Lookin' for locals - Fort Worth (56K Warning)
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Lookin' for locals - Fort Worth (56K Warning)
Hey everyone.. I've been on this site for a few months now but sadly, my car has been sitting at my mechanics shop for several YEARS. So, I decided to make a project out of the car.. A little here and little there.. Long story short, my 1995 LT1 Formula is in the process of being coverted over to the Trans Am style body. I purchased my last piece today (the rear T/A hatch ~ tail). I have a paint and body shop lined up and several pieces are already being worked on.. My LT1 motor has been completely torn down, balanced / blue printed (355cid), the 4L60E tranny has been completely re-done as well. The factory exhaust setup was scrapped for Mac headers / Random Technologies Cat / SLP Loudmouth exhaust. The interior has been COMPLETELY gutted to the bare metal and now has a fresh layer of Fatmat.
I've either bought new interior parts all together or had my existing parts re-done to "like new" condition. My seats, headliner, sunvisors & door panels have been re-upholstered, brand new carpet, new freshly powder coated Wolfe Racecraft 6 point roll bar, new glass (kids broke my windows and T-Tops out), like new interior panels, new ZR1 rims and tires, new brakes / rotors, like new OEM tail lights, etc.. The list goes on and on.. I knew I was going to run a supercharger or nitrous so I had the motor assembled accordingly.. I eventually ended up purchasing a Cold Fusion Wet Nitrous Kit (up to 200HP). I am at an impass. Now that my car is going to be ready in about 1 1/2 months, I am debating the nitrous again. Hmmmm.. I am really considering selling the nitrous and going with a supercharger.
I am looking for fellow F-Body locals here in the Fort Worth area, to get to know. What's the old saying? Birds of a feather flock together? ..LOL! Are there any monthly meets (Hooters, Kennedale, etc)??
(Oh, BTW, any locals need any tan interior panels? Formula front or rear bumper cover? Rear Formula hatch? Hit me up.)
Since peeps like to look (or compare) pictures, I have a few to offer:
I've either bought new interior parts all together or had my existing parts re-done to "like new" condition. My seats, headliner, sunvisors & door panels have been re-upholstered, brand new carpet, new freshly powder coated Wolfe Racecraft 6 point roll bar, new glass (kids broke my windows and T-Tops out), like new interior panels, new ZR1 rims and tires, new brakes / rotors, like new OEM tail lights, etc.. The list goes on and on.. I knew I was going to run a supercharger or nitrous so I had the motor assembled accordingly.. I eventually ended up purchasing a Cold Fusion Wet Nitrous Kit (up to 200HP). I am at an impass. Now that my car is going to be ready in about 1 1/2 months, I am debating the nitrous again. Hmmmm.. I am really considering selling the nitrous and going with a supercharger.
I am looking for fellow F-Body locals here in the Fort Worth area, to get to know. What's the old saying? Birds of a feather flock together? ..LOL! Are there any monthly meets (Hooters, Kennedale, etc)??
(Oh, BTW, any locals need any tan interior panels? Formula front or rear bumper cover? Rear Formula hatch? Hit me up.)
Since peeps like to look (or compare) pictures, I have a few to offer:
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I'm in the SW Fort Worth area.. you?
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( BTW, I started a thread on ALL of the stuff I have for sale: https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-cla...mula-sale.html )
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Probably to late to switch form N20 to FI. Generally FI engines are low compression engines and N20 engines are higher compression. You would probably have to change out the pistons and heads to go FI now.
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Yeah.. I hit a fork in the road during my build. So, I talked myself into going the N2O route. I can't ever remember why I ever decided on N2O over Forced Induction.. lol. My damn alzheimers is kicking in.. hahaha.
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Hahaha.. Well I can clear a few things up. I'm not possibly a cop.. I AM A COP. LOL. I've been a cop for about 12 years now, but I've been a F-Body owner since 1989 (20 years). As far as donuts go, I bought 6 donuts for the first time in like 5 years, this morning.. hehe.
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Hahaha.. Well I can clear a few things up. I'm not possibly a cop.. I AM A COP. LOL. I've been a cop for about 12 years now, but I've been a F-Body owner since 1989 (20 years). As far as donuts go, I bought 6 donuts for the first time in like 5 years, this morning.. hehe.
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My car is being built the way I LIKE. I like good tunes.. I like quick acceleration.. I like flashy cars (and motorcycles). Haha, when I put it that way, it makes me sound like this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yioJQFrqMXM
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If you are in SW Ft. Worth, then you are about 20 minutes from Motorsports Ranch in Cresson, Texas.
On March 14th and 15th, a plague of 3rd and 4th gen F-Cars will descend upon the place and do battle with similar year model Mustangs in NASA-Texas' Camaro/Mustang Challenge.
Here is some video of past racing action ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-ILKGNH7k
You are cordially invited to come out, hang out and check out the cars and the group. Who knows, you might rethink your plans for that project car of yours.
On March 14th and 15th, a plague of 3rd and 4th gen F-Cars will descend upon the place and do battle with similar year model Mustangs in NASA-Texas' Camaro/Mustang Challenge.
Here is some video of past racing action ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-ILKGNH7k
You are cordially invited to come out, hang out and check out the cars and the group. Who knows, you might rethink your plans for that project car of yours.
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If you are in SW Ft. Worth, then you are about 20 minutes from Motorsports Ranch in Cresson, Texas.
On March 14th and 15th, a plague of 3rd and 4th gen F-Cars will descend upon the place and do battle with similar year model Mustangs in NASA-Texas' Camaro/Mustang Challenge.
Here is some video of past racing action ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-ILKGNH7k
You are cordially invited to come out, hang out and check out the cars and the group. Who knows, you might rethink your plans for that project car of yours.
On March 14th and 15th, a plague of 3rd and 4th gen F-Cars will descend upon the place and do battle with similar year model Mustangs in NASA-Texas' Camaro/Mustang Challenge.
Here is some video of past racing action ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-ILKGNH7k
You are cordially invited to come out, hang out and check out the cars and the group. Who knows, you might rethink your plans for that project car of yours.
Purple? Why purple? Really, the only thing I am looking for is a WS6 ram air hood. It would be non-functional but I like the looks of it. I just don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it.. LOL.