Big28 Killer installed

[stangtt]

Oh. . That makes sence now. I guess I tried to read the other post too early in the morning. You better get a boost controller on there... You are missing all the fun that little monster has to offer!

Anyway, I installed my Translab shift kit, Alto end clutch and Walbro 190 pump this weekend. My garage smells of trans fluid and gas something awful. .
The shift kit was most time consuming, taking most of Saturday. I had Charles's VFAQ to follow, so that went smooth. The end clutch took about 20 min. My stock clutch with 50k miles wasn't warped or fried, but I popped the Alto in there anyway.
Sunday was the fuel pump. I took extreme measures to keep any stray fuel from spilling on the rear seat area or carpet. Not a drop! I had both doors open and the hatch, and I have no residual fuel smell at all. That damn lower fitting was so freakin tight. Of course I slipped when it broke free giving me a wonderful gash on my knuckle. Same one i hit twice the day before doing the trans. . Its funny cause the VFAQ starts off with... "prepare to cuss like a WWII trench soldier" Anyway, the 190 pump is pretty quiet, barely audible at idle. Time to turn up the boost!

 

[SOURCE1064]

Originally posted by stangtt
I installed my Translab shift kit, Alto end clutch and Walbro 190 pump this weekend. My garage smells of trans fluid and gas something awful. .

Where did you get yours. I have been trying to get the shift kit and end clutch from http://www.dunrite-converters.com/ buth their answering machiene says that they are moving. The problem is that they are suposed to already be moved in over a month ago.

 

[stangtt]

I got them from Charles at www.plymouthlaser.com

I'm not sure if he has anymore though. I got the last set he had in stock. Had them in a few days. Couldn't ask for better service. Shoot him an email.

source: I'm right around the corner from you. I work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

 

[SOURCE1064]

Small world...And thanks, I just e-mailed Charles and he referred me to someone else.

 

[stangtt]

Originally posted by SOURCE1064
Small world...And thanks, I just e-mailed Charles and he referred me to someone else.

Hopefully, you'll get the same great service.

When you get to install it, Charles doesn't menion drilling the seperator plates on the VFAQ. You'll need a micrometer and a bunch of small drill bits. #54 through #35 I believe. I had to run out and pick up new bits for this. All my small ones were broken from safety wiring the damn racebike. . Anyway, its good to have them on hand before you tackle the job.

Is that the HRC FMIC?

 

[SOURCE1064]

I am getting all the work done at once at my shop. My car's been down for over a year because it was broken into. It's a GReddy Big FMIC.

I've done major mods now from a XS-Enginnering 16G Killer, GReedy PE Exhaust, Greddy Type-S BOV, Under Drive Pulley, AEM CAM Gears, A'pexi Super AFC and AVC-R and Greddy intercooler piping.

This is where I'm at now:

ENGINE:
J&E Forged Pistons 9.0:1 compression .020" over-size
Eagle Forged Connecting Rods
Stainless Steel Valves
Titanium Valve Springs With Retainers
Buschur Balance Shaft Eliminator Kit
Buschur Knife Edge and Balance Crankshaft
ARP Cylinder Head Studs
ARP Main Crankshaft Bolts,
ARP Connecting Rod Bolts
AEM Adjustable Cam Gears
HKS Cams 264 degree intake and 272 degree exhaust cam
Fluidyne High Performance Aluminum Radiator
Flex-a-lite cooling fans
1G Throttle
GReddy stainless steel mesh upper and lower radiator hoses
GReddy Oil catch can
Unorthodox under drive pulley
Dress Up Pulley Kit (water pump pulley, alternator pulley, and power steering pulley)
Concept Racing Race Crank Bearing Alignment kit
Red powder coated valve cover with polished lettering
Custom spark plug cover with Japanese writing

TURBO:
Slowboy Racing G60-1 with a 4" TO4ER compressor housing, ported & adjustable Internal wastegate with a 38 mm flapper

SUSPENSION:
Front and rear strut braces
Tokico Illumina Adjustable Suspension Kit (Struts and Springs, Lower 1.75")
RMDSM stabilizer bar set
Konig Tantrum 17x8
Michelin Pilot Sport 225/45ZR-17 91Y

FUEL:
Denso 720cc Injectors
Holley 255 LPH Fuel pump
B&M Command Flo Fuel Pressure Regulator
B&M Fuel Pressure Gauge Set

EXHAUST:

