Jeff Gilbert's 1996 Trans-Am





Best Performance:

9.06 @ 151.48mph - Click here for video of Jeff's 9.0 second pass!

    Here's a rundown of the modifications on Jeff's blown 96 Trans-Am. This page will be updated in the near future as we compile photos, video, and timeslips from Jeff's phenomenal performance at the track!

Modifications

1996 Trans-Am

3567lb Raceweight

396cid LT1 Shortblock (4-bolt mains)

JE Custom Pistons & HellFire rings

Lunati 4340 crank & Pro-Mod rods

Canton pan & Melling M55A oil pump

9.0:1 Static Compression Ratio

Ai 215cc 100% CNC'd TFS LT1 Cylinder Heads

Ai 'Street/Strip' ported GM LT1 Intake - NO Welding!

Ferrea 6000 Series 2.08/1.600" valves

SCE Copper LT1 Head Gaskets

O-Ringed block - Receiver Groove

Moderate Hydraulic Roller Cam

Morel Hydraulic Roller Lifters

Jesel 1.6/1.6 Ratio Shaft Rockers

Ai Custom Length Pushrods

Reprogrammed Factory OBD1 LT1 PCM!

ATI D1 Supercharger - Maxed Out

NX Wet N2O kit - jetted for 100hp

Kooks stepped Headers w/ 3.5" collectors

Meziere Electric LT1 H2O pump

Custom blower intake system

Aeromotive Eliminator Fuel Pump

Paxton Boost Ref. Pressure Regulator

Stainless braided fuel/return lines

Custom Modified fuel Rail

95lb/hr Injectors w/ Acceleronics Impedance Converter

Alky Control Dual Nozzle Meth Injection (in place of an intercooler)

Rossler Custom TH400 Automatic Trans

ATI 10.4" ProTorque Converter

Ford 9" Rear End w/ locker, 3.50 Gearing

Spohn Drag Race Torque Arm

Spohn Drag Race Sway Bar

HAL QA1 Shocks

Metco Lower Control Arms

Wolfe Travel Limiters