UNDER PRESSURE

[Rick93coupe]

Well guys, I asked a couple of months ago, as to whether or not you guys were burnt out on buildups yet, and everyone seemed as though they were ready for more. I'll start by saying that several yrs ago I had a nice 90 coupe that I loved. My daughter was born in 98 and money began to get really tight when her mother and I split up. I struggled for a couple more yrs trying to finish the car and see it come to completion. The combo then was a 408 stroker with eagle internals, fox lake ported TW heads and a custom cam from Comp, an efi spyder and all the rest of the goodies. The car ran great, but was in need of a tune, sort of uncommon at the time and autologic was about the only guy on the seen. I finally got to the point where it just had to go, and I sold to a guy I used to work with for 10k, which was exactly how much debt I was in. I obviously took a huge loss on the car, but what I did get out of it, was a plan for the future. I've had time to research, plan and do a little wheeling and dealing to find the parts I need to build the car I want this go around. Unlike the first car that was setup for drag racing only, this car is a compromise between power, streetability and creature comforts. Of coarse this is subject to interpretation, what's considered streetable to one guy, is the worst thing on the planet to another. That being said, the things I've been willing to give up are air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. I'll continue to have power windows/locks, a stereo and even that damned old carpet padding thats probably adding 20#'s to the car. Ok, I'll shut up for now, and start off with a couple of pictures of what I'm working with. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I believe in full disclosure.:D

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000121.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000112.jpg

Dont let me beat you with this wing on the trunk:lol:

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/garageandhood002.jpg
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[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000039.jpg
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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000044.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/7qtpanwith-10turbodrain.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/acellbilletdizzy.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/EFIintake.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Boxupper.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/driverssideheader.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/crossoverwithT4flange.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000046.jpg:cool1:

Can't wait to get this thing running.:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Cam is installed already, its a custom grind Bennet turbo cam, 240/240 @.575 lift on a 115 lobe sep. Heads are TW highports with titanium intake, SS exhaust valves, titanium retainers and 10 degree locks. I'm hoping to have them back in the next week or 2, and I'll button this thing up.

[PonymanfiveO]

hell yeah!

[Paul408Notch]

Who makes the turbo headers?

[Rick93coupe]

A guy named Jason out of Trenton. His work is beautiful! You really have to see them up close to appreciate the detail.

[93hulk]

Who makes the turbo headers?


The same guy who does all my stuff. Nice pics Rick! Glad to you have the ball rolling now.

[MADMOD]

I really enjoy reading other peoples Projects. It kind of like someone own little personal story:bigthumb Keeep the updates coming

[Maximus]

Very Cool!! Are you planning on painting the car? If so, what color?

:bigthumb

[quik lx]

NICE!!!!:bigthumb

[ibstrokin]

Giddyup

[R825OH]

Your garage is too clean

[Rick93coupe]

Yes I'm painting it Vista Blue. Unfortunately I spent my paint money on the DFI with wideband. So now I'm saving again to get it done.

This is what the color looks like.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/06vistablueGT.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Your garage is too clean

Just recently, It was a mess a few weeks ago. Having some nice weather went a long ways towards getting it straightened out. If I could only get rid of this 4cyl automatic, I'd have another whole corner cleared out. I need a place to park the bike too. Its hogging up valuable wrenching room.

[stangman_5]

wow, i really like the blue your going with, that thing is going to look wicked

[plated]

looks like a hell of a start.i just sold a car exactly like that i thought it was it at first.turbo hot side looks like nice stuff.that guy does awsome work.you should have a helluva car when she's done

[Rick93coupe]

Yeah, I'm digging the color, I think its gonna be sweet!

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000071.jpg

new racecraft caster camber plates
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000072.jpg

Trick lightweight balancer :cool1:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000073.jpg
Another look at it
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000074.jpg

Front brakes are 2002 GT PBR's, I'm sure they'll work much better than the small stock ones. I have a feeling it may be a little harder to stop this yr!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000075.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

JW "wheel" flexplate for TH400
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000076.jpg

CVR gear reduction starter, not like I'll need it at my compression level..lol.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000077.jpg


OK OK,,, I cheaped out a little here, but damn, sometimes Jegs just has better pricing on stuff! I'll be sure and take the sticker off of it. Might even mount it behind the fender.:lol:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000078.jpg

140 or 160 amp alternator, cant remember now.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000079.jpg

Might sell this and get something digital, not sure yet.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000081.jpg

[glassman]

Rick you have a pm. Jason

[MFIELD]

Yes I'm painting it Vista Blue. Unfortunately I spent my paint money on the DFI with wideband. So now I'm saving again to get it done.

This is what the color looks like.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/06vistablueGT.jpg

Hey I remember that picture. Looks like you are making good progress. Keep at it. I may be interested in that msd box let me know what you want for it.

[92coupe]

Looks good Rick!

[Rick93coupe]

Hey I remember that picture. Looks like you are making good progress. Keep at it. I may be interested in that msd box let me know what you want for it.

Will do, I'm still up in the air on it right now. I'll give you a call when I know something more.

[Rick93coupe]

Brian came out today and we stripped the car down some more. Its sort of taken a backseat here lately while I've been buying stuff for the house. We took everything out but the carpet, those damn torx bits for the seatbelts are fukken with me. We removed the interior and quarter windows to get it ready for a cage and paint.

[WhiteT]

I just got Accel gen7 for my car. Love it...best mod ever. I went with that over FAST XFI and am very happy I did.

Good luck with the build:)

[Sharad]

I went with that over FAST XFI and am very happy I did.

Why Accel over FAST?

[WhiteT]

Why Accel over FAST?

The guy that helped me build my engine is local and great w/ Accel. He works with Accel, FAST and BS3 and recommended the gen7 over the other 2. It only took me one quick crash course and a few hours on my own to figure the software out.

Also a few people in the Buick V6 world have had some problems arise. Basically the system "skipping a beat" halfway through a run. One guy lost his engine completely, the other 2 got lucky and just blew headgaskets.

