2nd 928 Porschevy almost done....
12-23-2004, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Abby
Nicely done!
Nevermind the tough crowd, not a one of them could outrun you!
(me either)
Nevermind the tough crowd, not a one of them could outrun you!
(me either)
It does look clean. Hard for this group to really root for this kind of thing though....Hell us SC guys take a lot of crap from the "true" believers too.
Enjoy your hobby, that is all there really is to this stuff.......
12-23-2004, 01:57 PM
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Some how I think the Yellow car with a $500 Earl Scheib paint job ,painted over headlight squirters,bumper beading, brake ducts and the cutout hood is designed for shock value deliberately to try to get a reaction from the "Porsche People", collector purists . The S-4 has less edge but still has the ability to offend and that perhaps is part of the fun. When an 89 GT with headers, high flow exhaust ,adj fuel pressure will put 318 hp and 317 torque at the rear wheels ...do 100 mph+ 1/4 mi and top out at 170 mph or so .......I wonder what needed "fixing" ?? The chevy V-8 in the rear of a 911 also gets a lot of attention and that I believe is what this thread is all about .........and here we are talking about it 
Enjoy your cars in the end that is all that matters.
Enjoy your cars in the end that is all that matters.
12-23-2004, 02:13 PM
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Just out of curiosity, why the carburetor instead of EFI? To me the GM EFI system would have looked a little more appropriate in this application.
12-23-2004, 02:15 PM
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A few years ago Bob Norwood ( crazy car modifier ) in Texas scored a Lagonda from a customer who got so frustrated trying to get a new fender from the factory that he gave up and sold the car to Bob thinking it couldnt be fixed. Bob simply took it to his fabricator ( builds awesome Ferrari replicas ) and had him make a fender for it. We cruised around Texas in it for a day. I love that car. Very distinctive!!
12-23-2004, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretch
No, ........some of us could........
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You had not posted when I said that, and you do not seem to be 'hater'...
If my motor was installed, I could beat him too!
12-23-2004, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Abby
You had not posted when I said that, and you do not seem to be 'hater'...
If my motor was installed, I could beat him too!
If my motor was installed, I could beat him too!
In any event... the spectrum of posters here is what creates the entertainment value.....but even I have an "ignore poster" list....(no, you don't make it Abby, ya gotta be a friggin big mouth know-it-all to get on it)
I guess my point was that it doesn't matter what you put that particular engine in....unless the whole package weighs less than 2,000 pounds, Gretch will blow its doors off.....But I admire anyone who has the committment to take a project like that to completion......And I like the big yellow monster too......I bet NOBODY challenges that SOB.......
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12-23-2004, 04:03 PM
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Hey Malibu,
Enjoy your toys, and tell those who don't like it to sod off..... I also like the Lagondas, and am very fond of Astons in general.. A dear friend is a collector, and has a DB4 GT Zagato.... One word....Beauuuuuuutiful
I am quite fond of the DB 4, 5, 6, Vantage POW, and Virage Vantage, and V600 models....
Cheers Man !
Enjoy your toys, and tell those who don't like it to sod off..... I also like the Lagondas, and am very fond of Astons in general.. A dear friend is a collector, and has a DB4 GT Zagato.... One word....Beauuuuuuutiful
I am quite fond of the DB 4, 5, 6, Vantage POW, and Virage Vantage, and V600 models....
Cheers Man !
12-23-2004, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by blau928
Enjoy your toys, and tell those who don't like it to sod off.....
I really like the clean looking engine installation.
12-23-2004, 06:37 PM
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J. Viveiros wrote: "The only question I have is why you didn't opt for the GM performance products LS-1 crate engine for $6200 complete with fuel injection, very efficient headers and a terminal block style computer? For a a lot less money you would have ended up with a NEW very modern aluminum engine that dynos at 406 HP , has a fat, flat torque curve that starts as low as 2000 rpm, idles smooth as silk, is smog compliant weighs almost 200 lbs less than the LT1 is a great platform to build even more power onto... (not to mention a factory warranty)?" 1981 928
I thought the LS-1 had some oil pan/crossmember compatibility problems?
200# lighter than an LT-1? That means you've taken about 400# off the front end, right? Maybe the 911 guys will like it better since it's not 50/50 anymore.
Why is it we slow 16V'ers are less upset?
I thought the LS-1 had some oil pan/crossmember compatibility problems?
200# lighter than an LT-1? That means you've taken about 400# off the front end, right? Maybe the 911 guys will like it better since it's not 50/50 anymore.
Why is it we slow 16V'ers are less upset?
12-24-2004, 04:02 AM
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I like it, you did a nice job!
Something to think about for your next trick, you'll see better drivability, MPG and performance out of a nice Chevy OEM or Aftermarket EFI system than that old carb.
Were new front springs part of the kit?
Have you checked your weights yet?
Total weight:
Corner weight:
Cross weight:
Front to back percentage:
...each of the 70 switches had their own relay... each of English design...
LOL, LUCAS = "Prince of Darkness" !
Something to think about for your next trick, you'll see better drivability, MPG and performance out of a nice Chevy OEM or Aftermarket EFI system than that old carb.
Were new front springs part of the kit?
Have you checked your weights yet?
Total weight:
Corner weight:
Cross weight:
Front to back percentage:
...each of the 70 switches had their own relay... each of English design...
LOL, LUCAS = "Prince of Darkness" !
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12-24-2004, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Malibu310
The ONLY Chevy parts on the car are the block which was sent out and treated, and new Vortec heads which were ported and polished. The A/C Unit is also standard GM. All other parts are specialty performance items, another reason for over budget... I wanted reliable, even when driving hard, and we all know that these "hot rod" engines can be unreliable when you use stock components. I also wanted smooth... no irritating cam lobe rough running common to a high performance GM engine. I was originally going to go fuel injection, but it seemed complicated when we talked over 400 HP, and getting it set up properly. This project would have been at least $10,000 cheaper by taking a junk yard LT-1 Engine and using stock wiring, no engine detailing, and dropping the engine in it.
Again, here is our Yellow Beast, and my older Lagonda (I have a newer one, but I like the old style better)
Again, here is our Yellow Beast, and my older Lagonda (I have a newer one, but I like the old style better)
12-24-2004, 06:08 AM
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I'm just wondering, everyone is quoting that the chevy 350 is lighter than the 928 V8....but by how much? I know the 5 liters are around 580 or so....so how much lighter could an aluminum pushrod 350 really be? 400lbs?
Thanks
Thanks
