BadBob's SR to LS Drift Build

[badbob2121]

Well at the last drift event (Midnight Madness) at Gateway Raceway in 2013, my SR decided to give up from what I suspect to be a spun rod bearing. I ran this SR for 3 years and never gave me many problems.. But instead of rebuilding I decided to make the switch over to a new platform for the 2014 season..

My SR setup was your basic GT2871.64 setup, made great power and absolutely loved it, in a way I am sad to see it go..


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So I pulled the SR and began my part out

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I picked up my F Body LS from a good friend, and is already built, but I decided to freshen up a few things before the season starts.

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Engine Specs.
MS4 Camshaft
Texas Speed Valve train (springs, pushrods etc)
Speed pro forged pistons
LS6 Intake manifold
ARP everything haha..
Fidanza Lightweight flywheel
Sikky Trans mount
Sikky Driveshaft
Sikky Headers
Canton Racing Oil pan
Custom engine mounts
Tuned ECU
and a fully built T56

I decided to purchase..
Wiring Specialties Pro wiring harness
Spec stage 3 clutch
MSD starter
Sikky Fuel filter kit
Mishimoto radiator/fan shroud kit
Fidanza replacement friction plate

and a few pics..

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and the current chassis setup..

Tein Super Street Coilovers
Tein Pillowball Upper Mounts
Energy Suspension Master bushing Kit (All bushings replaced)
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Subframe Bushings
ISIS Toe Arms
ISIS Traction Arms
Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms
Adjustable Tension Rods
Wilwood 12.2” 4POT Front Brake kit (Arizona Z Car)
STRI Electronic Oil Press Gauge
STRI Electronic Fuel Press Gauge
STRI Electronic Water Temp Gauge

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Im going to send my headers to be ceramic coated next week and Im still waiting for my wiring harness to arrive, but should be here shortly.

More to come

[Drifting Kalamari]

Love it! Keep the same license plate too!!!

[niscur29]

Congrats man. How does the Msd starter fit next to the header? I need to pick up a new one soon.

[badbob2121]

Love it! Keep the same license plate too!!!

Haha, I already ordered a new personalized plate..

Congrats man. How does the Msd starter fit next to the header? I need to pick up a new one soon.

The description says it is smaller than the OEM starter, so I assume it would fit better. Ive seen other LS swaps using this starter as well.

Its the MSD DynaForce starter 5096

[STL240SXDRIFT]

Nice to see another awesome STL build. Let me know if that diff I sold you works out man!

[DJPimpFlex]

Nice!! I'm doing the same. Where are you getting your headers coated and what is it costing you?

[badbob2121]

Nice!! I'm doing the same. Where are you getting your headers coated and what is it costing you?

Im getting them coated at Gateway Powder Coating and quoted me $200

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[DJPimpFlex]

Im getting them coated at Gateway Powder Coating and quoted me $200

Welcome | GatewayPowdwercoat.comGatewayPowdwercoat.com (http://gatewaypowdercoat.com/)

Nice I'll have to contact them. Thanks!

[Hoffman5982]

Long time no see BadBob! It's good to see that you've been drifting for a while now but you've kept your car in great shape. Are you planning on investing in a bucket seat at any point?

[bardabe]

good stuff! lookng forward to seeing the outcome of this!

[badbob2121]

Long time no see BadBob! It's good to see that you've been drifting for a while now but you've kept your car in great shape. Are you planning on investing in a bucket seat at any point?

Haha, I remember you from Nico! and Yes.. I actually have a NRG bucket seat and a 4pt NRG harness I got in a trade for some of my SR parts.. not sure if Im going to use it or go with another seat.

good stuff! lookng forward to seeing the outcome of this!

Thanks buddy!

[bradturner1996]

Sick car man, definitely a quality build. Some hate the LS swap but I can appreciate good engineering regardless of the origin. Good luck on this!!

