Hello again y'all !!
I've been busy lately, formulating plan 'b' ... (see bhg sig - need I say more?)
This time I'm gonna get y'all involved much earlier in the process - and I've vowed to reform my 'Cletus' ways on this go-around. I can only pray that the shop I've chosen can deliver (should I say will deliver, I know they can).
My apologies to the DIY'ers ... I can't be a purist yet - maybe on the next build !!
So here's the plan ... all assuming nothing but the finest in machining, mechanics, and tuning. :x:
84mm forged rods/pistons, clevite bearings.
port/polish head ... leaving valvetrain alone for now - anxious to see what Brian Crower releases sometime soon.
Since I already invested in the bolt-on SP61, I stick with the cast mani. - a little p&p and a ceramic or jet-hot coating.
Exhaust is already in place - SP recirculated (Tial 38mm ext. w/g) downpipe, 3inch Tanabe testpipe-back system (super/hyper/mega/whatever 'Medallion' muffler w/ resonator).
HPF intercooler kit, SSQV bov also already in place.
Fuel System upgrade ... well - replacement - Aeromotive A1000 (and relay kit), matching fpr, coarse & fine aeromotive filters, Lipp single feed fuel rail ... all 10AN from stem to stern (6AN return). RC 1000cc peak/hold injectors.
AEM EMS system (plug n play) w/ electronic boost control & speed density provisions (read: no afm).
South Bend DXD clutch set (sprung, 6-puck), New ('cause I'm a nut) Toyota stock flywheel, new stainless line, new slave cylinder.
New Brakes ... no BBK for me - mostly 'cause I'm still rollin' on the sawblades: Powerslot slotted rotors x4, Napa rebuilt calipers all around, Porterfield R4S pads, E-brake shoes, Goodridge stainless lines.
A set of A1 traction bars.
And finally - although, with a list like that ... I'm sure I've forgotten something - a gauge panel replacement (the one bit of DIY I'll be tackling on this go-around). I'll save the details on that for later ... when I've got something to actually show for all this hot air.
I pray that the infamous Mr R continues to produce his artwork FFI's ... and that I can get in on his next round of orders. (In fact, I've already picked up an upper mani {thanks f/s/ section!} and a throttle cable to send as cores ... and hopefully I'll pick up a lower alt. bracket soon - this way completion of build #2 isn't contingient on a new Intake Manifold) Maybe, just maybe build #3 ... 2½? ... will involve Ron's FFI & Crower Jr's cams. :eek3dance
Okay y'all - I'm plenty tired of typing by now ... you're probably tired of reading. :sleep:
Your feedback is welcome - I'd like to get this right the first ... or ummm - this time !
The illustrated cliff notes - for those of you who just skipped to the bottom for the carnage picture:
Plan 'A' :evil2: 350rwhp :arcadefre 100 miles, Cletus style :kaboom: ::bhg:: :bigun2: Bulletproof ( <--as if ) Plan 'B' ... :burnout:
I've been busy lately, formulating plan 'b' ... (see bhg sig - need I say more?)
This time I'm gonna get y'all involved much earlier in the process - and I've vowed to reform my 'Cletus' ways on this go-around. I can only pray that the shop I've chosen can deliver (should I say will deliver, I know they can).
My apologies to the DIY'ers ... I can't be a purist yet - maybe on the next build !!
So here's the plan ... all assuming nothing but the finest in machining, mechanics, and tuning. :x:
84mm forged rods/pistons, clevite bearings.
port/polish head ... leaving valvetrain alone for now - anxious to see what Brian Crower releases sometime soon.
Since I already invested in the bolt-on SP61, I stick with the cast mani. - a little p&p and a ceramic or jet-hot coating.
Exhaust is already in place - SP recirculated (Tial 38mm ext. w/g) downpipe, 3inch Tanabe testpipe-back system (super/hyper/mega/whatever 'Medallion' muffler w/ resonator).
HPF intercooler kit, SSQV bov also already in place.
Fuel System upgrade ... well - replacement - Aeromotive A1000 (and relay kit), matching fpr, coarse & fine aeromotive filters, Lipp single feed fuel rail ... all 10AN from stem to stern (6AN return). RC 1000cc peak/hold injectors.
AEM EMS system (plug n play) w/ electronic boost control & speed density provisions (read: no afm).
South Bend DXD clutch set (sprung, 6-puck), New ('cause I'm a nut) Toyota stock flywheel, new stainless line, new slave cylinder.
New Brakes ... no BBK for me - mostly 'cause I'm still rollin' on the sawblades: Powerslot slotted rotors x4, Napa rebuilt calipers all around, Porterfield R4S pads, E-brake shoes, Goodridge stainless lines.
A set of A1 traction bars.
And finally - although, with a list like that ... I'm sure I've forgotten something - a gauge panel replacement (the one bit of DIY I'll be tackling on this go-around). I'll save the details on that for later ... when I've got something to actually show for all this hot air.
I pray that the infamous Mr R continues to produce his artwork FFI's ... and that I can get in on his next round of orders. (In fact, I've already picked up an upper mani {thanks f/s/ section!} and a throttle cable to send as cores ... and hopefully I'll pick up a lower alt. bracket soon - this way completion of build #2 isn't contingient on a new Intake Manifold) Maybe, just maybe build #3 ... 2½? ... will involve Ron's FFI & Crower Jr's cams. :eek3dance
Okay y'all - I'm plenty tired of typing by now ... you're probably tired of reading. :sleep:
Your feedback is welcome - I'd like to get this right the first ... or ummm - this time !
The illustrated cliff notes - for those of you who just skipped to the bottom for the carnage picture:
Plan 'A' :evil2: 350rwhp :arcadefre 100 miles, Cletus style :kaboom: ::bhg:: :bigun2: Bulletproof ( <--as if ) Plan 'B' ... :burnout:
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