[PUN1SHR]

Made a few improvements for the 2010 season. Installed Strange SA Coilovers in the front w/ 300lb springs, UMI adjustable upper and lower A arms, and the new TSP 1 7/8 headers. The BMR manual rack is going in tomorrow. UMI TH400 crossmember and UMI adjustable torque arm will be here this week. Rossler TH400 and madman dipstick will be here shortly as well. Picked up automatic pedals at u-pull-it yesterday. All I'm lacking partswise is a flexplate, tranny cooler, shifter and a converter. Once the car is all put back together, I'm trailering it to Wolfe to install the 10pt, thru floor sfc's, mini tubs, and anti roll bar. 2010 is going to be a fun year. Here's a few pics of the progress.

Headers

A arms/shocks/springs

Manual rack

 

[PUN1SHR]

I also used the wrong size hose for the waterpump when I removed the heater, picked up the one SSx2 sells the other night.

Also had to pick up a radiator hose from a 98' Camaro, mine had fittings for two hoses that ran to the old power rack which are no longer needed.

 

[Guest]

looks good the car should roll out on the button

 

[turbomopie]

Thats cool eddy. lots of work for sure. You still on that MS4?

 

[PUN1SHR]

Thats cool eddy. lots of work for sure. You still on that MS4?

Yeah, same motor setup, with a wet kit.

 

[turbomopie]

Nice man, whats your goal for 2010?

 

[PUN1SHR]

Nice man, whats your goal for 2010?

A 10 second pass, I'm shooting for 10.0x-10.2x. Probably won't happen, but thats why we have goals, right. I really just want to finish up the suspension, brakes, cage, and weight reduction. Then make a few 10 second passes, and then I'll address the lack of power.

 

[HwyKng]

Damn Eddie! Your car is getting more and more badass!

 

[Joyrider564]

Good lookin' setup! Hopefully you get that low ten too and get competitive in the 10.20 no bull class!

 

[Infamous]

THat damn things gonna move!!

 

[turbomopie]

Nice man. sounds like you'll get there for sure. Whats she weiging in at now?

 

[PUN1SHR]

Nice man. sounds like you'll get there for sure. Whats she weiging in at now?

I have no idea actually, I'll weigh it after the cage goes in. I've removed a lot of weight since it was at 2,985 last year, but I'm also adding the weight of the cage. I'm still shooting for 2,8xx with me in it. It will get there for sure, I haven't brought out the sawzall yet so I still have a bunch of weight left on the table. I plan on getting a little more extensive with the weight reduction this year, this is one of the many things I plan on doing.

 

[Infamous]

Hmm how much of a reduction will that give you

 

[PUN1SHR]

Hmm how much of a reduction will that give you

A little less than 15lbs, but there is a lot more areas that unnecessary metal can be cut out. Every little bit makes it easier on parts and makes the car move forward faster.

 

[Yahtzee]

Why did you go with such a stiff front spring?

 

[PUN1SHR]

Why did you go with such a stiff front spring?

I was originally gonna go with a 275 but Madman recommended a 300lb spring, if this one doesn't work he'lll send me a 275 free of charge. imp:

 

[Bottlefed]

Did you have 1 3/4 headers before?

 

[PUN1SHR]

Did you have 1 3/4 headers before?

Yeah, pacesetter 1 3/4.

 

[Bottlefed]

Yeah, pacesetter 1 3/4.

How much of a difference does that 1/8" make?

 

[PUN1SHR]

How much of a difference does that 1/8" make?

I haven't dyno'd the car yet, nor will I really know, too many variables have changed since I dyno'd the car last. I really wanted them in case I decide to do a bigger motor in the future.