The Fusion TBSS ▼

The Fusion TBSS, known in the community as Bessy

2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS

Specifications:

Engine: NA 6.0L OHV CODE: LS2 (Gen. IV)
Transmission: 4L70E (4-Speed Auto)
Setup: V8 FR (Rear Wheel Drive)
¼ mile: 13.20 @ - 103.29 mph (5.16.2018)

The TBSS debuted on July 13th, 2013, running 15.48 @ 90 mph. Improvements were made to the air flow and cooling management of the engine while maintaining the stock set up for 2013. The TBSS won the King of Fusion contest on October 4th, 2013.

The TBSS did not participate in the racing community in 2014.

In 2015, the TBSS project resumed as the SUV underwent improvements to the intake, transmission (including the stall converter), shocks, and brake system. Every week at RMR saw faster times down the track and on July 31st, 2015, the tFr domestic record was broken. The time was 14.52 at almost 93 mph. The season ended on Oct. 9th, 2015, where the TBSS saw its best time ever of 14.30 seconds down the track.

2016 saw the TBSS go through an aggressive rebuild of the LS2 motor. Swapping out the entire top half of the engine, camshaft, valve train, customizing the cooling, and adding exhaust headers.

On June 24th 2016, the TBSS returned to the track, running an amazing 13.52 @ 100 mph. A new tune package was uploaded from the Zippy Performance team, and on September 9th 2016, the TBSS set a record. This time a 13.37 @ 101 mph.

In 2017, the TBSS continued to have its performance tuned refined which was now being update by the owner. A new time of 13.29 @ 102 mph was reached.

On May 16th 2018, the TBSS set a new personal best of 13.20 @ 103 mph.

In August 2018 the TBSS underwent a drivetrain conversion to full time Rear Wheel Drive. No suspension or tire upgrades were completed in time for the final Midnight Drags at RMR.

On September 22nd 2018, the TBSS debuted with the new RWD set up. Running a best 13.61 @ 100 mph.

Internal

See Iteration #4

Fuel & Air

Air: Cold Air Inductions CAI
Injectors: GM Performance 42 lb/hr
Spark Plugs: NGK TR6-4177
Plug Wires: PCM of NC

Exhaust:
XS Power Headers
Magnaflow Exhaust (Factory Setup)

Electronics

MAF Sensor: Vector Motorsports LS2 HSRK IAT
CPU: HP Tuners

Suspension

Panhard Bar: Spohn Adjustable Panhard Bar
Front Struts: Bilstein 4600 Series
Rear Shocks: Belltech Street Shocks
Bushings:
Wheels: American Racing 20 x 8 Rims

Iteration #1 (6.1.2013 - 3.13.2015)

Air: Vector Motorpsort IAT Sensor
Tires: Toyo Proxes P265/50R20
Suspension: Spohn Adjustable Panhard
Spark Plugs: NGK Laser Iridium
Wires: BWD Select

Iteration #2 (3.14.2015 - 12.4.2015)

Air: Cold Air Inductions CAI
Engine:
Transmission: Finish Line Transmission Level V 4L70E
Stall: Yank SS Series Converter (3600 RPM Stall Speed)
Front Struts: Bilstein 4600 Series
Rear Shocks: Belltech Street Shock
CPU: HP Tuner, AWD Dyno (Horsepower Unlimited)

Iteration #3 (12.5.2015 - 9.22.2018)

Engine:
Competition Camshaft Custom Grind
Melling Oil Pump
Double Roller Billet Timing Chain (JP Performance)
LS3 Cylinder Heads (GM Performance, CNC)
- Milled to Match Stock Compression -
Platinum Valve Springs .660 Lift (Brian Tooley)
Chromoly Pushrods (Brian Tooley)
Aftermarket Hydraulic Lifters
LS3 Intake Manifold (GM Performance)
Dirty Dingo Bracket Set
Custom Serpentine Belt (Gates)
Lucero Steering Column Heat Wrap

Fuel:
42 lb/hr Fuel Injectors (GM Performance)

Ignition:
NGK TR64177 Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires (PCM of NC)
Plug Wire Heat Socks (PCM of NC)

Cooling:
LS1 Fan Assembly
LS1 Fan Wiring Conversion (PCM of NC)
Dirty Dingo LS1 Water Pump Spacers
LS1 Z28 Water Pump

Exhaust:
XS Power Headers 1 7/8" inch Primary's

Iteration #4 (9.22.2018 - Present)

Transmission:
Finish Line Transmission RWD Output Shaft
Dorman Aluminum Rear Drive Shaft