Road Race Engineering Extrude Hone Intake Manifold
Buschur 2G Exhaust Ported Manifold
Burns stainless steal 3” down pipe Thermal wrapped
Random Technology 3” high flow catalytic converter
GReddy 3” Power Extreme exhaust
EVO III 02 Turbo Exhaust Elbow

AIR/INTAKE:

GReddy Big Front Mount Intercooler Kit
GReddy Lower intercooler piping
GReddy Upper intercooler piping
GReddy type s blow off valve
HKS Super Mega Flow system
Dejon Tool 4"inch MAS inlet pipe

DRIVE LINE:

Level Ten Performance Transmission Kit

Brakes:

Baer Front Racing Track 2 piston Calipers with slotted/cross drilled/zinc washed rotors
Baer Rear brake upgrade kit slotted/cross drilled/zinc washed rotors
Front and rear braided stainless steal brake lines
Front and rear Repco/Axxis Metal Masters brake pads

MISC:

Magnacor 8.5mm Competition ignition cables
NGK spark plugs
MSD DIS-2
GReddy PRofec B
GReddy Remote Switching System for PRofec B
HKS Super AFR
GReddy Turbo Timer
Jumptronix Digital Air/Fuel Ratio Meter
GReedy 60mm Electronic Boost Gauge
GReedy 60mm Electronic E.G.T. Gauge
GReedy 60mm Electronic Oil Gauge
Nitrous Express 75 hp shot kit with remote bottle opener, blanket, purge valve, arm switch
Nitrous Express Nitrous N-ter Cooler Chiller

 

[stangtt]

Holy crap! That list is a mile long. ... looks like the list I have in the stang. Lemmi know when you get that monster done. I wanna go for a ride! That is going to be one nice package of handling, brakes and power.

 

[SOURCE1064]

I'll definitely let you know when's she's done. Right now she's chilling in South Hackensack.

 

[Goblin]

Holy Sh][t Charlie don't tell me you typed that horrid list! You must have it saved somewhere :laugh: !

I want to see some time slips when that beast is up and running.

 

[SOURCE1064]

I'll post slips when I get it out of the shop and run it. I typed all of that up for my website so I just cut and paste off of that.

 

[larryd]

hehe.. i did the same.. i got tired of typing it all out.

 

[stangtt]

Hey Charlie

Do you think your auto is going to handle all that power? Have you done the TC? Did the level10 kit upgrade any internals?

I don't want mine to get too harsh as its my commuter car. I'm using the red spring from the translab kit and it took some getting used to. Its a little annoying on the downshift braking downhill though.

On another note... [rant] I can't freakin stand the crap 2G ECU. At only 14 psi @ 4,500 rpm, the cold air this morning provided some nice premature fuel cut merging on the parkway. Not exactly what you need when cutting off a crazed maniac in a BMW going 80 mph! [/rant] I can't wait for my freakin 550's and S-AFC to arrive!!

 

[SOURCE1064]

Originally posted by stangtt
Hey Charlie

Do you think your auto is going to handle all that power? Have you done the TC? Did the level10 kit upgrade any internals?

I don't want mine to get too harsh as its my commuter car. I'm using the red spring from the translab kit and it took some getting used to. Its a little annoying on the downshift braking downhill though.

On another note... [rant] I can't freakin stand the crap 2G ECU. At only 14 psi @ 4,500 rpm, the cold air this morning provided some nice premature fuel cut merging on the parkway. Not exactly what you need when cutting off a crazed maniac in a BMW going 80 mph! [/rant] I can't wait for my freakin 550's and S-AFC to arrive!!

I really don't mind if it gives out because then I will swap it to stick. I thought I might as well try the level ten kit along with the translab kit and alto end clutch.The level ten kit claims to be bullet proof and support over 700hp on the at tranny. I just ordered the alto end clutch and translab kit today. The level ten kit replaces all the clutch pads and come with a whole bunch of other things. I haven't dont the torque convertor yet. I really don't intend to power brake to spool up my turbo if I need a spool off of the line I'll spray nitrous.

I'll let you know how it rides when I have it up and running.

 

[larryd]

charlie

any idea on how much the swap from auto -> manual would run you?

 

[SOURCE1064]

Originally posted by larryd
charlie

any idea on how much the swap from auto -> manual would run you?

I'm not sure. My Mechanic says it's basically parts. He has a stick tranny which he said he's give me. So I'd need the, peddle assembly, clutch res, stick computer. I would also do some of the tre mods on the tranny and I want to get all the diff's done so probably $3000 or maybe a bit more. I know a lot of people say to sell and buy a stick but I've owned this car brand new and I've done way too much to it to just sell I rather do the swap.

