first look, ls3 stalker

[xcarguy]

Bonjo2,

 

Car looks great. I understand the fun factor vs the work-on-it factor. I have mine down for winter projects and wish I had waited a bit longer.:driving:

[xcarguy]

Bonjo2,

 

I just ran across your youtube drive. You should post a link here so we can watch the show. :lurk:

[Bonjo2]

Yeah, that video is very tame...

 

I will have a bonjo2 channel setup soon to document the car exploits.

[ace3]

Very impressive! Can't wait to see more!

 

Look familiar? Photo taken 2 minutes ago.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Vl6RWl.jpg

[xcarguy]

bonjo,

 

Brooklands look great. Where did you score those?

[Bonjo2]

EbayUK. They were $204 for the pair shipped. Like 59lbs each. Moss and others in the here in the U.S. offer them for $110-150 range.

[xcarguy]

EbayUK. They were $204 for the pair shipped. Like 59lbs each. Moss and others in the here in the U.S. offer them for $110-150 range.

 

Just scored a set from Moss; arrived yesterday . . . the projects continue. :willy_nilly:

[Kitcat]

And, when you day 59 pounds each, I assume you mean 5.9 pounds, right? Beautiful cars, btw.

[Bonjo2]

59 british pounds.

 

I just picked up a hot cam and some other goodies, valve springs, push rods, road race dif, axles, seats, mirrors, fron cycle wing mounts and some bed liner on the leading edge of rear fenders. Oh, and some more rustoleum enamel on the chipped areas.

 

Hope to get the girl back on the road in 1-2 weeks, esp now with the weather. It's a Texas Speed 231/236 cam. With tune it should be good for 60-80 Bph increase. One of the guys on the camaro net has one and reports the power delivery just as smooth as stock (none of the variable valve timing mess or huge bump at 4k) so "should" be just as easy to drive, less the low rev loading on trailer and parking lot.

[xcarguy]

More HP in a car that already has nearly enough! Your killing me, B. I respectfully request a photo of all new toys with my drool, please. :drool:

[Bonjo2]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88668757@N08/8669152571/

 

Funny. All the HS Kids in Poquoson, Hampton, and Newport News have now seen this.. Nuts. The kid that works at the tuner shop showed me on his phone. Crazy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88668757@N08/8669154741/

 

Nothing like a 3 fill up weekend driving.. not fixing!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88668757@N08/8669154783/

 

Couple Dyno Runs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88668757@N08/8669154665/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88668757@N08/8670259386/

[WestTexasS2K]

That thing looks great on the Dyno. What did it make?

[stevengines]

Did you cut your hood? Is it still the fiberglass middle section? Just curious as well... Why?

[Bonjo2]

It made 419 bph and 405 ft lbs. So roughly 475-490 flywheel.

 

Yes. I cut the hood. The nose had to be raised a little, but hood still hits the front of the intake manifold. Once I take the manifold sound insulation cover off, it should fit better. I like being able to simply pull the hood and leave the nose alone. Also, when front splitter installed, there's no way to open a one-piece.

Edited May 23, 2013 by Bonjo2

[Bonjo2]

Latest. Rear diffuser and decklid really helped the tornado and drag effect at 100. much more stable. Not sure about downforce given my strakes are a bit too high. Pusher fan, nose vent and lots of insulation added to help with hot feet. So far so good. New front brake pads and steering rack bushings really helped build confidence. Car is now more than nuts. 0-60 in the 2.2 range and 100 in about 5.5 (old gtech) though now with 2K miles, my rear drag radials need to be replaced.

[MightyMike]

Looking good! I really like the way your build is going. I have thought about putting a diffuser and front spoiler on my Stalker.

[Bonjo2]

http://www.youtube.com/user/bonjo2

 

I keep promising more video. I really suck at the gopro. Last weekend's fun ended up being all still photos... Ugh. These aren't great, but do show how torque rules and how little the LS needs to work to get the little bastard in triple digits.