DeltaT
02-04-2013, 06:49 PM
Hi All,
I've started upgrading the suspension and brakes on the Grey Ghost in preparation for the higher horsepower smallblock I've been building for a couple years. As I searched for information and advice, I noticed that some of the most practical and informed links were coming from lateral-g, so I decided to join.
The Grey Ghost is slowly moving from version 3 to 4.
Here's a couple pictures of version 3:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/4dr_rearquartershot_090905_shrunk.jpg
And here's the engine (the overflow tank in this shot was temporarily mounted):
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/4dr_air_intake_drivers_side_med.jpg
The motor above is a 383 I built like 7 years ago, with a Vortech T-trim that eventually put down 660rwhp. I started getting uncomfortable with the GM 4-bolt block at those power levels.
It sits in front of a built 4L80E.
And here's some latest picture of the motor, plus my build link:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/421_bracket_wguard_front_mini.jpg
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/421_blower_bracket_rearside_mini.jpg
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/valve_cover_etching008_overview_mini.jpg
New Motor Build Site:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/thegreyghost
It's a Dart Little-M based 421" SBC, with a Vortech YSi, huge A2A, 160# injectors (E85 or gas/meth injection).
I decided to go with the AFX spindles, SPC upper/lower control arms, Varishock doubles with stock-type springs in front. 14" Wilwood W6A/ST calipers with floating, slotted rotors.
In the rear I am putting together a full-floater, 35-spline rear with GMR hubs, a Chassisworks FAB9 4130 housing, watts linkage and (probably) Varishock double coilovers. 14" Wilwood FNSL6 calipers, slotted rotors.
More later tonight, plus of course I have some Q's to post.
Overall Car Build Site:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/id1.html
Cheers,
Jim
I've started upgrading the suspension and brakes on the Grey Ghost in preparation for the higher horsepower smallblock I've been building for a couple years. As I searched for information and advice, I noticed that some of the most practical and informed links were coming from lateral-g, so I decided to join.
The Grey Ghost is slowly moving from version 3 to 4.
Here's a couple pictures of version 3:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/4dr_rearquartershot_090905_shrunk.jpg
And here's the engine (the overflow tank in this shot was temporarily mounted):
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/4dr_air_intake_drivers_side_med.jpg
The motor above is a 383 I built like 7 years ago, with a Vortech T-trim that eventually put down 660rwhp. I started getting uncomfortable with the GM 4-bolt block at those power levels.
It sits in front of a built 4L80E.
And here's some latest picture of the motor, plus my build link:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/421_bracket_wguard_front_mini.jpg
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/421_blower_bracket_rearside_mini.jpg
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/valve_cover_etching008_overview_mini.jpg
New Motor Build Site:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/thegreyghost
It's a Dart Little-M based 421" SBC, with a Vortech YSi, huge A2A, 160# injectors (E85 or gas/meth injection).
I decided to go with the AFX spindles, SPC upper/lower control arms, Varishock doubles with stock-type springs in front. 14" Wilwood W6A/ST calipers with floating, slotted rotors.
In the rear I am putting together a full-floater, 35-spline rear with GMR hubs, a Chassisworks FAB9 4130 housing, watts linkage and (probably) Varishock double coilovers. 14" Wilwood FNSL6 calipers, slotted rotors.
More later tonight, plus of course I have some Q's to post.
Overall Car Build Site:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/id1.html
Cheers,
Jim