 

[SOURCE1064]

BTW here is some info on the Level Ten tranny kit:

Level 10 Products has incorporated all of this expertise into its Performance Transmission Systems™ (PTS™). Far more than a usual Transmission Rebuilding Kit, these Systems include: high performance Clutches, Reaction Plates, and Bands; complete sets of Bushings, Washers, and Bearings; high performance Filters; as well as complete sets of seals and gaskets. Level 10 Performance Transmission Systems™ will take your trans from mild to WILD.
PTS™ includes Heavy-Duty, Performance Clutches and Reaction Plates .

The Bushing Sets and Washer Sets have been fabricated to precise tolerances from space-age materials to provide high durability and high performance. The Bearing Sets include ultra-precision anti-friction bearings produced by Torrington®.
The Seal Sets and Gasket Sets have been fabricated from the finest materials to provide high durability and long life.
These Systems include EVERYTHING you need to build a "bulletproof" transmission for your Recreational Vehicle, tow vehicle. Sport Utility Vehicle, or high performance vehicle.

 

[irn__man]

Originally posted by stangtt
Anyway, I installed my Translab shift kit, Alto end clutch and Walbro 190 pump this weekend. My garage smells of trans fluid and gas something awful. .

stangtt,

How do you like the Translab Kit? Now that you have it installed. Did you go with the Red or Black Spring (BSOD)?

I am about to do the same on my 99 GSX:

Translab kit
Alto End Clutch ( Although It May Not be Needed)
Walbro 190

Let me know how you like your car now.

thanks

 

[doug]

Originally posted by irn__man
I am about to do the same on my 99 GSX:

Translab kit
Alto End Clutch ( Although It May Not be Needed)
Walbro 190

I personally think it's always a good idea to do the end clutch. I've seen too many posts about overdrives going out lately. I'm planning on doing that as soon as I can even though I'm not experiencing any problems right now.

 

[stangtt]

Originally posted by irn__man

Originally posted by stangtt
Anyway, I installed my Translab shift kit, Alto end clutch and Walbro 190 pump this weekend. My garage smells of trans fluid and gas something awful. .

stangtt,

How do you like the Translab Kit? Now that you have it installed. Did you go with the Red or Black Spring (BSOD)?

I am about to do the same on my 99 GSX:

Translab kit
Alto End Clutch ( Although It May Not be Needed)
Walbro 190

Let me know how you like your car now.

thanks

The shift kit really helped the slow reaction and overall too-soft feeling of the shifts. I went with the red spring thinking it would be better for everyday use. It shifts very firm and fast with the red spring. I may swap the black in just to see the difference. It still is too slow to downshift under acceleration for my tastes, but I'm used to being in control. (I hate a/t's!!!!)
My stock end clutch had 50k miles and showed no signs of slipping or any warpping. I upgraded non the less. No noticable difference while driving.
The worst thing with the autos is the dead start lag. The stock torque convertor sucks balls. I really didn't want to upgrade but I'm getting sick of needing 1/2 throttle just to move from a stop light.
This car will never get to the level that I would need to upgrade the internals. The Level10 kit is nice, but not neccesary at my level. (-300hp)

Source: I completely understand wanting to hang on to that car. The blood, sweat and tears are not so easily replaced. I bet you end up swapping in a manual. You just won't have as much fun with the slush box.

 

[larryd]

Originally posted by SOURCE1064


I'm not sure. My Mechanic says it's basically parts. He has a stick tranny which he said he's give me. So I'd need the, peddle assembly, clutch res, stick computer. I would also do some of the tre mods on the tranny and I want to get all the diff's done so probably $3000 or maybe a bit more. I know a lot of people say to sell and buy a stick but I've owned this car brand new and I've done way too much to it to just sell I rather do the swap.

yeah i know what you mean.. Id love to have an AWD but I couldnt start over again.. I wish there was a cheaper way to convert.

 

[CBgst]

you could find an awd with out a motor then you wouldn't have to start from scratch. I'm in the same boat though. I want an awd but I can't afford to start again. Finding an awd without a motor is just to much trouble for me.

 

[larryd]

but swapping everything else over woulda be a pita.

 

[CBgst]

Yep but at least you don't have to start over. It's a pita no matter how you look at it that's why I have just learned to accept fwd. 40 mph rolling burn outs rock.

 

[Goblin]

40MPH burn outs!! .

That's sweet I'd pay to see that!

 

[larryd]

yeah FWD does have its fun points but I think my car would just feel soo much faster if I could make use of 1st and 2nd gear instead of just spinning through them.