[Rick93coupe]

I decided I was either going to run the Accel or BS3 a long time ago. I have the software for all of them on my pc, including AEM. I don't really think you can go wrong with any of them really. When you start trying to make large amounts of HP, the smallest things can kill a motor. I personally think its just luck of the draw. Keep in mind, Pro 5.0 used to run the old Gen6 DFI.

[Sharad]

The guy that helped me build my engine is local and great w/ Accel. He works with Accel, FAST and BS3 and recommended the gen7 over the other 2. It only took me one quick crash course and a few hours on my own to figure the software out.

Also a few people in the Buick V6 world have had some problems arise. Basically the system "skipping a beat" halfway through a run. One guy lost his engine completely, the other 2 got lucky and just blew headgaskets.


Ok. So you've heard some things. Who is the guy that helped you build your engine? Did he say specifically what he liked about the Gen 7 over the others?

I thought you were saying there's something you personally didn't like about XFI. FAST and ACCEL have been two of the most popular standalones forever, so when I bought my XFI a year and a half ago, I was pretty confident that it would do just fine. I'm almost finished installing the system (in sequential mode) and I'm really looking forward to tuning with it. I'll post my personal experiences with it in the tuning forum.

Rick, where will you go for your dyno tune?

[WhiteT]

Ok. So you've heard some things. Who is the guy that helped you build your engine? Did he say specifically what he liked about the Gen 7 over the others?

I thought you were saying there's something you personally didn't like about XFI. FAST and ACCEL have been two of the most popular standalones forever, so when I bought my XFI a year and a half ago, I was pretty confident that it would do just fine. I'm almost finished installing the system (in sequential mode) and I'm really looking forward to tuning with it. I'll post my personal experiences with it in the tuning forum.

Rick, where will you go for your dyno tune?
I like the fact that Gen7 has twice as many cells in the ve and timing table. I like the fact that the gen7 uses a $75 Bosch WB opposed to Fast's $350 sensor. I like the fact that Gen7 can use a factory knock sensor. Also the gen7 can use the stock Buick ignition system w/o a $150 harness. It goes on and on.

My car does run and I am posting my first hand knowledge on the Gen7. Trust me, I wouldn't go out and spend $2K for an ECU package w/o doing a ton of research.

[Rick93coupe]

Rick, where will you go for your dyno tune?

I'm looking into to taking some classes to tune it myself, but I've also talked to Jeff at Precision about setting up a baseline.

[ibstrokin]

I like the fact that Gen7 has twice as many cells in the ve and timing table. I like the fact that the gen7 uses a $75 Bosch WB opposed to Fast's $350 sensor. I like the fact that Gen7 can use a factory knock sensor. Also the gen7 can use the stock Buick ignition system w/o a $150 harness. It goes on and on.

My car does run and I am posting my first hand knowledge on the Gen7. Trust me, I wouldn't go out and spend $2K for an ECU package w/o doing a ton of research.

:lol: Great answer White T. No offense Sharad, but you make your self sound like a Dick,-- ALOT.

Sorry for hijacking your post Rick.

[snotzs135]

rick where did you get your trunk lid and how does it fit?

[Rick93coupe]

HO Fibertrends, I haven't put the lid on yet, its sitting in the corner waiting for a few things to get done to the chassis, before it can get painted. The hood's I do have experience with, and I love them, the fit is great.
They're outside of Columbus if you wanna go pick one up.

[Sharad]

I like the fact that Gen7 has twice as many cells in the ve and timing table. I like the fact that the gen7 uses a $75 Bosch WB opposed to Fast's $350 sensor. I like the fact that Gen7 can use a factory knock sensor. Also the gen7 can use the stock Buick ignition system w/o a $150 harness. It goes on and on.

My car does run and I am posting my first hand knowledge on the Gen7. Trust me, I wouldn't go out and spend $2K for an ECU package w/o doing a ton of research.


Cells- the guy from Accel (at PRI) showed me how you could change the range of the cells on the Gen VII but not on the old FAST. I think they addressed that on the XFI. I have not compared the two tables, but no matter what, twice as many cells sounds better to me!!

Sensor- I heard you could just get the wideband sensor for the XFI at a honda dealership... are they as expensive there? (and I still need to find out if I need a second WB to read each bank separately?)

Ignition system- does it run in sequential with your stock system? I think the TFI harness for my car was like $75 or something, but then it would only run in batch fire. I bought the dual IPU harness which was cheaper, but we had to get a dual pickup distributor. The car had a stock TFI distributor anyway, so I wasn't too upset about it.

knowledge- I figured your car ran. What I meant was, I'd be freaking out if you told me you had the XFI and got rid of it to get the ACCEL. In other words, I'd know the XFI is junk if you took a hit reselling it to upgrade to the Gen VII. (the last thing someone wants to hear is they blew $2k on garbage)

To be totally honest with you, I can't remember why I bought the XFI. I just know I talked to Precision Turbo about the BS3, I talked to Ed Rice, Mark McKeown, Lee Howie, and FAST directly about the FAST system, and ACCEL directly about the GEN VII. After that, I chose the XFI. Can't remember the reasons because it was a year and a half ago! (here's my fish :HYF: )




I'm looking into taking some classes to tune it myself, but I've also talked to Jeff at Precision about setting up a baseline.

I'm leaning towards Lee Howie doing the dyno tune and then me trying to figure out the rest... I've heard Jeff's pretty sharp though.



:lol: Great answer White T. No offense Sharad, but you make your self sound like a Dick,-- ALOT.


I get that -- ALOT. No offense taken.

[WhiteT]

XFI is a great choice....it was just my personal choice to go with the GEN7. Both systems will do the same thing and do it well. I guess it came down to the fact that the Gen7 sales pitch I got was better than the XFI sales pitch:lol: Also I got a good deal on a used Gen7:coo1: Anyways, Good luck with your car Sharad!

