Changes/Mods to your car or truck over the winter

[gmkillr]

I have a few small changes planned for over the winter for my Z06 to try to add maybe a few more HP and some other small goodies!

1.) Im adding an off-road X-pipe instead of the catted version I have on there now. (Should be a good bit louder, maybe save a lb. or 2 and maybe add a few ponies!)

2.) MGW shifter as we all know I tend to miss the 1-2 shift from time to time at the track.....lol

3.) GM Centennial suede steering wheel with red stitching to match the rest of my interior.


Not a whole lot but then again I dumped a ton of moola into it last winter.

Cant wait to get her out this spring and get everything ironed out and get some new bests!

What y'all got planned for over the winter???

[yeahloh95]

1. make my notch a roller
2. lower my f100
3. install cj intake on the 12

[Dan B.]

Figure out a wiring gremlin in the Ranger. Maybe a new intake and carb. Thought about gears also but would like to see 11's w/ the 3.55's.

[SlowSix]

might go to a coilover setup on the front of my car. Maybe a new headlight retaining panel. fix the oil leak.
That is probably about it. Dumped a bunch of money in it last winter doing the turbo set up

[Slow01GT]

Fix my broken transmission so I can sell the gto in the spring. That's about it

[somethingclever]

Fix my broken transmission so I can sell the gto in the spring. That's about it


what are you going to go to next Dennis? Back to the FERD camp?

[SlowSix]

Fix my broken transmission so I can sell the gto in the spring. That's about it

tired of breaking everything ? that car is evil man

[travj31]

I've been thinking about changing the motor in my Model A Roadster. It currently has a mild SBC that runs pretty good in such a small/light car, but I want something that every time I get behind the wheel, I feel like I could die. I'm thinking of either the 377 stroker from my old drag car project with a tunnel ram and 2x4s or an old style roots blower motor. If/when this happens, I also plan on addressing some other minor things... wiring, seat location, new gauges, etc.

I also have a few little things to do on my 55 Chevy. If money/time allows, I'd love to do a 5 speed and 9 inch swap.

[Slow01GT]

what are you going to go to next Dennis? Back to the FERD camp?
Actually yes John. Going to consolidate down to a single year round car for now. Probably an 10-12 SHO. I doubt it will stay stock though

tired of breaking everything ? that car is evil man
Yeah it gets old. It's not fast enough to break so much stuff

[SlowSix]

Yeah it gets old. It's not fast enough to break so much stuff

I hear that. I think I got most of the kinks out of my car now, atleast I hope. Had to tow the damn thing home twice last summer :doh:

[Cam99]

Fix my broken transmission so I can sell the gto in the spring. That's about it

Wasn't the tranny broke not that long ago? What are you doing to that poor thing! LOL

[somethingclever]

Actually yes John. Going to consolidate down to a single year round car for now. Probably an 10-12 SHO. I doubt it will stay stock though

Yeah it gets old. It's not fast enough to break so much stuff


Freakin GM's. :)



I am hoping to do some work on my crew cab:

1.) remove 3" of lift out of the springs
2.) address any and all steering/suspension issues
3.) install my ported big valve iron heads
4.) install some interior items...front seat belts, rear door pull handles...etc.
5.) Fix the gas gauge
6.) fix the stereo system

[gmkillr]

Nice! ANyone got pics of their new parts? I got some just need to upload them!

[somethingclever]

anybody else having issues uploading pictures?

[Slow01GT]

Wasn't the tranny broke not that long ago? What are you doing to that poor thing! LOL
Yeah I think 2 years ago. I'm somehow finding a way to break rossler built transmissions with an 11 second car

[95V6]

Find somewhere to weld in FLSFC, move battery to trunk, get it aligned. That's all I want to do.

[Martin0660]

Small upgrade list for me ....

1- new clutch, I'm on the edge of the current set up and will blow through it next year.
2- new cam, it's smaller lift, much more duration, and more split than current. It's a new design cam I'm going to test.
3 - new turbo, still not final yet, but bigger :)
4 - going to install Kirkeys
5- going to try a set of 10" rear wheels

last I need to replace my current truck. That a whole different discussion, can't make up my mind, lol

[John4cam]

Track down a few induction parts for the 331 then drop it into the notch come spring. Fix header leak on c5.

[speedracer]

Stuff I want before the 2015 driving season...

