Engine builder in southeast *** Now project thread with pics
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Originally Posted by Lorax
I have a 9 inch wheel... 7.5 and 9 I believe. Im sure a set of replica cups in 10's for the back wouldnt set me back too far, but after some of the choices ive made for this engine, I can't do it right now..
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Originally Posted by Lorax
Throttle isnt binary! I learned that the first time I got boost in the rain!
Good luck with the build. Sounds like you got a good plan.
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Hey no offense taken - There is no hiding my inexperience and occasionaly naivety, but I also have common sense. My car is a prized possession and it means way to much to risk it on stupid things. I just hope that I can avoid learning these things the hard way - The odds are definately against me.
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Originally Posted by Lorax
Hey no offense taken - There is no hiding my inexperience and occasionaly naivety, but I also have common sense. My car is a prized possession and it means way to much to risk it on stupid things. I just hope that I can avoid learning these things the hard way - The odds are definately against me.
Thats cool. When you get it together, you should do an autocross. It will teach you a lot about you and your car. They are cheap to enter and they don't really stress your car out(maybe eat your tires up a bit). Its a great way to learn your car and you can apply it to your daily driving.
again good luck and have fun.
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On more technical note, Im considering sticking with the stock exhaust for the time being instead of going to 3". Its catless and if it flows well then do I need to upgrade? I know its one of the first upgrades people do, but is that because its important, or because it sounds good? Just throwing it out there....
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Originally Posted by Lorax
On more technical note, Im considering sticking with the stock exhaust for the time being instead of going to 3". Its catless and if it flows well then do I need to upgrade? I know its one of the first upgrades people do, but is that because its important, or because it sounds good? Just throwing it out there....
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Originally Posted by Lorax
Hey no offense taken - There is no hiding my inexperience and occasionaly naivety, but I also have common sense. My car is a prized possession and it means way to much to risk it on stupid things. I just hope that I can avoid learning these things the hard way - The odds are definately against me.
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Dude what time is it there? Go hang out with your GF! Trust me the deeper you go it will put a slight strain on your relationship no matter how much she understands. The time spent with and on this thing is the usual culprit, not cash - make sure you don't neglect
Oh and good move with the exhaust!
Oh and good move with the exhaust!
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Unfortunately for awhile ive been staying (working) in NC at our mountain home and she's in georgia at school.. Guns im sure you understand that on a much bigger level.
Ill see her at work tomarrow when I run down to ATL to pick up something round, metal and shiny that looks like a snail...
Yeah I am headed to bed though... gotta get up kinda early so I'll have plenty of time to get down there!
Ill see her at work tomarrow when I run down to ATL to pick up something round, metal and shiny that looks like a snail...
Yeah I am headed to bed though... gotta get up kinda early so I'll have plenty of time to get down there!
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Ryan, when you can give us an update as to what you think you might be doing with the engine. I think a lot of us are curious to know. And don't listen to Guns, he's trying to come across as if he is Dr Phil! Don't listen to that nut-ball, who just spend all that money on a gas cap?
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Gas cap? OH! you mean the big paper weight?
The block will be a 2.8l and thats all im gonna say about that for now
Vitesse stage II is here.... yes yes I know its small for the 2.8, but I think it will be more than enough power for me!
Exhaust should be here sometime this week, and im trying to figure out plans for when/where to pull the motor.
Head purchased and in transit - I will post some good specs once get them.
This project is coming together FAST - Not to say that I won't take my time with ever detail of it though...
I have to figure out how to get the chassis to the body shop while the engine is out - shes about a year overdue for a new fender!
The block will be a 2.8l and thats all im gonna say about that for now
Vitesse stage II is here.... yes yes I know its small for the 2.8, but I think it will be more than enough power for me!
Exhaust should be here sometime this week, and im trying to figure out plans for when/where to pull the motor.
Head purchased and in transit - I will post some good specs once get them.
This project is coming together FAST - Not to say that I won't take my time with ever detail of it though...
I have to figure out how to get the chassis to the body shop while the engine is out - shes about a year overdue for a new fender!
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Originally Posted by Lorax
The block will be a 2.8l and thats all im gonna say about that for now. Vitesse stage II is here.... yes yes I know its small for the 2.8, but I think it will be more than enough power for me! Exhaust should be here sometime this week, and im trying to figure out plans for when/where to pull the motor. Head purchased and in transit - I will post some good specs once get them. This project is coming together FAST - Not to say that I won't take my time with ever detail of it though. I have to figure out how to get the chassis to the body shop while the engine is out - shes about a year overdue for a new fender!