WeaponX build thread - reviving the 427 Corvette!
08-01-2014, 08:47 PM
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As a matter of fact, yes indeed
Funny, I thought of you when I put that in there
08-01-2014, 08:58 PM
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weaponX LT1-395CFM cylinder heads
We chose to venture into the unknown with a big valve LT1 cylinder head setup. We were getting 350CFM like most out of the OEM valves, and thought, why not go bigger? These LT1 heads really put it down with up to 395CFM at .700 lift!
SEXY!
SEXY!
08-01-2014, 11:56 PM
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1,500 miles on the clock, time to get this motor OUT!
With 1,500 miles on the clock and not seeing anyone have gone as in depth to drop the chassis yet, Blake from Big Dog Performance and I got into it!
A shot of the bottom of the weapon7 diffuser - so vaney! loll
wheels down
We carefully removed that beautiful carbon fiber Halltech CKN
Further validating the need for a catch can!
Water pump coming off
This is the reason there are no aftermarket thermostats yet!
A shot of the bottom of the weapon7 diffuser - so vaney! loll
wheels down
We carefully removed that beautiful carbon fiber Halltech CKN
Further validating the need for a catch can!
Water pump coming off
This is the reason there are no aftermarket thermostats yet!
08-02-2014, 12:09 AM
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C7 Exhaust removal
The NPP Z51 exhaust is a nice feature for sound, but it definitely would hinder the performance I'm after. The AFM valve OD is surprisingly small.
Open skinny outlet pipe
A rare look at the e-diff
NPP exhaust and mid pipes out
Open skinny outlet pipe
A rare look at the e-diff
NPP exhaust and mid pipes out
08-03-2014, 04:09 PM
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Time to bore the block at BES!
In order to achieve the maximum flow out of the over sized valve heads, I want a larger bore. With the motor out, I then hauled it to Bischoff to be disassembled and the block bored out for new Darton sleeves.
08-04-2014, 10:35 PM
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Assembly of the LT1 427!
With the block prepped for some magic, it was time for Brett Vonder Meulen of BES to take the reigns of reassembly.
Darton sleeved LT1 block
Wiseco custom spec pistons with a pretty healthy CR
Callies Magnum crank
Callies Ultra rods
Front cover
Rear cover
Valley cover
Gear
Oil pump
Darton sleeved LT1 block
Wiseco custom spec pistons with a pretty healthy CR
Callies Magnum crank
Callies Ultra rods
Front cover
Rear cover
Valley cover
Gear
Oil pump
08-04-2014, 10:51 PM
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Hope we're not left over with any extra parts!
Brett was off and running... getting the bearings in the block before the crank
Mains
Secret sauce cam! Needed a converter
Mains
Secret sauce cam! Needed a converter
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08-04-2014, 11:01 PM
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Piston showdown!
wimpy wimpy wimpy... hefty hefty hefty!!!!
OEM hypereutectic 4.065" pistons and rods vs. Wiseco forged 4.125" pistons and Callies Ultra rods
OEM hypereutectic 4.065" pistons and rods vs. Wiseco forged 4.125" pistons and Callies Ultra rods
08-04-2014, 11:20 PM
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Specs are perfect, time to let some pistons hang!
With everything well within specs for the LT1 427, next Brett begins loading up the pistons and rods.