Sorry Rick88, no more highjacking from me:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Well guys, I haven't updated the post in awhile , so here's some of the things that I've picked up lately. The garage is being cleaned and arranged on Monday with the car on jack stands in the middle of the shop so I can prep it for the new rearend, battle boxes and sway bar.

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000632.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000631.jpg

This is an 8.8" with 9" ends, narrowed 3/4" per side. 31 spline axles, detroit locker and 3.27 gears. The brace may be overkill, but its pretty sweet none the less.

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000633.jpg

Team Z lowers

[Rick93coupe]

This is going to make it go straight!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000636.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

proportioning valve to help dial in the new rear disks.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000635.jpg

Sorry, didn't realize it was so out of focus till I posted it up.

[Rick93coupe]

The 85 mph speedo just wasn't going to work out anymore!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000637.jpg

The good news is that I've got half a tank of gas, the bummer is my oil pressure's low!

[Rick93coupe]

In the next few days I've got some more goodies coming, so I'll post them up and try and keep this thread alive.

[RIXXX93GT]

Glad to see your working on another car Rick, sounds killer.

[BUHBYY]

looks good hell I would keep it painted the way it is put some ponys on it and go street racing :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

Just finished up the rear disk brakes and new rotors, just need some new lines and to install the spherical bushings and it should be all set!

[Rick93coupe]

Got the disc's bolted on, just waiting on the lines to get here.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/explorerdiscs.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/explorerdiscs2.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Found a killer deal on a set of Kenny Brown subframe connectors with the jacking rails and extreme matrix brace.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/KBextremematrix.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

looks good hell I would keep it painted the way it is put some ponys on it and go street racing :lol:

From a money stand point I've thought about it, but to be honest, I don't like red paint. Never have, I only bought this car because of the black interior! I do like G93T's car though, sweetest shade of red I've seen!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Well, progress pics should be coming soon. I'll be ordering the cage, mini tub kit and coilover setup in the next 2 weeks. Building this thing on cash has its disadvantages. It'll all be worth it though. If anyone is interested, I'll be selling my 15x8 drag lites with ET streets to go to a 15x10 or possibly a 15x12 if I can squeeze it in there.

[Rick93coupe]

Ibstrokin and 89coupster came out tonight and we yanked the entire front end out of the car. If anyone needs a K-member with A-arms, brakes,and struts, It'll keep me from having to put it in the truck and taking it to the shredder. Still have the complete exhaust system if anyone wants it too. Taking it out in one piece when the rearend comes out this weekend. Any of this stuff is free if you need / want it.

[plated]

looking good rick:bigthumb should be a nasty peice:cool2:

[NXcoupe]

Glad to hear it is coming along! Good seeing you the other day. If you need a helping hand, just give me a call. The g/f is working nights now that Christmas is near, and I have some free time on my hands.

[kennytent]

Wish I could get Ibstrokin to come out and work on my car....

Oh I guess I have to be in town long enough to be able to work on it. Maybe you can come by and work on it while I'm gone. Kinda like a group of Mustang Faires...

That would be great! I'll leave you guys a list of things I need done.

Car looks like it's coming along Rick. Shooting for this summer still?

Ken

[Rick93coupe]

Wish I could get Ibstrokin to come out and work on my car....

Oh I guess I have to be in town long enough to be able to work on it. Maybe you can come by and work on it while I'm gone. Kinda like a group of Mustang Faires...

That would be great! I'll leave you guys a list of things I need done.

Car looks like it's coming along Rick. Shooting for this summer still?

Ken

You must've missed it, Scott was here too. Said he was going to help so he could get credit on building my car. I'll let you in on it too if you want? Trust me, when my grandma passes you on the rear bumper, your gonna want to be able to say you had a part in it!:D

Car will be ready in 08, I don't care if I have to sell the gixxer and the jetboat to get there!

[Rick93coupe]

Dropped the rearend out tonight. Stock control arm bolts were giving me fits, so I broke out the sawzall and sliced through the lower control arms like butter. Car is basically stripped at this point. When I take the K-member and rearend to the scrapyard I'll post up some pics. Next is to remove the factory fuel lines and fuel filler so I can clean up and weld in the torque boxes before the battle box install.

[ibstrokin]

Wish I could get Ibstrokin to come out and work on my car....

Oh I guess I have to be in town long enough to be able to work on it. Maybe you can come by and work on it while I'm gone. Kinda like a group of Mustang Faires...

That would be great! I'll leave you guys a list of things I need done.

Car looks like it's coming along Rick. Shooting for this summer still?

Ken

I'll come out, you don't need to be there, just leave the keys to kermit.

[Rick93coupe]

Ok, car is up high, K-member rearend and exhaust all out from underneath.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010545.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

:D Decided I was going to remove the stock bumper in favor of something tubular. Hate to get rid of the weight back there, but I'll have to be creative when putting it back in....
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010544.jpg


Making room for one of these obnoxious toys.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/chutemount.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Got a little time this afternoon to work on the car. It started out looking like this.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010547.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Before you knew it, it looked like this.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010548.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

I'm going to be working on it all night tonight, cleaning up the frame rails and prepping for the coilover crossbar and sway bar. Might even cut out the factory tubs if time allows.

[Kwik92GT]

I'm going to be working on it all night tonight, cleaning up the frame rails and prepping for the coilover crossbar and sway bar. Might even cut out the factory tubs if time allows.
Get to cuttin' on those tubs ya Nancy. Don't be skeeeered. :tongue2:

[Rick93coupe]

Stock tubs are coming out tomorrow night. I'm going to wait till the new minitub kit comes in before I notch the frame though. Just need to stop and get some more cutoff wheels, the rear deck of the coupe makes it pretty tight in there, not quite as easy to get to as your hatch!

[5.0calypso93lx]

I'm looking into to taking some classes to tune it myself, but I've also talked to Jeff at Precision about setting up a baseline.

Where can you take tuning classes?

