Dalamar's 96 Build Thread

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Thanks man!

well I dont have 2 turbo's yet, or any money!
I just want to get it back together!!

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

I love it when the rear wheels are flush with the fender!

Checkitout.

Here's where I'm at:

Here is spaced out 1/2"

Love the look!
May have to roll the fender lip, we'll see.


Notice the spacer has the hub extension. Hubcentric - so you're wheels not riding on the studs only!

Studs look kinda stuby!

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Pedal assembly showed up!

Here's the engine so far. It wants to run!
Had to get a shorter belt.

I have to mess with everything.
I didn't like how the NOS soloniods were all seperate, so I got a bunch of fittings,
hooked them up in a nice neat little cluster, and made a mounting bracket.

Nitrous inlet to all 3
dry shot, wet shot and purge
;D

 

[SvtBlack95]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

dam im jealous man.... you hit the lottery or something if not what do you do for a living lol

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

dam im jealous man.... you hit the lottery or something if not what do you do for a living lol

LOL, I wish!

I'm in industrial equipment sales & installation.
I've been waiting for enough money to buy a blower for over 5 years.
Married, kids ect took priority.
Work has been a project in itself.
anyway I've had a good year in sales, so I have some extra money to put into the car.

Whatever I can't cover up front is going on the credit card.

I figured I could sell my GT and spend another 20K + on a cobra that I would upgrade eventually.
Or spend less than that on my 96.
I like my car, ordered it new in 96, and It's in great shape.
I also like haveing a unique car.
So, I decided to go for it.

It's taking a lot of time since I'm doing all I can myself.
It's interesting to see how everything goes together.

 

[SvtBlack95]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

ya your doin a great job keep up the good work dalamar cant wiat to see those turbos in place

 

[94TURBO5 0]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Married, kids ect took priority.

;D OMFG do I know the feeling! ;D

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

;D OMFG do I know the feeling! ;D

Hang in there man!!


tinkered some more tonight, got the solonoids mounted, pedal assembly out and auto shifter out.
that's about it.

 

[MeanGrn Gt]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

good choice on keeping the car instead of selling it for a cobra. I would do the same especially if i had bought it brand new.

I have a 79 f150 that my dad bought brand new and i will never sell that pickup. I would probably sell the stang first

 

[Lightning Struck]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

good choice on keeping the car instead of selling it for a cobra. I would do the same especially if i had bought it brand new.

I have a 79 f150 that my dad bought brand new and i will never sell that pickup. I would probably sell the stang first

its those special ones you have to hold on to :'(

 

[yellowgt]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Your doing one heel of a job Dalamar.

If you don't mind me asking, What has this project cost you so far.

Looks to be quite a bit.

By the way I know how ya feel with the wife and kids coming first.....I'm in the same boat.

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Thanks Meangreen!

Your doing one heel of a job Dalamar.

If you don't mind me asking, What has this project cost you so far.

Looks to be quite a bit.

By the way I know how ya feel with the wife and kids coming first.....I'm in the same boat.

Wife and kids are expensive!! but they're worth it!

I'd have to add it up, it is quite a bit ;D
engine, tranny, clutch conv, nitrous, and all the other bits.
On the other hand, my car's been payed for for 5 years!

BTW I'm doing a heel of a job?? I'll redouble my efforts!

J/K man :hammer:


I'm to that part of the project where it's kind of a drag, I wanna get it done, but put it off a little bit...

 

[SvtBlack95]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Thanks Meangreen!

Your doing one heel of a job Dalamar.

If you don't mind me asking, What has this project cost you so far.

Looks to be quite a bit.

By the way I know how ya feel with the wife and kids coming first.....I'm in the same boat.

Wife and kids are expensive!! but they're worth it!

I'd have to add it up, it is quite a bit ;D
engine, tranny, clutch conv, nitrous, and all the other bits.
On the other hand, my car's been payed for for 5 years!

BTW I'm doing a heel of a job?? I'll redouble my efforts!

J/K man :hammer:


I'm to that part of the project where it's kind of a drag, I wanna get it done, but put it off a little bit...

theres no doubt about it that you wife and kids are worth it.... my girl is my life without her theres no me

 

[Scott 96Cobra(rip)]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

All I can say is "wow" .....

I skipped over about 7 pages ........ are the twins still coming? And is NOS therefore temporary?

Wicked build-up - things just kept getting better (especially with the hoist purchase) - lol.

I hope you have a driven a beast before because you really need to be careful. I've seen too many hurt the cars very soon after they are done.

Pretty cool how the dude that built it is giving you a warranty. You don't see that every day.

You may want to think about a cage .....

 

[DropTopPony]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Looking good!
Did you wire up that Meziere water pump yet? was it a pita? i'm thinking of ordering one myself.

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Looking good!
Did you wire up that Meziere water pump yet? was it a pita? i'm thinking of ordering one myself.

Thanks man.
I haven't wired it up yet, gonna put it on a relay so I can switch it on at the track.
I have a bunch of wiring to do!!

I skipped over about 7 pages ........ are the twins still coming? And is NOS therefore temporary?

Wicked build-up - things just kept getting better (especially with the hoist purchase) - lol.

You may want to think about a cage .....

Thanks Scott,
The twins are still coming, they're stage 2 of the build, since I ran out of money!!
Aside from not upgrading the axles, the car is totally ready for major boost.

The Nos is just to run between now and then.

When I do the turbo's, i'll do axles and probably a cage.

This combo should put down 500 on the juice,

then the TT combo i'm shooting for 800.
kind of a 2 step process, step up to the power level like you were talking about.
Gotta adjust to the powa.

 

[SvtBlack95]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

hey dalamar what turbo setup are you goin with?

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

hey dalamar what turbo setup are you goin with?

;D ;D

http://www.turbohorsepower.com/

 

[SvtBlack95]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

o my thats amazing..... are you sure you can handle all that power???

 

[Dalamar]

Re: STROKER ENGINE BUILD --update-- Longblock is Assembled

Pretty sure man! :boink: ;D ;D




I'm gonna work up in steps, not going 300 to 800, that would be crazy!