Drag tires
Consider Break Loose LLC. Maybe not for first set. A sponsor of Jordan, Christopher’s friend/peer who is into street racing and played soccer with him. Mention that Jordan sent me.
May 2024 Floor pan replacement and roll cage
YT videos -- floor pan
- 3rd gen Pontiac gets new floors (7m) -- some random dude. Not that detailed/informative. Cut out floor from donor car for the project car. Lots of spot welds between the floor and the "frame rail" that he drilled out.
- How to: Repair/Replace Rusty Floor in Vehicle - Complete Guide, Start to Finish (52m) -- way harder repair job on old Toyota truck. A lot more angles involved, more pieces, etc. Was educational still.
- Replacing Floor Pans In My Square Body Crew Cab - Vice Grip Garage EP99 (36m) -- Haven't watched yet. I want to. VGG replaces the floor in a square body. Uses drop in pieces and presumably discusses the merits of them vs OEM-fit ones. None of that is relevant to me, but hopefully there's other lessons to pick up.
- Welding Tips: Floorpan Lap and Butt Welds (4m) -- old guy that cares more than we need to.
YT videos -- roll cage
- Tips For Installing A Roll Cage At Home (15m) -- high level tips/tricks. Also links to this page of there's with 5 tips.
- Midwest Chassis Roll Bar Install On Our CAMARO Z28 (10m) -- time lapse installing a 6 point cage from midwest chassis (mine is 8 point)
- 02 Fbody Camaro MWC roll cage install (14m) -- nearly step by step video installing an 8 point cage in a 4th gen.
- Fitting an S&W 10 point 8.50 cage in 1987 Firebird GTA (15m) -- 1 of 2, putting a 10 point 8.5s cage in.
- I welded this cage out of the car...now what?! (15m) -- 2 of 2, includes how he did swing out doors and a tiny bit of footage getting the two halves of the cage out in order to weld it outside the car.
Notes from 2024 rules
Section 5 is E.T. Handicap Racing.
Section 5A, page 5 (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman):
A roll cage is mandatory in cars running 10.99 (*6.99) or quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph. In full-bodied cars, with unaltered firewall, floor, and body (from firewall rearward, wheel tubs permitted), running between 10.00 (*6.40) and 10.99 (*6.99), roll bar permitted in place of roll cage. In convertibles running 10.99 or quicker or exceeding 135 mph, roll cage mandatory. See General Regulations 4:4, 4:11, 10:6.
Section 6 is Pro Mod.
Section 6 page 8 (Pro Mod)
ROLL CAGE Chassis must meet SFI Spec 25.1. Chassis must be recertified yearly by NHRA and have serialized sticker affixed to roll cage before participation. See General Regulations 4:4, 4:11, 10:6.
2023 rear end
- F-Body Torque Arm Drag Racing Guy that sounds like he knows what he's talking about. Speaks to rear end geometry. Main reason I wanted to save this is his comments on lowering the lower control arm mount point on the axle so it is back to level or even pointed upward. It looks like the stuff I've ordered will allow for the exact relocation flexibility that he's recommending. Namely, the rear end has multiple mount holes for the LCA.
