Xposure

1996 Formula A4 not running with many things missing. i.e. rear end, radiator hoses, catback system, torque arm, hood, and other little things.



As you can see it needs work but i decided it was a pretty good deal since i got it for 680. I took out plenty of stuff i.e. front and rear impact bars, front sway bar, carpet, radio, speakers, ac, ac condenser, wipers, stock exhaust, wiper fluid, back seats, passenger seat, antenna, center console, hatch shocks and a couple of brackets.

After getting most of this stuff off I worked on it a little more and got a hold of a rear end for 110, panhard bar for 20, stock rear shocks for 10, lower control arm relo brackets for 80, stock springs for 25, K&n cold air for 20, Opti from chandlers for 134 and ac delete pulley for 20.



I got the rear end installed and i didnt have the springs with me so it stayed like this till i could install them.



As you can see the engine compartment needs a good amount of work so this is where you come in.

I have added up the amount spent so far and it came out to 1099 spent so far. I have 2 grand left and I was wondering where to go from here. I have the ugly salad shooter rims and will be sticking with those for now. I will need to replace the fuel lines the usual stuff. The car is runnin as of now and it has no problems starting up or reving up it seems to be a good motor and trans. Im looking to get into the 12's guys so get me there as easy as you can with the 2 grand

LT1

iTrader: (1)

Stall converter, rear gears, 1.6 rockers, cold air, long tubes, sticky tires and tune. Should get you in the upper 12's.

Xposure

Well i got one of those things down already and that is the cold air. Now the rest of that is wat sux cuz im kinda waiting around for some used stuff since im on a budget and all. I got 3.42's wouldnt that be enough for now i mean 3.73's are my ultimate goal but is it a big difference?

LT1

iTrader: (1)

Yes go with 3.73 it's a huge difference.
I'm sure more people will chime in and recommend a good stall converter. Ive seen people say around 3200 - 3600 stall is good

Other stuff to keep in mind that will help
-rear control arms / relocate brackets
-adj. torque arm
-and good idea to get subframe connector at some point.

gorge

I have a set of long tubes with the Y pipe for 275 shipped

Xposure

Ya i have some people down here telling me to jus go with the SS4000 but i havent looked into it yet. I know that the gear install will be pricey though. I also got the relo brackets and the subframe connectors are a good idea but should i go wit the 3pt ones?

Xposure

What brand? Condition? Any pics?

LT1

iTrader: (1)

If your goal is 12's the subframe connector you already have should be fine.

Xposure

Oh no i dont have any subframe connectors

License2Ill

iTrader: (1)

+1
and 1.7 rockers tho.
+tranny cooler.

Forget the y pipes and slap dual straight pipes and glass packs that end right there at the glass packs....right under front seats...maybe MAYBE short downturns to the gound....glass packs flow good for their prices...sound ok. sorry dont know any name brands I dont think it matters(cherry?)....u'd just be saving some weight and getting good flow for the doe.

Xposure

1.7 rockers? Isnt that a little too much for stock cam?
I decided to look for some brakes as of now before i run out of money but i was thinkin bout goin ls1 front and lt1 stock back if that would be wise?

trilkb

iTrader: (4)

Front and Rear Impact bars you speak of, how much weight reduction do those give you?

I would jump on this if i were you

https://ls1tech.com/forums/midwest-c...converter.html

Or wait around for a used 3600. Yank has very good products.

Xposure

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...y-updated.html

I have not really weighed all the stuff that i have taken off but I have been going along these lines.

I have pmed that guy for the yank and lets hope things work out i would like that stall on my 94 for now.

nickp

iTrader: (2)

for the budget you have in mind, id keep the 3.42 gears you already have and use the money somewhere else. long tubes and a 3k or higher stall are a definite must and the FIRST things you will need...along with sticky tires.

slomarao

iTrader: (6)

Sub frames -150 new maybe 100 used
Long tubes + Y - 300 used
2800-3600 stall - 450 used
3.73 gear installed 450

More weight reduction!

so your at 1350 total if you get good deals on used parts.

New ****
PCM tune 125
MT Dr's 400 mounted/balance
cutout 50


you already have a cold air intake, ac delete, other small mods. Use the last 150 on new bolts, broken parts you may find during dis-assmebly, rubber seals, etc.

With a 1.7 60ft and a 3300 lb raceweight it should go mid-low 12's at 108ish

AChotrod

iTrader: (17)

If its a strip only car Id go with a 4000+ stall, Hoosier DRs, Used LTs/ory. Stock springs and shocks work pretty good so leave those alone, used LCAs, PHB, TA, 4.10s and gut the hell out of it.

Xposure

Hey guys all the ideas are helping me out on my search for parts. I came across this at the junkyard for 10 bucks and wanted to know if it would work or even be worth it?

LT1

iTrader: (1)

Awesome! im looking for the same thing just the bottom part (radiator fan shroud).
10 bucks is a good deal! Only thing you need now is a LS1 Lid and filter.

Xposure

Ya i know im going with the fram filter and im not sure yet on where to look for the slp lid

gorge

they are from ebay, so no brand there, I had to smash one of the primaries to keep it from hitting the steering knuckle, I'll post pics as soon as I find my camera