[A DOG 406]

Seems only logical to leave the SR platform and go to the big boys LS. I want an LS swap eventually, but i will use my SR until it craps out. I love how your 240 has turned out. Clean and black always looks good man. keep it up.

[conrad_s13.5]

awesome to see this mang!
this lewis's ls?

excited for more updates!

[badbob2121]

Sick car man, definitely a quality build. Some hate the LS swap but I can appreciate good engineering regardless of the origin. Good luck on this!!

Seems only logical to leave the SR platform and go to the big boys LS. I want an LS swap eventually, but i will use my SR until it craps out. I love how your 240 has turned out. Clean and black always looks good man. keep it up.

awesome to see this mang!
this lewis's ls?

excited for more updates!

Thanks guys! and yes I bought it from Lewis :rawk:

[Royal_T]

Nice bro.. Be careful with that MS4 Cam.. I was talking to a few people about that cam and was advise not to get it. Was told it was a very aggressive cam for drifting.. So I sold it and sat down with Texas Speed Shop and they advised me to go with the Torquer V3 cam..

In for numbers though and how it preforms, cause if it works great for you I might switch..lol

[badbob2121]

My buddy, who I bought the LS from, has ran this cam setup for 2 PRO-AM seasons (and actually just earned his FD license) and even took it to his engine builder to have all the rings, bearings, gaskets, etc, replaced before the 2013 season started, and the builder told him there was no visible/unusual wear and everything looked great.

So I am going to stick with the MS4, and I plan on hitting a dyno shortly after its up and running to see what it makes. I will post my results :D

[Oakville]

Nice car man, pretty cool swap!

off topic but this is the first thing that came to mind after seeing your screen name
Harold and Kumar 2 Big Bob Clip - YouTube (http://youtu.be/R4k2ZjketOk?t=1m35s)

[badbob2121]

^^ Hahahaha....I have been to Guantanamo Bay though :ugh:

[timandytimandy]

You have one of my favorite sil80's. Good luck with the swap!

[badbob2121]

You have one of my favorite sil80's. Good luck with the swap!

Thanks dude, much appreciated.


Well I got some more work done today..

I picked up some ARP Flywheel bolts
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I got the new friction plate mounted on the flywheel
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mounted the flywheel and new Spec 3 Clutch
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and then I also put on the new MSD starter (so purdy)
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Well thats all for today, the weather had been cold as shit lately and its hard to stay motivated to get shit done in my tiny freezing cold garage haha..

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Im still waiting on my wiring harness and I should be dropping the headers off soon as well.

[Royal_T]

My buddy, who I bought the LS from, has ran this cam setup for 2 PRO-AM seasons (and actually just earned his FD license) and even took it to his engine builder to have all the rings, bearings, gaskets, etc, replaced before the 2013 season started, and the builder told him there was no visible/unusual wear and everything looked great.

So I am going to stick with the MS4, and I plan on hitting a dyno shortly after its up and running to see what it makes. I will post my results :D


Nice well damn I should have stock with the MS4 then.. Keep up the great work and in for the numbers..

[badbob2121]

Well I finally picked up my headers from Gateway Powder coating from being Ceramic Coated and they look great!!

(not sure why they look silver in these pics)
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Also picked some some MLS Gaskets as well..
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My Wiring Specialties Harness also showed up
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New plugs are wires
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and everything is ready to drop in. My schedule is pretty crazy, as I work full time, Im a full time student in a Master's program, and Im also a single parent, plus the 10deg weather and snow dont help. But should be up and and running soon. I also have a few FLCA and Knuckle mods planned, but want the LS to be up and running before I go there..

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[badbob2121]

Few little details finished while I wait for the snow surrounding my car to melt..

