PROJECT QUESTIONS / PICS for AIR!!!

[danny]

Originally Posted by vetteonr

Some of the finished product.......

nice pics

[danny]

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

nice 'vette doug thanks for posting that.

[Eddie 70]

I posted this over in the Your Own Projects section so I am just going to quote myself here.

Originally Posted by Eddie 70

Well the title is kind of misleading if you were expecting an old school hot rod. It is a 1970 Corvette and it is an LS6 but, it is a modern LS motor. Actually it is an LS1 with 243 heads (LS6 heads) and I added a bigger camshaft than the Z06. I have added some Melrose/Speedhound C3 LS headers followed by Magnaflow 70-73 Big Block stainless exhaust. The car has a Keisler 5 speed that makes it a nice ride on the interstate also great around town. I have Steeroids Rack and Pinion steering that makes the car steer like it is on rails. I have been through the car from front to back and touched just about every nut and bolt in the car. I recovered the seats in my den while watching football over a weekend while my car was out for paint. Speaking of paint, that was the only thing my wife would not let me do by myself. She said she did not want the smell in the house so I had to farm that out to Hot Rod Harry's Garage. He had a couple of guys working for him at the time that did the job right and it shows both on the car and in my pocket. I am very happy with the way the car has turned out.

I like to say I am a corvette guy and not a guy with a corvette.

[Eddie 70]

Here is the second part of my post over there.

Originally Posted by Eddie 70

I am manning the lift and my buddy Don it guiding the motor in. My other buddy Mike was very helpful he just did not want his picture taken. BTW, the swap took place in Mike's garage. Very nice place work for sure.






We doctored up the LS motor with some parts from the old motor just for kicks.

[vetteonr]

Nice photos Eddie. I kind of know what you went through. It's cool to see a newer powerplant going into a classic C3.


BTW, it's great to see this thread revived. Thanks BigBry!

[tfejng]

Likes that vehicle very much, is very good

[cagedruss]

How about getting the show back on track like it use to be with actual stuff that is useful and not all fluff and sales. Want to see more fabrication and useful motor info.

[olddog]

Engine is a 5.0 ltr block bored and stroked to 347 cid. Forged pistons 10.5:1 compression with Edelbrock Performer RPM heads with mild port work. Roller cam with roller rockers. Intake/exhaust 236/242 duration @0.050" and 0.575" lift. After-market Multi Port EFI. Engine pulls strong from 2500 to 6500 rpm, where the rev limiter is set. It should make an easy 400 Hp at the flywheel (never dynoed). Car weighs in at 2370 lb with a full tank of gasoline. Front wheels 1170 lb and 1200 lb on the back wheels. P295 50R 15 on the back and P240 60R 15 on front. It will turn a corner and make you wonder if you can stay in the seat. With only 6 lb/Hp it takes off pretty fast too.


Here is a picture of my Cobra by my late Uncle Bob's Log Cabin. He disassembled the Cabin and moved it a 1/4 mile. Then reassembled it, in its current glory. The Fireplace and chimney is new along with the roof, but otherwise it is as it was built in the 1800's. Not the best picture of the Cobra, but still my favorite.



Sorry about the sun light on the dash at the wheel.







I pulled the intake to replace the gaskets. Figured I would port match the intake to the gaskets, as the heads were perfectly matched. I was very unhappy to find the ports on the right side were shifted forward by 1/8". Took hours of measuring to figure out how to have enough meat to get both sides matched to the heads at the same time. Some of the fuel injection wells were 1/4" into the flow path and welded half shut. So I fixed that too. Then being the obsessive compulsive geek that I am, I decided to polish the inside of the intake (port injection so I don't have to worry about puddling). Boy was I sorry I started that. So that 1 day job lasted 2 weeks. I could feel a power difference. It must have picked up at least 10 Hp to be able feel it. I'm glad its all done now.

[Porcupine]

Very, very, very NICE !!!
I love Cobras and Mustangs

[olddog]

Porc - I was editing and add stuff after you saw the post. Not sure if I added any pictures since you viewed it or not, but I did add some specs on the car at the top.

[danny]

thanks for the pics-nice ride.

[Hot_Rod_Car]

Originally Posted by olddog

Engine is a 5.0 ltr block bored and stroked to 347 cid. Forged pistons 10.5:1 compression with Edelbrock Performer RPM heads with mild port work. Roller cam with roller rockers. Intake/exhaust 236/242 duration @0.050" and 0.575" lift. After-market Multi Port EFI. Engine pulls strong from 2500 to 6500 rpm, where the rev limiter is set. It should make an easy 400 Hp at the flywheel (never dynoed). Car weighs in at 2370 lb with a full tank of gasoline. Front wheels 1170 lb and 1200 lb on the back wheels. P295 50R 15 on the back and P240 60R 15 on front. It will turn a corner and make you wonder if you can stay in the seat. With only 6 lb/Hp it takes off pretty fast too.


Here is a picture of my Cobra by my late Uncle Bob's Log Cabin. He disassembled the Cabin and moved it a 1/4 mile. Then reassembled it, in its current glory. The Fireplace and chimney is new along with the roof, but otherwise it is as it was built in the 1800's. Not the best picture of the Cobra, but still my favorite.



Sorry about the sun light on the dash at the wheel.





I pulled the intake to replace the gaskets. Figured I would port match the intake to the gaskets, as the heads were perfectly matched. I was very unhappy to find the ports on the right side were shifted forward by 1/8". Took hours of measuring to figure out how to have enough meat to get both sides matched to the heads at the same time. Some of the fuel injection wells were 1/4" into the flow path and welded half shut. So I fixed that too. Then being the obsessive compulsive geek that I am, I decided to polish the inside of the intake (port injection so I don't have to worry about puddling). Boy was I sorry I started that. So that 1 day job lasted 2 weeks. I could feel a power difference. It must have picked up at least 10 Hp to be able feel it. I'm glad its all done now.

Wow, beautiful Cobra! This is one of my favorite Fords.