Hi, Guest
05-26-2011, 12:46 AM
So, I've been lacking in the updates department. Late March, right before I went to Chile for 2 weeks, I blew the slave cylinder / throwout out of my MTX-75. I was not a happy camper. Imagine my surprise when I found out that the Spec clutch kits came with new slaves / throwouts!
So, I set about to ordering a new Spec Stage 3 6-puck clutch kit when I got back from Santiago. I picked it up yesterday. Now, I just need to install the "new" SVT front suspension that I got from Kev and then do the clutch swap. After that, the 4-2-1 header goes on with the high-flow cat and then the new tires go onto the factory 16s that I have.
Once that's done, it's off for a full body refresh and repaint. After that, it gets a bit of a break, maybe a few car shows after some window tint is done and underhood cleanup is done.
Fall planning - BIG rebuild. Likely a second block. High-comp pistons. Lumpy, angry cams. High-speed valvetrain. Port over all the gear that I have on / will have on soon - 2000 IM, ported TB, header, hi-flow cat, 25% UDP, etc etc. Retune with Randy (FSWerks) in the spring for 91 octane and optimize for all buidl work / mods. Then, dyno. Re-tune as needed. DONE.
I'm taking my time, because it's not a fiscal priority for me right now. I'd rather pay down debt and enjoy my weekends at the lake. This is my "after work" project car until it's rolling again / gets painted. Then, it's my "around town" summer daily driver until the snow flies - wherein it gets tarped / winterized and left until spring.
Also, attaching a pic of the new clutch.
Yes, it's not "the most power" I could get out of it. I may also switch gears after the body is done and take up the Zetec turbo kit from FSWerks with a fresher, rebuilt block as well. Time will tell, I'm in no rush.
Finally, I get to re-acquaint myself with first-gens, do a rebuild and really, really enjoy the car. I'm happy. Automotive nirvana, for me anyway.
So, I set about to ordering a new Spec Stage 3 6-puck clutch kit when I got back from Santiago. I picked it up yesterday. Now, I just need to install the "new" SVT front suspension that I got from Kev and then do the clutch swap. After that, the 4-2-1 header goes on with the high-flow cat and then the new tires go onto the factory 16s that I have.
Once that's done, it's off for a full body refresh and repaint. After that, it gets a bit of a break, maybe a few car shows after some window tint is done and underhood cleanup is done.
Fall planning - BIG rebuild. Likely a second block. High-comp pistons. Lumpy, angry cams. High-speed valvetrain. Port over all the gear that I have on / will have on soon - 2000 IM, ported TB, header, hi-flow cat, 25% UDP, etc etc. Retune with Randy (FSWerks) in the spring for 91 octane and optimize for all buidl work / mods. Then, dyno. Re-tune as needed. DONE.
I'm taking my time, because it's not a fiscal priority for me right now. I'd rather pay down debt and enjoy my weekends at the lake. This is my "after work" project car until it's rolling again / gets painted. Then, it's my "around town" summer daily driver until the snow flies - wherein it gets tarped / winterized and left until spring.
Also, attaching a pic of the new clutch.
Yes, it's not "the most power" I could get out of it. I may also switch gears after the body is done and take up the Zetec turbo kit from FSWerks with a fresher, rebuilt block as well. Time will tell, I'm in no rush.
Finally, I get to re-acquaint myself with first-gens, do a rebuild and really, really enjoy the car. I'm happy. Automotive nirvana, for me anyway.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.