Intake pipe complete (ordering a fresh filter tomorrow)
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Steam vent routed to upper rad hose.
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I bought the adapter from Jagsthatrun.com
http://jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_Cooling_LSI-tee.html

I hate snow :bash:

[dat925stunna]

:hsdance:Like

[badbob2121]

So I was planning on waiting to have the LS running before I invested in any steering & knuckle mods, but I started a conversation with a well known fabricator and shop owner (Mike at Nocturnal Motorworks) about his knuckle and FLCA mods, I was sold.

I found a set of knuckles cheap locally and ordered brand new MOOG FLCA'S and dropped them off.

Before:
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and after :D

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but they wont be put on until the LS is up and running..

and after spending $100 on fluids and picking up a new Welded..

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I have everything ready to go, and the weather has been clearing up and snow has been melting so I have plans to drop the engine in this weekend if all goes well.

[BoostinIX]

Dear lord...so much win. And so many similarities with mine. Wooooooo. I like it. Keep it up!

[badbob2121]

Well this week has been awesome, I just received and accepted a new job offer this afternoon for a new position as a digital imaging operations supervisor for an amazing international company, so its been a great week so far :)

but I just got my K&N Filter and Earls fitting in today for my Fuel pressure gauge
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and the finished intake setup
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and the Sikky corvette fuel filter/regulator kit with the new fitting in place
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Then I went to install the AN fitting on the fuel rail and notice something wasnt right.. my LS didnt have the typical LS1 fuel rail and had a barb style fitting on the feed line..

This isnt right at all :ugh:
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So I took it all apart and found a local correct LS1 Fuel rail and I am picking it up in a few hours

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo1_zpsce89242d.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo1_zpsce89242d.jpg.html)

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and a shot of my workspace (I need more space haha)
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Well the weather is awesome and I plan on dropping everything in tonight/tomorrow morning, so more updates to come shortly.

[JBB]

Nice man! At least you dont need a heater with that light in the background there, I know from experience that thing will turn a garage into a sauna

[badbob2121]

Today was so nice out, I decided to take a half day off from work and come home and get some work done.

Fuel rail all fixed
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo3_zpsa56e483c.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo3_zpsa56e483c.jpg.html)

Since I have to unbolt the steering shaft to install the driver's side header, I figured I would replace that bushing as well. Picked up from Forced Fab.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo1_zps2b4618c4.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo1_zps2b4618c4.jpg.html)

and all done..
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo_zps39199a62.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo_zps39199a62.jpg.html)

So I got the sikky fuel kit all hooked up and also put on the new fresh plate welded diff and here's where I finished the day..

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo4_zps24552793.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo4_zps24552793.jpg.html)

I have no plans except working on the car tomorrow, so it should be a good day :wiggle:

[badbob2121]

Everything is about wrapped up, just need to connect the upper radiator hose, go and get a proper fitting lower radiator hose, connect vacuum to the brake booster, and connect the battery cable to the starter.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/2F480200-D606-4ACA-936A-BDCC4C50CA31_zpsyftvz1hx.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/2F480200-D606-4ACA-936A-BDCC4C50CA31_zpsyftvz1hx.jpg.html)

The intake didnt fit as planned, so Ill picking up some new piping to change that up, but thats no big deal.

[badbob2121]

Just wanted to share the information I received from some members on LS1Tech regarding the fittings on the fuel filter/regulator that were included in the Sikky kit.

The fittings included in the Sikky kit have a plastic insert and are a "snap on" style fitting, I have been informed that this style of fitting have potential to blow off due to high fuel pressure, sometimes resulting in a fire. (Please note this is not me bashing Sikky or their products)

Here is a picture of the plastic "snap on" fittings.. (even though the feed and return labeling is incorrect)
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/Fuel_zpsba9c1770.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/Fuel_zpsba9c1770.jpg.html)

and the new improved fitting..
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_06081_zps4786e02c.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_06081_zps4786e02c.jpg.html)


Needless to say, $40 in fittings for peace of mind is well worth it, so I just placed another order to summit racing. A few days delay in the startup, but the weather is supposed to be shit in STL anyway this weekend, so oh well..

