Project Bad Company

[Wacker7977]

Project Bad Company is a 1972 Pontiac LeMans 2 door "post". Building a 468 stroker for her with expected 550 HP at the crank and around 580 FT/LBS. Currently that is backed up by a TCI TH-400 automatic but next year will be replaced by a TKO 600. Further back she has a Quick Performance 9" rear end with Tru-Trac and disc brakes powered by a hydraulic brake booster from CPP. I recently installed some Dakota Digital VHX gauges that fit perfectly. In the future I can look forward to EFI, UMI Suspension, Kore3 Brakes, and new wheels/tires.

[Wacker7977]

Stopped off at the shop to see my engine and car. The engine needs the accessories put on and dropped in and will be ready to enjoy.


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[Nicks67GTO]

Sweet! Glad you started a build thread!

[Motown 454]

Very nice!

[instro84]

nice! cool that you're staying pontiac powered.

[Wacker7977]

Thanks, I just couldn't get myself to swap to an LS after I blew the previous build so I decided to bore it more and keep it stroked.

[Wacker7977]

Quick update: Engine is getting dropped in this week!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Sweet engine setup!

[Wacker7977]

Thanks, it was red before. Had new thinking it was a Chevy engine for a minute till I looked at the casting codes.

[Wacker7977]

Thanks, it was red before. Had new thinking it was a Chevy engine for a minute till I looked at the casting codes. Installed the March Performance serpentine belt conversion on today. One step closer!
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[Centerforce]

Looks great and I hope you're leaving that sweet instrument panel!

What kind of clutch were you planning on running when you install the TKO600?

[Wacker7977]

What instrument panel? Not sure at this time for the clutch. The kit comes with one but I kind of want to upgrade it.

[Wacker7977]

The engine is dropped in and close to running again.

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[Wacker7977]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYGFiIhSILA

[instro84]

man thats sounds good, make me miss my pontiac

[Wacker7977]

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to cruising in it. Sin very soon.

[Motown 454]

The car sounds good!

[Wacker7977]

After driving the car for a bit I'm in love. The car runs great, very strong. Next week be a UMI stage 3 handling kit.

[Nicks67GTO]

Nice! Sounds great Kyle!

[Wacker7977]

The new build puts down 404hp and 442 ft / lbs of torque at the rear wheels.


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[Wacker7977]

Been a while since the update but I'm about to install my SC&C Touring Plus Suspension on the car. Can't wait to see how much the change is in performance and appearance.