Rear brakes

http://sinistermustang.com/mm-mmbak-15.html

Shocks

http://sinistermustang.com/mm-max-4.html

Rear strut tower brace

http://store.kennybrown.com/product/chassis-support/rear-shock-tower-brace-1994-2004-mustang-and-cobra

Front brake cooling duct kit

http://store.kennybrown.com/product/brake-cooling/front-brake-duct-kit-silicone-hose-1996-2004-mustang-and-svt-cobra

[95V6]

Track down a few induction parts for the 331 then drop it into the notch come spring. Fix header leak on c5.

Any plans for the Vette?

[juice_man_86]

I got a set of BMR lower control arms for my 14 GT. My brother also hooked me up with a set of BOSS side pipes!! I can't wait to see how they sound.

[black 94]

Change out the break in oil in the black car and get a good diff put together to hold all the new power. Then hopefully do rear suspension while im there and finally drive the wheels off of it lol.

[Flyin Monkey]

In the 82:
Finish and dyno the 523.
Get the tranny freshened
Install new cage

In the 88:
Install UPR front suspension out of the 93
new starter
move battery to rear

[John4cam]

Any plans for the Vette?

No. Car will stay as is. I'm very happy with it the way it is. Any more comp. and it would be a little much for pump. I may swap out the plugs in the spring and try an N20 pass with it though. Previous owner ran a 250 hit but it will never see that again...

[Ares]

1. Blower engine (yes I am actually finishing this)
2. Transmission
3. Cage
4. As much weight removed as possible.

[somethingclever]

In the 82:
Finish and dyno the 523.
Get the tranny freshened
Install new cage

In the 88:
Install UPR front suspension out of the 93
new starter
move battery to rear


What heads did u go with?

What cam?

Where r u going to dyno?

[Flyin Monkey]

What heads did u go with?

What cam?

Where r u going to dyno?

Fox Lake DOVE - C

BULLET custom grind

Hemphill Racing Engines

This is the small motor. I just want to turn some laps. Hopefully It'll last a year or so until I get the other motor done.

[gmkillr]

No. Car will stay as is. I'm very happy with it the way it is. Any more comp. and it would be a little much for pump. I may swap out the plugs in the spring and try an N20 pass with it though. Previous owner ran a 250 hit but it will never see that again...

Whats the combo? Compression? HP #'s?

[Martin0660]

1. Blower engine (yes I am actually finishing this)
2. Transmission
3. Cage
4. As much weight removed as possible.

what is the plan for #2? depending on how that it answered ;) what is the goal for the new combo?? Want to race to 10.50's or 9.99 or what??? Help me with turbo sizing :) :) :)

[somethingclever]

Are these the same heads I had listed on here?

Did fox lake spec the cam? What are they?

Never heard of Hemphill....I assume local place?

Sounds like a stump puller!

[John4cam]

Whats the combo? Compression? HP #'s?

It has a 408 stroker lq9 block. Ported 317 heads. Rpm. Level 5 4l65e. 11.0:1 comp. Ratio. I dont know exact numbers on motor id assume 500/500 ish. On a 250 hit it put down 763/730 at the tires on 110.

[John4cam]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGl1-cA-UK4

Quick idle vid I took with my phone before I covered it for winter...

[gmkillr]

It has a 408 stroker lq9 block. Ported 317 heads. Rpm. Level 5 4l65e. 11.0:1 comp. Ratio. I dont know exact numbers on motor id assume 500/500 ish. On a 250 hit it put down 763/730 at the tires on 110.

Very nice! Im running 11.5:1 comp. ratio and running 93 octane but im probably about at the limit of the octane. Was gonna do a flex fuel kit as I already have huge injectors (ID1000's) but the other $1K id need to spend to get eveything else going to work with E85 wont be worth the 15-25HP id pickup.

[Mark Aubele]

Gotta install longtubes and get a tune, Barton shift bracket, Konis and coilovers, 18x10.5 Jongbloeds and 315s all around for track/hillclimb, rollbar and race seat. Get the wife to do a track day in the M235i. Get rid of the hideous mirrors and chrome hubcaps on the F100.

[gmkillr]

Sounds pretty wicked! What cam are you running?

[John4cam]

Very nice! Im running 11.5:1 comp. ratio and running 93 octane but im probably about at the limit of the octane. Was gonna do a flex fuel kit as I already have huge injectors (ID1000's) but the other $1K id need to spend to get eveything else going to work with E85 wont be worth the 15-25HP id pickup.