[badbob2121]

It started!!

Tuesday was my last day working for the company I previously worked for, and decided to take the rest of the week off before starting at the new company.

Tuesday night my fittings finally arrived and I was able to finally attempt to start the car.. and it fired right up on the first try. IT WAS LOUD.. my neighbors hate me

YEv3JLc916g

Fixed a small coolant leak, wired up my E-fans, put on my y-pipe and went for a long drive today.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/b31bb2e8-7db8-4f44-8c38-d6474edb6a38_zps429174ba.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/b31bb2e8-7db8-4f44-8c38-d6474edb6a38_zps429174ba.jpg.html)

It is awesome, the MS4 Cam is sooo aggressive, its crazy. Running straight pipe is way too loud for the street, so Im going to an exhaust shop in the morning to have a Vibrant muffler mounted, which I plan to have a clamp in place so I can remove the muffler at the track.

[badbob2121]

I got my Vibrant muffler welded on today and it's much better. I went for a long drive today and love it. I will probably have my modded knuckles on and go in for a fresh alignment within a week or two, and then ill be all ready for the first event on April 6th.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_2400_zps6d54f6aa.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_2400_zps6d54f6aa.jpg.html)

[mechanicalmoron]

Well THAT was concise. And awesome.

[MyblackS13]

Nice build, engine set-up is similar to mine, except you have a meatier cam. I like the clean look of your Sil-80, what are your wheel and tire specs?

[[email protected]]

looks so good!

-Juan

[badbob2121]

looks so good!

-Juan

Well THAT was concise. And awesome.

what are your wheel and tire specs?

Thanks guys, and they are 17x9 +12 with 225/45 all around

[badbob2121]

All has been good, just driving it in the evening when I can making sure all is good.
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo2_zpsa108b2ed.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo2_zpsa108b2ed.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo1_zps74f9b6a1.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo1_zps74f9b6a1.jpg.html)

and I am registered for the first DriftSTL event this year on April 6th
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/fbbanner_zpse7c05d82.png (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/fbbanner_zpse7c05d82.png.html)

I am going to put on my knuckles and everything next weekend, then go into my buddys shop for an alignmnet the following Monday. Ill post an update then

[badbob2121]

Went out and took some pics with some buddies this Friday..

8 - 6 - 4
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/1212_zps189a2d53.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/1212_zps189a2d53.jpg.html)

and yesterday I finally put on the modded knuckles

I also finally put on some PBM Tie rod spacers to help with the extra tie rod length Ill need
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/12123_zps647d1ba3.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/12123_zps647d1ba3.jpg.html)

I also picked up some High Angle Tension rods
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/656554_zps06216d40.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/656554_zps06216d40.jpg.html)


http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/45454_zpsf5330624.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/45454_zpsf5330624.jpg.html)


got angle?
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/45453_zpse63f6ffd.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/45453_zpse63f6ffd.jpg.html)

Im going in for alignment tomorrow, but I can already tell how awesome these knuckles are going to be.. cant wait for April 6th

[onehundredoctane]

Where did you route the steam port to that goes to the upper radiator hose?

[badbob2121]

Where did you route the steam port to that goes to the upper radiator hose?

Yup, there's a pic on the previous page.

Here's the link where I bought the adapter
http://jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_Cooling_LSI-tee.html

[Royal_T]

Sound really good bro.. Can't wait to see you rip in it..

[niscur29]

Yup, there's a pic on the previous page.

Here's the link where I bought the adapter
http://jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_Cooling_LSI-tee.html

I did the same....JTR made me an adapter with a 1/8 npt port and I put a 90deg nipple on it. Simple for $20 bucks.

