Addicted to meth wrote:Quote:
Now, if we can get a build thread on Grumpy, we'd be set...
That is never going to happen. Grumpy will be going to the graveyard soon.
Keep seeing references to Grumpy, have tried to do a search and have found nothing. Any info on it?
"Oil Leak ? What oil Leak ? Oh, Thats Just The Sweat From All The HorsePower!!"
Glad to see the reaper is still alive and well!!! One of the few old-school builds that is still around!
Currently #4 in Ecotec Forced Induction horsepower ratings. 505.8 WHP 414WTQ!!!
Currently 3rd quickest Ecotec on the .org - 10.949 @ 131.50 MPH!!!
After seeing this thread, I hate myself a little less for not buying it when given the chance!!! Incredible job!
It's builds like this that make me miss the SPDRCRZ!
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'04 GTO 305whp
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This was probably the #3 J body that got me originally inspired, (#1 was an RKSport Cav I saw at a car show 14 years ago, yikes! And #2 is Teske). Although in hindsight I'm sure most of the original Mods that Jim Trevino did would be considered tacky or rice now-a-days, it was definitely innovative to the J community back then when options for custom parts were limited and relatively expensive.
It is kinda cool to see new life breathed into a car that has history within this site, even though at the end of the day it has been completely revamped from original form into a new beast, the theme still remains. I personally consider myself long done with my little project and try to keep it somewhat alive, but will one day part ways. It it nice to know that there are people out there that can appreciate the work that a man has put into a particular car and strive to keep that intact while build upon it.
So, congrats on the build, the work looks quality and very impressive, definitely took it to the next level mechanically. Keep up the good work.
-- John
^ respectfully requests a photo's and media post about your car in the near future! its been a while!
Evan Undead (The Black Pearl) wrote:It was a fully built LD9 automatic on a big nitrous kit... one of the first, if not THE first. Higgins knows more than anyone else currently here about it's history though.
I have not seen or heard about Grumpy's Cav in at least 5 years. I know he was the first to use a progressive 100 shot
OverKill All The Way!!!!! wrote:Thanks guys. I will have more progress pics shortly. Also more parts will be up soon enough on the site.
Mark
Can't wait to see both
Jason
99 Z24
LG0/LD9 for Life
10 Year Bash Veteren
Amazing build! Simply speechless! I remember when the reaper was first built, now it has a second life!
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I have not seen or heard about Grumpy's Cav in at least 5 years. I know he was the first to use a progressive 100 shot
Grumpys car has been tucked away down here in Fl. I helped tow it back some many years ago. It is in the process of being stripped and junked.
Rick King aka Grumpy King was the first to run a major shot of nitrous on a stock LD9. He ran at least a 125 shot on a stock LD9. Car was a auto and he claimed to have ran a high 12 second time on a stock LD9 with juice. He later built a nitrous friendly motor and auto tranny. With only about 800 miles on the motor it had a nitrous backfire which pretty much burnt everything in the engine bay.
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Addicted to meth wrote:Quote:
I have not seen or heard about Grumpy's Cav in at least 5 years. I know he was the first to use a progressive 100 shot
Grumpys car has been tucked away down here in Fl. I helped tow it back some many years ago. It is in the process of being stripped and junked.
Rick King aka Grumpy King was the first to run a major shot of nitrous on a stock LD9. He ran at least a 125 shot on a stock LD9. Car was a auto and he claimed to have ran a high 12 second time on a stock LD9 with juice. He later built a nitrous friendly motor and auto tranny. With only about 800 miles on the motor it had a nitrous backfire which pretty much burnt everything in the engine bay.
Thanks for the update. I did not know Grumpy made it to Florida.
Jason
99 Z24
LG0/LD9 for Life
10 Year Bash Veteren
diiiid someone say 125 shot on a stock auto LD9?
hehe....
I choose the technology built for land speed records... not the technology built to save on emissions and gas mileage.
I was so close to buying this car from John when he was selling it but I wasn't in a good Place fiancially at the time to take on that big of a project. I kind of wish I did. Good luck and I'm glad to see someone is taking good care of the car.
please put me first on that list.
holy sweet @!#$ man!
do work!
you went ballsdeep on that!!
i am happy to see the revived car with more pep in its step
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OverKill All The Way!!!!! wrote:Thanks guys.More pics, videos and tuning still to come. Oh and its first race is on the 15th of next month. Ill post more pics and videos later on.
Where are you taking it? CFRC for autox or OSW for drag?
I'm putting together a meet in St Pete for the 16th if your interested.
Oh and btw, great job on the car, I had no idea you had it!
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CFRC is back open, they are only doing autox and drifting, drags are shut down for good.
I read somewhere today that autox is at night (finally!!) and only on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
I made a post about the meet in the SE region.
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Jason
99 Z24
LG0/LD9 for Life
10 Year Bash Veteren
JHand wrote:CFRC is back open, they are only doing autox and drifting, drags are shut down for good.
I read somewhere today that autox is at night (finally!!) and only on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
I made a post about the meet in the SE region.
So the 8th I am planning on hitting up CFRC. More pics to come then.
Mark
http://www.overkillengineeringmotorsports.com/
Amazing work with the car. Without a doubt, better than the original version.
This thread makes me wonder about Teske, Ian, Cookie...
Matt S.
