LS-3 Hot-Cam Sky Build

**Road-Runner-I** · 05-21-2008, 12:09 AM

My new Sky being built by Dave and Greg @ Performance Autowerks... Should have it soon...

It will be know as KRYPTONITE.....

Pictures @
LS3 SKY Build - Pontiac Solstice Forum

See Attached Files and Dyno for info...

ebonysky · 05-23-2008, 01:27 PM

WOW some big bucks getting spent here Gary! I see you bought KRYPTONITE at the Santa Rosa dealer. Did you drive it back there or have a car carrier take it? I think you are going to have a lot of fun & thrills on the break-in drive back home!

Looking forward to seeing and hearing it...Bill

BSRL · 05-23-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Road-Runner-I

My new Sky being built by Dave and Greg @ Performance Autowerks... Should have it soon...

It will be know as KRYPTONITE.....

Pictures @
LS3 SKY Build - Pontiac Solstice Forum

That's going to be really sweet! How will this compare to a Mallett conversion?

RedSkyMan · 05-23-2008, 06:57 PM

LS-3 has 10 more cubes and 30 more horses.

BSRL · 05-23-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

LS-3 has 10 more cubes and 30 more horses.

Thanks, I'm jealous of both. They must be awesome to drive!

Ernest · 05-23-2008, 08:37 PM

How about an LS7

427 ci & 505 Hp stock

BSRL · 05-23-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest

How about an LS7

427 ci & 505 Hp stock

Oh sure rub it in. Yes, I'd love to drive one of those too! I can't even get my dad to let me drive his '63 Stingray split window coupe. But then it doesn't have near that horsepower but it sure looks nice!

RedSkyMan · 05-23-2008, 08:43 PM

How about these upgrades instead.

BSRL · 05-23-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

How about these upgrades instead.

If only I was Jay Leno...

RedSkyMan · 05-23-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BSRL

Oh sure rub it in. Yes, I'd love to drive one of those too! I can't even get my dad to let me drive his '63 Stingray split window coupe. But then it doesn't have near that horsepower but it sure looks nice!

Now that is my dream car, I would almost consider trading my Sky for.

Ernest · 05-23-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

How about these upgrades instead.

Nice

Awe shucks all I have is 555.6/485.5 to the wheels, just a QM 600 cam, AR LT headers, intake & tune.

"all throttle, no bottle"

Just another small block Chevy, hand built at GM Performance Build Center, Wixom Mich

BTW How does the SKY weigh with the Mallet conversion?

RedSkyMan · 05-23-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest

Nice

Awe shucks all I have is 555.6/485.5 to the wheels, just a QM 600 cam, AR LT headers, intake & tune.

"all throttle, no bottle"

Now I'm getting jealous.

Oh, and about that weight question, Chuck said the conversion added about 200LB to the Sky.

BSRL · 05-23-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

Now that is my dream car, I would almost consider trading my Sky for.

Yep, same color too. He had it restored from the frame up. The only thing not stock I think is the radio.

Don't mean to hijack the thread though...I would certainly take an LS3 in my car.

Ernest · 05-23-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

Now I'm getting jealous.

Don't be, you have a fine piece of machinery with the Mallet. I almost went that way myself. Have you ran any 1/4 mile passes? I am real interested in the times.

RedSkyMan · 05-23-2008, 09:06 PM

I would like to, but I'm not real comfortable putting that much HP on that stock driveline.

What it needs is item #16 on that upgrade list with better tires.
I got 47 big ones in it now. If I did that then I'd have 59 bills in it, and like
was said last year, might as well buy a Vette.

firstpinkever · 05-23-2008, 09:19 PM

looks awsom man i hope evrything goes well, i think it is going to scream, I like the name too. Fits the green well

c5kid · 05-29-2008, 10:05 PM

not to bash your build but there are much better cams than the Hot Cam.... a Magic Stick or LG cam would produce way more power than a GM Hot Cam.

I am from the Corvetteforum and have seen so many guys throw in Hot Cams and either have to drill a hole in the throttle body to help the idle or end up pulling the cam back out for something better

**Road-Runner-I** · 05-30-2008, 12:06 AM

This LS-3 is coming from GM with a hot cam installed... I thank you might be thinking of the LS 2 ?? Motor is the latest up grade from them... All the new Corvettes have the standard LS-3 430 HP... The Hot Cam has 50 more HP>480.. And some other mods to>525 HP..

SXY SKY in CA · 05-30-2008, 02:42 AM

Hey Gary...
Be sure you leave behind some Bail money so Karen can send it by Western Union and bail you out!

I've seen how you drive Roadrunner 1 and she's not near the mean machine that good ol' Krypto's going to be!

