Peace Out
Formula AKA the Man
Hypsi87
01-26-2005, 09:07 PM
Congrats on the Job Andy and motor's looking sweet but don't rub it in. Cause you know your going to be seeing F-Body tail lights come July.
Peace Out
Formula AKA the Man
not rubbing it in, just showing off my new toy. You would do the same if you went from barely living like a college student to making a decent ammount of money :icon16:
Peace Out
Formula AKA the Man
not rubbing it in, just showing off my new toy. You would do the same if you went from barely living like a college student to making a decent ammount of money :icon16:
Genopsyde
01-26-2005, 09:14 PM
lose that turbo and get a supercharger.
KaotiKCamaro5
01-27-2005, 01:23 PM
or lose the 3.8 and throw in an LS7.. that'd be sweet..
Hypsi87
01-27-2005, 04:27 PM
hmm lets see, LS7=500 horese
Buick stage 1 4.1 litre= 700+ horse....
Yea, lets throw in the LS7 :screwy:
:p
Buick stage 1 4.1 litre= 700+ horse....
Yea, lets throw in the LS7 :screwy:
:p
KaotiKCamaro5
01-27-2005, 05:28 PM
use geno's solution.. put a blower on it..
Chevyracincamaro
01-27-2005, 07:14 PM
that sounds like a good pick up. glad to hear that things are on the up and up.
LT1MAN
01-28-2005, 10:04 AM
why wouldn't one put the same alcy hawl and lots of psi on a large motor in a small buick, or is one obsessed with a big nasty 6 cyl that will bust most of our asses
Chevyracincamaro
01-28-2005, 01:09 PM
by the by, is title a retorical question or do you actually not know something for once?
z28 boy
01-28-2005, 01:15 PM
Yea or just drop the sixer and get a real car. I am talking V8 buddy not a v6 grocery getter.
Jk i know and every one else her knows u would spank all of us in reverse and thats giving us a head start.
Jk i know and every one else her knows u would spank all of us in reverse and thats giving us a head start.
Xenostalgia
01-28-2005, 04:41 PM
:) Hehe nice lil engine Hypsi, gratz on it. I'm still in the broke college student phase.
FormulaLT1
01-28-2005, 04:57 PM
Yea or just drop the sixer and get a real car. I am talking V8 buddy not a v6 grocery getter.
Jk i know and every one else her knows u would spank all of us in reverse and thats giving us a head start.
That is not true, I can sooooo take Hypsi before, after and during his modifactions. In Reverse that is
Jk i know and every one else her knows u would spank all of us in reverse and thats giving us a head start.
That is not true, I can sooooo take Hypsi before, after and during his modifactions. In Reverse that is
z28 boy
01-28-2005, 05:13 PM
LOL i know u can but i was just trying to humor Hypsi.
Chevyracincamaro
01-28-2005, 06:19 PM
uh, formula we're talking about taking hypsi DRIVING in reverse...
KaotiKCamaro5
01-28-2005, 06:24 PM
i'll just fly to LA.. steal an enzo.. and put twin turbos on it.. lol then i'll beat hypsi..
FormulaLT1
01-28-2005, 07:43 PM
uh, formula we're talking about taking hypsi DRIVING in reverse...
Did I miss something:dunno:. What was I taking about?:uhoh:
Did I miss something:dunno:. What was I taking about?:uhoh:
LS1MAN
01-30-2005, 01:43 PM
its a V6, so what
FormulaLT1
01-30-2005, 01:58 PM
You must not know much about compression, boost, stroke and main bearing's strength if it just looks like a regular V6 to you...
LS1MAN
01-30-2005, 02:05 PM
V6?
KaotiKCamaro5
01-30-2005, 03:16 PM
ahhh.. you've so much to learn young grasshopper.....
DaMoNe6969
01-30-2005, 03:53 PM
Anyone else watchin Barret Jackson?
A 1300hp gn just passed through.. a 1300hp V6?!
mid 7 second quarter mile runs..
I think it was built by Kenny Duttweiler (GN god)
A 1300hp gn just passed through.. a 1300hp V6?!
mid 7 second quarter mile runs..
I think it was built by Kenny Duttweiler (GN god)
FormulaLT1
01-30-2005, 03:57 PM
Anyone else watchin Barret Jackson?
A 1300hp gn just passed through.. a 1300hp V6?!
mid 7 second quarter mile runs..
I think it was built by Kenny Duttweiler (GN god)
Which station is it on?
A 1300hp gn just passed through.. a 1300hp V6?!
mid 7 second quarter mile runs..
I think it was built by Kenny Duttweiler (GN god)
Which station is it on?
DaMoNe6969
01-30-2005, 04:05 PM
its on Speed channel here.. I dont know if its the same in the states
FormulaLT1
01-30-2005, 04:11 PM
Yup, we got it. Channel 69 for anyone with cablevision. Thanks.
John
John
Hypsi87
01-30-2005, 04:25 PM
its a V6, so what
Wanna Race when I get my v-6 done??
I will even give you a car length head start but, I should let you know, by the time you get a car length ahead of me I will be sittin there with 18 PSI on the trans brake... :evillol:
Like Formula said, you have much to learn grasshopper.
Welcome to AF!!!!!!!!
:)
Wanna Race when I get my v-6 done??
I will even give you a car length head start but, I should let you know, by the time you get a car length ahead of me I will be sittin there with 18 PSI on the trans brake... :evillol:
Like Formula said, you have much to learn grasshopper.
Welcome to AF!!!!!!!!
:)
z28 boy
01-30-2005, 04:42 PM
Yea man i was just joking about he should drop the V6. He has a beast that will put our LS1's to shame and thats with his being stock imagine after he is done.
KaotiKCamaro5
01-30-2005, 05:37 PM
i believe that was ME that made the grasshopper comment... lol
Hypsi87
01-30-2005, 08:25 PM
ehh you all look the same... In the rearveiw mirror that is!!! LOL im soo funny :icon16:
Fine Like kaotic said...
Fine Like kaotic said...
Xenostalgia
01-31-2005, 04:51 PM
>_> Yeah well when I get my batmobile you'll all be peeing our pants! *woosh*
Chevyracincamaro
01-31-2005, 07:33 PM
i peed my pants once. then the girl asked me to take her home...
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