Your car is sick. what does that thing weigh? Mines a portly 3750 with the iron block and being caged..

[John4cam]

Sounds pretty wicked! What cam are you running?

Only specs I know about the cam is it has .617 inch lift on the intake and .621 exhaust. Crower.

[gmkillr]

Your car is sick. what does that thing weigh? Mines a portly 3750 with the iron block and being caged..

Car weight is around 3025-3050 lbs......It made 597 rwhp this past year on a shitty tune thru cats. Im hoping to break 610+ rwhp with deleting the cats and have a much better tune on the car now. Thanks man!

[gmkillr]

Only specs I know about the cam is it has .617 inch lift on the intake and .621 exhaust. Crower.

Nice! I have a Brian Tooley Cam in mine...if I remember right its .652 I and .630 E and 246/254 duration.....It has really good street manners and amazing from 3500+ rpm

[John4cam]

Car weight is around 3025-3050 lbs......It made 597 rwhp this past year on a shitty tune thru cats. Im hoping to break 610+ rwhp with deleting the cats and have a much better tune on the car now. Thanks man!
Man that is a great power to weight ratio. Those cars are impressive!

[PaxtonShelby]

Your Vettes are really sweet fellas. I can't wait until SCS becomes Steel City Muscle!! Wouldn't that be cool?? I like / respect just about any car as long as the owner isn't a D-bag.

[86GT]

I've got a sweet new 438 sbf & a Liberty Gear LSC 5100 for my
86 roller. Now I'm asking Santa for a F2 Procharger. I think it's
more likely I'll get a lump of coal.

[Ares]

what is the plan for #2? depending on how that it answered ;) what is the goal for the new combo?? Want to race to 10.50's or 9.99 or what??? Help me with turbo sizing :) :) :)

TKO600, faceplated, 5th removed
10.50 is actually what I am aiming for. Like to try some Index racing.

[95V6]

John, your Vette sounds amazing! Can't believe I haven't seen it around.

[Flyin Monkey]

Are these the same heads I had listed on here?

Did fox lake spec the cam? What are they?

Never heard of Hemphill....I assume local place?

Sounds like a stump puller!

No, They were the heads I had for sale here.
Bullet specd the cam. solid roller duration @ .050 = 274/280
lift = .722/.722
lobe separation = 112

Hemphill in in Clarksburg, Pa. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hemphill-Racing-Engines/154084908023442
Mostly being built with spare parts that I had laying around. Looking for 1.5 hp per cubic inch. It's gonna be alittle nose heavy but so what. It should make for a fun little street / strip car.

[somethingclever]

No, They were the heads I had for sale here.
Bullet specd the cam. solid roller duration @ .050 = 274/280
lift = .722/.722
lobe separation = 112

Hemphill in in Clarksburg, Pa. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hemphill-Racing-Engines/154084908023442
Mostly being built with spare parts that I had laying around. Looking for 1.5 hp per cubic inch. It's gonna be alittle nose heavy but so what. It should make for a fun little street / strip car.


autocorrect FTL....i meant the heads you had for sale.

You should post up a build thread....would love to check out the progress/specs/results.

[Flyin Monkey]

autocorrect FTL....i meant the heads you had for sale.

You should post up a build thread....would love to check out the progress/specs/results.

Nah, Not many of us old school guys left. Nothing sexy. no turbos or blowers. Just good solid N/A numbers (and maybe a progressive 250 hit)....Shhhhh, Don't tell anyone... Remember, it's a big ol' hunk of iron headed slow crap... in a 2900# body... ;)
Here is a little man jewelry. Forged Eagle 6.800 rods and custom 4.400 bore 2618 Forged Diamond pistons.

If you want to check out the progress stop over the garage once a month or so.

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq258/AdamBritz/IMAG0986_zps2441cea2.jpg

[Cam99]

I like / respect just about any car as long as the owner isn't a D-bag.

Well I'm out then

[Dan B.]

Well I'm out then

Fo-sho!!

[John4cam]

John, your Vette sounds amazing! Can't believe I haven't seen it around.

Thanks Barry. I've seen you a couple times around guntown. I love how low that car sits. Makes some noise too.

