BUILD THREAD OUSCI '84 Cutlass "Determination"

[BanditDave]

Hi Guys...been a long while since I've been on this site. Between work, school (went back to school a year ago to pursue my PhD) and family (second child on the way) there isn't too much time for cars these days. Over the last few years this car has gone back and forth from all out drag car to street car to the for sale block! Finally, I figured out what I really want to do...I've never really done any road course events but have a great track close to me. Now while I don't have the pockets that some of these pro-touring folks have, I do have patience and time to find exactly what I am looking for. I want to ultimately find my way to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational with this pig. Even if I don't make it there at least I will have had the chance to get this car back on the road and even better the track! And as a metaphor for my life right now, just like my PhD that could conceivably take me 10 years to get, this car has been down for almost ten years since drag duty and seeing daylight! Since most guys name their builds, I call mine "Determination"...

This intro post is just here to wet the whistle while I get my build pics together, so with that in mind....



Trying to make Millville, NJ race in May but that is really close to when my son is supposed to be born. Stay tuned and watch the hilarity unfold!

 

[Injectedcutty]

Hi Guys...been a long while since I've been on this site. Between work, school (went back to school a year ago to pursue my PhD) and family (second child on the way) there isn't too much time for cars these days. Over the last few years this car has gone back and forth from all out drag car to street car to the for sale block! Finally, I figured out what I really want to do...I've never really done any road course events but have a great track close to me. Now while I don't have the pockets that some of these pro-touring folks have, I do have patience and time to find exactly what I am looking for. I want to ultimately find my way to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational with this pig. Even if I don't make it there at least I will have had the chance to get this car back on the road and even better the track! And as a metaphor for my life right now, just like my PhD that could conceivably take me 10 years to get, this car has been down for almost ten years since drag duty and seeing daylight! Since most guys name their builds, I call mine "Determination"...

This intro post is just here to wet the whistle while I get my build pics together, so with that in mind....



Trying to make Millville, NJ race in May but that is really close to when my son is supposed to be born. Stay tuned and watch the hilarity unfold!

Dang....wet the whistle alright!!! That's a sweet boosted ls ready to smoke a tire budget quick! Keep it coming from one cutlass guy to another.

 

[1evilregal]

lookin forward to this!

 

[BanditDave]

All right! FINALLY have an update for you guys! I bought a bunch of new parts for her last night, but wanted to give a little better overview of what I already have.

Here's some shots of the Hooker Headers - 1 7/8" stainless primaries:





I also purchased the full Holley engine and trans mounting system with polyurethane mounts (converter is a RevMax 2800-3000 stall):











Also have the right Holley Oil Pan and race baffle to go with it (will be selling the twin turbo pan I have on the motor currently):





Also picked up an Aeromotive 15 gal A1500 fuel cell with fuel level sensor and internal baffling:



Like I mentioned earlier a picked up a ton of extra things like a boost-referenced Aeromotive regulator, Holley 95mm Cable throttle body, throttle body adapter from Holley, gaskets, as well as PSI Conversion harness and a ton more!!! I will highlight what I did to the motor in another post because there is so much to show and talk about, but here are some pics from today...the first time this car has been out of the garage in EIGHT years!!!!!







A ridiculous amount more to come!!! Thanks!
Dave

 

[Garrett1982]

Lots of quality stuff. Can't wait to see it all together.

 

[L92 OLDS]

Cool build! Looks like a ZL1 factory blower on a truck engine am I right? The ZL 6.2 is rated for 580hp, what do you expect from this combo on the 5.3? What happened to the tire fryer Olds 403?

 

[Judge Mills]

This build looks great!

 

[BanditDave]

Cool build! Looks like a ZL1 factory blower on a truck engine am I right? The ZL 6.2 is rated for 580hp, what do you expect from this combo on the 5.3? What happened to the tire fryer Olds 403?

Honestly if it was 480-520 on lower boost I'd be happy but it won't be low boost for long. Also I have a much larger cube setup waiting in the wings but want to get this setup running first in case she goes boom!

This build looks great!

Many thanks, trying to do things systematically to get her running for car show season this year, then probably finish her over the winter - i.e. Brakes and suspension and Rushforth wheels... Realistic all that is close to another $10k investment!!!

 

[BanditDave]

Lots of quality stuff. Can't wait to see it all together.

Thanks man, you and me both! I got a ton of other toys on the way this week as well so more pics of goodies really soon!!!

 

[BanditDave]

Christmas.......in March!!! Got a nice delivery today of parts and drug them inside before the boss saw them. Battles must be chosen wisely! :twak:



Starting with the box from PSI Conversion, I received the following:

Harness
PCM mount for the 411 style PCM
"Tune up" kit that has MSD wires, plugs, O2 sensors, etc...
Transmission kick down switch














Chain tensioner:



Also got a new adapter plate for the monster 95mm throttle body and the throttle body as well...95mm!







Aeromotive boost referenced regulator



Yates EFI Allstar radiator



Should start getting things on the car and motor within the next few weeks!!!