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Thread: 1971 Corvette L-88 replica build
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04-18-2014 #41
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Finally I ordered my LS3/427 FI from BluePrint Engines. It should be here in late May, 620 hp and 568lbs of torque. I ordered it from Andrew who was very helpful and that's why I listed his info below. The link is one of their motors on the dyno, very strong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wtOJmqXnLw
Andrew Obermeier
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04-18-2014 #42
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Nice dyno vid of the engine!
2005 LeMans Blue Corvette w/ T56 & Z51 & C6Z06 Brakes, Build Thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?64496
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04-26-2014 #43
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The front suspension is complete still waiting on the yokes from Mid America Industries. He said it will be weds
05-22-2014 #44
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I can not stop smiling my Blueprint LS3/427Fi was delivered today and it looks great. It dyno'd at 618hp at 6200 and 574 lbs torq at 4400 rpm. At 2800 rpm it has 500lbs of torq. I also ordered my TKO600 5 spd from American Power train from the flywheel back so I am slowly moving fwd. Andrew at Blueprint was great to work with. I almost have the rear suspension together with fuel cell next. Bill at American Power train was very good as well.
06-29-2014 #45
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Here is my dyno sheet for the Blue Print LS3/437FI. I will have some more pics of the car/frame after the 4th.
07-02-2014 #46
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Looking good! I'm SO glad we're done doing all that on Jeff's car!
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Grandma's 20k mile '80 Malibu Classic, in-progress factory style LS6 454, Legend LGT 700 5 speed, 9" 3.70 posi, Global West suspension, 12"/11" discs.
07-03-2014 #47
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His car came out looking good.
07-15-2014 #48
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After two weeks of "honey do's" I had a few minutes this weekend to start things moving again. I mounted my Blue Print LS3 427 onto the frame, smoothed the firewall, closed in the air inlet holes on the bottom of the front valance and fitted the rear exhaust panel. I plan on shooting gel coat (Duretec) on the doors, firewall and T-tops this weekend and have it in primer ready for paint the first week of August. I'm slowly moving fwd
08-08-2014 #49
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Its been a while but the car is in final gel coat and should be in primer next weekend. All the body work is complete. The transmission should be on its way, American Powertrain is behind. I also thought I would share my security signs I have around the property, visitors should get the message.
08-31-2014 #50
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After a few delays I installed my TKO 600 from American Powertrain. I want add that their customer service is first rate. On Friday I noticed I had the wrong flywheel bolts so I called and they overnighted the correct bolts. On Sunday, I called their hot line to ask a question about the hydraulic throw-out bearing and their rep actually stepped out of church to answer my call, now that is special. I also ordered a box of 1 7/8" pipe along with 3 1/2 to begin to build my headers. I will use Ed's flanges with starter tubes and go from there. I'm looking into building something very similar to the header that is attached. Thanks
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10-13-2014 #51
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Car is ready for primer, TKO 600 trans is finally mounted to the BluePrint Engines LS3 427 and I'm ready to build the headers. Moving fwd and not in a circle.
10-19-2014 #52
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I got the car in primer this weekend
10-19-2014 #53
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Awesome project. I hope to do something similar someday. This thing will be a beast.
10-21-2014 #54
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Just found this Build and will be following. The Owens-Corning cars were always favorites of mine when I was a kid.
10-21-2014 #55
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Great video would love to have those brakes and rotors... that will be the very last upgrade on my end
11-01-2014 #56
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One header done and starting to build the FIA lights
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Originally Posted by vstol
Headers are ready to be finished
11-10-2014 #58
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Happy Birthday Marine. Good to see your having some progress.
11-27-2014 #59
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Finished ACP Stahl Headers
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Came across this thread looking for info on the Team III LT-III wheels. Looks like an absolutely awesome build with top notch work! A buddy of mine just started working at Blueprint Engines and an LS3 from them is certainly on my wishlist for my '69 vette, but first I have to get the body work finished up. Looking forward to seeing this built progress.
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