[1320goat]

You've seen his car on the road? Lies! Haha just busting your chops Barry, we know you don't drive your car anymore

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[somethingclever]

that pic is sexy without forced induction....

what crank did you go with?

Did you piece together your stroker kit and have it machined or buy a complete kit from a vendor?

Where those heads done by fox lake when you were selling them, or did you send them out after they didnt' sell?

I was considering them but I already have another set here that I did a few yrs back...

I have a 472" deal in parts in my garage...need to get crackin on it once my other house/remodeling projects slow down.

In fact I think I have enough parts to build three complete BBF's....two dove blocks and a C8...plus heads/intakes...etc...

[John4cam]

Lol goat. I think he was pushing it through town.

[1320goat]

I shouldn't talk, my gt500 is turning into a garage ornament. I was planning on a a few things this winter, I talked to Mike in the fall and he squeezed my car in his schedule before winter. VMP tvs, kb bap, and vmp twin 67 tb. I might throw some id725s or Id1000s. Stock 47s are maxed, car is making mid 600s right now

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[John4cam]

I shouldn't talk, my gt500 is turning into a garage ornament. I was planning on a a few things this winter, I talked to Mike in the fall and he squeezed my car in his schedule before winter. VMP tvs, kb bap, and vmp twin 67 tb. I might throw some id725s or Id1000s. Stock 47s are maxed, car is making mid 600s right now

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Do you have any running vids of the car? Sounds like a beast.

[1320goat]

I don't have any vids of the car in its current state. I only had it on the road twice on this setup. Your vette sounds meaner than my car

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[95V6]

Thanks Barry. I've seen you a couple times around guntown. I love how low that car sits. Makes some noise too.

Thanks. Must have been one of the three times I've driven it this year. lol

[95V6]

You've seen his car on the road? Lies! Haha just busting your chops Barry, we know you don't drive your car anymore

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That's the truth lol

[Stangman701]

I'm thinking drag radials will be my only mod for next year. The Toyo R888's I have on there now look awesome and hook ok on the street, but they wouldn't hook for shit at the track. I'd like to at least be able to hook in 2nd gear on the street with drag radials but that might be a pipe dream :3gears:

Other than that I'm just looking forward to having a car that runs for a change and putting some miles on it

[2000GT]

Mostly cosmetic stuff for me
- replace the chin spoiler (mine has a lot of curb rash)
- smoked fog lights
- new struts and shocks
- new tires
- UPR Rock Crusher shifter
- fix my leaking driver's side valve cover

[Stangman701]

Mostly cosmetic stuff for me
- replace the chin spoiler (mine has a lot of curb rash)
- smoked fog lights
- new struts and shocks
- new tires
- UPR Rock Crusher shifter
- fix my leaking driver's side valve cover

You're going to love that rock crusher. I have just the handle on my car and it puts the shifter handle in a much better position

[sutyak]

I'll add my current project for the Focus. Most likely the last hoo-rah for my "between Mustangs" car. :D

- 10.4:1 forged pistons
- Forged rods
- ARP main and head studs
- Clevite race bearings
- mild cams
- GT2871r turbo
- direct port meth injection
- Torsen LSD
- coilovers
- poly bushings
- Lakewood traction bars
- ARP extended front lugs
- Excedy hyper single clutch
- Slicks

Probably other stuff I'm forgetting. Final goal is 11.9 or better in the 1/4 with the current turbo. I expect it to take a few trips and a lot of practice launching a FWD.

The motor is built and in the car. Torsen LSD is also in. Just buttoning up small stuff before the first start.:pepper:

[2000GT]

You're going to love that rock crusher. I have just the handle on my car and it puts the shifter handle in a much better position
I am just doing the handle as well. It looks really cool. Reminds me of that old muscle car look.

[gmkillr]

I shouldn't talk, my gt500 is turning into a garage ornament. I was planning on a a few things this winter, I talked to Mike in the fall and he squeezed my car in his schedule before winter. VMP tvs, kb bap, and vmp twin 67 tb. I might throw some id725s or Id1000s. Stock 47s are maxed, car is making mid 600s right now

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Id say your maxing out those 47's...lol

I have ID1000's in my NA car and I love them! They drive great! ID's customer service is awesome as well. They are pricey injectors but are well worth it IMO.

