2007 Saturn Sky Redline drivetrain swap, 600hp LS7

Engine swap - Mast Motorsports LS7 with a Z06 cam, Pistons: Mahle Motorsports 11.4 compression ratio, Rods: Callies H-Beam, Crank: Callies Forged, Mast Black Label Heads, Mast Premium Dual Springs, Intake Valves: Hollow Stainless, Exhaust Valves: Solid Stainless, Ported Intake with matched Nick Williams 102mm TB, Kappa Haus LS adjustable motor mounts. Kappa Haus custom trans mount, Kappa Haus custom diff crossmember. Kappa Haus custom aluminum gas tank. AEM 340lph fuel pump. Speedhut OBDII cobalt blue gauges inset into Shurr Things blue carbon fiber panel. DDM A Pillar gauge pod. KappaHaus Air Conditioning setup utilizing Dirty Dingo mini LS compressor. OEM Bosch ECM with piggybacked E67 standalone. Monster dual disk clutch. Tick Performance GTO master and slave clutch cylinders. Tick Performance T56 Magnum 6 speed transmission. Hurst short throw shifter. Custom 4" steel driveline. Custom modified Ford 8.8" LSD IRS. Moser Dana 44 CV Axleshafts. Dual ACDelco AGM batteries with switch. Rear mounted batteries. R1 drill and slotted rotors. Hawk HPS blue pads. BC adjustable coil-over shocks. Solo Performance center dual exhaust Stainless Steel 3" for the Sky Redline - modified for a V8. Full custom Ming blue paint job with blue pearl interference coat. Flow coated with 3 coats of PPG euro clear. House of Pearls – Columbus OH. Front Splitter from Normsfiberglass.com. Platinum 10 spoke wheels in chrome 8x18 35mm offset, 5x110 bolt pattern. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires. DDM Race Backbone. Remin Honey Oak dash appliqué. Many engine compartment brackets have been chrome powder coated as well as several sprockets on the accessory bracket. Accessory Bracket from a Cadillac CTS-V. Radiator supplied by Performance Autowerks. Custom high volume polished water pump and 180 degree thermostat by Summit Racing.

Planning for the build (a driveable/road trip/power-tour/LS Fest, show car) started in 2017 and budget established in 2018 when the actual build began. Starting in July 2018 the car was delivered to Kappa Haus in Orient OH as Brian had the space and tools. Brian Cooper of Kappa Haus and I began disassembly of all parts not needed, and put those parts up for sale as a way to partially fund the project. The engine was started the first time in June 2019, but there was a lot of detail work, plus paint, and fine tuning to get to in the coming years. The car was painted in January 2020 and driveable in June of 2020 and the de-bug process began. The final engine tune was performed at Prevatt Automotive in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Future plans - clean up the wiring and plumbing in the engine compartment. Revise the chassis stiffener for drive line clearance and get the piece either chromed or made out of carbon fiber. Add a modified Corvette or Camaro wickerbill spoiler to the rear. Install wider wheels and tires. Install racing seats. Install a full roll cage. Add a Pro-charger to increase HP to 1000. Install a GPS radio/CD with a backup camera. Install a custom fiberglass or carbon fiber hood, front facia and fenders. Install a custom fiberglass or carbon fiber trunk lid and rear facia. Install a custom carbon fiber rear facia. Revise the muffler setup to a dual glass fiber/steel wool muffler system.

And in the summer of 2022, begin attending LS Fest’s, Power Tour, Hot August Nights, Cars Coffee, XXX Drive-in Car shows, all over the country.