1999 Hugger Orange SS Build #1295 build thread
11-13-2013, 08:50 PM
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1999 Hugger Orange SS Build #1295 build thread Picked the car up Sept 27, She has 166xxx miles, she is straight as can be! Was COMPLETELY STOCK when i got her so far i have done this.
New Fluids in everything
Headunit
Shorty antenna
QA1 Coilovers/Spring
BMR Rear 1.25 Drop Springs
Painted Berger Panal
Painted Wheels
MSD Wires/ TR55 Plugs
Muffler Delete "for now" Didn't care for the SLP center mount.
PICTURES!!!
The Day I got her!
Mods Start!
Repaired mirror that was oxidizing...
The day after.
Washed and Good pics.
After the suspension was done!
Just some randoms!
New Fluids in everything
Headunit
Shorty antenna
QA1 Coilovers/Spring
BMR Rear 1.25 Drop Springs
Painted Berger Panal
Painted Wheels
MSD Wires/ TR55 Plugs
Muffler Delete "for now" Didn't care for the SLP center mount.
PICTURES!!!
The Day I got her!
Mods Start!
Repaired mirror that was oxidizing...
The day after.
Washed and Good pics.
After the suspension was done!
Just some randoms!
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11-14-2013, 10:32 AM
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I like the stock grille. SLP grilles look nice too though. 
Just an FYI, your car didn't originally have the SLP centermount as your pictures show an aftermarket version with a completely different valance and different exhaust tips.
Here is what the OEM SLP center mount looked like:
I think it looks better since you removed it though. I don't care for the stock CME or the aftermarket version either. Just doesn't look right on these cars IMO.
Just an FYI, your car didn't originally have the SLP centermount as your pictures show an aftermarket version with a completely different valance and different exhaust tips.
Here is what the OEM SLP center mount looked like:
I think it looks better since you removed it though. I don't care for the stock CME or the aftermarket version either. Just doesn't look right on these cars IMO.
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Thanks guys, I'm very happy with the car, just need to start doing some more small things then do a lid, ls6 intake, and full exhaust to get started.
11-16-2013, 10:45 AM
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Car looks great! I noticed aftermarket rotors, K&N filter, and window tint, so I wouldn't consider the car stock.
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Well I got the car built finally, Just buttoning and fixing some issues that have come up. I believe the clutch is causing my issues, after she was ready for a first drive, had issues on the rack with transmission, so I didnt risk it and had to drop the transmission. Right now I have replaced the clutch and will be throwing the Transmission up next weekend.
Here is the List of replaced parts
ls6 Oil Pump n oring
Front cover gasket
Front main seal
HeadGasket
Oil Pan Gasket
Rear Main Seal
LS7 Clutch
Throwout Bearing
Bushing
Tick Master Cyl
HeadBolts
Tranny Mount
ARP Harmonic Balencer Bolt
Motor Mounts
BTR Stage 4 Cam Package
LS2 Chain and gears
Trunion Kit
Lifter Trays x4
Ls7 Lifters
x2 Waterpump gasket
arp cam bolt kit
PCV Valve
manifold gaskets
Rear cover, gasket, bolts, and seal.
knock sensors and harness
Valley Pan cover gasket and seal
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Header Bolts
Both Belts
The Goodies showed up from Brian Tooley Racing!
Time to get the motor out!
Well I got the motor dropped in a day!! Was fairly simple just slow and go!
Here is part of my clutch issue, She was toast!!
The Block
The Camshaft was straight up FUCKED!
Heads cleaned up before being sent to machine shop
New Chain, and gears
The lovely new springs, an truunion kit
First start, Had issues with high idle, 2500rpm
2nd start, after messing with some sensors and such, still the same
3rd start after getting the right throttlebody on the engine to it wouldnt hold the gate open just enough to cause an issue
Warmed up, and all looks good!
Now with the exhaust finished
With Tips, YES IM ALITTLE EXSESSIVE! You can hear a diffrence with and without tips though.
This was the noise the car was making that made me pull the transmission, Its hard to hear and explain. The Next video is what I found.
Found alot of play in the clutch, I have replaced the clutch and hope this is my only issue.
Here is the List of replaced parts
ls6 Oil Pump n oring
Front cover gasket
Front main seal
HeadGasket
Oil Pan Gasket
Rear Main Seal
LS7 Clutch
Throwout Bearing
Bushing
Tick Master Cyl
HeadBolts
Tranny Mount
ARP Harmonic Balencer Bolt
Motor Mounts
BTR Stage 4 Cam Package
LS2 Chain and gears
Trunion Kit
Lifter Trays x4
Ls7 Lifters
x2 Waterpump gasket
arp cam bolt kit
PCV Valve
manifold gaskets
Rear cover, gasket, bolts, and seal.
knock sensors and harness
Valley Pan cover gasket and seal
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Header Bolts
Both Belts
The Goodies showed up from Brian Tooley Racing!
Time to get the motor out!
Well I got the motor dropped in a day!! Was fairly simple just slow and go!
Here is part of my clutch issue, She was toast!!
The Block
The Camshaft was straight up FUCKED!
Heads cleaned up before being sent to machine shop
New Chain, and gears
The lovely new springs, an truunion kit
First start, Had issues with high idle, 2500rpm
2nd start, after messing with some sensors and such, still the same
3rd start after getting the right throttlebody on the engine to it wouldnt hold the gate open just enough to cause an issue
Now with the exhaust finished
With Tips, YES IM ALITTLE EXSESSIVE! You can hear a diffrence with and without tips though.
This was the noise the car was making that made me pull the transmission, Its hard to hear and explain. The Next video is what I found.
Found alot of play in the clutch, I have replaced the clutch and hope this is my only issue.
