Engine Upgrade for 1990

[qblue90]

For no other reason than I wanted to, I called Clay at TPIS and had him build me a 383 around the ZZ-9 cam. I don't have it yet, but it was on the dyno last week. It makes 458 lb/ft of torque at 4500rpm and 458 hp at 5900. At 2700 rpm torque is 419 lb/ft and stays above that. What do you guys think I can expect quarter mile wise and over-all driveability in a 6 speed manual with 3.33 gears? It should arrive this week. I can't wait. I am keeping the original L98 as it only has 58K miles on it. Should be fun. MiniRam intake and full headers too!!

 

[qblue90]

It's in and it's awesome!!

 

[hcbph]

Impressive.

 

[Tom Bryant]

How does it run? With the 6 speed it should be strong.

Tom

 

[qblue90]

It is the now the fastest car I have ever driven. The folks at TPIS have outdone themselves. The sound is equally impressive. The Corsa exhaust is super-agressive when pushed, but still whisper quiet at cruise. No drone at al . It is really hard to believe. I am certain that this ship will make the Kessel run in 12 parsec's or less. It is going to be the longest winter ever this year.

 

[DonB]

Nice. I'm jealous. Best of luck with the new mill.

 

[qblue90]

I would also like to point out that just as TPIS said it would be, the engine is as docile as a lamb if you don't put your foot into it. I was concerned that my wife might have trouble driving the car after the engine upgrade, but TPIS assured me she would not. They were spot on. I highly recommend TPIS if you are even remotely considering any engine upgrades, they are completely professional in my opinion. It's not even officially winter yet and I already can't stand the wait for spring....

 

[qblue90]

We decided that she was worthy of a name / personalized plate. Here is my beautiful wife with the honor of affixing her name plate. Get it? We felt it was an appropriate name.