03sixbanger

Well i was going to do this later but im really bored so ill go ahead and start it now. This will be my build thread.

I am currently building a new motor. Here is what its goin to be like:

SSM 4.3L Stroker
SSM Stage 2+ Heads
SSM 1.7 RR's
SSM 218/224 cam
SSM fully ported lower intake
New 1 7/8" intake adapter
Ported M112 (havent decided on the pulley yet)
Magnaflow High-flow cats with a divorced setup
J-Moded 4R70W

I will also be converting to the 96-04 GT coolant tank

Even harder will be my conversion to a hydraboost brake setup.

Im also powdercoating all of my pulleys and brackets in "True Chrome". I have started sandblasting them. I will take some pics of them tomorrow. I will take several pictures throughout my build.

Im goin to pick up my H/C/I on January 17th

moontang

c'mon your top end is 100% like mine or maybe its the other way around really the only difference is the blower and auto preatty much any way yours will get done much before mine so you win hope it all goes well and this one lasts you gonna be a good setup

03sixbanger

its losing ALOT of weight in the process too.....shooting for high 10s

moontang

high 10's?thats nice what were you getting with the 112 on stock motor?

03sixbanger

best i did with the old setup was a 12.9 @ 105 but my transmission was fried at the time....i really wish i could have ran it with a good transmission

moontang

tell me about it thats my biggest thing

LilRoush

Drop enough weight, and you'll see 10's all day long with that set up.

moontang

hey ricer math says every 10 lbs is 1 hp

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ooterman

PICS!!!!!!!!

I wish I had money to spend on building a new motor, and time to build it, and the tools to build it, and the skill to build it.............

I'm a sad panda..........

03sixbanger

right now ive just been dropping the useless weight here and there....but when the motor is tuned and good to go, ill start with the suspension (a-arms, coilovers, cc's, uca's,lca's, and sfc's)

i will take some pics of my sandblasting progress today