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Jedi Made me - The 1980 Corvette Stingray Build
Since it seems we have some closet piston heads here - I have been asked a few time for pics.
So here is the thread about it yo!!! I didn't get pics of the initial tear down - but I think you can see where we went to.... THIS IS BAD!!!!! If your lifters look like this - then you have problems...:spank: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/...844e2687_o.jpg See my to-do list; stay organized. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/...48439449_o.jpg Interior - awaiting new carpet, dash and seats - thinking autometer for new gauges. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/...63dd382c_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/...b1e90605_o.jpg Motor - Light Street Cam, 62cc heads, 600 cfm Carb, New Manifold, Water Pump, Timing Chain, Headers, Torque Converter....aiming for 400+ nasty horsepower and 450 lb/ft of earthshattering torque. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/...dbfd685e_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/...45092201_o.jpg It makes it easy when the paint and body are shot to sh*t from the get go... hehehe |
subscribing...
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I like where this is going!
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That engine bay has plenty of room for a 20b.:) jk
Car looks like it has some really good potential. |
Yeah - this one should be pretty fun; I think we are going to get a real monster out of this.
Even though............. it's AUTO - DUH DUH DUHHHHHH! |
wow...good ruck..
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i was so close to buying a similar stingray....white with red interior....damn sexy
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bag of ruffles on the hood FTW
I dont know what my future project car will be, but after hanging out with muscle car guys again, my days of wanting a GTO are coming back hardcore |
that's going to take some serious effort
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It will take some effort - but after working on the RX8 for a year; this feels like a vacation.. I can actually get my fat hands where they need to be!
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 2699790)
subscribing...
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Once more cool thing - this is the first time that I will actually have to modify the hood to fit a motor in a car.... I am so excited!!! HAHAHA
THe Land Cruiser don't count since that was done because I thought it would be funny. |
What happened to the Land Cruiser?
subscribing as well... |
I believe the land bruiser was left behind in the desert.
Glad you got the thread up Kane, this thing should be a monster when you're done. P.S. love the thread title. It's amazing what a little Jedi Mind Trick can get ya. :D: |
Originally Posted by briann
(Post 2700073)
What happened to the Land Cruiser?
subscribing as well... Then we broke it (well at least the tires) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCsja7hTRQ Then we left it in the desert - (Customs FTL!!!) |
YES!!! I'm liking this thread.
Keep us up with the progress. |
Update - new cam is in! FYI - you must disconnect fuel pump before taking cam out... DER!!!!!
We need to get a new timing cover; the heads and the IM and then we can time the cams. Old school tuning is gay; I miss the software HEH. Headers are wrapped and ready to go. |
It cleans the engine of dirt and grime....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/...6b0c5fb6_o.jpg It needs to take the fuel pump out before the camshaft or else it is kind of hard to pull it out. It may be slightly retarded.... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/...79c69dc5_o.jpg It buys offerings for the car gods... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/...4bbd2186_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/...895bab74_o.jpg It only uses roller rockers......and it buys the heads preassembled so as not to F*ck up the valves. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/...601e2d45_o.jpg It knows the engine must be able to breathe!!! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/...731d1d38_o.jpg Out with the old... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/...d949dff3_o.jpg It still has lots of crap to do...... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/...a02ac14f_o.jpg |
This is awesome Kane. Looks like a bit of fun indeed. Gonna be a tire roaster.
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damn Kane, this is awesome! Nice To Do list
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Interior is being shipped. New Black Dash, Carpet, etc...
We finally setttled on a black on black design theme with chrome accents - think Rush Hour Vette... |
LIGHT IT ON FIRE!! SET IT OFF! ARGGG MY EYES!!!
jk :D I luv stingrays, my uncle restores and sells them, goes for 5-8k one in good nick :D if you need any parts Ill ask him for ya ^^ |
Taj is back...... ahhhhhhh :)
I'll let you know if we hit any snags; but so far so good - shopping for this thing is soo much easier than the RX8. |
Too many parts for me. But very cool build!
