rybern

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Here you go guys. Just under 27" front(cut 1 coil) and 27 3/4" rear(cut half coil and HH). Ride doesn't seem much different than stock to me on these KYB's. I'm happy with results. I may cut another 1/4 coil from the rear.

HCI2000SS

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Looks much better! Yeah maybe another 1/2" drop in the rear would look perfect. I'm right around 26.75" both front and rear myself

RPM WS6

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Looks great like that. I definitely wouldn't want the front any lower, but it might look nice to get the rear down another 1/4-1/2" for a 27.25-27.50" height. That would be a good match for the front.

rybern

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Consider it done.... LOL. From start to finish, I lowered the front and rear last night in about 3 hours. It's getting pretty easy. I thought folks were smoking weed when I would read about them doing it in this amount of time.

RPM WS6

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Your ETs are good, but those first two trap speeds were really on the low side for the mods listed, that would suggest to me that some power was being lost up top. I know that the engine has a lot of miles, but something simple might be holding it back a bit - something like the TB not opening all the way. But I image you verified proper operation after the ported TB install. I would also look at fuel pressure, since age of the pump may be unknown.

That final trap speed of 110 was much better - was the weather much cooler for that run?

HCI2000SS

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Haha nice! Yeah I've noticed these cars look good with a very slight rake, but if the front isn't lowered a lot (like yours or mine) then having them close to even looks best IMO

HCI2000SS

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Here is mine, to give you an idea. This is about 26.75" all around

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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man thats beautiful.

HCI2000SS

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Thank you sir!

rybern

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First trips to the strip were 2800 and 2600 DA. When I ran a 12.2 the DA was 2100-2300.

Is the possible fuel issue something that a good tuner would find? I did the TB myself using one of steps laid out by a pro on here. I did the mod which allows the butterfly to be fully open too. Sometimes I get a little bit of popping at WOT. I had it dynotuned after first mods, but I plan to have it street tuned now that I have my stall. In hindsight, a street tune should be all that I really needed. I was just curious about HP (360/364).

rybern

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That's one sweet SS man.

HCI2000SS

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Thanks man!

RPM WS6

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It should be making about 58-60psi of fuel pressure at all times, even under full load WOT. If it was only dyno tuned, then a possible low fuel pressure lean condition might not have been observed as the dyno won't load the drivetrain exactly the same as a street/track WOT run. I'd recommend checking fuel pressure under a WOT load with the car actually moving.

360rwhp is very good for the mods in question, and frankly it should have been trapping higher than 106mph, even at that DA, with that much RWHP. Again, that last 110mph run is much better and more proper, but I'd still take a look at fuel pressure just to rule it out. Might even just be a fuel filter that could use replacement.

rybern

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I replaced fuel filter when car was up on blocks while I did headers and exhaust. I appreciate your suggestions about checking into fuel pump. Ill see whst i have to do to check that. Funny thing is that I recall HCI2000SS saying that my speed seems low when I posted results a few months ago.

rybern

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I cut another 1/3 coil(a bit over 3/4 coil total) from the rear and rear is now 27.5" with HH mod. I cruised around a bit this evening. The rear now rides a bit harsh on certain bumps. Most of the time its OK, but I do notice a bit a decrease in ride quality. Front seems OK. I'm considering buying the BMR rears to get my feet wet with aftermarket springs. $99 free shipping. If I like what the rears do, I can always purchase the fronts for $109 free shipping. No money wasted.

rybern

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I borrowed a fuel psi tester from O'Reilly. It maintains 58-60psi perfectly even reving it up to 4-5k. When I shut car off it drained down from 54psi to 48psi in 10 min. But then the gauge crapped out before I could drive it and check WOT under a load. I'll see what I can do about the last test.

RPM WS6

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You'll really want to check it under a loaded WOT state. Sometimes they show fine pressure during a free rev, but drop off significantly under load. Make sure in stays in that 58+ psi range even at high rpm WOT.

rybern

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I will certainly do that. I appreciate the advice.

rybern

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I'm certainly not blowing this off. The first tester that I borrowed from Orielly quit working when I hooked it up for the test drive. I returned it and went to a different store yesterday to borrow another one. Well, when I hooked it up and started the car, it shot gas on my windshield. The relief valve looked like it had a problem and there wan't a tube connected to the drain off (that should have been a clue). Other local stores don't have one with a longer hose.

I thought about just buying this one(it has the long hose): https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7838...ressure+tester

capelajc

Very clean looking car and the 10 spokes look great on there IMO. I lowered my car on Strano springs and Koni's 3 years ago and couldn't be happier with the stance and most important to me...the ride! Night and day difference!

My car is pretty much stock but I'm hoping to finally do some LT's, Intake and stall soon as well. Glad to see your car has reacted well to the mods!