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One of the many reasons I went with an LS3 was the fact that I couldn't get the original motor tuned unless I sent my ECU to Cali. Well, that just isn't ideal - the tuner should work with the engine directly in a perfect world.
I was fortunate that Alpha decided to put a brand new dyno into commission at the shop in Wisconsin.
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received_10205681579190504.jpegwe will see the final numbers when we pick her up at the end of the week!
Next will be initial flight and testing at the track... Trial By Fire!
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This is just a little idea I use to keep my stuff organized. You can't be mixing up lifters, rockers, valves and springs. these need to return where they where.
Luckily, most ice cube trays have 16 ice compartments. Hmm
So, I got 1 for the lifters and rockers for the exhaust side, one for the intake, and one for the valve springs and retainers.
The cams, once removed, I wrapped in Saran Wrap until they are padded enough. you don't want to dent or score a bearing surface...Once all your parts are in the tray, saranwrap the crap out of it, an you will not loose or misplace any of the parts. Arrow indicated engine front.
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So as you saw in part one, casting flare on the head is horrible and needs to be fixed:
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After:badflare1a.jpgbadflare2b.jpgI did this thru the entire head interior. No more flare from casting anywhere to be found.
Now, I have this dremel in my hand, the head already needs to be cleaned professionally and looking at the intake ports, they are sharp, unequal and generally look like shit.
So, might just take the corners off a bit, and make it round...that was simple enough... Looking inside the ports, oh god, I can't do any worst. it's impossible... how long can it take anyways right ?
this is what your intake looks like right now:
port1.jpgAfter 3 hours of work, this is how ONE of my ports look like:
port1a.jpgits far from perfect, but its 100x better that it was. I left the hole where the injectors go as it was, I have read everywhere that it prevents fuel from pudling up this way. Ok.
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So, I have taken all my prior posts from the "other side" and put them all in here, its going to be easier to stay organized.
So. Where to start. I have a JonV turbo setup, which is known for its insane boost creep. I don't even think we can call it boost creep anymore...
So, I decided to try and build a LE9 that could deal with 14 psi of boost without destroying itself.Warning: I am NOT a mechanic. Everything you see me do, I have NEVER done before. I am learning as I go. I read a LOT, I talk to a lot of people that know WAY more than I do, I try to make sense and logic from what I learn, I get the proper tools for the job, and I do it. This is my warning. Don't look at what I do thinking I know exactly where I am going with this, I don't. There, it is said.
So, 1st things first. My turbo kit was installed, by me, last summer. so everything needs to come off:
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Then the fuel feed line, water hoses, everything, Off...
Engine 2.jpgThen, to remove the head, you need to
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Got a great deal on some LEDs to replace my HIDs that are currently in the sling. Also added the Canadian lights to the front! Thanks @slingmods for another awesome product!!
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K & N filter to replace the stock filter --- Shifter Knob --- Alpha exhaust heat shield --- DDM coil pak cover --- LLoyds Carpet, the smaller one --- Bad Boy Horn 319
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Lets Hydro Dip EVERYTHING PURPLE!!! Well that's almost the goal here for "Slingy"!
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1 and 3/4 inch oval piping and a vibrant canister routed to the rear of the sling with a dual exit tip!
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My SS has been a great new hobby. The mods being thought up and mfg. during the first year of production is American ingenuity at its best.image.jpegmods are difficult to remember without a walk throug!
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Had the cam/valve cover powder coated by DDMWorks, center fuel rail by DDMWorks, reservoir caps from Cycle Springs, e-brake Fab-Factory, powder coated and hydro dipped by Cycle Springs, MadStad adjustable bronze blade windshield, rally armor mud flaps, Alpha CAI and coil pack cover, media bezel inserts, GloRyder remote control wheel lights, aluminum gauge bezel trim rings, Flosser air horn, LED headlights and halo angel rings, Assult short shifter, speed dawg shifter, PRP door nets, NRG steering wheel, Assult steering hub, NRG quick release for steering wheel, trany dust cover, headlight bypass, handmade luggage racks, custom axle grease zerk, various TricLED kits, Carbon_One hugger fender, j-mod hood window, twist e-brake cover, stainless belt guard, powder coated cup holders and