I can't imagine I am the only one who has had this problem. This is the first winter that I've really had a garage and some re$ource$ to work on my car. I have been reading a ton of stuff here and learning a lot. One thing I have read over and over is - get your car tuned right, add an upgrade, tune,then add the next one, etc. I started doing a few things....one thing led to another, and another, and another. I'll be lucky to remember everything I added this winter, let alone where everything bolts back on!
Started with a fuel pump. Fuel tank is out, see the muffler is blown - will be easier to replace with tank out. Ordered and installed a Pypes system. While I am under there I remember an article about boxing the control arms, whola! Box the arms, powdercoat, install new bushings.
Up front I decide to replace the injectors and chip. Found some clean 50lb injectors and a TT chip. Taking things off, remember an article about porting the plenum - what the heck. Also see a "deal" on a Dutt neck IC, let's put that in. Another deal comes up on a LS1 MAF & translator! While everything is off, I notice the end play in the turbo seems to be a little much. Bison confirms it is way too much - now he is building me a billet 60-1. Can't very well put a turbo like that on with a stock DP! Found another deal on a 3"DP. If I am going to put on a DP, just as well put in a WB, so I ordered a PLX WB setup. My darling wife gave me a Powerlogger for CHRISTmas, installed that over the weekend. Also have a knock alarm and FP sensor to install. Oh, also bought some 8.5" wheels, and MT/295/55/15 DR's.
Alky is next, probably SD or Extender chip also.
I see the "local" track (60 miles away) will have test/tune/grudge openings the end of March. Really hoping I will be ready by then, but think its doubtful. It would help if I could stay in town for a week or two. Also would be great if there were some other experienced TR folks around to help at tune time, but doesn't look like an option in KS.
Thanks to all that share their experience and wisdom - curses to those who post parts "deals" - cant go a day without checking to make sure I haven't missed something.
Started with a fuel pump. Fuel tank is out, see the muffler is blown - will be easier to replace with tank out. Ordered and installed a Pypes system. While I am under there I remember an article about boxing the control arms, whola! Box the arms, powdercoat, install new bushings.
Up front I decide to replace the injectors and chip. Found some clean 50lb injectors and a TT chip. Taking things off, remember an article about porting the plenum - what the heck. Also see a "deal" on a Dutt neck IC, let's put that in. Another deal comes up on a LS1 MAF & translator! While everything is off, I notice the end play in the turbo seems to be a little much. Bison confirms it is way too much - now he is building me a billet 60-1. Can't very well put a turbo like that on with a stock DP! Found another deal on a 3"DP. If I am going to put on a DP, just as well put in a WB, so I ordered a PLX WB setup. My darling wife gave me a Powerlogger for CHRISTmas, installed that over the weekend. Also have a knock alarm and FP sensor to install. Oh, also bought some 8.5" wheels, and MT/295/55/15 DR's.
Alky is next, probably SD or Extender chip also.
I see the "local" track (60 miles away) will have test/tune/grudge openings the end of March. Really hoping I will be ready by then, but think its doubtful. It would help if I could stay in town for a week or two. Also would be great if there were some other experienced TR folks around to help at tune time, but doesn't look like an option in KS.
Thanks to all that share their experience and wisdom - curses to those who post parts "deals" - cant go a day without checking to make sure I haven't missed something.
