Russo @ the 2008 LS1 Nats

[35R]

Was down at the Russo workshop and noticed a bit of preparation going on for the Nats.

1) Chris swapping over motors in his Berlina; seems to be an stroker motor going in with some happy gas attached 2) across the other side of the shop - a new turbo-ready Stroker going into the black GTS? 3). Randy Rick working on his super-secret-squirrel project for his black VY, which should match his blow wave hair style. Any guesses? Personally I think the V8Supercar style curtain around the engine bay is a tad over the top, ditto the white lab coat. 4) Meatpie-Mick with his unopened VE, perhaps consider gutting it Mick... 5) Kiwi in his fresh 408 GenTTR, 6) Erik with his new 383 Stroker - with some new go-fast bits arrived yesterday and 7) my 438ci CV8. Hopefully my friggin heads finally arrive in time (they have been sitting in customs for weeks!!)

The Russo Contingent (in order of their star signs of course):

Chris - 408 Stroker NO2
Justin - 408 Stroker LS1 Turbo
Rick - 346 Secret Squirrels
Meatpie Mick - Unopened VE
Kiwi - Stroker GenTTR
Erik - 383 Stroker
Duncan - 438 Stroker

The transporter and accomodation are booked! - don't even think about backing out guys. We'll post up some progress pics as we draw nearer to the Nats weekend.

[NickS]

Chris - 408 Stroker NO2
Justin - 408 Stroker LS1 Turbo
Rick - 346 Secret Squirrels
Meatpie Mick - Unopened VE
Kiwi - Stroker GenTTR
Erik - 383 Stroker
Duncan - 438 Stroker

Gotta be a few 10's and probably even a few < 10's in that lot ... can't wait.

:bravo:

[RedVYIISS]

Rick with blow waves and secret squirrels eh? Sounds like a lot of huffing and puffing if you ask me!

Good luck to all of the Russo contingent.

[exploder]

Rick - 346 Secret Squirrels



Shouldn't this be;

Rick - 346 Secret Sheep

:waving:

[Delft Maloo]

Dunc you can ad me to the russo list if they are happy with it, as ill be proud to show my support for team russo while im there.

[35R]

Dunc you can ad me to the russo list if they are happy with it, as ill be proud to show my support for team russo while im there.

Happy to Timmy. There may be a few more russo customers down there too.

[veewhytu]

Shouldn't this be;

Rick - 346 Secret Sheep

:waving:


:lol: :lol: :slap:

Should be damn close to putting it on the rollers this weekend :bravo:. Chris will have his work cut out for him...getting the 79lb injectors to purr like a kitten will keep him busy!

[Chris@Russo]

:lol: :lol: :slap:

Should be damn close to putting it on the rollers this weekend :bravo:. Chris will have his work cut out for him...getting the 79lb injectors to purr like a kitten will keep him busy!

Thanks Rick looks like we have got a lot of work cut out for us in preparation for the 2008 LS1 Nats?. cant wait nothing like a race trip with a bunch of mates. Hey Dunc you don?t have to worry about your rego we have a transporter. lol

[NickS]

Happy to Timmy. There may be a few more russo customers down there too.

A few honorary "TEAM RUSSO CHEER SQUAD" members too.

:woohoo: :waving: :woot: :bravo: :nutbag:

[lautray]

Shaping up to be a top weekend. Can'twait :dance: .

[Chris@Russo]

Started tuning my VT Berlina (Russo Performance Tow Vehicle) this morning with the 408cu combo with some great results N/A on pump gas it made 369rwkw through a 4L60E trans with large stall convertor.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2254213662_8739423c72_o.jpg

On top of this combo there is a :nos: Fogger Pro Shot which should make things interesting. :lol:

[NickS]

Holy Crap Chris ... you guys are insane ... I love it.

:thumbs:

[35R]

Well the LS7 heads and intake were finally fitted this week. A larger cam was installed too. Chris tuned it yesterday for a whopping 400.1rwkw - still n/a of course..

Big thanks to Team Russo for the continuing developing on this combo.

The drive home was "interesting"..

We'll try and post a dyno sheet up soon, and by next week we should have some track numbers.

[Delft Maloo]

Oh my god:hide: looks like i need to get my falling boost issue sorted out now then if im gonna compete with those numbers;) .
That is absolutly awesome dunc, does it behave alright while putting around.
Your going to need to cage that thing once you get it hooking up for some low 60ft'ers.
I cant wait to see it and hear it:dance: .

[35R]

Oh my god:hide: looks like i need to get my falling boost issue sorted out now then if im gonna compete with those numbers;) .
That is absolutly awesome dunc, does it behave alright while putting around.
Your going to need to cage that thing once you get it hooking up for some low 60ft'ers.
I cant wait to see it and hear it:dance: .

The power curve is a little interesting on this one Tim, it's rather docile punting around. But touch 3500rpm and hold onto your seat!!

Whooshka :dance:

[Delft Maloo]

The power curve is a little interesting on this one Tim, it's rather docile punting around. But touch 3500rpm and hold onto your seat!!

Whooshka :dance:

Are you sure those brothers didnt steal ricks turbo cause thats a hell of a lot of na power in a street car

[35R]

Are you sure those brothers didnt steal ricks turbo cause thats a hell of a lot of na power in a street car

nah man it's like a big puppy dog < 3500rpm.

i love it.

[Delft Maloo]

you can have a drive of mine when we catch up, its like a stocker under 2k then as it builds boost it pulls like a train, it gets a bit tailey in the first 3 gears.
This is not a return favor either.

[NickS]

400rwkw n/a is mind blowing ... congrats guys, that is a sensational result.

Can't wait to see Dunc get his marching orders next Sunday ... :waving: :dance:

[SSUte01]

Wow, that is an impressive result. I would like to say I'm surprised although I'm not you fellas always seem to produce the results. Well done, as usual.

Better stick to 2nd gear starts next weekend Dunc. :D

So I take it that the extra 25 odd kW is noticeable and appreciated. What a combo!!

[T_Kiwi]

Great to hear shes finally done duncan, numbers are looking really good

[Cogswapper]

Well the LS7 heads and intake were finally fitted this week. A larger cam was installed too. Chris tuned it yesterday for a whopping 400.1rwkw - still n/a of course..

Big thanks to Team Russo for the continuing developing on this combo.

The drive home was "interesting"..

We'll try and post a dyno sheet up soon, and by next week we should have some track numbers.

Thats insane numbers n/a there guys, awsome result.

[35R]

I was at the workshop today and noticed some progess happening on "blackbetty" (Sergen's GTS) for the nats.

I tell ya that is one sexy looking engine bay...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2316399894_2eafd87d9e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2315590703_b6a0d40306.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2315591111_1680e87774.jpg

[NickS]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2315591111_1680e87774.jpg

:shock: ... HOLY CRAP ... is that the turbo I see through the bumper ?

That is massive, can't wait to see this run.

:bravo:

[lautray]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2315591111_1680e87774.jpg

:shock: ... HOLY CRAP ... is that the turbo I see through the bumper ?

Peekaboo :D.

[veewhytu]

man, that is sexy! :dance:

[35R]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2315591111_1680e87774.jpg

:shock: ... HOLY CRAP ... is that the turbo I see through the bumper ?

That is massive, can't wait to see this run.

:bravo:

Sure is Nick