Drift Ninjaz – BlogThis!

Well, it’s official.
I’ve made Project 240ss part of the v8mongrel website.  I’ll be keeping track of the progress over there.  This blog will still be updated with any random thoughts that I might have on the project or anything even close to car related. 
Keep an eye on http://www.v8mongrel.com/240ss for updates on the car.

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My LS1 came packaged with a Richmond/TexRacing T10 Transmission, Hurst shifter, and a Lakewood 15005 bellhousing. From my research this should be fairly easy to adapt to the LS1 while using the LS1 flywheel/clutch and a specially made hydraulic throw-out bearing.
First, I’ll start with some links
Tex Racing Catalog
Circle Track article on rebuilding T10s
My [...]

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Well, my friend PeeJ came up with a good name for my project. “240SS”. I like it, it will probably be the one that I stick with.
Anyway, not a lot of progress after purchasing the engine/transmission. I’ve mainly been sorting out what parts I have and what I need to purchase/replace.
I’ve been [...]

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Well, I haven’t even had a chance to take the L33 back yet, and I’ve already found a replacement engine.  This one is a 2000 LS1 (I guess Project 5.3L is no longer appropriate), with ~15K miles on it.
This engine also happens to be bundled with a Richmond T-10 Transmission.  I’m going to have to [...]

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Well, it’s back to square one. I knew that when I picked up my L33, that it had been a little mishandled in the junkyard. The busted oilpan was a good indication of that. Turns out, there are also two cracks in the block. Since the block is cast aluminum, it [...]

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As I’ve alluded to before, this project isn’t just about building a v8 powered 240sx. I’m trying to build a car that will excel in a lot of areas. I’ve already put a lot of effort towards making the car handle well, and I plan to continue making improvements to the handling as [...]

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Didn’t get much sleep last night and that couch is looking awfully comfortable after 3hrs in the car, so here are some pictures of the worlds fastest trailer.

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Okay, so maybe the title is misleading. The first step is really planning for the swap. But, since this step is kind of universal, I’ll make it step one. You’ll need a bigger fuel pump regardless of the power adder that you select.
I went with the tried and true Walbro pump. [...]

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I’ve REALLY been neglecting my daily daydreams of future project cars.  As previously mentioned, I’ve been SWAMPED at work and have really been focusing on helping my department reach some pretty high goals.   I’ve also been extremely pre-occupied with a v8 swap into the 240sx.  
Based on my horsepower goals of somewhere between 300-350WHP, I’m fairly [...]

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