Finishing a friend's build that didn't get the chance too. R.I.P BLACKLIST

[JVC]

A friend of mine passed away about a year and a half ago, about 6 months after his passing, I was driving down a road over an hour from my house, and happened to look out of the side window as I passed a used car lot and spotted his old car which he had sold after he found out he had a brain tumor that eventually took his life.

I have more respect for what you're doing/have done than anyone else on this forum. I wish I could have afforded to buy my friends Audi and build it as we had talked about for years. Reading the features of this GTO brings a tear to my eye. Mad props man. Keep the dream alive.
-John

[ThatEF9kid]

This is awesome man, love the build know your gonna give it the tlc it deserves

[TeckniX]

Build is coming along. I do like the rear end links. Probably helps to have access to the propr tools. Can you shar where you got the hardware that you didn't make?

[244Brick]

It's nice seeing genuine friends surface.

Question: Are you going to polish these to have a good flow? Looks like the ridges would cause air disturbance.

Like this ?

[doug_e30]

so much respect for what youre doing, im sure your friend would be proud

[silvertc]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm trying to keep up and i do read all comments! As for the rear links my buddy's dad got the material for me from his work. I'll see if i can find out where they actually get it from...

It's nice seeing genuine friends surface.

Question: Are you going to polish these to have a good flow? Looks like the ridges would cause air disturbance.

Like this ?

The machine shop, BES(Bischoff Racing engines) is very well known. It has proven to make between 20-30+hp with having the heads cnc'd how they're. So I don't plan to polish the ports.

Alright, i have been super busy last couple weeks. I've spent late nights putting hours, blood, sweat, into this car...






Diamond Pistons, Golden Eagle rods, ARP 2000 rod bolts, ARP mains.


ARP Madnessss


Windage tray wouldn't fit over the new ARP mains. so i have to drill out the holes just a tad bit bigger.



Oil pan on, Rear main cover and new rear mean seal on. Waiting on misc. gaskets.

[Nick475]

bonus points for super bad ass pictures and documenting. cant wait to see this finished. good luck!

[fdbusta]

major respect to you man, and sorry for your loss. its incredible what you been doing with this build, keep it up

[silvertc]

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm pretty happy with how the pictures are coming out especially since they were taken with my shitty old cellphone haha.


Must have accidentally deleted/lost the before picture. The timing chain cover was greasy and really nasty. I wire wheeled the cover and put some fresh paint on it. Bought new oem GM crank seal and put the sensor back on.


Installed on the block with Black bolts.


Cleaned up the water neck to the water pump as well. Then installed the Meziere electric water pump back on.


Engine mounts bolted up.


Oh and to keep it stance related. I through one front wheel back on.

[Isuzupickup]

I've got a lot of respect for the build and the attention to detail. The bottom end sounds pretty tough. I'll be following the build.

[Hotsauce]

I remember seeing the canibeat feature for this car and being blown away. Props dude. I really want to buy one of these now

[silvertc]

More updates! Thanks for the comments guys. I'm pretty fucking excited about it. It's been great learning experience. I went straight from Honda's to V8 muscle.


Flywheel bolted on with ARP bolts and torqued down.


Clutch Disk on with clutch alignment tool.


Pressure plate bolted on with ARP bolts and torqued. Fucker was heavy compared to Honda one.


Transmission on and torqued down.


With the help of some friends. Its finally in.

[silvertc]

I've been really busy. Sorry for the lack of updates. Car is on the road. Here are some pictures after i spent some time buttoning up things.



Installed the Ron Davis Aluminum radiator. My 4.5 inch intake clamps came in, although they are shit quality. So i'm going to order a different set.


Didn't have a radiator overflow tank at all. So i Measured the area and found this perfect stainless tank. Bought some Gates hose to run from the radiator to the tank.


Oh and here is dyno video. This was only on the second pull. Car still needs to be finished broken in. It made 475hp 441tq.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua7QiUVgPB0&feature=youtu.be

I'm definitely not done with the build. I have things i need/want to still do and finish. STAY TUNED! Thanks to those who have followed and are continuing to support the build!

[Adamowsky]

It's a great thing that you are doing it in memory of your friend. I only red the intro and flicked through pictures but I'll have a detailed read once I have a chance.

[Belvader]

looks great and what you're doing is great. i'm sure this is a little late my my condolences to you.