[MFIELD]

Hey call me and come look at that cage.:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

LOL.. Well, I'll come look at it, BUT, I bit the bullet. Got a hold of a vendor and saved 175.00 shipped. Still looking at 4-6 weeks for delivery, so thats bums me out. Have some cool parts coming in the next few days though! Then I'll update the thread some more. Things are going to start coming together soon.

[Waffles]

I need a place to park the bike too. Its hogging up valuable wrenching room.

You can park it at my house. :) I'll even fill the tank when it gets empty :)

Damn, being new around here, I just realized how old this thread is lol

[Rick93coupe]

Its about to get a lot more traffic! I found space for the bike, but thanks for the offer.

[replicobra]

looks awsome man. keep it up.

[Rick93coupe]

Got a few parts in the last few days.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010590.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Picked up the front bumper replacement. Its not crash rated, but helps to hold the bumper cover in place while reducing a lot of weight.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010598.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Got my heads back from Dayton Performance. Thanks Mike, I appreciate it.

Heads are TFS Highports with 2.055 / 1.625 valves. When I purchased them they were lightly ported. Mike did a valve job with new guides and set me up with some new stainless exh. valves. Intake are Ti. Retainers are also Ti.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010602.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

If you see in the background, today I also got a set of QA1 adjustable coilover struts from the man in brown. This is what brown did for me! =)

[92coupe]

Nice pieces Rick!

[Rick93coupe]

Nice pieces Rick!

Thanks brother, I'm hoping it turns out nice.

Got the heads bolted on this evening after dinner.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/needintakegaskets.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

I need to trim that damn gasket off the water pump.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010625.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Check out the new intake plate for the box upper. My buddy TZ250 did this up for me.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/newnameplate.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Got the remainder of the wheel tubs cut out. Still waiting to notch the frame, and to be honest, that part makes me nervous.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/notubs.jpg

[ibstrokin]

I'm glad to see you making progress. And just so people know tz250(Rob) has a very nice cnc mill, and can make, machine, or engrave about anything you can think of.

[Kwik92GT]

That engine needs some rockers. I know a guy who has a set you could probably get if you want them. ;)

Don't worry about cutting that frame. Even if you messed up on where you need to cut or whatever it's not anything you couldn't fix. I may be able to stop by tomorrow night. I'll give you a call.

[Rick93coupe]

Sounds good, I'll be out there all night tomorrow. Bring the rockers if you would, I need to measure for pushrods! =)

[Rick93coupe]

Well guys, bolted the heads on, only to find out that the deck has been cut on them substantially. Enough that I couldn't line the ports up, and the bolt holes were out of alignment. Turns out my 64cc heads have been milled to 56.5cc's. The only fix for this is to mill the intake to match, or mill the face of the heads to drop the intake back into place.
I decided to have Dave Layer of "Heads up Cylinder heads", mill the heads so that any intake will fit these heads instead of my intake being specific to the heads. So the intake misalignment wasn't that big of a deal, but my biggest concern was going to be the new compression ratio. I was shooting for 8.5:1 but its going to end up being 9.0:1 in the end. I'm just glad my pistons have a 32cc dish in them or I'd be up the creek and looking for a new set of heads!

[Rick93coupe]

Got a bit done the last 2 nights. I welded in the torque boxes and then installed some battle boxes I got from Ray at Victory Fab.
I have to say that welding under a car is a whole different game than at a station with clean metal. I'm just getting everything dialed in on the welder, but lets just say I'm not opening up my own fab shop in the future!:rolleyes:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/myattempttoweld.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/VicFabbb2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/victoryfabbattleboxes.jpg

[Anuerysm]

Nice thread and good work! Looks really awesome.

[Goober]

You need a Miller Invision welder. Pulse makes uphill on sheetmetal fun! But those arn't bad for short arc.

[Rick93coupe]

The welds have gotten considerably better, I was told I needed to get more heat into it, so I fined tuned the settings and dialed it in. I installed the anti roll bar the other night, next is the coilover mount and minitubs and I'll throw the rearend in it. I hope they'll be in by the middle of next week.
As far as the welder goes, its just not in the budget right now. I'm currently borrowing a blue point 110v machine.

[Rick93coupe]

Got my Skinny Kid Mid Plate this afternoon. This should help keep the engine together a little longer by taking some of the stress off of the motor mounts. On my next engine I'm going to step up to a front motor plate. That would require changing the entire turbo kit, so this is going to have to do for now.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010747.jpg

Also get a T6 turbo flange a little while back, this is for the frame mount for the turbo.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010748.jpg

[NXcoupe]

Looks like you are making progress. I'll stop out there again soon, I want to check everything out again.

[Rick93coupe]

Looks like you are making progress. I'll stop out there again soon, I want to check everything out again.

If progress means "spending money" then your absolutely right...lol. Thats about as far as I've gotten. I've been needing to get the K-member so I could mock up the engine / tranny and mount the tabs for the midplate. K-member just left the coaters yesterday, and tranny will be ready for pickup next week. Then its off to have the cage installed and turbo kit modified.:coo1:

[Rick93coupe]

Well, after running around with Brian all day yesterday, I was able to pick up my TH400 and get it to the house. Its a pretty impressive looking transmission and I feel pretty good about putting it behind this motor.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010767.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010758.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010759.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

As if that wasn't enough for the day, I came home to the Team Z K-member. We threw a couple of bolts in place last night to see how it fit.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010754.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010763.jpg

[JIMS SVT]

Well, after running around with Brian all day yesterday, I was able to pick up my TH400 and get it to the house. Its a pretty impressive looking transmission and I feel pretty good about putting it behind this motor.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010767.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010758.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010759.jpg

Looks like a high quality unit you got there.

[Rick93coupe]

I'm hoping so. I've only hood good things about them. I'll still be keeping my fingers crossed every time I'm on the brake!

