Winter Projects
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Nathalie VA
St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18
The only thing I don't do on my cars is alignment and balance the tires. I refuel Nuclear Reactors and design new tools for my company when I'm not on the road.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 7,634
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From: Greenville SC
I have been collecting parts for a while, purchased Z in Jan. but have not driven it much since it needs a new clutch. I will be doing these changes some time between now and the spring. I like to do things myself when I can, and was going to do the SC upgrades and rad work, but since I need a new clutch and tune, I figured I would have it done all at once at a shop and they are giving a good deal too. Upgrading an original P1SC dual IC kit.
Mcleod RST (still need to buy)
F1 steel FW (still need to buy)
new coated Abs of alum. tunnel plate
Tick adj MC
slave
TPE remote bleeder
Dewitts cut down rad and Spal fans
A&A 2nd design blower bracket
Richart Racing 3.85 pulley
A&A larger dongle and filter
72 lb injectors
KB BAP and Racetronix harness (still need to buy)
Alky Control meth kit (still need to buy)
tune
Mcleod RST (still need to buy)
F1 steel FW (still need to buy)
new coated Abs of alum. tunnel plate
Tick adj MC
slave
TPE remote bleeder
Dewitts cut down rad and Spal fans
A&A 2nd design blower bracket
Richart Racing 3.85 pulley
A&A larger dongle and filter
72 lb injectors
KB BAP and Racetronix harness (still need to buy)
Alky Control meth kit (still need to buy)
tune
Last edited by 95wht6spd; Dec 11, 2010 at 04:48 PM.
Instructor
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 173
Likes: 1
From: Chesterfield, MO
Winter Mod
I too purchased my 03 Z this year, and driving the heck out of her. Now that I'm use to the power, its time for more.
I picked up a D1SC with a single IC (was A&A). Bought some 42lb injectors (hope they're big enough for 5 to 7 PSI) and AEM wide band A/F gage for safety. Berangi tri y (4-2-1) style headers will also be installed. Borla cat back is on, looking for someone in St.Louis to do the Ti bypass mod, then I'll re-install the Ti catback. Also have a BAP, for more safety
Once all this is done I'm sure I'll have to upgrade to 305 or 315 x 18s
Having trouble waiting, although I am currently driving my AWD 3000GT VR4 TT for less than ideal weather we get here sometimes... Just had her redone and now clocks over 500 at the crank (from 182CC, 3.0L). The best part is the 6 speed is all close ratio and perfectly spaced making her a real pleasure to drive!
Great 2nd (poor weather) car.
Love FI, wether belt or exhaust driven!!!
I picked up a D1SC with a single IC (was A&A). Bought some 42lb injectors (hope they're big enough for 5 to 7 PSI) and AEM wide band A/F gage for safety. Berangi tri y (4-2-1) style headers will also be installed. Borla cat back is on, looking for someone in St.Louis to do the Ti bypass mod, then I'll re-install the Ti catback. Also have a BAP, for more safety
Once all this is done I'm sure I'll have to upgrade to 305 or 315 x 18s
Having trouble waiting, although I am currently driving my AWD 3000GT VR4 TT for less than ideal weather we get here sometimes... Just had her redone and now clocks over 500 at the crank (from 182CC, 3.0L). The best part is the 6 speed is all close ratio and perfectly spaced making her a real pleasure to drive!
Great 2nd (poor weather) car.
Love FI, wether belt or exhaust driven!!!
Last edited by vr4z06; Nov 26, 2010 at 09:30 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 162
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I am finishing the new build on my '03 Z06. I took off the sts kit and pulled the hurt factory motor. I built a forged 370, mcleod street twin, new fuel system, rollbar and a modified ttix kit. I should be done with this in a month or so. Next I am putting a procharger on a forum members car. Then I am putting a turbo ls1 in a '93 RX7. Should be a busy winter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 309
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From: Houston TX
Motor should be done in a few days. Have to assemble then put in car and take it to RSI for a fuel system. Just got the 1000cc injectors for it as well. ACT twin disck clutch, tick master, PFADT motor mounts, LG coilovers are on, PFADT trans brace is in......just a few more parts to finish up.
Just fixed the leaky roof seal as well.
Just fixed the leaky roof seal as well.
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From: Forney Texas
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
Brett u got any smaller pullies you aint using, need more power. got the 3.0 now. also need to setup when your gonna tune my buddies car, talked him into waiting and getting it done right.
call me whenever to talk about it.
call me whenever to talk about it.
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From: Forney Texas
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: In a house
It's never ending
I got 845 on the dyno and then had it scaled back to 700...just wanted to see what it would do. The 845 was mean...but no traction in 1st, 2nd and 3rd made me want less. Wish it was turbo so I could boost by gear this bitch.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
You shouldve just left it on that crazy 800+ you dynod at first. You go smaller pulley and it's time for a retune.
I got 845 on the dyno and then had it scaled back to 700...just wanted to see what it would do. The 845 was mean...but no traction in 1st, 2nd and 3rd made me want less. Wish it was turbo so I could boost by gear this bitch.
I got 845 on the dyno and then had it scaled back to 700...just wanted to see what it would do. The 845 was mean...but no traction in 1st, 2nd and 3rd made me want less. Wish it was turbo so I could boost by gear this bitch.
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Tech Contributor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 10,924
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From: Forney Texas
You shouldve just left it on that crazy 800+ you dynod at first. You go smaller pulley and it's time for a retune.
I got 845 on the dyno and then had it scaled back to 700...just wanted to see what it would do. The 845 was mean...but no traction in 1st, 2nd and 3rd made me want less. Wish it was turbo so I could boost by gear this bitch.
I got 845 on the dyno and then had it scaled back to 700...just wanted to see what it would do. The 845 was mean...but no traction in 1st, 2nd and 3rd made me want less. Wish it was turbo so I could boost by gear this bitch.
So let go of some of that fat wad of cash and do it up! It's winter project time!
Also, don't forget that you'll get better traction in the summer, so don't forget to turn it up some.
