My first build thread. LPM, Koni, strano, misc
09-10-2012, 12:11 AM
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My first build thread. LPM, Koni, strano, misc Alright guys, finally have some time to get on here and start my build thread. I got back to Indiana on August 12th. I purchased this car on my deployment to Afghanistan and hadn't even seen it until I got home. I immediatly starting installing the parts I had waiting for me. Alot of work has been done to the car in the last month, over a week of that having been driving cross country. I didn't have much shake down time for alot of the mods. I didnt get my car tuned until 5 days before I left and shocks/springs/and sways werent on until the night before! I drove the car from Northwest Indiana to Las Vegas. Las Vegas to Santa Monica, north through Malibu and norcal, all the way up to seattle. Absolutely awesome road trip. I had zero problems at all with the car. Performed excellently for the whole trip. The only issue was it burnt through about 3/4 of a quart over the 4,000 + trip. Averaging nearly 80 MPH for the whole time, I don't see anything to worry about there.
My goal for the car is a sporty daily driver/weekend autox and drag toy. I'm trying to shave as much weight as possible without losing some creature comforts like a nice radio and air conditioning.
Mods installed are as follows:
TSP 1 3/4" stainless longtubes, TSP catted Y, SLP LM1.
LS6 intake, P/P TB, !air !egr
Car was dyno tunes by Finish Line Performance out of Illinois. The tune is perfecyt not a single issue and good power. Put down 327 RWHP with 344 RWTQ.
Koni 4/4 Shocks
Strano Springs
Strano hollow Sways
UMI dbl adj LCA's
LCA relo brackets
UMI SFC's
The suspension feels phenominal. The catted Y TSP sent me was a horrible fit. I have spent atleast 5 hours with it on a lift and with it tucked as best a possible I still have about an inch and a half of clearance. Even so, my car never scraped ONCE on the highway doing 80+ on mediocre pavement. Very very responsive and worth every penny. The Koni's and Strano's are by far the best mod I have done thus far. I drive on an awesome part of highway 101 in the mountains and had a chance to really check the setup out. Almost zero body roll at all, shops respond very quickly. The car definitely has more in it than the 255 kuhmo's I have all around.
Plans for the near future are a WSQ hood, forgestar f14 wheels (18x9.5 and 18x10.5 or 11"), Watts Link, Torque arm and relo kit, Upper and Lower A arms, as well as a humount, headunit, and speakers.
Hope you guys enjoy the pictures. All the work was done by myself with the help of a friend. I definitely learned quite a bit along the way nd overall everything went fairly smoothly. All comments/suggestions are welcome.
My goal for the car is a sporty daily driver/weekend autox and drag toy. I'm trying to shave as much weight as possible without losing some creature comforts like a nice radio and air conditioning.
Mods installed are as follows:
TSP 1 3/4" stainless longtubes, TSP catted Y, SLP LM1.
LS6 intake, P/P TB, !air !egr
Car was dyno tunes by Finish Line Performance out of Illinois. The tune is perfecyt not a single issue and good power. Put down 327 RWHP with 344 RWTQ.
Koni 4/4 Shocks
Strano Springs
Strano hollow Sways
UMI dbl adj LCA's
LCA relo brackets
UMI SFC's
The suspension feels phenominal. The catted Y TSP sent me was a horrible fit. I have spent atleast 5 hours with it on a lift and with it tucked as best a possible I still have about an inch and a half of clearance. Even so, my car never scraped ONCE on the highway doing 80+ on mediocre pavement. Very very responsive and worth every penny. The Koni's and Strano's are by far the best mod I have done thus far. I drive on an awesome part of highway 101 in the mountains and had a chance to really check the setup out. Almost zero body roll at all, shops respond very quickly. The car definitely has more in it than the 255 kuhmo's I have all around.
Plans for the near future are a WSQ hood, forgestar f14 wheels (18x9.5 and 18x10.5 or 11"), Watts Link, Torque arm and relo kit, Upper and Lower A arms, as well as a humount, headunit, and speakers.
Hope you guys enjoy the pictures. All the work was done by myself with the help of a friend. I definitely learned quite a bit along the way nd overall everything went fairly smoothly. All comments/suggestions are welcome.
09-10-2012, 11:52 PM
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09-11-2012, 12:55 AM
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There is a jackstand on the front of the drivers side SFC. There is also half of a cinderblock the rotor is sitting on. I appreciate the concern but this isn't my first time doing some work.
I appreciate the comments guy. Catch can is a great idea!
