05 Sunfire

July 09, 2020, 02:01 PM

J178RED

05 Sunfire

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

July 09, 2020, 02:24 PM

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.

July 09, 2020, 02:31 PM

diceman1530

Super Sweet Ride !!

July 09, 2020, 04:14 PM

markemark

quote:
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.

July 10, 2020, 10:31 AM

Al Alguire

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

July 10, 2020, 11:21 AM

Little Chief

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

December 08, 2020, 07:05 PM

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

December 08, 2020, 07:36 PM

BG7X77

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

December 09, 2020, 08:02 AM

1320racer

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

December 09, 2020, 08:42 AM

CURTIS REED

quote:
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.

January 03, 2021, 05:09 PM

Little Chief

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.

January 03, 2021, 05:50 PM

BG7X77

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

January 04, 2021, 11:37 AM

The Bozman

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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January 08, 2023, 10:51 PM

Little Chief

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

January 08, 2023, 11:15 PM

Mike Rietow

Beauty, pro build.

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

January 09, 2023, 12:31 PM

The Bozman

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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January 09, 2023, 01:00 PM

SpeierRacingHeads

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

January 11, 2023, 09:52 AM

markemark

quote:
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??