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2001: A CoreyD TA I've always wanted to make a thread for my car, but I never had the budget, or frequency of mods to warrant one, in my opinion. After acquiring a new job, I've started to give my car the attention she deserves. I'll start with a little background on the car and myself to bring it up to speed from where it all began. My name is Corey and I'm currently a student working towards my degree in Industrial Design. I have always had a thing for TAs due to seeing pictures of my dad's old 79, and seeing the "hungry" commercial for the WS6s as a child. This was my first car and was purchased out of Cali with 52k miles on it back in April of 2010. Found the car on autotrader with 3 pictures and hardly a description. It was a one-owner car with the only options being TCS and 3.23s. After a few weeks and 1600 miles, she was at her new home. Sat in it all night and washed it as soon as I got home the next day. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...286171ca32.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7b0f3ff2b5.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...baecf8bb2a.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...88183edfb9.jpg Then after my first time waxing her an F150 backed into me after not seeing me. Apparently this will later become a recurring theme. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...fc4c078463.jpg After that was all settled, I added an SLP lid, cutout, and Viper 5901. The car stayed relatively stock for the next 3 or 4 years. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...769c94dc4e.jpg Fast forward to 2014 and I started to add some wheels and bolt-ons, including ZR1s, Speed Engineering LTs, ORY, NGK TR55s, Magnaflow quad tips, and a potz ported TB. Had her tuned by Geoff@EPS shortly after the header install. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...88b863c52c.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...ab62121d7.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...d67388cedd.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...efbb3fc49d.jpg I had also purchased some Koni 4/4s around 2014, but then my clear coat started to go on my front bumper and my previously repainted passenger quarter panel, before I got around to installing them, so then the paint took a front seat to the suspension. this was also a perfect time to add a WS6 hood. Before https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...78e7152297.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7166656498.jpg After https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...d0e42db5f9.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...5b1228a2c4.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...b80f87b196.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...008cbc9639.jpg Fast forward another year to summer of 2016, and I had bought BMR springs, and an adjustable panhard to go with my Konis and replace my aging decarbons. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...5cfd2cc771.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...9a0fa3c2d7.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...42c0299472.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...46d5e9a7c6.jpg Since then I have had to roll my fenders, and replace my bald sumitumos with some Nitto 555G2s. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...fd6167ea80.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...4ee29f3146.jpg And as is tradition, a truck who did not see me rear ended me. Though I was able to get some new tails out of it! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...80b3ed0751.jpg This brings us to 2017 which has been a busy year for her. So far I have replaced the knock sensors, added an ls6 valley cover, 160 thermostat, a UMI front sway bar, projectors and led fogs, Hawk HPS pads, and a Racetronix 255 pump and hot wire kit. Also strapped her to the rollers for the first time and she layed down 335/352! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...8c8c12d0d1.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...6de4691400.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...b22be2245c.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...0a80e8dfe4.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...51f80ca4e9.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...6be32ab593.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...e6df6b9d90.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...b5b08a963d.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...305c837f3e.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...9923509cd1.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...117bfa54be.jpg Even acquired a new friend in the garage this year too! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...28a9368668.jpg |