I appreciate the comments guy. Catch can is a great idea!
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09-11-2012, 02:34 PM
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Alright guys, finally have some time to get on here and start my build thread. I got back to Indiana on August 12th. I purchased this car on my deployment to Afghanistan and hadn't even seen it until I got home. I immediatly starting installing the parts I had waiting for me. Alot of work has been done to the car in the last month, over a week of that having been driving cross country. I didn't have much shake down time for alot of the mods. I didnt get my car tuned until 5 days before I left and shocks/springs/and sways werent on until the night before! I drove the car from Northwest Indiana to Las Vegas. Las Vegas to Santa Monica, north through Malibu and norcal, all the way up to seattle. Absolutely awesome road trip. I had zero problems at all with the car. Performed excellently for the whole trip. The only issue was it burnt through about 3/4 of a quart over the 4,000 + trip. Averaging nearly 80 MPH for the whole time, I don't see anything to worry about there.
My goal for the car is a sporty daily driver/weekend autox and drag toy. I'm trying to shave as much weight as possible without losing some creature comforts like a nice radio and air conditioning.
The suspension feels phenominal. The catted Y TSP sent me was a horrible fit. I have spent atleast 5 hours with it on a lift and with it tucked as best a possible I still have about an inch and a half of clearance. Even so, my car never scraped ONCE on the highway doing 80+ on mediocre pavement. Very very responsive and worth every penny. The Koni's and Strano's are by far the best mod I have done thus far. I drive on an awesome part of highway 101 in the mountains and had a chance to really check the setup out. Almost zero body roll at all, shops respond very quickly. The car definitely has more in it than the 255 kuhmo's I have all around.
My goal for the car is a sporty daily driver/weekend autox and drag toy. I'm trying to shave as much weight as possible without losing some creature comforts like a nice radio and air conditioning.
The suspension feels phenominal. The catted Y TSP sent me was a horrible fit. I have spent atleast 5 hours with it on a lift and with it tucked as best a possible I still have about an inch and a half of clearance. Even so, my car never scraped ONCE on the highway doing 80+ on mediocre pavement. Very very responsive and worth every penny. The Koni's and Strano's are by far the best mod I have done thus far. I drive on an awesome part of highway 101 in the mountains and had a chance to really check the setup out. Almost zero body roll at all, shops respond very quickly. The car definitely has more in it than the 255 kuhmo's I have all around.
Secondly and not so important, I'm beyond thrilled to hear that you like the suspension so much. Not only that, it's so much better than you have gotten to spend a lot of time in the car to really get a good feel for it, AND that you have a seemingly iffy Y-pipe and still had no issues with clearance.
Basically what you explained is exactly what I've always prided myself on doing for street cars. Accessible, usable performance that doesn't make you sorry for modifying the car.
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First and most important, welcome home... and thank you for your service to the United States and all of us. Appropriate today most especially.
Secondly and not so important, I'm beyond thrilled to hear that you like the suspension so much. Not only that, it's so much better than you have gotten to spend a lot of time in the car to really get a good feel for it, AND that you have a seemingly iffy Y-pipe and still had no issues with clearance.
Basically what you explained is exactly what I've always prided myself on doing for street cars. Accessible, usable performance that doesn't make you sorry for modifying the car.
Secondly and not so important, I'm beyond thrilled to hear that you like the suspension so much. Not only that, it's so much better than you have gotten to spend a lot of time in the car to really get a good feel for it, AND that you have a seemingly iffy Y-pipe and still had no issues with clearance.
Basically what you explained is exactly what I've always prided myself on doing for street cars. Accessible, usable performance that doesn't make you sorry for modifying the car.
I appreciate the good service!
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First and most important, welcome home... and thank you for your service to the United States and all of us. Appropriate today most especially.
Secondly and not so important, I'm beyond thrilled to hear that you like the suspension so much. Not only that, it's so much better than you have gotten to spend a lot of time in the car to really get a good feel for it, AND that you have a seemingly iffy Y-pipe and still had no issues with clearance.
Basically what you explained is exactly what I've always prided myself on doing for street cars. Accessible, usable performance that doesn't make you sorry for modifying the car.
Secondly and not so important, I'm beyond thrilled to hear that you like the suspension so much. Not only that, it's so much better than you have gotten to spend a lot of time in the car to really get a good feel for it, AND that you have a seemingly iffy Y-pipe and still had no issues with clearance.
Basically what you explained is exactly what I've always prided myself on doing for street cars. Accessible, usable performance that doesn't make you sorry for modifying the car.
