 Boosted54
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Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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12-24-14 09:01 AM - Post#2508806
In response to Boosted54
For this build i will be using the LSX 376, with just south of 1,000hp with minimal boost, & a 2yr warranty this will be a good starting point. These have made well over the 1,000hp mark so it will be fun to see what it can do.
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Nite Dragon
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Age: 43
Loc: Orange Park, FL
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12-24-14 03:36 PM - Post#2508941
In response to Boosted54
wow, i want one of those for xmas...lol
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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12-24-14 04:28 PM - Post#2508955
In response to Nite Dragon
I dont think Chevrolet has a christmas department, we can only dream of gifts like that.
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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01-12-15 09:34 AM - Post#2514061
In response to Boosted54
The gas filler has been filled in, and some guys just mount the new filler in the trunk. I didnt want to open my trunk to add fuel so i made a motorized tail light to access my new filler location. check out the link below. More info on the Facebook post.
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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02-11-15 08:55 PM - Post#2522554
In response to Boosted54
Have had some questions about my ride height & crossmember. First image is a rolling height about 1" from laying frame. The pictured Progressive Automotive crossmember has been built to be set up for my desired ride height (4" from ground to rocker) & uses the corvette c-4 control arms & spindles. It uses the Ridetech suspension Shockwaves, Accuair valve body, & controlled by Ridecontroler to operate between laying frame, ride height, & speed bumps.
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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02-20-15 10:10 PM - Post#2524994
In response to Boosted54
The rear- I narrowed the frame 5" to tuck the 20x10 Intro Wheels wrapped in 285/30/ZR20 Falken Tire , a step notch to gives the Currie Enterprises 9+ rear end room to move through the travel via the RideTech triangulated 4-link & Shockwaves, the Shockwaves have an adjustable rebound to help further dial in the suspension. Air is supplied by 2 AccuAir Suspension tanks mounted under the car, & uses the Accuair valve body & is controlled with my phone using the RideController unit.
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stangman69
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Loc: Raleigh, NC
Reg: 02-12-15
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 05-14-15 11:49 AM - Post#2547178
In response to Chevelle
James -
More pics, yo. Us newbies need more inspirational and reference material from you old hands.
How did you figure out what you wanted your ride height to be? I saw the picture of the Rally rim on your website...did you just lower the body/frame over that wheel until you had it low enough? I'm strongly leaning towards the PA crossmember like you used and I want to research this project to death before I start cutting anything up.
Also curious about your 4 link setup in the rear.
Thanks,
Nate
1954 2 door - Grandpa's Blue Goose
Plans:
LSx, 4L60E, newer rear axle
Upgraded suspension - Meyer IFS, Vette-based?
Minimal body mods - fill a few seams, stiffen frame - AME style center section, etc.
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Boosted54
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Loc: Portland, Oregon
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08-31-15 06:13 AM - Post#2572208
In response to stangman69
Nate,
Sorry for the late response. I will have new progress pics up in the next couple of weeks.
I determined my ride height just by dropping it till i liked how it looked and would still clear most road obstacles then built my suspension around that height. The Progressive Automotive cross member was also built around my desired ride height so as to maximize my suspension performance.
The 4link is a RideTech unit.
Regards, James
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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12-06-15 05:26 PM - Post#2593797
In response to Boosted54
Its been a while since i worked on the car or posted so lets start off with one of the renderings of what is to be the end result.
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Boosted54
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Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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12-15-15 08:15 AM - Post#2595612
In response to Boosted54
A modern twist on this old car as far as interior and control/management systems. This will have all of the amenities of a new car wrapped up in a 54 body.
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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01-17-16 07:12 PM - Post#2602858
In response to Boosted54
This is the rendering of my 54 engine bay using a twin turbo LSX376 set up. The illustration shows some parts in chrome but it will all be black.
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Boosted54
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Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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05-15-16 10:42 AM - Post#2628388
In response to Boosted54
Gathering up a few of the air managment parts.
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Boosted54
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Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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07-09-16 01:01 PM - Post#2638738
In response to Boosted54
There are so many ways to control our modern features on vehicles. Trunk pop, door pop, accessory lighting, remote start, air suspension, and so many more. Why not combine all of those features into the one device that we all have on hand, our phone. The control system can be either switches or buttons and can all be labeled to suit your needs.
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 EMS Customer Service
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Posts: 167
Age: 60
Loc: cleveland, ohio
Reg: 04-18-10
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05-05-17 11:35 PM - Post#2689801
In response to Boosted54
thanks for using some of our parts
the ems guy
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51Chevyman
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Posts: 20
Loc: Lake Odessa, MI
Reg: 06-27-17
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06-27-17 06:59 PM - Post#2697784
In response to EMS Customer Service
Wow this build is amazing! To modern for me on the interior but it looks awesome! That motor will be killer. Love it!
1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 350/350 Camaro Posi project waiting since 1990 to be finished.
1964 Chevy Long Box project to be putting in a 68 Caddy 472/400 combo.
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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06-30-17 10:35 AM - Post#2698158
In response to EMS Customer Service
No problem, EMS panels are a good product
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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06-30-17 10:39 AM - Post#2698159
In response to 51Chevyman
Thank you. The modern interior really turns some off but I'm shooting for a simple exterior look with all of the amenities of a modern car. I drive my cars so want to roll in comfort.
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slodat
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Posts: 6
Loc: Grand Coulee
Reg: 02-05-16
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07-03-17 11:06 AM - Post#2698534
In response to Boosted54
Hey James! What's going on with your '54?
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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07-06-17 07:58 PM - Post#2699030
In response to slodat
I have only put in about 18hrs on it since I last seen you in Az. I have been stocking up on parts & mterials anticipating another run at it.
Hit me up if you end up in Portland sometime.
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Boosted54
"3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 104
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Reg: 11-28-14
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07-14-17 11:00 PM - Post#2700124
In response to Boosted54
I had posted this before but didn't realize that the video didn't play, so here is the YouTube link to the video
https://youtu.be/q95hUsrMNqU
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