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Old 11-16-2012, 12:20 AM
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Alrighty so lately i have been mapping out what i plan to do with my car..

of course the list grows and is manipulated everyday.. however, i believe i have solidified most of it and some of the plans have already been set into motion..
here is the car as it sits right now:




and I am not going to show any pictures of the interior because the dash is cracked, pad is disgusting, carpet is loose fitting aftermarket, and seats are old leather, and doors are trashed. i have all the plastic replaced and since i was going to redo the interior, i decided to make it all ebony black interior. i still have alot of work to be done, but i expect the interior to be finished during Christmas Break.


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Engine
6.0L LQ4 408 stroker
Callies Dragonslayer Crank
Eagle 6.125 H Beams with 3000 rod bolts
Diamond 4.03 -2cc pistons
Clevite Main/Rod bearings
ARP mains studs
ARP crank bolt
New style ls2 timing chain
Ported ls6 oil pump
LS9 head Gaskets
Alternator relocation bracket for f body
Front crank seal, covers, etc
Top End:
317 Heads
PAC 1521 Dual Springs with Ti Retainers
Brian Tooley springs $219 from tick
TSP Chromoly Pushrods
House of Boost custom ground cam
LPE GT7 cam ($440 w/ls6 springs)
GMPP LS7 lifters
GM stock LS2 rockers wComp Cams trunion upgrade kit
ARP head studs
Performance valve job??

Transmission
Tick Performance Level 4 Magnum TR-6060 Conversion
Gear ratios: 2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 .8 .63
with bungs and sprayers

Rear
MWC Fab 9
Housing backbrace, Completely assembled, powdercoated black, 4 channel abs axle mod, Yukon 411 or 389 gears, Strange Pro Nodular iron case Strange sportsman brake kit, MWC chromoly adjustable lca's, MWC chromoly adjustable phb, MWC tunnel form-fitting d/s loop for long arm, Driveshaft

Suspension
drilled/slotted rotors
Founders PHB relocation
Strano Adjustable Sway Bars
Lightweight K Member
Hotchkis STB
Shocks/Springs of some sort

Procharger and fuel and meth
F1 w/ FMIC
80lb siemen
Twin walbro
-8 an fuel lines
snow performance Stage 3 Gasoline MPG MAX® Boost Cooler®
boost controller?

Safety and Interior

6pt Wolfe Cage
Racing Seats
Replace dash, steering wheel, carpet, panels, door panels
glowshift a/f, oil pressure, boost gauges
American Racing TTIIs
HID/halogen mod
True Duals

whatcha thinking?
Old 11-19-2012, 09:39 AM
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You can goo sooo many ways
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First update:::

Finally upgraded to new shoes



So original i know...




315/35 Nitto 555s in the back feel a bit slick for mee
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Originally Posted by Blackpanther99
You can goo sooo many ways

Whatcha mean?
Old 11-21-2012, 03:37 PM
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What are your plans with this sick car? Performance wise?
Old 11-21-2012, 05:13 PM
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Well the list is on the 2nd post. I need to change a few things. But i want this car to be 800rwhp full interior street legal. Id like to get into the 9s.
Old 11-21-2012, 06:08 PM
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I dont see how you wont make it over 900RWHP with that set up! lol
Old 11-21-2012, 06:11 PM
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and your gonna need more than a 6point roll cage since you will be getting into the 9's I will be getting a 10 Point for my T/A eventually since I plan on hitting 9's also
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8pt is good until 9.49. So looks like ill have tofab that 2 extra points.

But yeah, that set up could probably run a good 1000rwhp but i dont know if i wanna push that yet
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Yeah because thats a killer setup!
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Love the wheels man, your car looks great!
Old 11-27-2012, 06:12 PM
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Man I love these cars in black.
I know you hate your interior now, but it's always nice to look back on what you started with when it's all done.
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Sick plans very cool!
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1000 will be pushing it with an F1 if you can get it to that point, but in any case, 9's should be very attainable. Running 9s with that setup with a 6 speed will be tough. Me personally, I'd just run the 6 pt cage and when/if I hit the 9s, then upgrade. Solid build, sounds like you're willing to pay the price to do it right, respect.
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Sounds like you got it down all you gotta do is pull the trigger.....
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Well im working a deal with a 6pt wolfe with the doors that open (yay)

And im almost half way with my true duals. Looks like i wont be running cut outs or mufflers... Just x pupe dumped before the axel. Might run em over later on. But since im not going a big cam, it shouldnt be too out of control.

I need to sell my seats, unused interior, steering wheel, prostars, and cutsouts and magnaflow mufflers
Old 12-12-2012, 08:09 PM
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Alrighty so it looks like i may be going with a little bit different direction with the pistons..
Might have a custom 10pt cage built (pending price estimate from a local shop)

And bouncing around which slrings im going to use
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You must have a really good job to be able to afford all those parts.
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I have a decent job.. But i still live at home so besides gas and insurance.. Everything is paid for. Also i sell stuf on ebay craigslist and here so i pull more money on the side.

Hopefully i get these two interships and start making true money and really kick start this build.

So anyways, im pending payment on my ls1 motor i am trying to sell.. Also sold my prostars (still have the fronts but may keep those)

I also need to sell a few other things to get some more cash..

In the next week or 2 ill have a big update on the interior with a ton of pictures
(Dash, carpet, etc.)
Oh and were changing the windshield since it got scared from the wipers and has a nice knick from a rock

Called my builder today.. He was so excited to do a 402/8 build.. Maybe i can talk him into a discount haha


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