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Join Date: Dec 2005
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winter projects
Well it's that time of year whats everybody working on, what upgrades are you doing. After the roll cage last summer i thought this winter would be a no project kind of winter. But the wife bought me a new ls6 crate motor so i have some work to do here is my list.
install new motor. old one is already out and sold.
buy new clutch and pressure plate, old one had 80k on it (spec stage3)
4 new hoosier a6's 315's
manual brake, move the proportion valve inside
make fiberglass t-top replacement panel
look for more weight to remove.
rescale and align the car
so thats my list, first autocross is only about 35 days away better get crackin
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02-02-2010, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
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install:
umi drag sway bar
tubular rear bumper support
remove more weight, get the car scaled
get the 12 bolt rebuilt, maybe go spool if the funds show up.
i will also need tires at some point midseason
HOWEVER, im buying a house, so some or most things may not get done
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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02-03-2010, 12:08 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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Wire in gauges, and finish battery relo.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-03-2010, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Hamilton Twp, NJ
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Lets see......
Install new front LCA's with GW spherical bearings/slot K-member for more neg camber
Install Strano Offset front upper control arm bushings
Install Improved racing Oil Pan Baffle
Install Spohn Solid Motor Mounts
Install new (to me) QTP HVMC headers
Install new rear suspension stuff
Install new cats/build Y-pipe/redo exhaust
Finish installing new 5-pt Belts
Mount Hoosier A6's 315's
Bleed brakes/fresh fluid
New plugs/oil/filters
Install new shifter boot retainer
Buy/mount/wire battery and winch for trailer
Install DOT red/white reflective tape on trailer
Build BackRack/Tire rack for truck
Wire fuel pressure guage for truck
Buy/Install towing mirrors for truck
and Finish NOVA, but that's a whole 'nother deal.....
Chances any of this gets done in time.......10% 
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1997 2500 Ext. Cab Dodge 4x4 CTD 5spd (The Earth Mover)
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02-03-2010, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 249
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New color (brown)
New motor (440 lsx)
New rims (Black alumastars)
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02-03-2010, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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buy mooar parts!
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02-03-2010, 05:06 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
add to my huge pile of expensive parts!
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Well at least you got cool stuff to look at.
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Quote:
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-03-2010, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: west orange nj
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install all the parts
posi rear with disc brakes
subframe connectors
bumper
decklid
swap motor
swap trans
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02-03-2010, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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By end of 2010..
new exhaust
new package tray
new posi rear
throw on the aluminum drums
maybe some other crap
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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02-03-2010, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 396
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1QWIKBIRD
Lets see......
Install new front LCA's with GW spherical bearings/slot K-member for more neg camber
Install Strano Offset front upper control arm bushings
Install Improved racing Oil Pan Baffle
Install Spohn Solid Motor Mounts
Install new (to me) QTP HVMC headers
Install new rear suspension stuff
Install new cats/build Y-pipe/redo exhaust
Finish installing new 5-pt Belts
Mount Hoosier A6's 315's
Bleed brakes/fresh fluid
New plugs/oil/filters
Install new shifter boot retainer
Buy/mount/wire battery and winch for trailer
Install DOT red/white reflective tape on trailer
Build BackRack/Tire rack for truck
Wire fuel pressure guage for truck
Buy/Install towing mirrors for truck
and Finish NOVA, but that's a whole 'nother deal.....
Chances any of this gets done in time.......10% |
stop it that might take a weekend tops
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02-04-2010, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 817
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my probable winter/spring projects:
fun stuff:
- swap from solid 35mm front bar to hollow (done)
- softer rear springs (done)
- Koni SA's in front (pending shock dyno)
- GC coilovers/600lb springs (or strano springs on current shocks pending above)
- get my new summer tires mounted on my new WS6 wheels
- considering "upper mount mod" to gain some suspension travel (have extra set)
boring stuff:
- paint calipers (silver or black)
- tighten e-brake cable
- full detail
of course i daily drive my car and don't have a garage so winter projects aren't very fun, probably wait a month or two before doing anything
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02-16-2010, 12:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Union NJ
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- Build and Install Engine
- Get the CAMARO RUNNING
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02-20-2010, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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finish exhaust (headers installed, thats where it ends)
get motor running
new alternator
subframe connectors (thank you ebay)
solid body bushings
rewire and put back together the interior
new rear speakers
new radio
new subwoofers + amp
Oh yeah, and actually show up to a meet
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78 Trans Am--Pontiac 400-custom headers-pypes 2.5 X system-edelbrock intake and carb, pro comp roller rockers custom brackets-head work-custom sound system - recaro interior
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02-20-2010, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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hopefully.....