[badbob2121]

Fresh alignment done
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/get-attachmentASDF_zps9bfdf955.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/get-attachmentASDF_zps9bfdf955.jpg.html)

A pic of the current muffler I have. It's not permanent, because I honestly dont know what style exhuast I want yet.. but I like this for now.
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/SDDF_zps44b7913e.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/SDDF_zps44b7913e.jpg.html)

The knuckles feel awesome, I did a few 3rd gear test runs and I cant believe the difference. Well worth the small cost and I recommend them 100% to anyone

[Silviastunter]

Man this thing is so gnarly. Looks good and sounds even better!

[badbob2121]

^Thanks dude!

I just found out that I was entered in the Wiring Specialties build contest, give me a like and share!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.751169358236036.1073741829.129906023695709&type=1

[badbob2121]

Found a deal on a inline PBM Hydro with Wilwood MC and lines that was too good to pass up..
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/DSD_zps9bbe9d68.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/DSD_zps9bbe9d68.jpg.html)

and found a few shots from the last Import Face Off I drove...
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/DAFSD_zps9650b75c.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/DAFSD_zps9650b75c.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/SDF_zpsa0062f2f.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/SDF_zpsa0062f2f.jpg.html)

[SR20PWRALTY]

Where did you order these fittings? Are the ones to the rail also improved? Mine popped of when I use to daily drive my car at the rail with my kids in it.

Great Build!

Just wanted to share the information I received from some members on LS1Tech regarding the fittings on the fuel filter/regulator that were included in the Sikky kit.

The fittings included in the Sikky kit have a plastic insert and are a "snap on" style fitting, I have been informed that this style of fitting have potential to blow off due to high fuel pressure, sometimes resulting in a fire. (Please note this is not me bashing Sikky or their products)

Here is a picture of the plastic "snap on" fittings.. (even though the feed and return labeling is incorrect)
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/Fuel_zpsba9c1770.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/Fuel_zpsba9c1770.jpg.html)

and the new improved fitting..
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_06081_zps4786e02c.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_06081_zps4786e02c.jpg.html)


Needless to say, $40 in fittings for peace of mind is well worth it, so I just placed another order to summit racing. A few days delay in the startup, but the weather is supposed to be shit in STL anyway this weekend, so oh well..

[badbob2121]

Where did you order these fittings? Are the ones to the rail also improved? Mine popped of when I use to daily drive my car at the rail with my kids in it.

Great Build!

Yes, I replaced all of the fittings (including the fuel rail fitting).

Here is a link for you
http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/adapt_fit/fuel-efi.shtml

I believe summit sells them, just search for the part #

Well worth it!

[S-Nation S13]

damn .. clean ass build ! great work !!

[conrad_s13.5]

Driving this weekend!?!??!

[badbob2121]

Driving this weekend!?!??!

Hell yea I am, can't wait for tomorrow!!

:2f2f:

[badbob2121]

The first event with the LS went awesome. It ran great and I had a blast. The power was instant and the knuckles were worth every penny..

a few pics I found..

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10314638_10202707017528905_703003115474184281_n_zp s7a8ca5fe.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10314638_10202707017528905_703003115474184281_n_zp s7a8ca5fe.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/1451616_10151965990067026_185342791046790715_n1_zp sfbd059d8.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/1451616_10151965990067026_185342791046790715_n1_zp sfbd059d8.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10177898_228238787376804_2908548464075801035_n_zps 4a8ee905.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10177898_228238787376804_2908548464075801035_n_zps 4a8ee905.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10011466_10151965990327026_5048143778498097150_n_z pse5bd6e96.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10011466_10151965990327026_5048143778498097150_n_z pse5bd6e96.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10258293_226235944243755_4829778629709602128_n_zps 79a838af.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10258293_226235944243755_4829778629709602128_n_zps 79a838af.jpg.html)

There is a small event next week and another on June 8th.

[badbob2121]

Quick clip from Midnight Madness the other week..
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Cars running great. The power steering pump gets hot pretty quick and starts making a slight howl after back to back runs.. I am already running a cooler, but I am looking into adjusting the pressure. If anyone has done this before, let me know!

