Geared

heads back and assembled, LG coilovers and Hotchkis Sways installed, Gauges wired, pod installed! Getting warmer...Check Post #2.

Geared

heads are in - we are getting closer, but the anticipation is killer

Geared

also, after much research, and suggestions - we are going to be using the 7ix spark plugs...not the tr-6.

LFZ

Man...looks like they forgot to take the leaf springs out when installing the coilovers. LOL! Get that checked out bro!

Geared

new updates, and its not a joke!

Geared

I got a picture just for you! Not sure how or why the leaf spring was still there for that shot...

LFZ

So glad they pulled that leaf spring out....I was getting worried about that other small stuff going on the car like the supercharger, heads, fans etc.

Powertech

This has been a great build folks and we're expecting some good numbers out of this one. We even made some improvements such as running a direct "hotwire" 10 gauge power wire to the boost a pump on a relay so we're not pulling high amps through the stock harness. The ECS kit deletes the power steering cooler so we're most likely going to fab something up and add in a few new AN lines with a separate cooler. We have been sending pics daily to keep the OP up to speed on the build.

Geared

thanks Joe!

Geared

Thursday is over, intercooler and radiator - installed....this beast is coming together!

Geared

Updates added.

Unfortunately, I will need to polish my blower, as ECS didn't. I think my kit was rushed out, seemingly.

Geared

Updated Post 2!

We will be tuning soon enough....now starting to think about the other things -

Decisions Decisions - which wheel/tire setup do I go with? Both HRE's. 540s (polished lips/brushed centers) with MPSS or c21's (matte black with polished hardware; lighter that 540s) with Nt05r..... I may be wrapping the car matte white :secret:

LFZ

Black HREs....now.

reasonable suspicion

I like the c21.....enjoying watching the build come together, thanks for the thread. Looking good!

Geared

thank you!

Geared

haha. most are pointing me in that direction. I need to get the car back, play with suspension, then see what wheels i like best.

I am still tossing the idea around of a matte white wrap, like my 135:

Geared

Sorry I have been busy!

New pictures added to post 2

Well, we blew out the clutch on the dyno (I know, you guys told me so!), needed to swap out the pulley (had the ls3 for some reason), restrictor plate (was 2.75" instead of 2.5"), and relocate the IAT sensor. I hope we will be tuning soon enough...

psp6158

$$$$$ wow, getting close!

Geared

I know....my wallet is definitely feeling lighter

schpenxel

Nice build! You're spending some money, but it sure looks nice!

I had the same concern/issue with the ECS kit. Missing a few small things, and that hose was the wrong size. I mean, it works.. but not so awesome. I bought an adapter too but haven't put it on yet.

The directions they provide would be more useful in the bathroom than in helping put the kit on the car, but anyways.. sub'd for results!