install line lock
buy and get 243 heads ported
buy and install th400 mvb with 3500 -4000 stall
install ozite carpet
buy and install jegs plastic racing seats
get my rim fixed
paint a couple parts on my car
install ds loop
find and install new or used speakers
some random small stuff
get another tune
possibly do some suspension work
posibly get new rear tires
possibly get a 8.8 rear
and most importantly try to pass inspection
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02-20-2010, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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got my new tail lights, koni sa's, front GC coilover kit, and 600# springs:
now i just have to install them.
my buffer/pads/polishes are on the way also
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02-21-2010, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Netcong, NJ
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New Rear... undecided between 12 bolt and 9" . Looking to get it done sometime before April.
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02-21-2010, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by creeper
got my new tail lights, koni sa's, front GC coilover kit, and 600# springs:
now i just have to install them.
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nice set up thats what i had for a few years,you might want to put a thin coat of grease on the shock body under the threaded section. Over the years the dirt and grime rusted the shock body so bad you could not remove the threaded section. So i had koni build me a custom aluminum body coil over. Are we going to see you at an autocross this year.
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02-21-2010, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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that's a good idea, never would have thought of that. i'm definitely planning on doing more autox this year. hopefully i'll break my average of 1 event per year. i'm pretty much done modding (of course i said the same thing last year...) and i have off fridays so hopefully i'll get to more.
do you run at englishtown?
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02-21-2010, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: barnegat nj
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1)install cam & topend on new shortblock
2)fab up hot side of turbo system
3)finish installing in car
4)drive car for 2 weeks
5)blow trans & motor
repeat steps 1,3,4 & 5
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I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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02-21-2010, 10:39 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
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12 bolt rear - done
Nitrous plate - purchased needs to be installed
2 step - purchased needs to be installed
drag sway bar - need to buy to move car
white leather seats - damn hard to find...
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2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
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02-21-2010, 10:45 PM
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10 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Eatontown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER
1)install cam & topend on new shortblock
2)fab up hot side of turbo system
3) finish installing in car
4)drive car for 2 weeks
5)blow trans & motor
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Sounds good except for that finish word thrown in there. 2 weeks is generous
My winter project is the same as the daily project....
1. find ls1 gremlins
2. kill them !
3. rejoice with beer
but seriously, the torque converter got installed and if everything goes smoothly the cam should be in this weekend.
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2008 TBSS: 12.48@108
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02-21-2010, 10:52 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
Sounds good except for that finish word thrown in there. 2 weeks is generous
My winter project is the same as the daily project....
1. find ls1 gremlins
2. kill them !
3. rejoice with beer
but seriously, the torque converter got installed and if everything goes smoothly the cam should be in this weekend. |
bahahahahahaahahaha, when did you become a comedian?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-28-2010, 03:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Shreveport Louisianna Barksdale AFB
Posts: 1,415
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Already done on the 85 383:
New motor and trans are in
lowering springs shock and struts
poly motor and trans mounts
ls1 rearend with brakes
y2k wheels
cowl hood
new carpet
dash white gauges led lighting
race seats
4th gen bird center console...
now its time to put
carb and dizzy on
wire up the motor
install water pump and hoses
put super comp long tubes on and get a true dual setup working
Drive back to NC
Wishing to get done this winter
id like a ls1 front brake setup by end of winter as well(im researching using cts-v calipers instead  )
Oh and finish rebuilding my 3.8 motor for my 98 rs with a bunch of suspension/cosmetic mods already done
Got my hands full ! 
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2000 NBM z28-also nothing special
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02-28-2010, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 28
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finish putting motor together (have to put the intake on, harmonic balancer, accessorries, powdercoat accessory brackets and valve covers.
Put motor and trans in car with 3500 stall converter
Install exhaust
Install B&M mega shifter
Install 3.73:1 gears and change the mini spool out for a posi.
If I can have all that done by spring Ill be happy as a pig in sh@t
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02-28-2010, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Brick
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Yank 4000 stall
L.T's and TSP ORY
230 ish cam and valve springs soon
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