Another event coming up on June 8th

[badbob2121]

Had another event this last weekend, had a great time. The track was awesome and it was a perfect day.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10386783_10152084434687026_1024103458364942276_n_z ps79ca2ad5.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10386783_10152084434687026_1024103458364942276_n_z ps79ca2ad5.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10367189_707093529356532_1117304172172968228_n_zps 89de7e2e.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10367189_707093529356532_1117304172172968228_n_zps 89de7e2e.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10455443_707093536023198_7334386346596567467_n_zps 7a79e289.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10455443_707093536023198_7334386346596567467_n_zps 7a79e289.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10436194_10203002624878904_5027753224560951892_n_z ps688882f7.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10436194_10203002624878904_5027753224560951892_n_z ps688882f7.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10329020_10203932515414591_1055308646798704756_n_z psea4e6067.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10329020_10203932515414591_1055308646798704756_n_z psea4e6067.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10325392_647362882007848_1383399404138678309_n_zps d1fa47d7.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10325392_647362882007848_1383399404138678309_n_zps d1fa47d7.jpg.html)

and a cell phone video of one of my runs..

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[smokescreen240]

awesome! congrats on getting it started and drivable. :)

i find your Tag ironic. V8LOL.

[badbob2121]

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10461307_10203018270550036_8087420546361487555_n_z ps331b5632.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10461307_10203018270550036_8087420546361487555_n_z ps331b5632.jpg.html)
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10363890_879715162055284_7648092055265500498_n_zps e9df90a2.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10363890_879715162055284_7648092055265500498_n_zps e9df90a2.jpg.html)


http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/10373774_647868525290617_2212157082495520249_n_zps 045cb468.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/10373774_647868525290617_2212157082495520249_n_zps 045cb468.jpg.html)



(2min)

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[soontoownahatch]

What fuel pump are you running in your tank and can you take/load a picture of the fuel setup leaving the stock location if you have time.

Thanks
Soontoownahatch

[badbob2121]

^^

I am running a Walbro 255, and you wanting pics of the feed and return hardlines? Its pretty simple since I am using the Sikky kit (Corvette filter/regulator setup). If you research it you should find everything you need.

[niscur29]

What fuel pump are you running in your tank and can you take/load a picture of the fuel setup leaving the stock location if you have time.

Thanks
Soontoownahatch

A -6an line from the tank is more than enough for a LS swap. Im running a kyosan supra pump and it supports my lq9s2 swap just fine. Vette regulator on frame rail near passenger rear tire with a short return back to tank. Barbed fittings can covert the two rubber hoses from the tank unit to an hoses relatively cheap.

[badbob2121]

Drove another DriftSTL event yesterday. Car drove awesome, I ended the day with a seized rear caliper, but still had an absolute blast!!

Thanks again to Kyle Cross Photography for the dope shots!

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3078_zps748cc629.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3078_zps748cc629.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3079_zps237ac78a.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3079_zps237ac78a.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3077_zps9c628a61.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3077_zps9c628a61.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3080_zpsa60bc5bd.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3080_zpsa60bc5bd.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3081_zpsccc896cc.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3081_zpsccc896cc.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3082_zps8beeb398.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3082_zps8beeb398.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3083_zpsdff0cd1f.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3083_zpsdff0cd1f.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3084_zps1dd9abdc.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3084_zps1dd9abdc.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3085_zps90c0e76e.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3085_zps90c0e76e.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3086_zps9675309c.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3086_zps9675309c.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3087_zps87609ebd.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3087_zps87609ebd.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3088_zps9736a299.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3088_zps9736a299.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/IMG_3090_zps11dcf665.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/IMG_3090_zps11dcf665.jpg.html)


Love this slow mo video :naughty:

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[badbob2121]

A couple GORPO videos

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[Apex Eight]

Dude I find it incredible how you got all of this work done in such a short amount of time given your busy schedule and all. Clean car, nice driving, and just a great build thread overall. Keep it up man

[Dima1127]

What strut bar are you running?

