STS Firehawk Install Thread
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Firehawk STS Build Thread.. MAS PROBLEMOS!!!! I just bought an STS kit wtih a FMIC.
Im gonna start install in a couple of weeks so i figured i would get a thread going... I am going to be taking lots of pics and taking my time with the install doing.
I really want this to turn out perfect.
So everyday i work on it, ill take pictures, and im sure ill have questions.
Im gonna be ordering the new blue peak/hold prosport gauges.
Fuel pressure
Oil pressure
and im gonna setup an IAT senor at the throttle body.
i want to figure out a way to get a sensor to read Temp over ambient.
It will also have an LM1 wideband.
Please stay tuned, i am sure i will have questions.
If you have any advice or ideas to improve the kit, i would appreciate it.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
Im gonna start install in a couple of weeks so i figured i would get a thread going... I am going to be taking lots of pics and taking my time with the install doing.
I really want this to turn out perfect.
So everyday i work on it, ill take pictures, and im sure ill have questions.
Im gonna be ordering the new blue peak/hold prosport gauges.
Fuel pressure
Oil pressure
and im gonna setup an IAT senor at the throttle body.
i want to figure out a way to get a sensor to read Temp over ambient.
It will also have an LM1 wideband.
Please stay tuned, i am sure i will have questions.
If you have any advice or ideas to improve the kit, i would appreciate it.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
Last edited by Black_Hawk_02; Oct 6, 2008 at 11:52 PM.
Check out the STS install we did here, which may help you out.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=32 Bob
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=32 Bob
also check out my build, that might help ya a little.
My STS build: https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/631954-sts-install-pics-stuff.html
We are all here to help: SO that brings me to... this....
ALSO, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, remove the T-tap into the PCM wire, just use a butt-connector from home depot/lowes or some hardware store and put all 2 wires in it and kremp it.
My STS build: https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/631954-sts-install-pics-stuff.html
We are all here to help: SO that brings me to... this....
ALSO, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, remove the T-tap into the PCM wire, just use a butt-connector from home depot/lowes or some hardware store and put all 2 wires in it and kremp it.
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Thanks for all your help ALREADY!!! thanks. Ill read through both those builds tonight, after classes.
ZL1killa i dont have the kit or instructions in my hand yet, but im sure the t-tab thing will make sense soon.
In case i didnt mention it...
I'm only 19 and in my freshman year of college
ZL1killa i dont have the kit or instructions in my hand yet, but im sure the t-tab thing will make sense soon.
In case i didnt mention it...
I'm only 19 and in my freshman year of college
http://www.mafia-motorsports.com/for...w_sts_kit.html
Some pics of my build. Also some food for thought, check out Zombie's thread on his rear mount.https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=zombie
Some pics of my build. Also some food for thought, check out Zombie's thread on his rear mount.https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=zombie
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I really liked EPP's write-up. but thats much farther than i plan on going... Ive been working on cars everyday since i was 14. and beside my father since i was 3. but this is my first turbo install on a Trans Am. I spent like 3 years and a lot of money on RX7's but a friend helped me find my was back to the right road in life.. haha.
I would love to do a forged block and built tranny and a moser and full suspension and a big fuel system and cooling and all that, but im going to school to be a pilot so about 50k a year is heading towards school.
ZL1 killa ive read through your build before.. learned alot
Trans Amcoupe i cant access those pics...
Zombie's threads have taught me alot and i will base alot of my modifications and upgrades on his "teachings"
I would love to do a forged block and built tranny and a moser and full suspension and a big fuel system and cooling and all that, but im going to school to be a pilot so about 50k a year is heading towards school.
ZL1 killa ive read through your build before.. learned alot
Trans Amcoupe i cant access those pics...
Zombie's threads have taught me alot and i will base alot of my modifications and upgrades on his "teachings"
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Verdad Gallardo Thanks for all your help ALREADY!!! thanks. Ill read through both those builds tonight, after classes.
ZL1killa i dont have the kit or instructions in my hand yet, but im sure the t-tab thing will make sense soon.
In case i didnt mention it...
I'm only 19 and in my freshman year of college
ZL1killa i dont have the kit or instructions in my hand yet, but im sure the t-tab thing will make sense soon.
In case i didnt mention it...
I'm only 19 and in my freshman year of college
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This link might help ith your build too. 
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...fix+oil+return
BTW, the IAT sensor is going to read the intake air temp whether it's ambient (startup), below ambient (meth), or above ambient (FI). The key is adjusting the IAT timing threshold higher when tuning so that the PCM isnt pulling timing as quickly.
Good luck to you.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...fix+oil+return
BTW, the IAT sensor is going to read the intake air temp whether it's ambient (startup), below ambient (meth), or above ambient (FI). The key is adjusting the IAT timing threshold higher when tuning so that the PCM isnt pulling timing as quickly.
Good luck to you.
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Yea youre right... I love my hood. and i love the car more than anything... Ill take the bashing and i will continue to advertise it as a firehawk. lol
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How To Spend $1000...(whats Done Is Done) Just bought from WS6 Store
Mototron High Impedance Fuel Injectors 60#=== $350
Autometer Triple Pillar=====================$55
WS6store T56 Short Stick==================$25
Patriot "Extreme" Dual Valve Spring Kit ========$275
Just bought from Summit
DEI Exhaust Wrap Kit===================== $80
Just bought from SJM
ABS Delete Kit with Hurst Line Lock===========$270
Just bought from LS1Tech Member (SS1875)
Stock Springs Shipped=====================$70
Mototron High Impedance Fuel Injectors 60#=== $350
Autometer Triple Pillar=====================$55
WS6store T56 Short Stick==================$25
Patriot "Extreme" Dual Valve Spring Kit ========$275
Just bought from Summit
DEI Exhaust Wrap Kit===================== $80
Just bought from SJM
ABS Delete Kit with Hurst Line Lock===========$270
Just bought from LS1Tech Member (SS1875)
Stock Springs Shipped=====================$70
Last edited by Black_Hawk_02; Jul 31, 2008 at 03:11 AM. Reason: Improvments
well, you didn't have to go 60# injectors.. you won't see but about 50% duty cycle if that. But if you have plans to go with heads and cam later go ahead.
who is tuning this car for you?
who is tuning this car for you?
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Yea ill definitely be adding more power. and when i do ill probably have to go to 96# but w/e. The next step for me will be a forged long block with heads and a cam. and i need a moser.
I found a place. EFI Alchemy, they are about an hour away in Jacksonville. I am thinking about going to them, Doc over there sounds like a nice guy.
I found a place. EFI Alchemy, they are about an hour away in Jacksonville. I am thinking about going to them, Doc over there sounds like a nice guy.
Yea ill definitely be adding more power. and when i do ill probably have to go to 96# but w/e. The next step for me will be a forged long block with heads and a cam. and i need a moser.
I found a place. EFI Alchemy, they are about an hour away in Jacksonville. I am thinking about going to them, Doc over there sounds like a nice guy.
I found a place. EFI Alchemy, they are about an hour away in Jacksonville. I am thinking about going to them, Doc over there sounds like a nice guy.
I don't know whether or not we need the peak&hold injectors or the saturated injectors... I'm waiting on someone to find that out for me, but they can MAKE and SELL all kinds of injectors for ANY application
