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[Chris49066SS]

This just arrived. I didn't make it to the track this season sadly, trying to save pennies and just haven't been able to mod. I'm slowly gathering more parts and eventually I will make it over to GPI for a new tune.

[Chris49066SS]

Its a great looking piece, I am planning on having everything ported and port matched, that should complete the intake.

[SSE 4 2SS]

The drive home entailed getting followed by a trooper, and when I pulled over into a parking lot, he got out and smiled and said, I'm not pulling you over, I just wanted a closer look at this thing! He then asked if he could get a video of it idling! After a chat, I headed back home, feeling great!

Stay tuned for Chapter 3, the wheel debacle, the suspension upgrades, and getting this thing to the track. I am going to start including more videos, both street and strip, as there was only one thing left to do: test this thing at the drag strip!

Staying tuned... love the comment about the trooper... I’ve had a couple similar run-ins...

[Chris49066SS]

Ok, so today I ordered the rest of the parts I am going to use in this next go-round of mods, and am super excited! Coming in:

Prothane poly trans mount
PAC 1222X .700 valve springs
BMR delrin UCA bushing and bracket
Collector Tethers shank lugs
Replacement Mickey Thompson 28" bias ply
NGK TR6IX plugs
Some 3 bolt flanges so I can weld those onto the headers and my 2' long dumps too and get away from band clamps

Then on the bench, I have a NW 102mm TB and some BMR solid aluminum motor mounts. Gettin excited!!! Should be some nice NVH with this setup, kinda feel like I should have went with delrin diff bushings, but decided against it knowing that I am eventually looking for a ZL1 diff.

[Tajefe Couple]

Bet you get in the 10's soon.
I know you said GPI recommended them but are you going with .700 springs because you rev a little higher with that LOD or another reason, maybe both?

[Chris49066SS]

Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Bet you get in the 10's soon.
I know you said GPI recommended them but are you going with .700 springs because you rev a little higher with that LOD or another reason, maybe both?

Hey Jeff! I am definitely gunning for 10s on stock heads and am going with the .700 springs because I talked with Aaron and James at GPI, and they recommended those springs for my combo.

[Chris49066SS]

Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Bet you get in the 10's soon.
I know you said GPI recommended them but are you going with .700 springs because you rev a little higher with that LOD or another reason, maybe both?

And yeah the higher redline definitely impacted the decision. Plus I hear nothing but good things about PAC springs

[Chris49066SS]

Got these today. Delrin is hard! Bring on the NVH! Rattle my fillings outta my head!

[Chris49066SS]

Just ordered a ZL1 fuel pump, LSA injectors, and a DSX flex fuel kit. I am not expecting much of a gain from the corn, at 11:1 and still NA, but finally feel like I am stepping in the right direction as far as fuel goes, getting it ready for boost

[Tajefe Couple]

Hey Chris, curious why'd you go that route with FI in your future? I run that now on E85(65%) and didn't think it would be enough with a supercharger.

[Chris49066SS]

Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Hey Chris, curious why'd you go that route with FI in your future? I run that now on E85(65%) and didn't think it would be enough with a supercharger.

It was a bit of an impulse, and has more to do with hitting 10s on stock heads. I know its not enough to support my end goals but I am getting anxious. I have mod fever and track withdrawals bad right now. I feel with the DSX aux pump I might get close, but in the end, watch, I am gonna have to re-do the injectors and the pump. Also, the centri is going in last and that won't be for a while. TH400 and ZL1 diff and other driveline stuff has to come first, so I will be an NA car for a hot minute.

[Chris49066SS]

Got it all in the mail today, thanks GPI!

ZL1 fuel pump
LSA injectors
DSX flex fuel kit

[Tajefe Couple]

Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

It was a bit of an impulse, and has more to do with hitting 10s on stock heads. I know its not enough to support my end goals but I am getting anxious. I have mod fever and track withdrawals bad right now. I feel with the DSX aux pump I might get close, but in the end, watch, I am gonna have to re-do the injectors and the pump. Also, the centri is going in last and that won't be for a while. TH400 and ZL1 diff and other driveline stuff has to come first, so I will be an NA car for a hot minute.

Totally get it especially since you didn't get to run much last year. Car is a total beast now can't wait to see it all come together!

Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

Got it all in the mail today, thanks GPI!

ZL1 fuel pump
LSA injectors
DSX flex fuel kit

GPI FTW, now get those parts in, rattle those teeth and hit those 10's sir

[Chris49066SS]

Thanks Jeff! I need to figure out what I am going to do about fitting the intake tube to the NW 102mm. Its being stubborn. I planned on keeping the Z-28 intake up to the point when I have the Procharger put in..