herecomesboost build thread (part 3)
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I've also got a 180 Diversion. So far, it's been flawless. If only I could say the same about my "welding"... If you haven't yet, it's probably worth getting a purge gas setup since you'll almost certainly be welding SS. If you don't want to go that far, consider SolarFlux. I tried welding my down pipe (304 SS) without back purge or Solarflux and even though the outside looks okay, I got a ton of sugar on the inside of the welds...
If I did a V8 swap with a LS motor, I would be very, very tempted to go boost rather than NA (unless it was a stock LS7). I've got both a LSA and a LS2 with LS3 heads, LS9 cam, and headers in my other cars. My LS2 will be getting boost, though it will be from a D1SC rather than a TVS supercharger. With that said, the LSA is amazing. The amount of power it makes with no bad manners is ridiculous. Even most mods don't change it's benign/killer nature. It's expensive, but honestly, it's not much different than buying a LS2/LS3 and then adding a supercharger later. You can build some killer NA LS motors, but the SC ones seem to have better manners and reliability.
Tim
If I did a V8 swap with a LS motor, I would be very, very tempted to go boost rather than NA (unless it was a stock LS7). I've got both a LSA and a LS2 with LS3 heads, LS9 cam, and headers in my other cars. My LS2 will be getting boost, though it will be from a D1SC rather than a TVS supercharger. With that said, the LSA is amazing. The amount of power it makes with no bad manners is ridiculous. Even most mods don't change it's benign/killer nature. It's expensive, but honestly, it's not much different than buying a LS2/LS3 and then adding a supercharger later. You can build some killer NA LS motors, but the SC ones seem to have better manners and reliability.
Tim
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well it would be more for a track based setup.. I would have to check rules and stuff but I still have no idea what class or where I want to go with it as far as pumps and stuff. i want at least 15g capacity with some sort of surge tank. i just don't know enough about it. my thoughts were to have a large... say 10gal main tank in front. and a smaller say... 5-8 gal tank in the trunk. but what do i know
sorry for the thread jack kyle~
sorry for the thread jack kyle~
Dude!! That's an awesome setup Arthur. Thanks for the pics. Who built the lower fuel cell mount? I really should have switched to an LPW cover before I installed the diff; a drain would be nice lol
I've also got a 180 Diversion. So far, it's been flawless. If only I could say the same about my "welding"... If you haven't yet, it's probably worth getting a purge gas setup since you'll almost certainly be welding SS. If you don't want to go that far, consider SolarFlux. I tried welding my down pipe (304 SS) without back purge or Solarflux and even though the outside looks okay, I got a ton of sugar on the inside of the welds...
If I did a V8 swap with a LS motor, I would be very, very tempted to go boost rather than NA (unless it was a stock LS7). I've got both a LSA and a LS2 with LS3 heads, LS9 cam, and headers in my other cars. My LS2 will be getting boost, though it will be from a D1SC rather than a TVS supercharger. With that said, the LSA is amazing. The amount of power it makes with no bad manners is ridiculous. Even most mods don't change it's benign/killer nature. It's expensive, but honestly, it's not much different than buying a LS2/LS3 and then adding a supercharger later. You can build some killer NA LS motors, but the SC ones seem to have better manners and reliability.
Tim
If I did a V8 swap with a LS motor, I would be very, very tempted to go boost rather than NA (unless it was a stock LS7). I've got both a LSA and a LS2 with LS3 heads, LS9 cam, and headers in my other cars. My LS2 will be getting boost, though it will be from a D1SC rather than a TVS supercharger. With that said, the LSA is amazing. The amount of power it makes with no bad manners is ridiculous. Even most mods don't change it's benign/killer nature. It's expensive, but honestly, it's not much different than buying a LS2/LS3 and then adding a supercharger later. You can build some killer NA LS motors, but the SC ones seem to have better manners and reliability.
Tim
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Hey Manny! I hope you're doing well (minus the fuel smell lol). How do you have your vent hoses routed currently? Did you ditch the charcoal canister?
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Me and my friend did it together im gonna add a fitting/nipple at the top so i can use the factor fuel door to fill up i'll send u some more pics when its all done..the lpw cover is awesome
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Originally Posted by manny-s2000' timestamp='1386290386' post='22909616
Hey guys!! Catching up on the build 
I too have a bad fuel smell, driving me nuts!
Gotta get the beast back on the road soon. It's been almost a year
I too have a bad fuel smell, driving me nuts!
Gotta get the beast back on the road soon. It's been almost a year
Few silicones to try and seal it but it seems that the fuel just eats it.. No idea what to try.
<-- I have been eating a lot while keeping up with everyone's winter builds 