For my money, the Solstice is a bit too quiet right now. Both cars have new crate LS1 engines in them but the Finale Roadster sounds a lot better right now.
Archie
It's that short exhaust on the Fiero. The 2.8 sounds way better in the Fiero than it did in any of the other cars it was used in.
EDIT - Wow I own Page 38!!
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Originally posted by Archie: the Roadster will be finished tomorrow. I'll be test driving the Solstice tomorrow. I'm using Solstice seatbelts in the Roadster & they better be in by Monday. If the weather is nice tomorrow or Sunday, I'll get a bunch of pictures posted. Archie
How's the weather?
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Schwing Member
Posts: 32 From: You never know where I'll pop up. Registered: Apr 2002
So what do you do when you are 1500 miles from home and a Florida shower pops up? I assume you have some sort of cover to protect the inside of the car?
assuming he didn't change the windshield angle he might be ok as log as he stays at highway speed. i got caught once in a brief shower that really wasn't very hard but somewhat steady while on the highway. i felt a bit of mist on my neck but beyond that it wasn't too bad. i was going to stop under the next highway over pass i went under to put the top up, but by then the rain had stopped.
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
From a FL member here, I want to say thanks for bringing your cars down for the show. The only sad thing is you didn't leave the roadster here to enjoy more of the FL sunshine. Thanks Gary
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Could this be the 1st 6 speed 6 banger we're working on? or it it the 1st 6 banger car that I've ever considered putting the stock engine back into?......
Before........
After.........
(note, just trial fitting right now)
While we're at it, could this be the 1st SBC 6 speed going together?.........
Archie
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88White3.4GT Member
Posts: 1604 From: Hayward, CA Registered: Dec 2003
From a FL member here, I want to say thanks for bringing your cars down for the show. The only sad thing is you didn't leave the roadster here to enjoy more of the FL sunshine. Thanks Gary
Thanks, it was good to see you again.
Archie
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Mar 29th, 2006
lou_dias Member
Posts: 5347 From: Warwick, RI Registered: Jun 2000
While we're at it, could this be the 1st SBC 6 speed going together?.........
Archie
Now I KNOW this is my engine - the red Chevy embossed logos on the covers means it's my "quick burn" 350. Right? Oh please God, let it be mine!
When should I plan to pick up my "chopped", "hopped" '88 ? hmmmm?
My buddies here are buggin' me like crazy - "Hey Dave, when ARE you going to get that slingshot!"
Another friend here at the City of Mississauga is getting his Solstice in about 5 weeks - it's being assembled as I write this. He's been following your posts in the OTHER forum. Sez he'll run it as is for a few years - then bring it to you for the big V8...
Do you have any more pictures you could share of the back end of your GT? Mostly the strut towers and frame. It was nice to meet you at Daytona, I hope to have more time next year.
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ICouldaBeenAV8 Member
Posts: 692 From: Chatsworth, California; Clearwater, Florida, and Milwaukee, Wisc. Registered: Jun 2003
Now I KNOW this is my engine - the red Chevy embossed logos on the covers means it's my "quick burn" 350. Right? Oh please God, let it be mine!
When should I plan to pick up my "chopped", "hopped" '88 ? hmmmm?
My buddies here are buggin' me like crazy - "Hey Dave, when ARE you going to get that slingshot!"
Another friend here at the City of Mississauga is getting his Solstice in about 5 weeks - it's being assembled as I write this. He's been following your posts in the OTHER forum. Sez he'll run it as is for a few years - then bring it to you for the big V8...
Send me a PM when you've got a moment or two...
Dave (aka TAZMNDVL)
AHHH thats gonna be yours!!! You better bring it to a maple view show!!!!!!!!!!!!
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davidredhawk Junior Member
Posts: 5 From: Dade city, Florida Registered: Apr 2006
AHHH thats gonna be yours!!! You better bring it to a maple view show!!!!!!!!!!!!
As it turns out - this one isn't mine - it's a 383/350. Mine's a 330/350. The difference, from the outside look is the 383 has an aluminum rocker cover and mine is Chromed steel.
I've attached some pics of my build - follow the link...
Picture so far are - me, the towing setup, Archies, the start of my chop, the engine in a crate, and then others with the chrome TPI - wahooooo!
DrCPU's car is the TAZMNDVL. It's an '88 GT & will have a new GM Crate engine known as the 350HO Fastburn. We're going to put an all chrome TPI system on it with the G6 6-speed. It will be chopped & have RCC Coil-overs all the way around with our Big Brake conversion.
The chop is coming along just fine......... & the engine has a lot of Chrome on it.......
Does anyone think we should do a build-up thread on it?
Archie
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Alex4mula Member
Posts: 7403 From: Canton, MI US Registered: Dec 1999
DrCPU's car is the TAZMNDVL. It's an '88 GT & will have a new GM Crate engine known as the 350HO Fastburn. We're going to put an all chrome TPI system on it with the G6 6-speed. It will be chopped & have RCC Coil-overs all the way around with our Big Brake conversion.
The chop is coming along just fine......... & the engine has a lot of Chrome on it.......
Does anyone think we should do a build-up thread on it?
Archie
Wow! That engine bay better be real clean!
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Formula88 Member
Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
DrCPU's car is the TAZMNDVL. It's an '88 GT & will have a new GM Crate engine known as the 350HO Fastburn. We're going to put an all chrome TPI system on it with the G6 6-speed. It will be chopped & have RCC Coil-overs all the way around with our Big Brake conversion.
The chop is coming along just fine......... & the engine has a lot of Chrome on it.......
Does anyone think we should do a build-up thread on it?
Archie
Build up thread? Oh HELL yeah!!
The Fast Burn 385 is one of my favorite crate engines. I'll be VERY interested to see how it runs with this TPI setup. I may try to something very similar in my Formula. (still haven't decided on engine)
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Apr 7th, 2006
doublec4 Member
Posts: 8289 From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2003
DrCPU's car is the TAZMNDVL. It's an '88 GT & will have a new GM Crate engine known as the 350HO Fastburn. We're going to put an all chrome TPI system on it with the G6 6-speed. It will be chopped & have RCC Coil-overs all the way around with our Big Brake conversion.
Okay #24 is going to be off the hook...
The bar has been raised again!
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tampalinc Member
Posts: 774 From: Columbia, MO Registered: May 2001
Originally posted by tampalinc: Are you going to be the guinea pig? I am interested to see how one of these holds up to drag strip abuse.
There's a drag strip just a little east and north of Sarnia, Ont. I did a few runs on my Harley a couple of years back ... so as soon as I get a few kms on the new engine will take the new beast for a few runs to see what's up! You guys will probably have to wait till mid-june to see the numbers... but I'll post them when I get them!
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Apr 24th, 2006
domesticdriver Member
Posts: 327 From: Baltimore, MD Registered: Jun 2005
Archie - The Solstice looks great! When are you going to submit it for the e-zine? I haven't heard from you for awhile and I know that you mentioned that you would be submitting it. I'm sure our readers would be interested! Plus it's free advertising for you guys.
Great job over there keep it up!
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
