05 Sunfire - Topic

Let us know when you make it to the track, my only problem with this beauty is the wiring in the interior could have been clean as the rest of the car... pet peeve of mine...haha

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Posts: 2698 | Location: OLD NICK OUT ON THE TRACK OR IN THE DESERT | Registered: March 09, 2010

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I purchased this 7AL3 used from a guy off of RJ.Those functions do not work with out the added controls. I agree it looks a tad unsightly but it will have to do until I am able to replace it with a good piece. In the future it will be spot on.

Posts: 242 | Location: Kilgore Texas | Registered: July 15, 2019

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diceman1530

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Super Sweet Ride !!

Working for the Weekend!!!!
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Posts: 263 | Location: Williamstown, NJ | Registered: November 20, 2009

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markemark

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Originally posted by Little Chief:
I purchased this 7AL3 used from a guy off of RJ.Those functions do not work with out the added controls. I agree it looks a tad unsightly but it will have to do until I am able to replace it with a good piece. In the future it will be spot on.

If you like and prefer analog, the newer MSD 7330 Black 7al3 is a great ignition purchase. Buy NEW. It comes with a 1 yr warranty.

Posts: 2722 | Location: 53056 | Registered: December 30, 2009

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Al Alguire

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Now just needs one of these(little Chief, old pic of Vette combo)for motorvation

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Yes Sir, you are correct. When I initially decided to build the Sunfire I looked hard at the Little Chief combo but it was completely out of my budget. Stupid Budget

Posts: 242 | Location: Kilgore Texas | Registered: July 15, 2019

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On my initial outing the Sunfire shows that it will be competitive. At the scales the car was a little chubby at 2620 and a tad slower at 6:10 than predicted. So I have already knocked off 85 lbs off the car and trying to get some off the driver as well. When I started this project all local tracks were 1/4 mile so I chose a 456 rear gear. So fast forward many years and everything is 1/8 mile. I just received a new Strange nodular pro case and 514 gear. Hopefully with this and new Hoosiers to replace the 12 year old ones along with strut and shock adjustments we can be a bit quicker. LC

Posts: 242 | Location: Kilgore Texas | Registered: July 15, 2019

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BG7X77

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Really impressed how good that body style looks. That thing is very slick. Nice nice job!

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1320racer

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badazz car that has the look of a much quicker car.

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CURTIS REED

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Originally posted by Little Chief:
On my initial outing the Sunfire shows that it will be competitive. At the scales the car was a little chubby at 2620 and a tad slower at 6:10 than predicted. So I have already knocked off 85 lbs off the car and trying to get some off the driver as well. When I started this project all local tracks were 1/4 mile so I chose a 456 rear gear. So fast forward many years and everything is 1/8 mile. I just received a new Strange nodular pro case and 514 gear. Hopefully with this and new Hoosiers to replace the 12 year old ones along with strut and shock adjustments we can be a bit quicker. LC

Somewhat surprised it weighed that much. Still a very nice car and great build.

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Is there a chance I could find out what epoxy was used in my cylinder heads by the color of the epoxy? This one in yellowish with maybe a hint of green. I won't get into why I don't ask the a--hole I bought them from. Thanks for any input.

Posts: 242 | Location: Kilgore Texas | Registered: July 15, 2019

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BG7X77

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Splash zone? Idk. I might bite my tongue and ask the guy anyway.

Posts: 760 | Location: Florence, SC | Registered: August 25, 2019

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The Bozman

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Very nice build bud. Give Darin Morgan or Brad West (in Arkansas) a call. Chad Spier on here should also be able too help you out very quickly.

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Posts: 2498 | Location: Gilmer, Texas | Registered: June 25, 2002

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Went out to shop this morning and fired up the Sunfire. Man the smell of spent hydrocarbons sure gives me the urge to do my initial maintenance for 2023. Wish all of you many win lights this season and be safe. God Bless America

Posts: 242 | Location: Kilgore Texas | Registered: July 15, 2019

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Mike Rietow

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Beauty, pro build.

I like the bead laid on the china wall, it's a picture into the soul of the build.

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The Bozman

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Cant wait to see it in person. I will have my Prostock style S-10 out early this year as well.

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Posts: 2498 | Location: Gilmer, Texas | Registered: June 25, 2002

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SpeierRacingHeads

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I so love me a Sunfire, Cavalier, Cobalt! Very Nice!

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posted December 08, 2020 Originally posted by Little Chief: When I started this project all local tracks were 1/4 mile so I chose a 456 rear gear. So fast forward many years and everything is 1/8 mile. I just received a new Strange nodular pro case and 514 gear. Hopefully with this and new Hoosiers to replace the 12 year old ones along with strut and shock adjustments we can be a bit quicker.

What did the 5.14 gear change and newer tire produce for et improvements??

Posts: 2722 | Location: 53056 | Registered: December 30, 2009

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Mopar Traitor

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Beautiful Car, know you will enjoy it.

Posts: 269 | Location: Irving, Texas | Registered: March 24, 2005

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With the 456 gear ran 6.12 @ 114 with the 514 was 6.11 @ 112

Posts: 242 | Location: Kilgore Texas | Registered: July 15, 2019

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