Drag Racing Tech - Budget LT1 race car build!!

Well, I have decided that my 97' will be a track car from now on. No more street at all. This will not be some huge shiny new parts build. Some parts are new. Some are used. I am doing ALL the work myself and everything will be done in my garage.

So far, I have the mods in my sig and a good start on weight reduction. I have a pair of AI heads, comp cam and injectors that are waiting to be put on. Those last 3 were all bought used. I am going to pull my motor and go through it before I take the time to put those on.

I will be running a TH400 w/ a Reverse Manual Valve Body. I currently have a 10bolt w/ 4.56 gears, but hopefully I can get my jimmy sold and buy a friends spooled 12 bolt.

Here are some pictures. This is my first time doing this, so I am open to suggestions!!

Week of 8/10 is week 1.

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Speaking of weight reduction, I pulled all of that black crap out of the hatch and it weighed in around 5lbs. The carpet was 38 or 39.

Week 8/17

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Found out why the guy that had it before me put a bra on it.
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Speaking of weight reduction, I pulled all of that black crap out of the hatch and it weighed in around 5lbs. The carpet was 38 or 39.


Ya, that stuff is all gone now

Man thats some steep gear. Looks like a good project.

lol what did you use it for, a skidder? i like this, skidder turned drag car build!






just kiddin ya lol. ill be following along with ya man good luck with it!

Man thats some steep gear. Looks like a good project.

Ya, I had a M6 in her before so, they were not bad. New tranny has not been in the car yet.

How difficult is it to remove the front bumper support, and all that bulky shit on the front that you removed?

I'm doing a long-term race car project too. It's been a great experience, and I wouldn't trade it for the world! I've tried to get good used parts for as much of the build as I can. Congrats on yours, and I hope everything goes smoothly.

How difficult is it to remove the front bumper support, and all that bulky shit on the front that you removed?

Its very easy. And it weighs a lot too. It takes about 30 minutes to take everything off and only a couple tools.

Fielding,
Looks good! I am excited to follow this thread :)

Jason

Fielding,
Looks good! I am excited to follow this thread :)

Jason

Thanx... Did you get my text today? The tranny showed up and looks great. Can't wait to get things going. But, thats gonna be a while. lol, gotta get things off before things go back on. Winter is coming soon and only a couple more weeks of our race season is left anyway, so I have plenty of time.

Ya, I had a M6 in her before so, they were not bad. New tranny has not been in the car yet.

I think there is a typo in your original post. You put 10.56 gear, your sig says 4.56. When I read it I was confused at first too :)

I currently have a 10bolt w/ 10.56 gears

Bet it leaves hard. :drive:

I think there is a typo in your original post. You put 10.56 gear, your sig says 4.56. When I read it I was confused at first too :)

Ha, ya thank you!! I have 4.56 gears in it right now.

Should be a sick racecar when its all done.

Fielding,
I did get your text....glad you received the tranny ok :)

Jason

Here it is as of now.... I'm gonna take the motor apart and go through it and make sure I'm not putting junk parts back in. I was a dumbass and when I took my wiper blades off I didn't pay attention and let a large tool slam into my windshield and break it. Parents thought I was hurt seriously cause I was cussing so much

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one work bench
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What I'm working with... No fancy shop. No air compressor.
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Just my garage.
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I have had no help with this yet. 100% alone. I will take the block and heads to a shop to have them cleaned up, but thats it. All welding and electronics will be done by myself. I'm sure I will need help sometime, but so far just me. And yes, I'm pretty proud of that. This car will not be the fastest out there, but all the work will be done by myself and my main goal is just to be consistent. Over time it will be fast, I just wanna be able to race competively.... Any questions about things, just hit me up. This is a lot of work, but a lot of fun also.

What kind of budget and how fast are you gonna try going?

What kind of budget and how fast are you gonna try going?


Ill have to get back to you on the cost. Ill add some things up, cause I dont have an clue right now. And as far as speed? I'll hopefully be in the mid-twelves. Keep in mind this is all at a track which usually had a DA of 6500+

I did the same thing in trying to remove the plastic cowling from my car. I set a tool down on it and cracked it. I see quite a few other things you can remove from the car. The cardboard piece that covers the trans tunnel, frame horns, sides of the core support, all of the plastic shrouding, cruise control, all of the interior brackets that hold the rear seats in place, the black mat that covers the firewall, etc....

Bet it leaves hard. :drive:

I bet it is also limited to about 80mph.

I remember the demolition days. Taking it apart is easy, putting it back together is hard. Mostly on the wallet!

Looks good. Good luck on your project.

~Jim~