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks to the guys up at the swap who found me some aeromotive fuel rails, for a very good price.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010768.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010769.jpg

Last night I found a great deal on a LARGE fuel cell with foam and sending unit, so I picked it up. I'm looking into submerging a fuel pump inside for the cooling benefits on a street car, not to mention quieting it down considerably.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010770.jpg

Also got a MarkVIII fan in the mail from a guy on the corral, these things move some serious air!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010771.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Brian came out last night and we took out the dash. Its now ready for the cage (thats a week late), we also finished clearing the engine bay.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010775.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010779.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Took out the heater box, I was surprised that thing weights 22#'s. It sure can't hurt taking the weight out of the front half of the car.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010772.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks to Chad for the Accufab 80mm race t/b!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010776.jpg

[ibstrokin]

Rumor has it, more parts showed up

[Rick93coupe]

Picked up the cage today and got it home.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010781.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Also got the strange rear coilovers in the mail.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010782.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

This is a neat little gadget that has self contained relays, this should make for a clean install and help keep from a wiring nightmare. I believe they're rated at 40 or 50 amps per circuit. Great for fuel pumps/trans break/ line lock/ electric fans.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010784.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Ok, here's where I'm at now. Rear coilover support and minitubs have been shipped as well as offset lower control arms. I'm going to work a little each night and see if I can get this stuff done by the weekend, but that might be a stretch. Then off for the cage install!

[Rick93coupe]

Came home today to find some goodies, busted them open and tacked in the coilover support bar.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010790.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010793.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Offset lowers, no spring perch.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010787.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Rearend coilover bracket. Once the rearend is in place, I'll place the tabs for the sway bar and shocks.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010791.jpg

Car leaves for the cage install on Saturday of next week! :rockon:

[ibstrokin]

Finally some real progress is near

[Kwik92GT]

Nice to see you're making some good progress Rick. :bigthumb I tried calling you earlier today so I could come and check things out. If you're going to be out in the garage tomorrow give me a call. Lata.

[Rick93coupe]

Well, after a boat load of difficulties Brian and I got the motor and transmission in the car tonight. The tranny mount hasn't been modified yet and rearend isn't in the car, but I have to say these following pictures sure brought a smile to my face! Before I go any further, I'd like to say thanks to TZ250 from the boards, he helped me with my intake that needed milled yesterday and busted it out while I ran an errand. He's also the guy who made my "turbocharged 383" emblem for my intake! :bigthumb:
Ok, here's some PROGRESS pics...lol
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010794.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010795.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010796.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010797.jpg

Here's my boy giving me a hand. Guess who's going to be helping him put his car back together? lol
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010798.jpg

This one damn near brought a tear to my eye!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010799.jpg

Gonna need about a 1/4 inch taken off the intake spacer for a perfect fit under the little cowl hood.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010801.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010803.jpg

Flaming river rack should be here tomorrow. The motor is sitting 1-3/4" low and 1" back, and it looks like its going to fit perfectly!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010804.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

I'd also like to mention that the TH400 fit straight in with this engine placement without touching anything in the floor pan / tunnel. I really think this swap is hard to beat!

[89notch]

Damn guys nice work I think I might start throwing my junk together this weekend.

[JIMS SVT]

I'd also like to mention that the TH400 fit straight in with this engine placement without touching anything in the floor pan / tunnel. I really think this swap is hard to beat!

Yea...mine fit perfect.No beating of the floor at all.mount even lined up right.Im happy with my Extremeautomatics Th400.

[Silver Bullet]

Looks Good!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Damn, who's ugly ass is that in the 5th picture?:lol:

Looking good Rick!!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks man, been working hard. Lots of progress in the coming weeks. Came home today to the flaming river rack kit. Went to the track for a couple of hrs and came home and threw it in. Fits like a glove!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010806.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010808.jpg

Fits like it was designed to fit in there.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010809.jpg

[kennytent]

I figured those were brian's hairy legs in the picture. lol.

looks like it is coming along good.

[Rick93coupe]

I figured those were brian's hairy legs in the picture. lol.

looks like it is coming along good.

Whats up Ken? Yeah I'm glad to be making progress. I tell ya what though, long gone are the days of just bolting something on anymore. All this custom stuff is kicking me in the junk!:lol:

Didn't get to take the car for the cage install. But I did get to do a few other things that needed done anyway.

I had to make a custom transmission crossmember because a factory one wont even come close to fitting anymore. Being down and back, coupled with the deep sump transmission pan just wouldn't let it fit. I called Ray and picked up some steel from his place and put this together tonight.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010817.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Put the rearend up into place also, the coilover brackets aren't welded in yet, thats going to happen first thing tomorrow when I get off of work.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010824.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

The car does have pretty good looking stance up on the jackstands, but I tell ya what, a 275/50 just looks tiny with the tubs cut out.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010823.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010825.jpg

Put the CC plate on, had to open up the slots slightly to get full movement for caster and camber.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010828.jpg

[evil666stang]

wow! looking good!

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks Justin, its been a bunch of work. Just noticed that I had forgot to caption that transmission crossmember picture. I have yet to drill the plate for the mount. I had 2 new ford tranny mounts, so I drilled new holes to match up with the TH400 and put it in place. The tail shaft is pointing slightly to the passenger rear tire, so I need to raise the engine and open the motor mount pads slightly to give me a little bit of adjustment there, before I can drill the crossmember plate correctly.
If only I had a trunk monkey to hand me wrenches from time to time, I'd have been done a long time ago!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/trunkmonkeywrenching.jpg
:lol:

[evil666stang]

well the offers on the table when i get some spair time if you want some help. i deff would like to see your car sometime.

[Rick93coupe]

I'd like to say thanks to Greg, Kwik92GT for coming out today and giving me a hand. We ran down to Cincy Speed to pick up some new strange struts. Got home and we put them on. I spent several hours taking the motor in and out to get the alignment of the midplate and tailshaft just right, but finally got everything squared up, at the right angles and locked down tight. It feels good to have 4 tires on the car again.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010834.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010835.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010837.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

well the offers on the table when i get some spair time if you want some help. i deff would like to see your car sometime.

Thanks for the offer Justin, I'll probably take you up on that eventually!

