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FP Race Manifold Resolved

Posted 07-23-2009 at 04:54 PM by mikelv

Thanks to Amber down at FP, the project shall continue.

Amber, you're my hero!!

Looking to have the car up and running by 15AUG.

More to come, stay tuned!!
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Serious set back (as usual)

Posted 07-19-2009 at 12:01 PM by mikelv

Good thing a good friend of mine was looking closely or I would have never noticed. Here is a few pictures. Hopefully FP will do something for me. This manifold is barely a year old, with no more than 25-30 runs on it. This car is never daily driven, so last time I checked, that's about 8 miles of driving. I would say realistically, there's about a 1000 miles on this manifold between here and there...
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NX Bottle mounted up

Posted 07-13-2009 at 04:36 PM by mikelv

Finally got the bottle mounted up. Doesn't look like much but I tell ya, it's not going anywhere. This car could flip and I know that bottle isn't going anywhere.

Another good shot of the kill switch, was able to get it into position where I could reach from the drivers seat. This is only until I get the cage in and the switch panel installed. I will have all my starter and power...
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Updated Mods List and Project Schedule

Posted 07-13-2009 at 09:50 AM by mikelv

I have decided to post up a progress chart and mods list to see where I stand and what I can do to make myself a nasty little street car. I’m looking to strip some more weight off the car, but as of right now she is 2940lbs with me in it. 2750lbs empty. I still have a few things to remove to hopfully get it under 2700lbs empty. From there I will go to some Fiber Glass and gut more than I can think...
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Some more pictures

Posted 07-12-2009 at 10:21 AM by mikelv

Here are some more pics.

I'm really bummed about the kevlar timing belt being oil stained! But it'll be fine and functional.

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Another good day of work

Posted 07-12-2009 at 10:17 AM by mikelv

Okay, yesterday we got a lot done and I'm pleased to say things are coming along great!

Yesterday's work:

Engine: Yesterday's engine work now is pretty much complete. The only thing left to do is fuel delivery and the accessories.

Installed new cylinder oil jets
Installed new oil pan
Installed new turbo return line
Installed new valve...
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Finally getting the car back together!

Posted 07-11-2009 at 08:27 AM by mikelv

Well here we go, my quest for a timeslip!

I finally was able to pay off some bills and get back on my feet in the downed economy. Time to get the car back together.


I was just running was too much power and fried the 2600 and street disc. I knew this was bound to happen.

So now got a new 6 puck disc and 2900 pressure plate because honestly, it...
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