Ultimate GN Build-Girdled 109 Stroker w/ PTE 6768HPQ

[thrlskr]

Thought I would post some pictures of my GN build and the combo as it comes together over the next month. The car will see cruise night action, shows (Lookout PhillyTurboSix!!!), and strip duty with 9’s in mind. I’ll be slowly stepping into the combo/tuning with reliability in mind (If there is such a thing!). The combo is a little radical for some but it’s my vision of an all-out street car.

First, big thanks to Otto from Otto's performance who is doing most of the wrenching on the car (Motor/Suspension/Trans/Rear/Gauges/XFI/Tuning/Counseling...you name it). I can’t say enough about his service, work ethic, and overall what a great guy to do business with. I would highly recommend him for any job – mild to wild.

Thanks to Russ Merritt who is handling the motor machining, assembly, and head work. Russ worked my factory 109 - 5 over and did an excellent job machining my 109 block for the RJC girdle. He also ported my GN1s.

Stroker parts and rotating assembly are from Dan at DLS who spent a lot of time on the phone with me and truly cared about my satisfaction with his parts and service over the past 1.5 months. From his competitive prices to the depth of knowledge on the 109 what a great vendor to deal with.

Also – Big thanks to my wife Allyson who has supported me throughout the process!

Car – 3rd Owner T-tops w/ 39K original miles purchased from Bruce in Michigan in October of 08. Just repainted by Shawn Smith Auto Body in Bensalem PA. Car previously had an 80s ground effects kit which was removed with all bolt holes welded and filled by Shawn.

- Glass Bumpers/Hartline Glass Hood/79 GP Alum. Core Support
- JW Racing Fab 6 Chrome Moly Roll Bar w/ Swingouts
- RCI 6 point harness
- All original full interior
- No AC/Heat
- ~400 lbs of weight reduction including roll bar
- Autometer Carbon Fiber Gauges / Innovative WB/ Caspers Knock

Engine
- RJC Girdled / DLS 3.625 Wide Journal Crank / Rods / CP Pistons
- Russ Merritt Ported GN1s & GM Timing Cover
- DLS Custom grind roller cam w/ LSX dual valve springs
- Scorpion Rockers 1.65
- BHJ Balancer / JW Flywheel
- RJC Pullies / Deep Sump Oil Pan
- Champion Ported & Polished Lower w/ Precision Plenum & 70MM T Body
- XFI by OTTO

Turbo/Exhaust/Intercooler/Fuel
- PTE Billet Wheel BB 6768HPQ 4 Bolt -Air Cooled
- TA Performance 4 Bolt Headers
- JW Racing Fab custom 3.5 Stainless DP & Cold Air Pipe
- Dynatech Split flow 3 inch race mufflers
- Precision external gate
- RJC Megacooler
- Reds Double Pumper / Stock Lines / Precision balanced 80s / Razors Dual Alky

Suspension/Brakes/Rear/Wheels/Tires
- Front – TRZ Upper/Lower Control Arms, Wilwood 1st gen Fbody brakes, Fbody spindles, TRZ billet steering arms & Bump Steer kit, Strange singles
- Flaming River 1500Q custom manual box set-up (THANKS BILLY T!!!)
- Moser Axles / Aluminum Drums / big studs
- TA Girdle
- Metco lower and adjustable upper control arms
- HR Parts Sway Bar / Motor Mounts / Frame Braces
- RJC Engine Brace
- Weld Magnum RTIIIs w/ Black Annodized Centers (15x5 & 15x10) on Drag Radials

Trans
- Otto built full billet 200-R4
- CK Performance Billet parts / Clutches
- PTS Extreme Deep Trans Pan
- Dusty’s PTC Converter
- Dynatech Aluminum Driveshaft w/ TNT Fab loop

I will continue to update the thread as we progress with more pictures. Hope to have the car ready for Etown EFI Race # 1 in early April.

Bill
bszablewski@yahoo.com

 

[thrlskr]

Painted Frame & Suspension

 

[thrlskr]

Trans Parts...

 

[thrlskr]

Pics...

 

[thrlskr]

DLS Rotating Assembly...

 

[Fachie Motion]

Pics...

You gotta love the custom Otto quick drain trans. rebuild table
That thing is going to be a beast when it's done.

Good luck with the car.

 

[thrlskr]

Body shops pics. Had the rear half of the car painted and blended along with new front and rear fillers glass fillers. Shawn also installed my Hartline hood...can't even tell its a glass hood!

 

[thrlskr]

Roll Bar install from JW Racing Fab - orginally was building a 10.50 car and thought the 6 point would do. Should have went straight to the cage

 

[thrlskr]

TRZ Suspension components powdercoated in silver vein and Weld wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson drag radials.

 

[87NAT]

Looks like Christmas at your place. Keep us updated. Looks great.

 

[ghall]

Great build, and great thread. Can't wait to see the finished product



Geoff

 

[tom j]

You better not let the wife she isn't first on the "Thank You" list!

Looks good

 

[GNBRETT]

That car is gonna be a complete animal! Killer build up. No weak links in that build. Gonna hurt quite a few feelings when that thing hits the streets.

 

[Pronto]

Whoa, that's something! Looks fantastic with some great details.
That's really firing the parts cannon!
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAxySDG_jjs[/YOUTUBE]

 

[WSLN 6]

Wow, that is quite the list of toys! Should be a blast and a half.
Insure the crap out of it!

 

[rag231]

paint

the paint job looks killer too. Where is that place located and their #.

 

[johnplogii]

You must have sunk more than $1000 in that thing

Looking good!

 

[Sam Colalillo]

Sounds like one hellava combo and Looks to be TSM legal too.


Keep the pictures of the progress coming. Love to see eye candy like that.

 

[Kip]

Sounds like one hellava combo and Looks to be TSM legal too.

Sam, I think the 4 bolt turbo would keep him out of TSM at least for 2010.

See ya, Kip

 

[GNBRETT]

Kip is right. The car was not built to run TSM tho. Would sure be nice to see that rule changed. I would think there would be a lot more 8 second TSM passes as a result. The Buick community is practically the only one runnen 3 bolts.