[Brandon Alsept]

Looking good

[Kwik92GT]

No prob Tricky .... just wish we could've got more done before I had to leave. Hopefully you'll be about ready to get it back after I come home from vacation and we can get some more done. Gonna be a sweet ride when finished. :bigthumb Lata.

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good
Thanks man, it was good to meet you yesterday.

[Rick93coupe]

No prob Tricky .... just wish we could've got more done before I had to leave. Hopefully you'll be about ready to get it back after I come home from vacation and we can get some more done. Gonna be a sweet ride when finished. :bigthumb Lata.

You keep my inspired Greg, so after your pep talk yesterday I'm pretty excited about it again. All this tedious shit is wearing me out.
Your right though, it should get down!:D

[Rick93coupe]

Brian came out today with his truck/trailer and we took the car out to have the cage put in and the turbo kit modified. I snapped a few pictures of the car on all four, which is damn near giving me wood. :pump: I was really excited up until the point where we pushed my car in his garage next to his. This guys car is incredible!! I have no doubt my stuff will be looking good when it rolls out of his shop! Anyway, this is what it looks like as of now.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010840.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010842.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010845.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010848.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1010849.jpg

[91boost]

Its coming along nice and i know the cage is going to look sweet. I am sure i will be getting my hands dirty helping him get it in there.

[kennytent]

What cage did you do, and who is doing it?

I hate all the damn fab work. It's not really that I hate it, but I don't have as much time as I used to.

Car looks like it is coming around good.

[Rick93coupe]

What cage did you do, and who is doing it?

I hate all the damn fab work. It's not really that I hate it, but I don't have as much time as I used to.

Car looks like it is coming around good.

I bought a wolfe 10 point, and Jason Z out of trenton is doing it. I'm with you though, at this point, nothing really just bolts up anymore. I'm welcoming the break!

I am really happy with its stance right now.

[Maximus]

KICK ASS Stance!!:bigthumb

I have that exact trailer!:eek:

[Rick93coupe]

Rather than scuff the bumper later in the yr, I'm thinking about just leaving it off. ;)

Thanks Craig!

[R825OH]

Man thats a good looking car, its coming along nicely. Dig It!!

[cstreu1026]

Man i that is a sweet looking project and I can't believe how sweet those wheels actually look on a coupe.

[kennytent]

how are you going to scuff it? U bump drafting or something? Or is granny going to put it on the ground lol....

[ibstrokin]

Those are bold words from a guy who painted his car with dust.

[TZ250]

Those are bold words from a guy who painted his car with dust.

:lol::D

[kennytent]

I mean nothing personal.
Just a statement based on the evidence I have been presented with.
I like Rick's grandma, and I think she'll do a fine job in the car. Probably better than Rick himself..... lol

[Rick93coupe]

she says she'll give you the move, but don't ask for any lengths you panzy. :lol:

[Kwik92GT]

You buy a parachute yet? :D

[Rick93coupe]

its on the diminishing list.

[Blowpastyou]

Your car is looking damn nice Rick.:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[kennytent]

Did you get a 25.5? or 25.2?

[Rick93coupe]

Did you get a 25.5? or 25.2?

It's a 4 point bolt in, you think you want some? :popcorn:

[ibstrokin]

He told me that he would woop yer azz in a foot race, he said he would give you one skinny Kenny length and the move.

[Rick93coupe]

bring your sneakers bitch! :lol:

[Kwik92GT]

Nothing against you Kenny, but in a foot race, I'm putting my money on Lil' Sasquatch! :D

[TZ250]

Lil' Sasquatch!
That nickname will stick forever! :lol::rofl:

[Rick93coupe]

He's been calling me that for right around 10 yrs now. Said I should have a plate like that. lol.

[VictoryFab]

i dont know, i think im going to have to put my money down on ken. hes got much less air resistance....:lol:

[MFIELD]

Thats just wrong:lol:

[MFIELD]

Is your car at home still? I need to come by and look it over again.

[Rick93coupe]

Not right now, its getting the cage, tubs finished and turbo kit modified. I'll let you know when it comes back, I'll have to yank the engine back out then anyway.

[MFIELD]

:bigthumb

[kennytent]

OHHH It's ON! Bring your sneakers.
Better check me for the O2 bottle, cause I'm sprayin!

lil sasquatch. I don't think I have heard that one. That's good... and factual....lol

[ibstrokin]

i dont know, i think im going to have to put my money down on ken. hes got much less air resistance....:lol:

I think you mean hair resistance:lol:

[VictoryFab]

ken, your not stuff'n that bottle where i think you are, are you????:lol:

[Rick93coupe]

:lol: With friends like this, well, it can get ugly!

[VictoryFab]

hey tricky, ive got my old motor plate that you can use for mock-up to see how thing s will work. then if it does, i can call and get you what you need from my waterjet guy. ill talk to you this weekend some more about it.

i think i might cook a turkey on the egg saturday if you and mirah want to come out.

[Rick93coupe]

hey tricky, ive got my old motor plate that you can use for mock-up to see how thing s will work. then if it does, i can call and get you what you need from my waterjet guy. ill talk to you this weekend some more about it.

i think i might cook a turkey on the egg saturday if you and mirah want to come out.

:rockon:

[Kwik92GT]

i dont know, i think im going to have to put my money down on ken. hes got much less air resistance....:lol:
Well, I based it off Tricky doing the full body shave or wearing one of those body suits that sprinters sometimes wear. :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

You guys are messed up.

[VictoryFab]

seeing how ken has nothing to say, im starting to thinkhes getting a little scared..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

how'd that motor plate work out? just let me know and well get one order'd up.

[Rick93coupe]

Looks like its the right one, but we didn't get to pull the timing cover off yet because of the holiday. I'll be doing it Tuesday night, eyeballing it says its the right one. He said to order it in 3/8" and he'll make the turbo mount to it, similar to what you did.

[kennytent]

Sometimes you have to sacrifice some things to get the win!

4 pt cage, so you not going to need that chute then. huh...

[Rick93coupe]

I'm a poser, hell I'm thinking of putting one on the VW.. lol

Back on topic.

