GMHTP Project Thunderchicken lives or dies?????

**alan** · 01-08-2013, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Fastbird

Alan, something to consider. Crate the motor back off to Lingenfelter. I KNOW they know and can rebuild it. No questions about quality, no questions about durability, no questions about quality. Given the history of the car, I think even if they don't mainstream Gen II stuff anymore, they'd still do the motor back up for you.

i may look into that...but will say i approached MTI (did one of the motors)and they're so far past LTX they couldn't hang up the phone fast enough. I wonder if LPE is the same. Inundated with LSX stuff.

Originally Posted by chile

Where are you located at.

I'm directly between Atlanta GA and Chattanooga TN on I-75 (north Georgia)

***Fastbird*** · 01-08-2013, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by alan

i may look into that...but will say i approached MTI (did one of the motors)and they're so far past LTX they couldn't hang up the phone fast enough. I wonder if LPE is the same. Inundated with LSX stuff.

Having been behind the scenes at LPE back in June last year, I can safely say that they didn't have an LTx in the shop. But.....you never know without asking. They might jump at a chance to save Thunderchicken and put her back on the road.

**NuckinFutz93** · 01-08-2013, 12:19 PM

I can't offer much help, but I have a clean, fresh .040 over block, that has been clearenced for a stroker, if you happen to need it. It hasn't really been decked, It only had .008 taken off ,just to clean up the surface. It's up in Dahlonega, if you need it.

**Badbird_96** · 01-08-2013, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by alan

I'm directly between Atlanta GA and Chattanooga TN on I-75 (north Georgia)

I never knew you were that close to me lol

**96LT1355Z28** · 01-08-2013, 01:26 PM

Alan, there's a machine shop near me that not only did my engine but another members here. He has done 80% of the engines in our local index series including 3-4 other LT1's. He owns a 7 second 1st gen camaro and has done work on several pro mod engines. He does all machine work including balancing in house. If you've followed Hot Rod's drag week you've probably heard of him. His name is Todd Maschmeier, he owns Maschmeier Performance Enginering. His number is 816-six eight two-6946. Just let him know Josh told you to call, or his SN is 89cig on yellowbullet.

**alan** · 01-08-2013, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by NuckinFutz93

I can't offer much help, but I have a clean, fresh .040 over block, that has been clearenced for a stroker, if you happen to need it. It hasn't really been decked, It only had .008 taken off ,just to clean up the surface. It's up in Dahlonega, if you need it.

hey thanks...i've just assumed my block was fine but nice to have a plan!

Originally Posted by Badbird_96

I never knew you were that close to me lol

don't know where in AL you are but i've spent a lot of time at Alabama International Dragway through the years!

Originally Posted by 96LT1355Z28

Alan, there's a machine shop near me that not only did my engine but another members here. He has done 80% of the engines in our local index series including 3-4 other LT1's. He owns a 7 second 1st gen camaro and has done work on several pro mod engines. He does all machine work including balancing in house. If you've followed Hot Rod's drag week you've probably heard of him. His name is Todd Maschmeier, he owns Maschmeier Performance Enginering. His number is 816-six eight two-6946. Just let him know Josh told you to call, or his SN is 89cig on yellowbullet.

great info...and you motor is very similar to mine w/ size, Ai, M6, TFS, etc. I've seen his name more than once!

**MEAN LT1** · 01-08-2013, 09:05 PM

Check your email.

**CamaroZGuy** · 01-08-2013, 09:45 PM

it would be a sad day if the thunderchicken was ever reborn with any thing other then a proper LTx....i still remember the first vid i saw of it years ago and thought to my self "i want my car to be like that"....so in a round about way, i guess its you cars fault i have dumped almost $30k in a 20 year old car

**NuckinFutz93** · 01-08-2013, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by CamaroZGuy

i have dumped almost $30k in a 20 year old car

LOL 30k, post the number after you've owned 10 more years. These things are an addiction, and this addiction love money.

**alan** · 01-09-2013, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by MEAN LT1

Check your email.

got it. Great info if i don't go through with the LS1 PCM conversion. Will respond shortly.

Originally Posted by CamaroZGuy

it would be a sad day if the thunderchicken was ever reborn with any thing other then a proper LTx....i still remember the first vid i saw of it years ago and thought to my self "i want my car to be like that"....so in a round about way, i guess its you cars fault i have dumped almost $30k in a 20 year old car

glad i could help! There was at least that much in mine BEFORE burning $10,000 in 2011 for nothing! Actually went backwards after spending that much as i could at least go run 11.10s as it was. Now its resting in my basement doing nothing! The car will live again. I plan on holding on to it forever and do whatever it takes. An LT1 without an opti or chip is everything i want!

Originally Posted by NuckinFutz93

LOL 30k, post the number after you've owned 10 more years. These things are an addiction, and this addiction love money.

no joke