So to recap the current mod list: Updated 1/9/21 455WHP/433WTQ on a Dynocom Engine, Fuel, Trans Alvin Calhoun Ported 243s custom spec'd EPS 230/234 .604/.604 112+4 LSA 7.400 TSP Pushrods WS6Store ported oil pump Morel 6504 Lifters LS2 Trays BTR 660s Stock GM MLS Head Gaskets LS2 Chain Smith Brothers Trunnions ARP head bolts Vengeance ported FAST 90 Warr 92mm TB Delphi 85mm MAF FTP 98mm lid 42lb Bosch Injectors MSD Wires NGK TR6 Speed Engineering 1 3/4 Headers Flowmaster 3"-4" Merge Summit 4" Cutout and Turndown Stock Muffler Magnaflow Quad Tips Racetronix 255 and Hotwire kit Norris Catch Can LS6 Valley !AIR Yank SS3600 B&M 70264 Cooler SacCity Oil Barbell 160 Thermostat Built 4l60e Corvette Power Steering pump conversion - remote reservoir Derale 13224 Power Steering Cooler Exterior, Interior, Wheels & Brakes TruFiber WS6 Hood (removed baffles) CCW 505a 19x10+57 & 19x11+57 ARP 2.5 Extended Studs 15mm Hubcentric Front Spacer 5mm Rear Spacer 285/30 Nitto Invo up front 325/30 Michelin Pilot Super Sport in back CTS-V1 Brembos Kore3 Stainless Lines 35% Tint Grand Prix Shift Boot Lloyd Floor Mats Electronics 145 Amp Truck Alternator LED DRLs Chinese Projectors with 6k HIDs Harley Fogs LED Interior conversion LED 3rd Brake Light LED Strip License Plate Light Autotrix Passenger Window Fix Glowshift Trans Temp Gauge Autometer Gauge Pod Suspension Koni DA Shocks BMR Springs UMI Front Sway Bar UMI LCA relocation UMI LCAs UMI Trans crossmember with torque arm relocation J&M Panhard with QA1 Rod Ends Moog Tie Rod Ends Airlift 1000 Air Bags Mevotech Upper and Lower Front Control Arms TurnOne Rack & Pinion UMI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Ebay Strut Tower Brace Buddy made 450 with a FAST 92 through an M6 on this set-up. So I'm hoping for 420-430 when all is said and done. Will update as I progress! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...9e736f8710.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...0dbd3b87db.jpg |
Looks good. |
Looks nice and a good build thread as well! Keep up the good work. |
Had a little exhaust issue this past week. One of my clamps (where the I-pipe and y-pipe meet) caught a manhole cover in my driveway which resulted in the entire catback being pulled from the headers. I bolted it back up, but then the exhaust was hanging strange and rattling, so I brought it to an exhaust shop. First two pictures are before, third and fourth pics are after. No more rattling and I have peace of mind it's not going to fall out :thumb: Don't mind the dirt! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...bee883b9ec.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...2581ca727a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...06cbc20a6d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...f1e9acefeb.jpg |
Stall came in today! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...4b673cee61.jpg |
Nice Build! looking forward to seeing how it does after the HCI install, Are you getting a built trans along with that converter? |
Originally Posted by Cocaine_Bird
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Nice Build! looking forward to seeing how it does after the HCI install, Are you getting a built trans along with that converter? |
haha that's exactly what I'm doing now!, but I do regret not putting the trans at the same time. Only because if do blow up the trans, all the bad fluid may damage the torque converter. I'm planning on getting a lvl 4 FLT 60e next year. |
Installed the AutoTrix passenger window fix and a new window motor this past weekend. Crazy how much of a difference it makes, and the install wasn't as bad as I expected either. Still had the original motor in there too, it was getting pretty bad. Gonna try to get the heads to the machine shop by the end of the week! |
Hey I know this car..... ps your tips crooked lmao :cheers: |
Lol. I noticed they were unusually crooked today, got under and saw this. Back to the exhaust shop she goes. Should be getting the heads back tomorrow or the next day as well. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...79b17781a7.jpg These were some extra hangers that a previous shop put on by the pipes exiting the muffler to combat my sagging exhaust. |
Got the heads back from the machine shop today! Here's a little before and after. 3 angle valve job, new seats, etc. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7e810cf470.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...c7dba18f71.jpg |
Very nice! |
Looking good bro, can't wait to see the gains. |
Me either man, I was shooting for an install at the end of the month since I'll be off school and work, but I think I'm gonna push it back. Christmas is hitting me a little harder than expected, and I think I'm wanting an intake before the install now. Might not happen until Easter-ish unfortunately, since that's the next foreseeable time where I'll be home and have an extended period of time off of school and work. Time will tell, but hopefully it's sooner than later! I may just have to take an extended weekend off. |
Replaced the dash pad with a Firebird Central one I got for Christmas. I had my stock one on there which I had vinyl wrapped about 5-6 years ago, and the heat had definitely taken its toll on it. Not only was the dash as brittle as a pastry, but I was able to crack the vinyl too. This is probably the only decent before picture I had as I tried to bring as little attention to it as possible. But I love the new dash, it's very strange looking in front of me and not seeing that cracked mess. Texture is a little off, and the defrost vent is thicker/different than stock, but that wouldn't be enough to turn me from one. Knowing that it'll never crack again is great peace of mind. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...1237465e00.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...bf1a147b2d.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...962f6b5f07.jpg |
Looking good, I need to replace my dash pad too. One day. |
Took the TA out for a spin and grabbed some pics this weekend. Bought an intake for my car as well. I'll post some pics whenever it gets here! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...017f6e5a3c.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...e4c5f9ae6d.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...e07c18fc02.jpg |
Love that TA dude! |
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