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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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That is killer ,
What is the order #
How long did it take
How much ?
What was the weight before and after ???
Damn i wanna do this !!
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by csjta2
Darren what's the switch on the rear of the shifter for?
Enables the two-step in first gear. The two-step switch is mounted on the brake peddle. I tried it for a few passes and hated it, so it is now disconnected.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by C_Rules
i'd love to do this to my car just to clean up the mess of all those wires. very clean install. how do you like the fast tuning software so far?
It works fine. I like the DFI more, because it has more room for fine tuning. The performance isn't really any different betwean the two.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Transamman25
That is killer ,
What is the order #
How long did it take
How much ?
What was the weight before and after ???
Damn i wanna do this !!
Wow, that's a bunch of questions. I posted this stuff up because a drag racer had sent me a PM. Note that my set-up is drag race only. That doesn't mean that it would be too hard to add turn signal, etc., but you would need more circuits. The weight difference is huge, especially if you include all of the modules, speakers, etc. The wiring alone was about 45 lbs on my 1999 Camaro that I built into a Stocker!

If you guys are interrested, I will post up a step-by-step on my next build (coming soon I hope). I just have to work with the kids to finish our current stock internals project first.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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That is really sweet! I started on my wiring last night. Took me a hour and a half just to get all the tape off and re-ziptie it to hold its form till i know what everything is. Its pretty freaky, i keep thinking to myself "this car is never gonna run again!!" lol And i havent even started on the pcm part, still doin the bcm. SO far i got all the stearo wires and air bag wires out. Like Darren said, this is "race car" stuff so most of you guys would not go this far. Im still keeping turn signals and brake lights to drive on the streets but thats as far as im going, everything else is gone.
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That is really sweet! I started on my wiring last night. Took me a hour and a half just to get all the tape off and re-ziptie it to hold its form till i know what everything is. Its pretty freaky, i keep thinking to myself "this car is never gonna run again!!" lol And i havent even started on the pcm part, still doin the bcm. SO far i got all the stearo wires and air bag wires out. Like Darren said, this is "race car" stuff so most of you guys would not go this far. Im still keeping turn signals and brake lights to drive on the streets but thats as far as im going, everything else is gone.
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That's awesome , im getting ready to completely disassemble my 96 Trans Am (Changing color , installing a cage etc. taking out the entire dash in favor of a VFN Fiberglass dash. I wanted to get rid of everything in the stock wiring harness. This is a great alternative.
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That is really sweet! I started on my wiring last night. Took me a hour and a half just to get all the tape off and re-ziptie it to hold its form till i know what everything is. Its pretty freaky, i keep thinking to myself "this car is never gonna run again!!" lol And i havent even started on the pcm part, still doin the bcm. SO far i got all the stearo wires and air bag wires out. Like Darren said, this is "race car" stuff so most of you guys would not go this far. Im still keeping turn signals and brake lights to drive on the streets but thats as far as im going, everything else is gone.
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Bump cause its cool!!!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Bump cause its cool!!!
Thanks. Wait till you see what we do next.....
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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I waiting!! You should go check out the drag racing section!
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Oh what did you use to make the stereo delete???
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Factory radio delete plate......you want one?
I am not selling any delete plates at this time. I have seen several on Ebay under "radio delete".

Good Luck,

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This thread is old but it shows the time you guys take in your stocker cars and it looks great.

I can't wait for a couple more months to roll around so I can rip the frigg out of my racecar and get it going.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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I'd be interested in that factory radio delete plate whats the scoop on it?
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Originally Posted by GIZMO
Factory radio delete plate......you want one?
Yes! I dont need no stinking radio!!!! Slowly but surely I want my car very similar to yours. Just so sad destroying a real Formula WS6 with 30k.......but Ill get over it!!!lol
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Originally Posted by Speed Density
This thread is old but it shows the time you guys take in your stocker cars and it looks great.

I can't wait for a couple more months to roll around so I can rip the frigg out of my racecar and get it going.
You keeping it now??? I sure hope you do!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Now I have done my share of weight savings - I got the fiberglass hood, tubular suspension, no back seats, AC delete pully, removed air pump, getting a k-member, etc...but I draw the line at my radio, I need my tunes LOL.

Originally Posted by AChotrod
Yes! I dont need no stinking radio!!!! Slowly but surely I want my car very similar to yours. Just so sad destroying a real Formula WS6 with 30k.......but Ill get over it!!!lol
How far you've come from wanting to keep it "Basically stock" and just bolt-ons .
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Yes! I dont need no stinking radio!!!! Slowly but surely I want my car very similar to yours. Just so sad destroying a real Formula WS6 with 30k.......but Ill get over it!!!lol
Don't look at it as destroying your car. From what I have seen you have a well thought out car. You buy quality parts and install them properly. You work hard for your play money. What better way to enjoy it?

(Gump has 000186 original miles. It is also a factory AC-delete, non 1LE, six-speed Formula)

You have a PM on the delete plate.
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I hope they have a car show at the shootout, cause after first round it will give you something to do....go show your wiring off until I get done.

then I will give you an autograph....




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