Hi All
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:37 am
Hi all,
Just introducing myself.
I am the proud owner of a *somewhat modified* 96 American Road Astro conversion.
Its been in my hands for just over a year now, and been off the road for 1/2 of that time getting a rebuild and mods done.
She is now sporting a 305 V8 TPI engine rebuilt with Trick Flow heads, K Black pistons at 10.5:1, Arrow rods, Crane XM cam, Roller followers, Headman headers, Highly modified injection system (XJ220 injectors) Motec M84 ECU, Aeromotive fuel pump and regulator. No Cat's and twin 3" stainless exhaust. HP oil pump, Edelbrock water pump, BBK twin 58mm throttle body. LS6 ignition coils on wasted spark, Vortec 60-2 crank sensor and replace the dizzy with a AEM conversion to give me Cam position, Twin alternator using the Camaro TPI alternator / PS pump bracket and the original V6 Alternator / tensioner bracket and a shed load of spacers to make it all line up
Cooling is via a HUGE custom made Alloy Radiator. Next phase is to replace the dual alternator with a Rotrex Supercharger Oh and i have had to loose the AC as the Trick Flow head / valve cover arrangement made it impossible to fit the AC pump.
Dyno run came good with 406 HP at the crank so im hoping to get 550 with the Rotrex.
Mated up to a rebuilt 4RL65E trans and an MSD Atomic control unit, i may have to go to the RL8* gearbox but i will wait to see what happens :
Interior is pretty standard AR and in better than average condition.
I have installed a CDL3 Motec dash to display all the T's and P's ect which makes life easier than installing multiple gauges everywhere.
Currently working on a center console to house the new Alpine 801 sat-nav, then get it all re-trimmed in Carbon and grey leather.
Its getting there slowly though
Just introducing myself.
I am the proud owner of a *somewhat modified* 96 American Road Astro conversion.
Its been in my hands for just over a year now, and been off the road for 1/2 of that time getting a rebuild and mods done.
She is now sporting a 305 V8 TPI engine rebuilt with Trick Flow heads, K Black pistons at 10.5:1, Arrow rods, Crane XM cam, Roller followers, Headman headers, Highly modified injection system (XJ220 injectors) Motec M84 ECU, Aeromotive fuel pump and regulator. No Cat's and twin 3" stainless exhaust. HP oil pump, Edelbrock water pump, BBK twin 58mm throttle body. LS6 ignition coils on wasted spark, Vortec 60-2 crank sensor and replace the dizzy with a AEM conversion to give me Cam position, Twin alternator using the Camaro TPI alternator / PS pump bracket and the original V6 Alternator / tensioner bracket and a shed load of spacers to make it all line up
Cooling is via a HUGE custom made Alloy Radiator. Next phase is to replace the dual alternator with a Rotrex Supercharger Oh and i have had to loose the AC as the Trick Flow head / valve cover arrangement made it impossible to fit the AC pump.Dyno run came good with 406 HP at the crank so im hoping to get 550 with the Rotrex.
Mated up to a rebuilt 4RL65E trans and an MSD Atomic control unit, i may have to go to the RL8* gearbox but i will wait to see what happens :
Interior is pretty standard AR and in better than average condition.
I have installed a CDL3 Motec dash to display all the T's and P's ect which makes life easier than installing multiple gauges everywhere.
Currently working on a center console to house the new Alpine 801 sat-nav, then get it all re-trimmed in Carbon and grey leather.
Its getting there slowly though
so loosing the AC was no real big one, so i have converted it to a rear heater instead (much more useful here) haha.