[1320goat]

Id say your maxing out those 47's...lol

I have ID1000's in my NA car and I love them! They drive great! ID's customer service is awesome as well. They are pricey injectors but are well worth it IMO.
Did you order directly from them? It's something I'm going to look into soon.

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[SonofaBish]

I have a few small changes planned for over the winter for my Z06 to try to add maybe a few more HP and some other small goodies!

1.) Im adding an off-road X-pipe instead of the catted version I have on there now. (Should be a good bit louder, maybe save a lb. or 2 and maybe add a few ponies!)

2.) MGW shifter as we all know I tend to miss the 1-2 shift from time to time at the track.....lol

3.) GM Centennial suede steering wheel with red stitching to match the rest of my interior.


Not a whole lot but then again I dumped a ton of moola into it last winter.

Cant wait to get her out this spring and get everything ironed out and get some new bests!

What y'all got planned for over the winter???

I"M surprised to hear that you miss the 1-2 shift..... i have a tendency to miss the 2-3 shift, hitting right in between 1 and 3.... but i don't think that's all that uncommon with these transmissions.

[gmkillr]

Did you order directly from them? It's something I'm going to look into soon.

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Yes I bought directly from them and they made me a descent deal.

[gmkillr]

I"M surprised to hear that you miss the 1-2 shift..... i have a tendency to miss the 2-3 shift, hitting right in between 1 and 3.... but i don't think that's all that uncommon with these transmissions.

LOL.....yeah I dont know what it is with the Vettes but ive always been good on the 2-3 with them but had trouble from time to time with the 1-2.

The tough shift on the Mustangs ive ever owned has always been 2-3 for me......who knows, maybe its just me?

[street591]

I shouldn't talk, my gt500 is turning into a garage ornament. I was planning on a a few things this winter, I talked to Mike in the fall and he squeezed my car in his schedule before winter. VMP tvs, kb bap, and vmp twin 67 tb. I might throw some id725s or Id1000s. Stock 47s are maxed, car is making mid 600s right now

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Are you the one I see running around Carnegie/Bridgeville from time to time? Looks like a '13 front end with HID fogs and maybe a tinted windshield?

I've seen that car a handful of times around here but never when I was in my car I don't think...

Have you checked out the Bosch injectors? I run the 105s without a single hiccup, no tuning issues, and idles/drives like stock. Making 725rwhp on corn with them. Not maxed out at all...

[1320goat]

Yes I bought directly from them and they made me a descent deal.
Thanks I'll check it out

Are you the one I see running around Carnegie/Bridgeville from time to time? Looks like a '13 front end with HID fogs and maybe a tinted windshield?

I've seen that car a handful of times around here but never when I was in my car I don't think...

Have you checked out the Bosch injectors? I run the 105s without a single hiccup, no tuning issues, and idles/drives like stock. Making 725rwhp on corn with them. Not maxed out at all...
Yeah that's me, I think I've seen your cobra before. Thing looks/sounds awesome. I will look into the Bosch injectors as well, thanks

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[SK360]

Humm.... Spring will call for my yearly oil change and then just drive it.

[Terminated]

Need to get the IRS freshened up on mine at some point. Depending on funds, wheels and suspension.

[cwh19]

I just scrapped the shell of my 94 a few weeks ago.

My winter plans include down payment savings for something from the US with a v10 or something from Europe.

[Mark Aubele]

Long tubes and 3" x installed (what a pain), AED tune done. 3" custom exhaust from the x-pipe back on the way. Suspension next.

[03 OW SVT]

I'm hoping to put new wheels on. Hook my N2O back up. Fix my boost gauge. Install an X pipe that's been sitting around for months.

[thedak]

I'm thinking I'll swing by Starbucks for a Gold Coast Pour Over.

Then head to the track, run some 10s then head to work.

Japan 4Life

[PaxtonShelby]

Long tubes and 3" x installed (what a pain), AED tune done. 3" custom exhaust from the x-pipe back on the way. Suspension next.

How does it sound Mark?? Did you keep the cats?

[Mark Aubele]

How does it sound Mark?? Did you keep the cats?

Sounds terrible with the stock mufflers. Have a custom 3" from the X-pipe back on the way. No cats.

[somethingclever]

I'm thinking I'll swing by Starbucks for a Gold Coast Pour Over.

Then head to the track, run some 10s then head to work.

Japan 4Life


Lol....