Brian and I assembled the minitub kit from Team Z the other night. After taking them and dropping them off this afternoon I would suggest anyone looking into buying a set, to get them from Wolfe. They look much better and actually fit. Where a standard minitub is around 9" wide in a mustang, the tubs from Team Z are actually 15" wide. Obviously there's going to be a shit load of material that needs to be trimmed off just to make them fit. FWIW

[NXcoupe]

Can't wait to see it when you get it back!

[Kwik92GT]

I'm a poser, hell I'm thinking of putting one on the VW.. lol

Back on topic.

Brian and I assembled the minitub kit from Team Z the other night. After taking them and dropping them off this afternoon I would suggest anyone looking into buying a set, to get them from Wolfe. They look much better and actually fit. Where a standard minitub is around 9" wide in a mustang, the tubs from Team Z are actually 15" wide. Obviously there's going to be a shit load of material that needs to be trimmed off just to make them fit. FWIW
ONE of these days you'll listen to me. Sometimes you pay for what you get. ;)

[kennytent]

Yeah I know. I'm not knocking the team z, because I like a lot of their stuff, but the wolfe kit is the way to go.

I tried to tell him before he bought it, but he won't listen to me.

[Rick93coupe]

the wolfe dealer I was talking to was a dick, on the other hand, the team z dealer bent over backwards for me. they both make great products, so I didn't figure I could go wrong.

[mustangboy]

I too have the Wolfe tubs and they are REALLY nice.

[VictoryFab]

any updates trickey????????

[Rick93coupe]

Got a call today and the minitubs are done. The direct quote is don't ever buy Team Z tubs again.....Ever. The Wolfes are the way to go and they actually fit without cutting them down and cutting them to fit the floor.
Cage is done except for the bars through the firewall to the strut towers, they'll be done by this weekend. I'm going to be running down to take some pictures, so I'll update that on Sat or Sun night.

[Kwik92GT]

Got a call today and the minitubs are done. The direct quote is don't ever buy Team Z tubs again.....Ever. The Wolfes are the way to go and they actually fit without cutting them down and cutting them to fit the floor.
Cage is done except for the bars through the firewall to the strut towers, they'll be done by this weekend. I'm going to be running down to take some pictures, so I'll update that on Sat or Sun night.

Can I get a "Hell yeah"? Good to hear Tricky. :bigthumb Glad someone is getting somewhere on their ride. ;)

[Rick93coupe]

Stopped out last night to snap a few pictures. I couldn't be happier with the way its turning out. Still a few more bars to finish, but this is what I snapped last night.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020007.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020006.jpg
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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020010.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020011.jpg

If you guys need anything done, I would highly recommend him! I'll post up a few pics of his car here also. I was running out of daylight so I only snapped a few.

Enjoy.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020021.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020020.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020024.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020017.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020018.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020019.jpg

[Qtr milerocket]

That looks absolutely wicked Rick!!!, I can't wait to see this thing at the track man. :bigthumb


Peace :cool2:



James

[Rich]

WOW!!!

[kennytent]

Looks good Tricky. You doing a cell on top of the floor?

Dude does some pretty clean work.

[mustangboy]

Looks real similar to mine. If you need ideas on recessing the tank in the floor I can shoot you some pics of how mine was done. Looking sweet, keep at it.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys, I'm really happy with it. I'm mounting my cell on the floor. There's framework underneath and the sump will be cut out of the floor as soon as I take the cell out there. I wasn't really concerned with trunk space, knowing I wouldn't be putting back seats back in. I was originally going to sink the cell myself when I got the car back, but when I got to thinking about it, I told him to just put me a nice solid piece of steel back there.

[ibstrokin]

Hell yeah, that looks great. He's made some good progress.

[chad393na]

Looks great ! Man, makes me want to minitub mine one day!

[Kwik92GT]

Looks REALLY good Rick. Very clean. Can't wait to see the final product. :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Any idea where this thing goes?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020086.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020087.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020088.jpg
:coo1:

[Rick93coupe]

Got this too

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020089.jpg

Sorry, its a little blurry.

[ibstrokin]

It's blurry because there is no bud light in that pic, you must have been thirsty

[Blowpastyou]

That thing is bitchin!!! Cant wait to see it at the track.

[Maximus]

Very Nice!:bigthumb

Whos doing the tubs and fab work??

[93hulk]

Very Nice!:bigthumb

Whos doing the tubs and fab work??



My buddy Jason Zimmers.:) Sweet turbo Ricky.

[replicobra]

it looks awsome.

[Rick93coupe]

My buddy Jason Zimmers.:) Sweet turbo Ricky.

Jason does good work, once the motor plate arrives, I'll be taking this stuff down so he can finish the crossover and make the downpipe.

Thanks for the props guys!

[Kwik92GT]

Any idea where this thing goes?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020086.jpg
:coo1:

Kinda having the same problem Tricky. Where the Hell am I supposed to put these? :dunno:


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/Kwik92GT/016640x480.jpg


Can't wait til you get that thing finished. It's gonna be SICK, for real Bro. Lata.

[Rick93coupe]

Got the turbo, motorplate and wastegate dropped off over the weekend. The car is coming along great! I forgot to take my camera with me, but I'll be going back in the next couple of days to drop off some more parts and I'll snap a few shots then. I hadn't planned on running a motor plate in the beginning, so I bought the teamZ K-member with the drop mounts. For the sake of noise, we decided to cut off the passenger side motor pad and go with a motor plate. This is going to let me take the 5" downpipe and transition to 4" and snake it between the motor and K-member and run it out the back. It's the same setup he did with his car and looks pretty slick. I'm debating running a 4" bullet back there somewhere for the sleeper effect. lol

[Rick93coupe]

Got some updated pictures of the car, some are repeats, so bare with me.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020110.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020134.jpg
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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020132.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020131.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020130.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020129.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020128.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020127.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020126.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020124.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020122.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020121.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020120.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020118.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020117.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020116.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020115.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020114.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020113.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020112.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020111.jpg

Jason does great work and I'm really pleased with everything he's done so far. If you guys are out his way and need some work done, pm me and I'll pass on his #. :bigthumb:

[93hulk]

Lookin good ricky!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Lookin good ricky!:bigthumb

Thanks brother, I can't wait to see the turbo and kit hanging there!:rockon:

[k062693w]

Looks Good Rick!!!!