Be safe and hey, send pics before you start home with her...just in case you get put in the clink and Krypto gets inpounded

When Karen and I fly out to wherever you're doing time' we'll want to be sure to get the right car to drive back in

bun1t · 05-30-2008, 03:12 AM

Meh, I don't know why but I can't force myself to like the v8 swaps. Maybe's its the fact that its possible to make just as much hp with the stock engine or maybe the higher gas prices.
Now a 2JZ on the otherhand..... yes please.

bluestang50 · 05-30-2008, 05:00 PM

2JZ....

LS3

05-23-2008, 01:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebonysky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Napa, Calif. Posts: 316 My Photos: (0)	Wow WOW some big bucks getting spent here Gary! I see you bought KRYPTONITE at the Santa Rosa dealer. Did you drive it back there or have a car carrier take it? I think you are going to have a lot of fun & thrills on the break-in drive back home! Looking forward to seeing and hearing it...Bill __________________ WCKCC Member West Coast Kappa Car Club 2007 Sky RL triple black, auto, loaded bone stock an lovin' it. Last edited by ebonysky : 05-23-2008 at 01:31 PM.

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RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 381 My Photos: (6)	LS-3 has 10 more cubes and 30 more horses. __________________ Chili Pepper Red Ordered 3-28-06 Delivered 6-29-06 Sent to Mallett 2-21-07 Delivered 5-11-07 #007 "Beast" LS-2 400 HP Dual Exhaust

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Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,285 My Photos: (10)	How about an LS7 427 ci & 505 Hp stock __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray "Just a little warmed over LS7 from the guys @ Quality Motorsports" Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06

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RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 381 My Photos: (6)	How about these upgrades instead. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chili Pepper Red Ordered 3-28-06 Delivered 6-29-06 Sent to Mallett 2-21-07 Delivered 5-11-07 #007 "Beast" LS-2 400 HP Dual Exhaust

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RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 381 My Photos: (6)	I would like to, but I'm not real comfortable putting that much HP on that stock driveline. What it needs is item #16 on that upgrade list with better tires. I got 47 big ones in it now. If I did that then I'd have 59 bills in it, and like was said last year, might as well buy a Vette. __________________ Chili Pepper Red Ordered 3-28-06 Delivered 6-29-06 Sent to Mallett 2-21-07 Delivered 5-11-07 #007 "Beast" LS-2 400 HP Dual Exhaust Last edited by RedSkyMan : 05-23-2008 at 09:18 PM.

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firstpinkever Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mansfield,Texas Posts: 336 My Photos: (9)	looks awsom man i hope evrything goes well, i think it is going to scream, I like the name too. Fits the green well __________________ John and Stacey Precour First Yellow in Texas VIN # 2158 Black interior all options except XM Red Calipers Painted to match Engine Cover with Pearl Red Underbody Neon Lights

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c5kid Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18 My Photos: (0)	not to bash your build but there are much better cams than the Hot Cam.... a Magic Stick or LG cam would produce way more power than a GM Hot Cam. I am from the Corvetteforum and have seen so many guys throw in Hot Cams and either have to drill a hole in the throttle body to help the idle or end up pulling the cam back out for something better

05-30-2008, 12:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
Road-Runner-I Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, Ca Posts: 81 My Photos: (9)	This LS-3 is coming from GM with a hot cam installed... I thank you might be thinking of the LS 2 ?? Motor is the latest up grade from them... All the new Corvettes have the standard LS-3 430 HP... The Hot Cam has 50 more HP>480.. And some other mods to>525 HP..

05-30-2008, 02:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
SXY SKY in CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 391 My Photos: (0)	Bail Money Hey Gary... Be sure you leave behind some Bail money so Karen can send it by Western Union and bail you out! I've seen how you drive Roadrunner 1 and she's not near the mean machine that good ol' Krypto's going to be! Be safe and hey, send pics before you start home with her...just in case you get put in the clink and Krypto gets inpounded When Karen and I fly out to wherever you're doing time' we'll want to be sure to get the right car to drive back in __________________ SXY SKY March 2007 Silver Pearl Red/Black Leather 2.4L 18" Chrome Clear Bra Opel Antenna R/L Dual Exhaust WCKCC Member When I turn my car on...it returns the favor!

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bun1t Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The streets Posts: 228 My Photos: (0)	Meh, I don't know why but I can't force myself to like the v8 swaps. Maybe's its the fact that its possible to make just as much hp with the stock engine or maybe the higher gas prices. Now a 2JZ on the otherhand..... yes please. __________________ 2008 Sky Redline: Slow :( 2000 Ford ZX2: 50 trim turbo 303whp B5 Audi A4 1.8T: Slammed and Slow Kawasaki ZX6RR

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