SOM LAG Project: 394ci, 25.3, Twin PT7675 Gen 2's, PG, E85, 7-second Street Car
#49
Fitz was definitely getting it done with a 6 speed.
I talked to Midwest Chassis yesterday and have some new parts coming my way.
I have a set of Viking Front and Rear Double Adjustable Coilover Shocks coming. I went with the 350 spring rate on the front.
I also ordered Midwest Chassis Front Upper and Lower A-arms. Powdercoated black.
Finally, I figured I better get some stopping power. I ordered Rear Strange Pro Race Brakes.
We replumbed the wastegates yesterday and cleaned that up. I sent off my electric cutout to get fixed (it was froze shut). Pulled off the Zeitronix A/F meter to get sent it for an upgrade. Been working with the vendor to send the Eboost2 in to get fixed.
Some other future things: Was briefly looking at the exhaust and some options to change that. I was also looking to how easy / difficult it would be to switch the T4's. Been looking at different options to get some hard tubing for the Turbo air filters. Will definitely have some work for the car in January. Just waiting for parts now.
I talked to Midwest Chassis yesterday and have some new parts coming my way.
I have a set of Viking Front and Rear Double Adjustable Coilover Shocks coming. I went with the 350 spring rate on the front.
I also ordered Midwest Chassis Front Upper and Lower A-arms. Powdercoated black.
Finally, I figured I better get some stopping power. I ordered Rear Strange Pro Race Brakes.
We replumbed the wastegates yesterday and cleaned that up. I sent off my electric cutout to get fixed (it was froze shut). Pulled off the Zeitronix A/F meter to get sent it for an upgrade. Been working with the vendor to send the Eboost2 in to get fixed.
Some other future things: Was briefly looking at the exhaust and some options to change that. I was also looking to how easy / difficult it would be to switch the T4's. Been looking at different options to get some hard tubing for the Turbo air filters. Will definitely have some work for the car in January. Just waiting for parts now.
#50
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Fitz was definitely getting it done with a 6 speed.
I talked to Midwest Chassis yesterday and have some new parts coming my way.
I have a set of Viking Front and Rear Double Adjustable Coilover Shocks coming. I went with the 350 spring rate on the front.
I also ordered Midwest Chassis Front Upper and Lower A-arms. Powdercoated black.
I talked to Midwest Chassis yesterday and have some new parts coming my way.
I have a set of Viking Front and Rear Double Adjustable Coilover Shocks coming. I went with the 350 spring rate on the front.
I also ordered Midwest Chassis Front Upper and Lower A-arms. Powdercoated black.
#52
It will be nice to have the coilovers. I have had bad luck with the AFCO's holding up. I sent one of the shocks in once to be rebuilt and I think there is still something wrong with it. The damn thing has a clicking sound to it.
Thank you.
The kit has a horizontally mounted intercooler up front. The charge pipe from the intercooler to the intake runs right through the radiator support. If I were to stand up the radiator, the only place for the charge pipe would be through the hood latch area. I wasn't giving that up.
The kit has a horizontally mounted intercooler up front. The charge pipe from the intercooler to the intake runs right through the radiator support. If I were to stand up the radiator, the only place for the charge pipe would be through the hood latch area. I wasn't giving that up.
#53
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Nice build, very clean.. I noticed your running OEM plug wires.. I'd advise upgrading those for easy power and better tuning. I bet a set of FireCore50 plug wires would pick up 40-50rwhp easily in the upper rpm's. Take off a stock plug wire and Ohm it out, its not pretty usually.
#54
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Nice build, very clean.. I noticed your running OEM plug wires.. I'd advise upgrading those for easy power and better tuning. I bet a set of FireCore50 plug wires would pick up 40-50rwhp easily in the upper rpm's. Take off a stock plug wire and Ohm it out, its not pretty usually.
#55
Nice build, very clean.. I noticed your running OEM plug wires.. I'd advise upgrading those for easy power and better tuning. I bet a set of FireCore50 plug wires would pick up 40-50rwhp easily in the upper rpm's. Take off a stock plug wire and Ohm it out, its not pretty usually.
#56
LMAO it the pile of money pic. You normally only see that on YouTube when "brothers" have there pants at three knees and flashing a roll of money trying to look cool/rich. Roflmao
OK. on a serious note. It looks like 417 does REAL nice work. Congrats on the results !!!
OK. on a serious note. It looks like 417 does REAL nice work. Congrats on the results !!!
#57
LMAO it the pile of money pic. You normally only see that on YouTube when "brothers" have there pants at three knees and flashing a roll of money trying to look cool/rich. Roflmao
OK. on a serious note. It looks like 417 does REAL nice work. Congrats on the results !!!
OK. on a serious note. It looks like 417 does REAL nice work. Congrats on the results !!!
I am the third owner of the kit. I have talked to 417 Motorsports at the LSX Shootout a couple of years back. Their stuff is awesome. Blake is a true innovator. His project/work that comes out of his shop is amazing.
Black 408 TT Nova
This kit
The T4 kit in the orange formula
The duramax nova
The Crusty Nova
Holley Hi Ram A/W Intercooler (really wished this fit cleanly in a F-body)
His fabrication skills are insane. It is always a treat to see his finished products, and his stuff flat out works!
Last edited by Only ERO's; 01-02-2014 at 04:57 PM.
#59
Bought some additional parts this morning. Precision was running a special on remanufactured wastegates. I bought two PW39 wastegates. "These particular units have been used on vehicles for testing, but have been completely remanufactured in-house to like-new condition." I thought I would give them a shot for $105 off normal pricing each.
I was planning to update the wastegates and BOV at some point (they are currently a knockoff brand). Wasn't hoping for it to be this soon as it seems like you run into the specials at the worst times.
Eboost2 boost controller head unit will get shipped out today as well to get looked at / fixed.
I have Spring fever, especially with the forecast on Monday: High of -14 with 23 mph winds. Awesome.....
#60
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I mentioned them because he spent money on all the other high dollar parts and seemed to overlook something simple. Not everyone wants to do junkyard builds...