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I was selected by Swan Racing as the C.O.M.E. Racing stroker sponsored vehicle. I wanted to start an ongoing thread with details of where we stand from build to completion.
My History:
I started in the 3800II community with a 1996 3.8 base camaro prior to registering here in late 2001.
My camaro was a full bolt on, tuned, and sprayed car.
Since then I have owned a 1995 3.8 Firebird (currently Project Apocalypse), a 1994 3.4 (formerly tealv6s car now belongs to Nate/3.4 slow to go), a 1997 GTP with a few mods, which brings us to the current project vehicle.
1997 White GTP Coupe
I will post part specs when I have a chance to sit down......
Currently I purchased a used L36 short block and had it shipped to the builder.
They expect the stroker build to be complete by next Friday (just the shortblock). I have purchased a Thrasher Engineered Performance Race Transmission and an intense input shaft that should be to my mechanic by next week.
I expect to have the engine in the car and running by the end of July.
I have also began weight reduction on the car to prep it for the track including pulling the majority of everything from the front seats backwards. I will be pulling the Air Bags, A/C, front and rear bumper supports, but will retain the dash, console, etc.
I will immediately get the car to Intense for a Dyno tune after it is running. From there expect some track numbers to follow.
They are taking pictures of the build process and I will post them as the process continues.
Prior to the build the car ran a best of 13.3@103
I own a helmet, but expect to be kicked out of a few tracks after the build ;)
I still have a few minor parts to purchase, but at this point I HAVE everything needed to get it running, just a few parts I would like to obtain and upgrade first such as electric water pump.
After it is built and I make sure everything is reliable I plan on upgrading to a GenV blower/LIM, Intercooler, and installing a small dry shot of nitrous for extra cooling.
I will update this thread as new developments arise as well as begin a listing of my complete build parts and costs for what I have!
My History:
I started in the 3800II community with a 1996 3.8 base camaro prior to registering here in late 2001.
My camaro was a full bolt on, tuned, and sprayed car.
Since then I have owned a 1995 3.8 Firebird (currently Project Apocalypse), a 1994 3.4 (formerly tealv6s car now belongs to Nate/3.4 slow to go), a 1997 GTP with a few mods, which brings us to the current project vehicle.
1997 White GTP Coupe
I will post part specs when I have a chance to sit down......
Currently I purchased a used L36 short block and had it shipped to the builder.
They expect the stroker build to be complete by next Friday (just the shortblock). I have purchased a Thrasher Engineered Performance Race Transmission and an intense input shaft that should be to my mechanic by next week.
I expect to have the engine in the car and running by the end of July.
I have also began weight reduction on the car to prep it for the track including pulling the majority of everything from the front seats backwards. I will be pulling the Air Bags, A/C, front and rear bumper supports, but will retain the dash, console, etc.
I will immediately get the car to Intense for a Dyno tune after it is running. From there expect some track numbers to follow.
They are taking pictures of the build process and I will post them as the process continues.
Prior to the build the car ran a best of 13.3@103
I own a helmet, but expect to be kicked out of a few tracks after the build ;)
I still have a few minor parts to purchase, but at this point I HAVE everything needed to get it running, just a few parts I would like to obtain and upgrade first such as electric water pump.
After it is built and I make sure everything is reliable I plan on upgrading to a GenV blower/LIM, Intercooler, and installing a small dry shot of nitrous for extra cooling.
I will update this thread as new developments arise as well as begin a listing of my complete build parts and costs for what I have!
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