Project Panther

[DETROITMUSCLE]

what kind of ls3 stuff

We just picked up a set of 823 casting heads if your looking.

[sman]

Was thinking about going with an LS3 top end.......Hm

[BP_Z28]

Yea haha with this build I am no where near LS3 stuff. Keeping it simple ....until I get bored because in the end everybody wants more right?

[Nocooler]

Tough crowd 230/236 .598/.601 112lsa..thats what I am thinking.

the lift is still undecided at this point.


Still entertaining the thought of nitrous down the road.

Rolo - you are on the right track.

Lots of cams in the 230* duration range that make serious power.

[BP_Z28]

Yes I figure with that cam,I should be set for some years.

Fast intake down the road, with some better heads..maybe a cam change to go along with it, maybe not. I like the 230 duration.

[BP_Z28]

When I buy a pair of 243 heads again. The items I will need to make them work with my 98 are listed below from what I know/can remember. Is my list complete or am I missing something?

1)243s
2)99-02 coil pack brackets
3)center bolt valve covers (certain year?)
4) coil packs? (or can I just reuse my 98's and put them on the 99-02 coil pack brackets?

[c0ncEpT]

When I buy a pair of 243 heads again. The items I will need to make them work with my 98 are listed below from what I know/can remember. Is my list complete or am I missing something?

1)243s
2)99-02 coil pack brackets
3)center bolt valve covers (certain year?)
4) coil packs? (or can I just reuse my 98's and put them on the 99-02 coil pack brackets?

You can reuse your coil packs. I have a set of center bolt valve covers and coil brackets when your ready too

[BP_Z28]

You can reuse your coil packs. I have a set of center bolt valve covers and coil brackets when your ready too

Definitely will be this year I will purchase my small ticket items! You will be my go to man for those

[Schuby87]

Project Panther build: By SniperPerformance

When I buy a pair of 243 heads again. The items I will need to make them work with my 98 are listed below from what I know/can remember. Is my list complete or am I missing something?

1)243s
2)99-02 coil pack brackets
3)center bolt valve covers (certain year?)
4) coil packs? (or can I just reuse my 98's and put them on the 99-02 coil pack brackets?

Get the center valve cover bolts, coil to bracket bolts, and bracket to valve cover bolts ahead of time too.

[BP_Z28]

Get the center valve cover bolts, coil to bracket bolts, and bracket to valve cover bolts ahead of time too.

Where did you buy your bolts from?

[BP_Z28]

I would like to buy a cheap drag setup this year. Skinnies and some drag radials. Anyone have any recommendations on brands and certain wheels to look at? Maybe certain ones I should stay away from?

What about gears like previously mentioned. Would a 3.73 be more beneficial for my goals? I forget his name, but on ls1tech his name is lemonsXXXX, He made some rather good points awhile back in a 3.42 v 3.73 debate

Going to be doing the BFH or rolling the fenders. Would like some 17x11 with maybe a 315 or a 305 in the rear (ZR1 wheels specifically).


Jeff, I havn't forgot about the cooler yet , my spending money should be coming in hopefully soon!! Damn IRS

[Fox Slaughter]

If you are running drag tires you don't need anything that wide.

275 DRs will hook.

[Sleeper]

Sidewall is more important than width IMO. People are doing serious work with the 275/60/15 tire.

[BP_Z28]

Well when we buy a Tahoe or w/e, the Camaro will no longer be a DD in the spring/summer.. Can finally drive it on the days I want to (which will be wwaayy less than the past two years as far as mileage), so thats why I figure a 17x11 (or the 17x9.5) on a drag radials will be good enough for my "street,strip" use

Wish I could afford me some forged wheels

[BP_Z28]

Ok deal with the tires/wheels is now gone


Ok lets play a game..spend Rolando's money

$434 to play with (rough estimate after car purchase)


Throw out some ideas


$133.76-weld in SFC
$25- tranny cooler from Jeff