[badbob2121]

Dude I find it incredible how you got all of this work done in such a short amount of time given your busy schedule and all. Clean car, nice driving, and just a great build thread overall. Keep it up man

Thanks dude! :rawk:

What strut bar are you running?

Its the Stealth Custom Fab brace. I'm also running the rear strut brace and tension rod brace. They are all super legit.

[Dima1127]

Its the Stealth Custom Fab brace. I'm also running the rear strut brace and tension rod brace. They are all super legit.

That's what I figured. I have the front one too. For the people that don't have one they are legit and make a world of a difference unlike that crap with hinges.

Now I'm curious if we have mutual friends haha

[badbob2121]

^ We might, I lived in southern CA for a few years.


Here's a cool article that DriftSTL posted featuring my car:

http://driftstl.blogspot.com/2014/09/new-to-game-heres-what-you-should-know.html?m=1

[badbob2121]

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[badbob2121]

So back to the building..

I finally got my handbrake welded in before the last event. It locks instantly and I am really happy with the outcome.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photddo2_zps1954bdf9.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photddo2_zps1954bdf9.jpg.html)


But during the event, both of my rear calipers seized... :-/

So I picked up a set of reman'd calipers..

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/photo3_zps694a6b68.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/photo3_zps694a6b68.jpg.html)


I also made a purchase that I am really excited about..

PBM Super Angle Forged Knuckles and Steering Rack Eccentric Bushings :)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/phoddto_zps23c48d28.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/phoddto_zps23c48d28.jpg.html)
(and some beer)

I also have some other plans for the winter, hopefully a cage and seats and a few other pieces to be more competitive.


Might as well whore out my other racecar/daily.. I just took a few pics today

'12 Mustang GT RTR #54
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy317/badbob2121/phdoto1_zps72f3cdf7.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/badbob2121/media/phdoto1_zps72f3cdf7.jpg.html)
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FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM = BOBBY_LS13

More money to be blown shortly...

[badbob2121]

So the last event of 2014 was cancelled due to weather reasons. So the 2014 season is over and the prep for 2015 begings.

I also picked up some PBM FLCA/Tension Rod combo and inner tie rod. So for 2015 Ill be running:
-PBM Super Angle Knuckles
-PBM FLCA/Tension Rod
-PBM Inner/Tein Outer tie rod
-PBM Ecentric Steering Rack Bushings

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I also picked up a Bride FG Seat Rail and a Corbeau 5pt Harness for a bucket seat I will be putting in
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The LS is healthy and running great. I have no plans for it this winter. Dont mess with something that works.

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I will also be having a full cage welded in this winter also, but Ill be be putting on the new front suspension parts first and get that all sorted out.

[[email protected]]

your car has come along way since i last saw it! keep it up Bobby!

-Juan

[laurentj23]

Bobby,

Hows them spec clutch holding up? I have the same clutch setup but heard bad reviews about it.

[Apex Eight]

Still one of the most solid builds I've ever seen. The Mustang is badass too

[badbob2121]

So finally heres an update on the year so far.

I got the PBM FLCA/Tension rod and knuckles all sorted with Z32 Brakes. I hated having to ditch the Wilwoods, but I ended making money off the situation. Oh well

Last weekend on the 4th, Street Driven Tour came through town and was held at Gateway Raceway. This was my first big event this year and I am very happy with the outcome. The car drove great and the course was awesome.

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Chris Forsberg and Forrest Wang came down the event
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I have an in car video of one of my runs, but youtube is not complying at the moment.

[badbob2121]

So the year has been going great. I’ve invested more into drifting this year than ever before, and honestly drove lessthan any other year. But it will all pay off next year hopefully.

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So I drove a few events..

