BUILD THREAD The Mullet Maurader, The Epic of the LS swapped Buick

[Northernregal]

Got most of the big stuff done today. Exhaust is done, the bullet muffler is more for show than sound reduction but it's there.

Sorted out the tune, had to rescale and redo ignition, fuel, and volumetric efficiency. Added in the boost safety's and ignition cut if it tries to make over 5psi until I get the boost control wired in. Just need to get out and do some driving to tune everything up.

Header panel is back on and it's about ready to get back on the wheels and drive to the parents place so I can start packing up the house.

 

[Northernregal]

A little idle clip, as it slowly morphs into racecar territory....

 

[Northernregal]

Got the over axle pipes out today, greased all the necessary spots and did a check over of the underside stuff. Got some obligatory pics of the exhaust for approval of the build fans.

Tomorrow she makes the 10 mile run to hide in moms garage for the 2 weeks until I get moved into the new digs.

Got a little idle video outside. Because why not.

 

[TURNA]

One 3 inch pipe?

I think you will pinch that hose above the Xmember if you hit a bump.

 

[Northernregal]

One 3 inch pipe?

I think you will pinch that hose above the Xmember if you hit a bump.

Its 3" for now. I've done a fair bit of research and full 3" single can support north of 600 wheel. It will eventually be 4" all the way.

 

[motorheadmike]

Got the over axle pipes out today, greased all the necessary spots and did a check over of the underside stuff. Got some obligatory pics of the exhaust for approval of the build fans.

Tomorrow she makes the 10 mile run to hide in moms garage for the 2 weeks until I get moved into the new digs.

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Got a little idle video outside. Because why not.

That exhaust routing looks so familiar... just smaller.

I compensate a lot due to pipe size inadequacy issues.

 

[Northernregal]

That exhaust routing looks so familiar... just smaller.

I compensate a lot due to pipe size inadequacy issues.

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, or something like that. The 4" will be stainless and have Instagram worthy welds, so probably not me doing it... Probably.

 

[motorheadmike]

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, or something like that. The 4" will be stainless and have Instagram worthy welds, so probably not me doing it... Probably.

 

[Northernregal]

First drive complete. Made it safe and sound to the parents garage.

First thoughts, I hit the combo perfectly. As soon as it comes up on the converter boost builds hard. It hits the gate immediately, probably 3500rpm, at 5psi, and I was really gentle on the throttle. It pulls much harder and it's like driving on ice. I'm pretty stoked considering how conservative the timing and tune is.

 

[TURNA]

3000 rpms only???????

Wussy!!!!!!!