Bolts needed for rear end
- qty: 6
m12x1.75x90mm
hex flange
class 10.9 OR 12.9
Bolts needed for trans mount
- qty: 2
7/16-14 standard (ideally hex flange)
1 inch long
Roll cage options
Intake manifold torque order (45 then 89 INCH pounds)
todo 9/1/2023
- pick up 12"x12" 3/16" thick steel from custom metal supply. $18.80 or so
- pick up hardware from fastenal: nuts/washers for fuel rail/intake stuff, higher grade nuts for rear suspension
- pick up hardware from car quest wamego: bolts for headers
- belt sander https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-x-48-in-belt-and-9-in-disc-sander-59220.html
- vice https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-swivel-vise-with-anvil-59104.html
- [ORDERED] alternator bracket https://billet-speed.com/products/gm-ls-alternator-only-bracket-and-adjustable-idler-system?variant=33845098572
- thermostat stuff
todo before GO FAST
- racing seats and accessories
- roll cage
- floor (full pans? Like $3-400 per half)
- welds on torque arm cross bar
- caster/camber plates
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Torque specs for LS1 motors Fastener Tightening Specifications Application Specification
Metric / English
A/C Belt Tensioner Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt (at Accumulator) 16 Nm 12 lb ft
A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt (at Compressor) 33 Nm 24 lb ft
A/C Compressor Bolts 50 Nm 37 lb ft
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut 10 Nm 89 lb in
Air Conditioning (A/C) Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolts 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Battery Positive Cable Nut (at Generator Output Stud) 22 Nm 16 lb ft
Brake Pipe Fitting 15 Nm 11 lb ft
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Camshaft Retainer Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 35 Nm 26 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Nut 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt (In Sequence and Evenly Over 3 Increments) 70 Nm 52 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts – First Pass 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts – Final Pass 85 degrees
Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Installation Pass-to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 Nm 240 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – First Pass-Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Final Pass 140 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Crossmember Bolt (Lower) 145 Nm 107 lb ft
Crossmember Bolt (Upper) 125 Nm 92 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence-Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head) 90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence) 50 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence) 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
End Link Nut 23 Nm 17 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs 60 Nm 44 lb ft
Engine Block Heater 40 Nm 30 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs 60 Nm 44 lb ft
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts and Studs 12 Nm 106 lb in
Engine Flywheel Bolt (First Pass) 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolt (Second Pass) 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolt (Final Pass) 100 Nm 74 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolts 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Engine Mount Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 58 Nm 43 lb ft
Engine Mount Heat Shield Nut 10 Nm 89 lb in
Engine Mount Stud 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Through Bolt 95 Nm 70 lb ft
Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut 10 Nm 89 lb in
Engine Oil Filter 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Engine Rear Cover Bolts 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Engine Valley Cover Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Engine Wire Harness Clip Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Engine Wire Harness Clip Bolt (at Automatic Transmission) 2.5 Nm 22 lb in
Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (at Frame Rail) 12 Nm 106 lb in
Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (Left Side of Engine Block) 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts – First Pass 15 Nm 11 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts – Final Pass 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 9 Nm 80 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut 35 Nm 26 lb ft
Front Fuel Pipe Heat Shield Nut 5 Nm 44 lb in
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts 10 Nm 89 lb in
Fuseblock Stud Nut 14 Nm 10 lb ft
Generator Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Generator Rear Bracket Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Ground Terminal Bolt 6 Nm 53 lb in
Ignition Coil Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in
Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs 12 Nm 106 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence) 5 Nm 44 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence) 10 Nm 89 lb in
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt 47 Nm 35 lb ft
Knock Sensors 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Negative Battery Cable Lead Bolt 32 Nm 24 lb ft
Oil Filter 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting 55 Nm 40 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Oil Level Sensor 13 Nm 115 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt (M8) 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt – Left Side 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt – Right Side 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pan Cover Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Oil Pan M8 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Oil Pan M6 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pressure Sensor 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in
Oil Pump Screen Nut 25 Nm 18 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor 42 Nm 31 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable Fitting 15 Nm 11 lb ft
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Strap Nut – at Right Front Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud 12 Nm 106 lb in
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Bolt 8 Nm 71 lb in
Power Steering Gear Bolt 85 Nm 63 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pipe Bolt 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket Bolt 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket Nut 12 Nm 106 lb in
Shock Absorber Bolt 65 Nm 48 lb ft
Spark Plug (All Subsequent Installations) 15 Nm 11 lb ft
Spark Plug (New Cylinder Head) 20 Nm 15 lb ft
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt/Stud 55 Nm 41 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt 63 Nm 47 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (Automatic Transmission) 95 Nm 70 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (Manual Transmission) 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Transmission Cover Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in
Transmission Fill Tube Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fitting 27 Nm 20 lb ft
Transmission Support Bolt 57 Nm 42 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Nut 53 Nm 39 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in
Water Inlet Housing Bolts 15 Nm 11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts – First Pass 15 Nm 11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts – Final Pass 30 Nm 22 lb ft
Water Pump Cover Bolts 15 Nm 11 lb ft