Go on Facebook and look for josh billheimer. He's lsjion on here.

He'll be more likely to reply there

 

I installed a ported head on a TVS car and it picked up 50whp with just the head swap. Dyno sheets are on here, look up DarkmanX, it was a couple years back.

 

Thanks! I sent him a message.

The P/P I'd like to do eventually but it's not needed to get the car up and rolling I'm more focused on the short block now because the shop wants the block this saturday otherwise I'll be waiting till the end of the season.. I'm not too worried about having to pull the head again, because that mother f***ing 8th intake bolt will be gone!

 

I keep getting the feeling this car is just too good to be true.. centerforce alum flywheel and clutch with pucks. Block is out going to the machine shop in the morning!

 

Hope to get my block back in a few weeks, anyone know if Bates still makes a spring kit?

 

Don't do that, it's what carries most of the weight of the manifold and the stress load from the belt drive on the supercharger. It's not that bad to put back in, just loosen the alternator and set it over out of the way, then use a 1/2" drive ratchet with a short socket to tighten the bolt.

 

Subd

 

but Joe I bought PD's intake and turbo (picture below of his setup with the exact intake) I get to say bye bye to that bolt don't I?



All of that blower none sense should be nul and void after I get that big ol hair dryer in back.

Update on build progress--
JE forged pistons 8.9:1, eagle rods, 78# supertech springs, bought BlkWdoSS's turbo, intake and a few other parts the Borg S366XL made 438whp on a weak stock internal motor.

Can't make up my mind about an exhaust system I believe I have a 2.5" stainless now very tempted to get a 2.5" electric cut out or just a nice 3"

 

Oh I wasn't aware of that

It's usually easier to remove a stock manifold than the aftermarket ones in my experience.

 

Still waiting on the block, going to be getting Stage 3 ZZP Turbo Cam(Mr.B recommended) Full P/P from LSJion, going with 75# supertech's. Sooo maybe next spring/summer I'll be running

 

Got the block, saving for the ZZP Black Friday sale now to hopefully get Stage 3 LSJ Turbo cams, and neutral balance shafts

 

Stock block has been sold, ZZP Gen 1 Girdle Block is bought and paid for and on its way.
Custom JE Pistons 8.9:1, Eagle Rods, return style fuel system, OTTP rotated trans mounts, ZZP big radiator, OTTP Balance Shaft delete w/bushing, rack spacers, Borg Warner S366XL, RD Fabs 4" Intake Manifold, Mishimoto Intercooler, Custom Exhaust manifold,

Still to pay for 1600cc injectors, cylinder head work from LSJion, 75# Supertech springs

Goal is now 650-700whp

 

Keep us posted for sure. Sounds like a good build, post up some pics too!

 

I'm Motorbreath91, can't remember the pass.
Josh PP, 75# supertec, 9:1 JE custom pistons for 2.2 eagle rods, 1200cc dual cone injectors, YYZ suspension, ZZP Girdle Block Gen 1, ended up with OTTP Stage 2 Turbo Cam's got a nice deal, the car might move come this spring, if the f35 doesn't hold I'm going to auto and bottle. I want 650whp.