--March 14th, 2006--
So yet again...been a little lazy...not alot has changed, but I have taken a few pics I should have uploaded a while ago. Also, I had to put alot of my plans on hold, due to an unexpected job loss. Unfortunately, the money I had saved for my coilovers went to rent and bills instead.
Here are a few timeslips from the 1/4 mile track out in Ennis, TX. I have never run this car at the drag strip before and was curious what it would do. I did my first pass of 14.56@100.2 mph. Not too bad. I eased on it off the start though which is evident by my 60' times.
Second run was just a little quicker with a 14.50@96.4 mph. Again...not leaving at high revs. Just testing it out of the hole.
The third run was definatley the better of the three. I ran a 14.20@100.8 mph. I did leave a little better this time, but could feel the tires at the edge of grip. Still very please though. That was when we called it a night, and good thing too because I developed a small water leak after the third run.
All in all, very happy with it. Especially now knowing what it will run. Once I install my LSD or NSD (no slip differential) if you will. I should pick up a little better traction and launch abilities. Of course I am still running the stock 7psi, so getting my damn ACV-R installed is essential. I will easily be in the high to mid 13's at that point. With a Z32 maf, larger injectors, FPR, S-AFC, and tuned ECU...the possibilities are astounding.
A few more pics of new things that are either on, or going in very shortly.
New Samco Cooling hoses.
Welded NSD. (Finally Installed)
Polished MAF housing.
Then I had a problem with the stupid tow hook knocking against my exhaust and pissing me off...so I cut it off. See before and after pics below. I would recommend you cut yours off too.
Before:
After:
Now there is no more rattle and I dont have to worry about it banging on my exhaust.
As for the rear diff. I am getting some new differential bushings for it, already got new seals. Here are some before and after pics of it as well.
I also got a new CF fuel door (waiting till paint to install), so right now it is tucked away in a safe place.
New SS clutch line
Clutch damper delete (easy and helps alot when bleeding)
And I picked these up for $2.50. They are aluminum and have removlable rings in the lower half's of the brake/clutch. I am going to have them powdercoated black chrome and keep the rings aluminum to offset them. A cheap and easy mod that will add good looks.
