Builds DINGO- 60FZJ-UTE LS3 EROD (PROVEN CA SMOG)

[Beams37]

She looks great Jason.

 

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Body is set. Now I can design the body mounts and and level it up. Then the chop chop starts.

J

 

[Hojack]

That beast needs some Hutchinson DOT beadlocks

 

[Hojack]

Is this a build for yourself or a customer?

 

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Is this a build for yourself or a customer?

Mine .... I turned down $75k Thursday night from a person in Santa Barbara.

 

[Hojack]

Mine .... I turned down $75k Thursday night from a person in Santa Barbara.

I could see that figuring what you’ve got invested into it.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I could see that figuring what you’ve got invested into it.

The chassis and frame work is just the beginning on this build. I figure paint and body will come in around 20K.

 

[Hojack]

The chassis and frame work is just the beginning on this build. I figure paint and body will come in around 20K.

Then factor in the suspension, V8, electrical components, transmission, tires/ wheels, accessories... it never ends.
Your work is awesome.
I think we are all a bit jealous.
I’m very happy with how mine turned out.

 

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Then factor in the suspension, V8, electrical components, transmission, tires/ wheels, accessories... it never ends.
Your work is awesome.
I think we are all a bit jealous.
I’m very happy with how mine turned out.

Yeah you'll want to dump that 4BT soon enough and come over to the V8 dark side. I thought the 4BT was cool and mine was tuned way up... I don't miss it one bit.

 

[TonyP]

Body is set. Now I can design the body mounts and and level it up. Then the chop chop starts.

J

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Have you decided on which accessory setup you're going with on the motor?

 

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Have you decided on which accessory setup you're going with on the motor?

I've already ordered it and waiting to install.

Chevrolet Performance Parts - 19421420 - CPP Accessory Drive System With A/C - Fits LS1 & LS6 Engines

Chevrolet Performance Parts - 19421420 - Chevrolet Performance Accessory Drive System With A/C - Fits LS1 & LS6 Engines

paceperformance.com

J

 

[tmxmotorsports]

75k would not be enough

 

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Right now the tires are about 2" outside the front fenders. So I may run the HJ flares. Not sure though, but if I don't @NCFJ has first dibs.

I'm not worried about the rear. I'll adapt the aluminum bed to whatever width I need.

Jason

 

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Well I might have just traded some rear link fab work for a 2.9L Whipple SC for Dingo... One of the guys in our unit has a customer with a new LS3 and Whipple that wants to take the SC off. Only wants 3K/trade for it and has less than 1000 miles on it.

He'll be bringing it in this week to pull. Yep, I'm nuts.... 550ish RWHP. Should be interesting if it happens.

@FJ60Cam may need to add a boost gauge to the upcoming gauge order. HA!

J

 

[FJ60Cam]

Now we’re talkin’!!!

 

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Dingo is sharing the shop with a new project.

J

 

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Dingo has the shop all to himself again.. 34 is finished and gone. New Koni coilovers, link set up and a 1.75" rear lift. Customer asked that no pics be shown of the installed work. He has a couple of "proprietary" parts (non-suspension) that he doesn't want shown just yet. So, have to respect that.

But here was the kit, and the after with the raised rear. He can put a nice size tire back there now. Rides and handles much better and this little rod scoots down the road. No more torque steer and launches straight as an arrow on the line. Was a fun day.

J

 

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Started hacking on the rear under body to get it lower. Still want about another 5/8". I'll have it there tomorrow.

Body and frame are within an 1/8" right now. Just shaving a little at a time until I'm happy.

J

 

[mattressking]

I could see that figuring what you’ve got invested into it.

Curious who it is....

 

[cruisermatt]

Looks like you have the front axle forwards a few inches from stock location? I did that with my SOA and am super happy with it.