[2000GT]

I'm hoping to put new wheels on. Hook my N2O back up. Fix my boost gauge. Install an X pipe that's been sitting around for months.
What kind of wheels did you get Kevin?

[SK360]

I'm thinking I'll swing by Starbucks for a Gold Coast Pour Over.

Then head to the track, run some 10s then head to work.

Japan 4Life

I need a GTR

[03 OW SVT]

What kind of wheels did you get Kevin?

None yet, but I'm hoping to make a deal with Street 591 on his SVE series 1 wheels but thats probably not gonna happen. I don't have enough $$ so it will probably be black 10th anniversary wheels with polished lip, staggered.

[2000GT]

None yet, but I'm hoping to make a deal with Street 591 on his SVE series 1 wheels but thats probably not gonna happen. I don't have enough $$ so it will probably be black 10th anniversary wheels with polished lip, staggered.

That will look good. I love my deep dish bullets. Looks awesome from the rear!

[scott5]

Bigger turbo, forged motor, MAST heads..

Drive to track, run some mid 8s then get ice cream and drive home.

[b_turbo454]

For me:

-clutch time for the cobra at 67k, new clutch, cable, steeda adjuster and quadrant
-while its out the long tubes that are collecting dust in the garage are going on.
-just got the front bumper redone while having the front license plate holes removed - stupid maryland car -
-get a tune, its time with no cats, 3.73's, long tubes, egr delete, etc, dash looks like a christmas tree
-new tires for the 03 cobra's I have, going with unshaved toyo ra1's so i can run at the track and the street with no changes
-inner tie rods/alignment again

-Do all this then comtemplate selling the car like I always do

[juice_man_86]

I will be installing a Spec 3+ clutch in my 86 to fix the slipping issues on the spray.

The 14 GT will be getting a little more. I have a set of BOSS side pipes for it. I also have a set of BMR LCA's and LCA relocation brackets and a BMR upper bracket. Haven't bought a UCA yet.

[Monkeygrits]

Trunk lid mat just arrived in the mail. Guy on Facebook makes them. 25183

[PaxtonShelby]

That's pretty cool Terry!

[ERR0RMACR0]

Trans rebuild here--finally let go at the end of last season. May do a new intercooler setup, but not 100% on that yet. Sounds like a lot of folks here have some nice builds going.

[Monkeygrits]

That's pretty cool Terry!

Thank you Ron! It was 80 bucks shipped. Couldn't beat it. Anyone interested message me and I'll put you in touch with him. I know he makes them for the new edge and 05-09 Mustangs. Don't know about the newer s197s. I know he makes one with the SVT logo for the new edge as well.

[cLockWise]

I'm going to attempt to do some really small mods to the car like the MGW and maybe some tint.. The wedding has me tapped out for the year, plus we're looking at buying a house, so the Mustang has to take a back seat for another year :\

[sutyak]

Already had the turbo Focus together and back apart again due to a main seal leak and needing to adjust valve tappet clearances. Both fixed and getting it back together now. 400 wrong-wheel horsepower soon.

Also picked up some front and rear leather Recaro seats and braided brake lines.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

I had some big plans but came across a deal on a Mobile Home right before the holidays/new year. So I may do some small mods/upgrades, will see how my funds are.

[cam303]

Its a secret

[crazylou]

pay my junk off... then sump tank and fuel system...

[TBone7281]

I hear that. I think I got most of the kinks out of my car now, atleast I hope. Had to tow the damn thing home twice last summer :doh:

That's the trouble with more than doubling the power of a V6. I felt like every time I took it out something new would break. It got old real fast and I lost interest.


Nothing exciting planned for the WRX, just replace the valve cover gaskets. One of these days I'll start putting the 95 GT back together. Probably not until after we build a deck this summer though.

[Seer]

I shouldn't talk, my gt500 is turning into a garage ornament. I was planning on a a few things this winter, I talked to Mike in the fall and he squeezed my car in his schedule before winter. VMP tvs, kb bap, and vmp twin 67 tb. I might throw some id725s or Id1000s. Stock 47s are maxed, car is making mid 600s right now

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Contact terry reeves at beefcake racing for he ID injectors. There's no price difference between 725 and 1000. So get the 1000s.

[Seer]

For the winter just basics. Tune, 47lb injectors for e85, eibach pro springs (already done), headers, x pipe/catback. Weld rts 18x5 and 17x10 wheels and drag tires. Also dss driveshaft and half shafts.