I suppose that all costs about $500 for the whole engine too. :banghead: |
Originally Posted by Kane
(Post 2704773)
I'll let you know if we hit any snags; but so far so good - shopping for this thing is soo much easier than the RX8. This build looks fun. Stingrays are awesome. I'll definitely be subscribing. |
Originally Posted by Kane
(Post 2704773)
Taj is back...... ahhhhhhh :)
I'll let you know if we hit any snags; but so far so good - shopping for this thing is soo much easier than the RX8. |
Yeah; we have spent less than 3K and that is for all new interior including dash; new top end of the motor including heads, cam, lifters, pushrods, rockers, timing belt and cover..... good to be cheap.
Body and paint another 2-3K and maybe another 500 in parts for ignition and fuel system.... 400+HP Classic for 6500+3500 car...... not too bad. |
wait.........u bought the car for how much now?
350 small block? 357? what block is it? |
Car was $3500 - has Chevy 350 Small Block with Turbo 400 transmission.
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PS - The guy Taylor who is working with me on this thing now wants to be able to pull a wheelie..... LOLOLOL; Nitrous anyone?
Oh and We'll need to figure out a new hood; the IM and carb won't clear the stock one. |
direct port nitrous FTW :D
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If your gonna pull wheelies you might look into a 8-9 inch rear and sway bars with that kind of power! My husband built a Pontiac 400 big block and dropped it into a 68 firebird. Unfortunately it was in the days before digital cameras..... :( so no pics but she was BAD AZZZZZzz when he was done. Drove it into traffic and got it sideways before he realized it, and had to reinforce the rear end and add sways.
Just my .02 :D: He's old school muscle.....latest project is a 78 El Camino with a 305...for now. |
why not install a 20B in the stingray :):)
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^ would be horrendous
I'm trying to put a 13B in my supra right now not so easy |
Originally Posted by tajabaho1
(Post 2706167)
^ would be horrendous
I'm trying to put a 13B in my supra right now not so easy |
Originally Posted by tajabaho1
(Post 2706167)
^ would be horrendous
I'm trying to put a 13B in my supra right now not so easy Taj, you are doing WHAT? Why not get a 7MGE crate motor from japan for 600.00 and do a swap. You can get them out of Denver I think. Go to the supra forums, and I'm sure there's a website somewhere. My son has my old one with less than 40K miles on it. The car has 120K I think. The only thing you really have to worry about with Supra's are head gaskets blowing. |
That 'Vette is ripe for a LS1 swap. LS1's are lighter than the original engine and can produce 350-450hp, depending on mods and tune.
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I would actually say NOT to use a ford 9" rear end. They are quite heavy and archaic. There are shops that make custom rear ends which will cost about the same in the end and hold the same power. Huge difference in weight though.
Also pulling wheelies in muscle cars are all about traction. So you will need slicks in the rear(or really fat sticky tires). If you want to go straight when you do a wheelie you will need some sort of locking differential (which will suck on the street btw). Also whatever suspension components you can find to stiffen the rear so there is no wheel hop. I feel like today is muscle car day for me. My 3rd or so post about muscle cars. Edit: Had a locker in my mustang and if you go that route I would caution never to drive in rain. In fact if it starts raining try to limp it home doing less than 30mph. The reason being the locker will lock up when you hit the gas and release when you let off the gas. This sent me in a spin a few times in the rain. |
how come my engine doesnt have any of these parts?
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Whoa---- I knew about traction and eliminating wheel hop etc... but this thing still needs to be a daily driver; so I guess Wheelies are out..... ah well.
I really wanted to do an LS1 as well; but $$$ wasn't there; espeically when you add in the ECU et-al needed. So this one is more of a budget build and less of a drag monster.... but still 400+ Hp in a street car isn't so bad! |
Hey Kane, how much gain do you think my LS1 has with the intake and exhaust???
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Is this like random question time? LOL
Ok give me your intake size and length; and your exhaust size and length + the stock sizes and I'll guess... |
Oooops, sorry man
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NP - now I am curious to see if I can figure it out....
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what's that little guy wanna be when he grows up???? ;)
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
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what's that little guy wanna be when he grows up???? ;)
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i'm lovin it Kane - the Stingray is one of the only american cars that does it for me .
Motor looks sweet too ... if only we could get the renesis to look bling bling like that lol |
You are making me so jealous. I miss my 1973 Stingray project... but it was completely totalled years ago by someone backing a truck over it. This car is going to look beautiful. Best of luck.
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that engine is a beast bro... looking great so far!
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