ImportFace-off 2015 - St. Louis

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A bunch of Midnight Madness events

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Then I rescued a fucking awesome puppy, meet Bowser

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Then I decided it was FINALLY time to cage the car. A good friend of mine offered to do my cage to help fund his PRO2 season, so he knocked out an awesome cage for me. I’m really stoked on the end result. I also had him fab a custom seat bracket and also put a 3” v-band clamp so I can remove my exhaust from the axle back.

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[badbob2121]

I was able to get the cage finished two weeks before the Final round of Midwest Drift Union's Final Round 4. This was my first FD PROAM event and I was pumped. It was held at Gateway Motorsports Park on their road course. This is an awesome course, it’s a fast 4th gear track and demands full commitment to connect the course. This was my 2nd event drifting this course.

Some practice pictures

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This event was stacked with just under 40 seasoned drivers, and only 16 would advance into competition. My goal for this event was to qualify and get a feel for the series to gain confidence going into 2016. Going into qualifying was interesting, I threw down 2 pretty solid runs.

I qualified 14th and went into Top 16 battle against my good friend Steven Fishel (who qualified 3rd).This was my first competition tandem battle, and it went well. Our first round was close and we both put on good lead/follow runs, and the first round resulted in a ONE MORE TIME.

I noticed right before qualifying when changing out my rear wheels that my diff was leaking and the high temp RTV was like melting out (not good). But I kind of ignored the issue, as I didn’t have another diff on hand and I wasn’t going to bow out before qualifying (fuck it)

During the one more time, my diff started to lock up and feel all kinds of weird and inconsistent, which caused me to straighten on both of my runs, which lead to azero and Fishel advanced on (and went on to take 4th in the event). I had an awesome time and met some awesome people at the event.

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Going into 2016, I plan on running the full Midwest Drift Union series. I put somemore money into the ole Diesel truck and got access to a 20ft enclosed trailer,so I am all set to hit the road and finally drive more tracks around the Midwest.

I don’t plan on doing much to the car over the winter. I want to tub my front wheel wells, so weather (rain) wont be an issue. Maybe a few suspension adjustments, but I also want to buy a shit ton of tires to go into 2016 with.

[Lees_Garage]

Nice update!

[bardabe]

That is awesome bobby keep it up man! Loving the car!

[badbob2121]

Thanks guys.

Here's a great write up on the MDU RD4 Event by SMASHED
http://getsmashed.co/midwest-drift-union-2015-round-4-wrap-up/

[badbob2121]

No major changes for 2016. I did have my buddy Andrew Lewis fabricate some tubs, the cut out wells needed to go.

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The first DriftSTL event is 3/5 :2f2f:

[Shocker240sx]

Hey man, I had a quick question regarding your clutch setup. So I have the same setup, and I was wondering if you had to put a shim in between the trans and the slave cylinder?

I'm having so much trouble bleeding this clutch pedal, and for some reason I just feel that it is not right.

I'm running a stock slave, Spec 3 unsprung clutch w/ lightweight flywheel, and a 3/4 Willwood clutch master cylinder.

Let me know what info you can provide, thanks in advance.

[badbob2121]

I am not using any sort of shim in my setup. I do however have the remote speed bleeder line. I know these really make the process much easier and many people use them. But I haven't had any of the issues you described, sorry man.

[badbob2121]

First event of 2016 was awesome. There was some ownership transitions within the DriftSTL community and my good friend ended taking ownership. I think this was a good move for the STL community and the first event was rowdy.


So I bought a truck a year ago but haven't bought a trailer yet.... so I drove to the event as usual.


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The weather was awesome and over 40 drivers showed up.


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The LS ran awesome and the track was wide and open and was a great course to dust off the winter off season.


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We even had a car flip over in the parking lot after making contact with a k barrier. That sucks... but the driver was fine


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The event was a great start to the year. The 240 drove home safely and afterwards I had some bomb BBQ and beers with the lady to celebrate.

[rawgarage]

Looks like a kickass Start to the 2016 season