Waiting to see paxton2200 vs whipple 2.9 results.

[THE BIG KOALA]

This years plans are a supercharger, drive shaft, gears, long tube headers, lowering springs and drag wheels and tires and upper an lower control arms.Plan b would be get a 2015 and do the same to it.

[Mark Aubele]

Installed Kooks axle backs today. Sounds incredible, pretty tame at idle. Gotta get the resonators cut out or spring for OAPs.

[John4cam]

Installed Kooks axle backs today. Sounds incredible, pretty tame at idle. Gotta get the resonators cut out or spring for OAPs.

I never knew cooks did anything other than headers...thats interesting. Could you do a sound clip?

[juice_man_86]

I have the kooks axle backs on my 2014 5.0. They're real mild. I removed the resonators and it sounds awesome now. Not too loud either.

[Mark Aubele]

I never knew cooks did anything other than headers...thats interesting. Could you do a sound clip?

Hard for me to make a good one of my car, but here is the one I found that made me buy the axlebacks, same mods as me, long tubes and off road x, kooks axlebacks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82adX2PP61A

[1320goat]

25516
New setup. Can't wait to get to the track

[John4cam]

Hard for me to make a good one of my car, but here is the one I found that made me buy the axlebacks, same mods as me, long tubes and off road x, kooks axlebacks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82adX2PP61A

That car sounds evil inside the cabin.

[yeahloh95]

do the kooks axle backs have any drone I am on gt500s now and want something a little louder I have kooks headers and x pipe now and no resonators

[Mark Aubele]

do the kooks axle backs have any drone I am on gt500s now and want something a little louder I have kooks headers and x pipe now and no resonators

Not that I have noticed but I have barely driven it. Put them on the weekend before we got the snow. Similar combo as you LTs and off road x but I haven't had the resonators cut out yet.

They really aren't that loud though. I was pretty surprised, hope I can hear it with a helmet on.

[SK360]

Heres my one big mod for the year... :biggrin-new: lol

[Pure Stock]

Installed Kooks axle backs today. Sounds incredible, pretty tame at idle. Gotta get the resonators cut out or spring for OAPs.

When choosing primary diameter for headers I was told by a very reputable shop that the Kooks mid-length 1 7/8" would create a loss of 20 rwhp over the 1 3/4" on a stock long block sans cold air and tune. When asked if dyno comparisons were available they immediately said just believe them it's fact.

[Mitternacht]

Lowered the TDi with H&R sport springs and installed gauges; that's about it.

[yeahloh95]

When choosing primary diameter for headers I was told by a very reputable shop that the Kooks mid-length 1 7/8" would create a loss of 20 rwhp over the 1 3/4" on a stock long block sans cold air and tune. When asked if dyno comparisons were available they immediately said just believe them it's fact.

i was glad you talked me into the 1-7/8 headers they work awesome

[PaxtonShelby]

^^^^ I'm confused... Isn't that the opposite of what Joe said?

[yeahloh95]

they told him that but had no data to back up the claim another shop showed they make more power with bigger headers

[RUTHLESS]

Found the issue with the Cobra.

Ouch! Having the shop weld it up and surface the heads.
25535

Block is fine.
25536

All is good in the lower end.
25537

[ERR0RMACR0]

Found the issue with the Cobra.
Ouch! Having the shop weld it up and surface the heads.


Can't see clearly in the pic--it looks like the head gasket blew out on the top left of a cylinder...is that just a mark or did a piece of something hit right there? Sorry to hear about your issue.

[ERR0RMACR0]

Car is back in the shop now--trans is out and will be on its way to be rebuilt on Monday. Really excited to get some updates on the trans and finally not slip on the 1-2 shift. Should be able to finally run boost on launch, rather than sitting in vacuum. I'll probably only run 1-2 psi, but it should help with getting out of the hole a bit better.

[RUTHLESS]

Shop is saying spark blow out not a lifted head since it torched the head and gasket in that area. Piston and bearings look good so there was not a detonation issue.

[ERR0RMACR0]

Good to hear--glad the bottom end is intact for you. Good luck with getting it back together.

[Pure Stock]

i was glad you talked me into the 1-7/8 headers they work awesome

:thmbsup:

[Mark Aubele]

I bought 1 7/8 as well.

