01 Z28 Huron Speed Build
12-03-2014, 05:40 PM
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Driving with no sway bar seems the same to me so far. I've only got about 100 miles on it so far though. The last time I drove it was about a year go. I'm going to slap it back on just need to put a spacer on it. So far I love the kit! Very good quality from huron speed. I didn't use the supplied down pipe though. Haven't noticed any boost creep since I haven't really pounded it yet still waiting on the final tune just getting my 500 break in miles. I know an automatic would be better but the six speed is a blast to drive with boost! I'll have more feedback when I can lay on it some more.
12-03-2014, 06:31 PM
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Excellent. Glad to hear your enjoying the kit! Please keep me posted on what you come up with for the sway bar because I really want to keep mine too. It looks doable but I'm a ways off from that step so I'm very eager to see what your solution is! I bought and built the car for handling so I'm really struggling with not putting it back on lol. Also how's the front exit? Super loud? I love the look but my wife and kid will complain if the car is too loud but I love the look of the fender exit. Are you gonna post some dyno numbers as well?
12-05-2014, 07:00 PM
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You can make a pretty simple bracket to reuse your sway bar. I even have the big BMR sway and it still work great. If you want a pic I get one. Pretty much took soild round stock and had 3/8 holes run threw the center for the bolts. Then used 2 small pieces of flat stock for the base mounts. Works very well. I didn't drove the car without the sway bar so no help there.
12-05-2014, 07:20 PM
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You can make a pretty simple bracket to reuse your sway bar. I even have the big BMR sway and it still work great. If you want a pic I get one. Pretty much took soild round stock and had 3/8 holes run threw the center for the bolts. Then used 2 small pieces of flat stock for the base mounts. Works very well. I didn't drove the car without the sway bar so no help there.
12-07-2014, 01:39 PM
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Sway bar You can make a pretty simple bracket to reuse your sway bar. I even have the big BMR sway and it still work great. If you want a pic I get one. Pretty much took soild round stock and had 3/8 holes run threw the center for the bolts. Then used 2 small pieces of flat stock for the base mounts. Works very well. I didn't drove the car without the sway bar so no help there.
12-09-2014, 06:00 PM
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You can make a pretty simple bracket to reuse your sway bar. I even have the big BMR sway and it still work great. If you want a pic I get one. Pretty much took soild round stock and had 3/8 holes run threw the center for the bolts. Then used 2 small pieces of flat stock for the base mounts. Works very well. I didn't drove the car without the sway bar so no help there.
Pics pics pics pics!!!!
12-15-2014, 12:35 AM
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I've been driving the car quite a bit and it's not too loud. My wife's car is louder than mine lol. It's not as loud as a cam and heads car for sure. The turbo quiets it down enough to have normal conversations in the car. On the fans I just reversed polarity on the connections. Here's some updated pics of the build so far. Still needs a good detail inside and out.
Running SS wheels for now till I get the alignment done doesn't look as mean
Interior shot
I'm loving the bumper exhaust. I've had a pretty good response at the local cruise spots. Here's another shot still need the exhaust ring
Running SS wheels for now till I get the alignment done doesn't look as mean
Interior shot
I'm loving the bumper exhaust. I've had a pretty good response at the local cruise spots. Here's another shot still need the exhaust ring
12-15-2014, 09:45 AM
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Great job on the car, looks great.
Do you have any pics of the dp routing to the bumper exit? What size is that, 3.5" or 4" ? Are you running any kind of muffler or just a open DP? and sound clips at idle?
Do you have any pics of the dp routing to the bumper exit? What size is that, 3.5" or 4" ? Are you running any kind of muffler or just a open DP? and sound clips at idle?
12-22-2014, 11:17 PM
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I only have a couple pics of the DP its 4inch no muffler not really loud. I'll try to get a video up.
Passenger coil pack location
Shot of the fuel filter and BMR torque arm
As far as wire gauge I just went to the parts store and bought 10 12 and 14 gauge matched up to factory wire really sucked
Passenger coil pack location
Shot of the fuel filter and BMR torque arm
As far as wire gauge I just went to the parts store and bought 10 12 and 14 gauge matched up to factory wire really sucked
12-22-2014, 11:30 PM
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On the hood specs it's just a VFN Sunoco wide hood it's about 4 inches tall I would say. Not too sure though.
12-25-2014, 02:15 AM
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I was loving the white wheels and then saw the setup with the black wheels. Gorgeous car and great way to be resourceful with the stock fans. I'm assuming they push plenty of air for you since you haven't had any complaints about overheating. Good job on the build!
12-28-2014, 07:32 PM
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yeah the stock fans have been holding up so far with the iron block and no turbo blanket on so no complaints yet. It did get a little above 210 but it was idling for a while in traffic but nothing serious. I appreciate the compliments it's been a lot of work and waiting so far.