Advanced Induction - Jeff Gilberts 96 Trans-Am

Jeff Gilbert's 1996 Trans - Am

Jeff Gilberts 96 Trans-Am at Pinks

As seen making a mockery of a turbo honda ("I need 20 car lengths...") on Pink's, Jeff's 1996 Trans-Am is brutally quick. Soon to be one of only a few to break into the 8 second range with a true LT1 powered LT1 F-body, Jeff has done an excellent job getting this car together and sorted out. It's powered by a 396 cid LT1 shortblock with our 215 cc CNC'd TFS LT1's, a "Street/Strip" ported GM LT1 intake manifold, and still utilizes a hydraulic roller cam and the GM PCM!

Here's a video of Jeff's car - 9.06 @ 151.48 mph

Jeff's Specs and Modifications

1996 Trans-Am
3567 lb Raceweight
396 CID 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 215 cc 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 - Reciever Grooves
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 100 hp
Kooks stepped Headers w/ 3.5" headers
Meziere Electric LT1 H2O pump
Custom blower intake system
Aeromotive Elimnator Fuel Pump
Paxton Boost Ref. Pressure Regulator
Stainless braided fuel/return lines
Custom Modified fuel rail
95 lb/hr Injectors w/ Acceleronics Impedance Convertor
Alky Control Dual Nozzle Meth Injection (in place of an intercooler)
Rossler Custom TH400 Automatic Transmission
ATI 10.4" Torque 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