[1320goat]

Mark, how did that panhard bar work out for you?

Sent from my HTC One_M8

[Mark Aubele]

Mark, how did that panhard bar work out for you?

Sent from my HTC One_M8

I still haven't put it on yet. I have a pile of suspension parts sitting here waiting for me not to be a pussy or for it to get warmer out so I can go install them. :)

[Stangman701]

Shop is saying spark blow out not a lifted head since it torched the head and gasket in that area. Piston and bearings look good so there was not a detonation issue.

Hmm, I'd be curious to hear their thinking on that. I've never heard of spark blowout causing a blown head gasket. I think I get some spark blowout occasionally myself. Have to keep a better eye on it now I guess

[bgblockelcamino]

bigger brakes! trying to stop from 140+ at PRP is no fun. killed my brakes one trip there. forgot how short that track is compared to most tracks I run at lol. hoping to get chassis cert and work on getting my license come spring/summer so I can legally run 9s at drag week

[Cheeks]

Jeff at First Try is doing some small chassis updates for me

[crazylou]

WOOHOOO just paid the cobra off now time to finsh the 2.9 and the couple other supporting mods that are left...

[PaxtonShelby]

Congrats!! A free and clear title is indeed a beautiful thing!!

[Terminated]

Congrats!! A free and clear title is indeed a beautiful thing!!
Hells yeah, felt like a million bucks when my Cobra title came in the mail!

[RUTHLESS]

It's in a happy day when the title arrives for sure. I did that then went crazy with mods. Lol

Congratulations!

[crazylou]

thanks guys cars just about done just need a fuel system an id1000's an throw the 2.9 on...

[Monkeygrits]

Just picked up a Pauls High Performance intake spacer kit cheap. Figure I'd try it out for the price. Gonna have to modify my Shaker bracket so it doesn't raise the Shaker though.

[Tom]

PTE6466
http://i.imgur.com/U7uz5apl.jpg

Heads
http://i.imgur.com/VFusDADl.jpg

arp head studs, ls7 lifters
http://i.imgur.com/hqYi528l.jpg

fuel pumps and injectors are on the way

[phillysrt4]

Every time I see a turbo it brings a smile to my face :)

Alas, all i've done are wheels. Got these when I was in PA in the fall:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-amr-19x10-0513.html

they were on sale/clearance. I also got 19x9.5's for the front, but they don't seem to be available anymore so its a good thing I got them when I did.

rubber all the way around are Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 275/40-19. Exact overal diameter to my stockers but 30mm wider for extra traction. Got them mounted and balanced today. If I can get over to my storage place I'll be mounting them on the car. With pics to follow.

[Tom]

Those are going to look great!

[phillysrt4]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting them on. The weather seems good right now so I might try and see how they look :)

[Mark Aubele]

You will love those PSSs as long as it's over 40 out. Love them on the wife's car.

[phillysrt4]

You will love those PSSs as long as it's over 40 out. Love them on the wife's car.

I've driven them on an 2008 M3 and I love them, but I'm also a bit biased toward Michelin and BFG :)

Seeing this thread and it only being -8c outside motivated me to hit the storage place and throw on the new wheels. Here's a few shots. I love how the 19x10 rear, 19x9.5 front really fills out the wheel wells. The 275's look downright meaty on the front!

Pimpin' the PSS!

[phillysrt4]

Sorry for the crap phone pics. Here's another of the fronts close up. Don't mind the brake rust she's been parked since November.

[THE BIG KOALA]

Did you have your hood vents painted or get new ones?

[Mark Aubele]

I love those wheels. I really don't like the wheels that came on mine gotta run them on the street for a while though.

[phillysrt4]

Did you have your hood vents painted or get new ones?

They come that way from the factory on the GT/CS :)


I love those wheels. I really don't like the wheels that came on mine gotta run them on the street for a while though.

Thanks! Glad you like em!

[Stangman701]

They come that way from the factory on the GT/CS :)

So is that the Canadian Special up north? :snicker:

[phillysrt4]

No, that's getting boss 302s on xplan :-)

[Ares]

Have a Yukon limited slip for rear and Motive 4.56 gears for front/rear of my truck on the way. Good bye 3.55 gears. Such a god awful combo with 35" tire. That and another stock type front drive shaft. See if this one makes it thru the winter before it decides to snap half the cage off inside the joint at transfer case.