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Old 03-12-2013, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xFormulax
Seeing this thread makes me want to start modding my formula. I have similar goals as you, around 400 hp and have good enough manners to be a daily driver. The one thing that worries me is my miles. I have 102k miles on my car now. My car pulls strong, shifts smoothly, and never misses a beat. Those stupid numbers just worry me, but after seeing the numbers you put down it makes me feel a lot better about putting money into my car. Definitely following this thread for updates. Also I'm out in Tinley and make trips to Joliet pretty often in the summer so we will probably run into each other at some point in time. Always great to see another formula around since its mostly Trans Ams in my area.
That's low milage to start building as far as I am concerned lol. I used to work in Orland. Maybe we should get a meet going there are tons around us on here

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Funny that this thread is almost exclusively Formulas... LOL
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Did someone say formula?


Curious to see what the ported TB and exhaust will yield.
Will put another graph up will be same dyno so we can see what they do for it

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keep us update with the hp you make with each mod . Also how did you get the headlights to stay up will all the lights off . i dont want to do it but i cant get mine to do it .
Pulled the headlight motor once they go up. I did it to get rid of the grind mine had

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I've always had a soft spot for formulas. I've only seen a handful, and I've been around these cars since they came out.

Congrats on the mods! One of my friends was building his WS6 in a very similar way, and had nearly identical numbers to you!

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Kyle
Thanks and yeah I love the formulas. Really like the no high rise spoiler and looking like a v6
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Originally Posted by ds98formula
Pulled the headlight motor once they go up. I did it to get rid of the grind mine had
Need to just replace the motor, or at least turn the gear so it is on the unworn side. They make that sound because the gear is worn out.

Thanks and yeah I love the formulas. Really like the no high rise spoiler and looking like a v6
Except when it rains and you need to get in the hatch. I call it "Lake Formula".
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Yeah the rain sucks lol.

I have turned the gear all ready I need to just replace them this summer
Old 03-12-2013, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ds98formula
That's low milage to start building as far as I am concerned lol. I used to work in Orland. Maybe we should get a meet going there are tons around us on here
I'm Always down to meet up with other owners and always interested in seeing other formulas or just other nice cars in the area. I got a good group of people with f-bodies and cobras and other stuff in my area that probably would be down for a meet somewhere.
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Some pictures after first summer detail clean. Spent the most amount of time I have ever spent cleaning my car. Really needs a wax I also need to take the bird off the hood as it is very old and faded. Time to put on the x pipe and run tips out the back again I have not had tips in a few years and i miss them.




Any one know where to get some nice Formula floor mats?





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Pulled the trigger on the mufflers I will be running. Dynomax bullets 24238. They at 12 inch middle and 18.25inch over all. Will update with pictures when they come in. 89.89 shipped from jegs
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Here are the bullets. Anyone know witch direction theses need to run? Does it matter




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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncz8J...ature=youtu.be


Video of it as it before the x pipe and bullets

Will update when I install the rest with another video of the same
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picked up a new shift boot clip ring. much better then stock





still have not installed my exhaust yet I need to quit being lazy
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Shift boot is from redlinegoods.com Shift **** is not from a sponsor. Pm me if you want details. Both are very high quality.

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Lookn good bud, I agree strip that bird off the hood...
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Originally Posted by chrs1313
Lookn good bud, I agree strip that bird off the hood...
yeah sharp car all around but the decal aint helping, i actualy think a full size one if u cud get it flat purple kind of ghost looking wud be slick. overall nice ride
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Originally Posted by chrs1313
Lookn good bud, I agree strip that bird off the hood...
Thanks man. Yeah when it gets nice out the bird will go

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yeah sharp car all around but the decal aint helping, i actualy think a full size one if u cud get it flat purple kind of ghost looking wud be slick. overall nice ride
Thanks man. And the purple gosht type bird sounds like a good idea
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Good looking car OP.
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Originally Posted by 99z28monster
Good looking car OP.
Thanks. Nice formula yourself too. These formulas are great
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Finally putting shock on my car. SLP bilstein shock. Moog shock mounts and moog ball joints. I still have to pick tie rod ends.
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Formulas are my favorite fbody. You're doing great so far, just needs some wheels and that bird off the hood.
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Originally Posted by justin455
Formulas are my favorite fbody. You're doing great so far, just needs some wheels and that bird off the hood.
Bird is coming off Saturday. Wheels are going to be last. I keep changing my mind on what kind of wheels I want.
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Wheels arent terrible. Bird has got to go. Sail panel ones too. just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by AnotherWs6
Wheels arent terrible. Bird has got to go. Sail panel ones too. just my 2 cents.
Yeah wheels not a high priority. I started taking the bird off today and will finish tomorrow. I really like the sail panel ones though. Your car looks great by the way


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