[Shotimes] RE: supercharging

[John Weidenbenner]

The LT1 Opti-spark changed to a vented design improvement in 1995. Make sure
you get the correct seals. Try Jason Cromer (samtaylor.com) 877 726 8295,
for parts and help.

John W.
Z28.com
96 Z28 convert M6

----- Original Message -----
From: "Midwest SHO Specialists" <SHOtimes@midwestsho.com>
To: <IdriveaSHO@aol.com>; <BJamesjr@aol.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] RE: supercharging


> So Steve... Do you know anything about the optispark?  I'm looking for
some
> seals from it.
>
> The Fox body is the best body in my opinion.  The 302 is generally bullet
> proof with the exception of the oil pump shaft, but that can be easily and
> cheaply fixed.  I had an 89'.  Sold it after smacking into an Explorer.  I
> miss that car. : (
>
>
> Mike Kopstain
> Midwest SHO Specialists
> 827 North Chestnut Avenue
> Arlington Heights, IL 60004
> www.MidwestSHO.com
> Sales@midwestsho.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <IdriveaSHO@aol.com>
> To: <BJamesjr@aol.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 12:22 AM
> Subject: Re: Fw: RE: RE: RE: [Shotimes] RE: supercharging
>
>
> > Actually, to let a "secret" out of the bag....SS's and Z28's dyno the
same
> > #'s within about 5hp. Yes I've seen this, more than a few different of
> each,
> > and also the same things on different days. Wether or not the SS is even
> 5hp
> > higher or just the car running a little cooler(intake) than the
standards,
> > not really much of a big deal though. For the extra dough I'd skip the
SS,
> > buy a Z28 and put a 12 bolt rear end in with some better gears since the
> 10
> > bolt rear is VERY notorious for breaking under stock power levels. As
for
> a
> > mustang, the fox body(1979-1993) is the best bang for your buck.
> Personally I
> > wouldn't go any older than '85 though. '85 is carburated and you can do
> any
> > number of fast things to it. 87+ is EFI, 88CA only and 89+ are Mass air.
> > These are THE cheapest cars to make fast, cheaper than small block chevy
> > whatevers, cheaper than brand x cars, the absolute cheapest. They're
even
> > cheaper when you buy one that someone spent $20k on and can only sell
for
> $8k
> > car included =)   Good luck -Steve "had two mustangs and I'm in a Z28/TA
> > club" Bowen
> > << inexpensive
> >  performance I would look at used Mustangs or Camaro SS's >>
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