[Rick93coupe]

it looks awsome.

Thanks Jimmy, I had no idea that was you. It just hit me a minute ago. I should go drink another. lol

[Rick93coupe]

Looks Good Rick!!!!

Thanks Aaron, with some seam sealer and some chassis saver, it should look pretty trick!

[Qtr milerocket]

Wow that looks awesome Rick!!

[Gregg@TFS]

Awesome work .....looks GREAT!!!

[ibstrokin]

Hell yeah, it looks great

[Blowpastyou]

Late this year???

[ibstrokin]

Late this year???

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

my sides are hurting

[Rick93coupe]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

my sides are hurting

Fuck you good buddy!:flipoff:

Unless I decide to do a full color change with cans of duplicolor, I won't be out till next yr.:lol:

[chad393na]

Looks good Rick!

[Rick93coupe]

Turbo mount is made and head unit is bolted in place. Snapped a couple of pictures tonight.

My shit is big yo....


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020180.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020182.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Looks good Rick!

Thanks Chad, I'm really liking it!

[Kwik92GT]

Lookin killer Rick. That mount looks kinda familiar. :bigthumb

[flyin2jz]

wow it looks awesome. YOur getting alot better with the welder. YOu and brian should be ready to get it on about the same time... really nice cant wait to see it at the track. Kevin

[91boost]

Looks sweet rick, now you just need some paint:D

[VictoryFab]

damn tricky, your sheeoot looks great!! jason is one hell of a good fab guy.

[Rick93coupe]

wow it looks awesome. YOur getting alot better with the welder. YOu and brian should be ready to get it on about the same time... really nice cant wait to see it at the track. Kevin

Kevin, are you smoking something? :D I didn't do any of that, my welding skills are similar to the kind of work Helen Keller would put out. :lol:

Thanks Ray!! You guys both do great work!:bigthumb

[mustangjon]

looking killer man :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Well guys, got some more eye candy tonight. The turbo kit is finished, it has a nice 5" downpipe that tapers to 4" and passes by the starter under the car. To my surprise, he also dumped the wastegate into the downpipe. One of the benefits of doing it this way is to support the heavy gate. There's not enough smilies on here to express how happy I am with the way this thing has turned out!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020232.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020233.jpg
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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020241.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

The mock up valve covers and alternator detract a lot from the way it looks, once the nice stuff is bolted on it will look much better.

[cstreu1026]

Thats looking great. I can't wait too see it hit the track.

[TZ250]

COOOOOOOOOL!!!!! :)

Rick, I like monitoring this thread. It's fun to watch it come together.

However, I do have one question. Which brake upgrade are you using to stop this beast? The rotors in the picture look stock. OEM calipers are only worth scrap price. :D

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks Rob. Your right, the brakes are stock, well, stock on an 02 GT. Much better and lighter calipers than in 93. I do want to get some good slotted rotors for it, but the list of parts I need greatly outweighs the list of parts I want! All in time I guess. The explorer rear disc brakes should help.

[ibstrokin]

Hell yeah Rick, it looks great, more importantly, it should work great.

[RIXXX93GT]

Havent checked this thread in awhile but damn your making good headway, looks great man!

[NXcoupe]

Wow Rick! when I saw you the other day, I didn't get a clue you had moved on this far. Looks sweet! Bet you are gettin antsy now!

[replicobra]

i saw it in person again today. man it looks sweet.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys, you think its gonna work?

[VictoryFab]

Thanks guys, you think its gonna work?

what the hell kinda statement is that? you know its gonna work!

it looks really good..

[Rick93coupe]

what the hell kinda statement is that? you know its gonna work!

it looks really good..
;) ....

[Kwik92GT]

Thanks guys, you think its gonna work?

Quoted for gayness. :rolleyes:

[Rick93coupe]

Quoted for gayness. :rolleyes:

You know how I know your gay? One word.......Darcey.
:rolleyes::lol:

[Kwik92GT]

Touche'

[Rick93coupe]

Got the car home yesterday afternoon. Need to do a few things to it and pull motor and transmission. I'll get some pictures in the sun this afternoon, but I had to put this one up. After seeing how good it looks in black, I decided to do black on the coating. I was sort of thinking sterling silver initially.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1020254.jpg

I'm going to have the exhaust housing coated in black also, that should make it look pretty good.

[Rick93coupe]

You'll notice the lower core support was replaced. He didn't like the way it looked because it was tweaked. :lol:

[ibstrokin]

Looks good, Jason does great work

[93hulk]

Looks killer Rick. Keep in mind the Black coatings turn a chalky gray color over time. I was over Jasons today to help him on Gregs car it should be equaly bad ass.

[91boost]

Your car is looking sweet Rick:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Looks killer Rick. Keep in mind the Black coatings turn a chalky gray color over time. I was over Jasons today to help him on Gregs car it should be equaly bad ass.

Thanks Mark, I've been researching it for awhile. The black will hold up to the heat better than the silver will, and depending on underhood temps, I may end up having to wrap it in the end anyway.
Side note, I set the upper on it today and the box intake fits under the 1.5" hood perfectly. There's no gaskets in place, so I'm going to trim the spacer a bit just for added clearance, but to have this engine under the tiny hood is funny to me!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Your car is looking sweet Rick:bigthumb

Thanks Charlie, just got done washing it, doesn't look half bad, even in red. lol

[Rick93coupe]

Looks killer Rick. Keep in mind the Black coatings turn a chalky gray color over time. I was over Jasons today to help him on Gregs car it should be equaly bad ass.

According to Greg, this time next yr, he and I have a showdown on 73!