Phase One complete...
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Phase Two completed...
Yesterday I brought home my Torch Red '98 Coupe with Phase Two of my Three Phase project. Phase One I did a long time ago...
Blackwing Air cleaner,
Bassani X-Pipe,
Borla Stingers,
Phase Two is all about more power and upgraded suspension.
From front to rear...
LS6 Intake,
NGK TR 55 plugs and GM Hotwires,
Stainless Works Longtube Headers,
GM 3:42 Rear Diff.,
Protouque 2800 stall converter.
Also Z06 Shocks and sway bars then lowered it to stock bolt limits.
And just for fun a dual-gage pod on the "A" pillar to watch Vaccuum and EGT.
Boys, you can just imagine how much power and performance I can have now.
I have been planning this since I bought the car three years ago. I wanted to pay it off first before I put any BIG $$$ into the car.
Phase Three will happen within the next month. Phase Three is the Tiger Shark front and rear fascia. Also the "Hot and Cold" hood from Eckler's. I'm also installing the GT Foctory 'Diablo' vertical door hinges.
I know it is alot but it is very difficult to resist...if you know what I mean
Blackwing Air cleaner,
Bassani X-Pipe,
Borla Stingers,
Phase Two is all about more power and upgraded suspension.
From front to rear...
LS6 Intake,
NGK TR 55 plugs and GM Hotwires,
Stainless Works Longtube Headers,
GM 3:42 Rear Diff.,
Protouque 2800 stall converter.
Also Z06 Shocks and sway bars then lowered it to stock bolt limits.
And just for fun a dual-gage pod on the "A" pillar to watch Vaccuum and EGT.
Boys, you can just imagine how much power and performance I can have now.
I have been planning this since I bought the car three years ago. I wanted to pay it off first before I put any BIG $$$ into the car.
Phase Three will happen within the next month. Phase Three is the Tiger Shark front and rear fascia. Also the "Hot and Cold" hood from Eckler's. I'm also installing the GT Foctory 'Diablo' vertical door hinges.
I know it is alot but it is very difficult to resist...if you know what I mean
Last edited by stooze; Jan 17, 2006 at 01:57 PM. Reason: Wrong title
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200 miles later...
Originally Posted by stooze
Yesterday I brought home my Torch Red '98 Coupe with Phase Two of my Three Phase project. Phase One I did a long time ago...
Blackwing Air cleaner,
Bassani X-Pipe,
Borla Stingers,
Phase Two is all about more power and upgraded suspension.
From front to rear...
LS6 Intake,
NGK TR 55 plugs and GM Hotwires,
Stainless Works Longtube Headers,
GM 3:42 Rear Diff.,
Protouque 2800 stall converter.
Also Z06 Shocks and sway bars then lowered it to stock bolt limits.
And just for fun a dual-gage pod on the "A" pillar to watch Vaccuum and EGT.
Boys, you can just imagine how much power and performance I can have now.
I have been planning this since I bought the car three years ago. I wanted to pay it off first before I put any BIG $$$ into the car.
Phase Three will happen within the next month. Phase Three is the Tiger Shark front and rear fascia. Also the "Hot and Cold" hood from Eckler's. I'm also installing the GT Foctory 'Diablo' vertical door hinges.
I know it is alot but it is very difficult to resist...if you know what I mean
Blackwing Air cleaner,
Bassani X-Pipe,
Borla Stingers,
Phase Two is all about more power and upgraded suspension.
From front to rear...
LS6 Intake,
NGK TR 55 plugs and GM Hotwires,
Stainless Works Longtube Headers,
GM 3:42 Rear Diff.,
Protouque 2800 stall converter.
Also Z06 Shocks and sway bars then lowered it to stock bolt limits.
And just for fun a dual-gage pod on the "A" pillar to watch Vaccuum and EGT.
Boys, you can just imagine how much power and performance I can have now.
I have been planning this since I bought the car three years ago. I wanted to pay it off first before I put any BIG $$$ into the car.
Phase Three will happen within the next month. Phase Three is the Tiger Shark front and rear fascia. Also the "Hot and Cold" hood from Eckler's. I'm also installing the GT Foctory 'Diablo' vertical door hinges.
I know it is alot but it is very difficult to resist...if you know what I mean
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Thanks alot...,
Originally Posted by vertc51116
make sure you are careful with the doors. 
They can be a real problem! That is a nice list of mods!!
They can be a real problem! That is a nice list of mods!! 
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Impressive list of mods!
Be sure and post some pics when you complete phase 3 of your project! 
Be sure and post some pics when you complete phase 3 of your project!
Look forward to seeing how things go over the next two phases.
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Thanks...
The GT Factory Diablo Vertical door hinge kit is going in just fine. It does take some finesse 
and paitence 
but the effort is well worth it. The install should be completed tomorrow. And probably cost near what I paid for the kit. 
It does take some finesse and paitence but the effort is well worth it. The install should be completed tomorrow. And probably cost near what I paid for the kit.
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Body work has begun..
Today I went down to check on the progress. The GT Factory hinges are complete and the Tiger Shark project has started. If if looks like the lower tary of C5R lights is lying on my engine well it is but it belongs to the car next to mine. I will have more to report on Friday 