'94 firebird formula

[Formula218]

thought i had a project log here, but i guess not. seems only fitting as this was the first forum i joined after i got the car. well this is the car's story, hopefully it's a good one and the bumps in the road aren't too big and can be spaced far apart lol, wishful thinking. first few posts are from the last 6 months so it may seem a bit condensed.

I traded my '00 grand prix GTP for a '94 firebird formula w/ a t56 last fall and am loving it so far. the car was set up for auto-xing and i will be slowley turning it into my own. The car is mostly stock power wise other than an exhaust, Hooker super comp headers, and MSD ignition. Handling wise it's got a few more things done, Complete Sam Stranos suspension. Springs, sway bars, urathane, bilstien shocks. it's got a rather haggard 4 point roll bar. i'm slowly grabbing parts for it as i find stuff. no huge plans for the car this year other than to learn to drive it better and have some fun. the plan is to leave the LT1 in until it blows up or next winter, what ever comes first. at that time i'd like to do a 6.0 swap with H/C/I. this is my first F-body so it will be a learning experience for me!



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[Formula218]

Parts!!
WGW shifter and composite knob
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/24/quna8e9a.jpg


Founders panhard and rear control arms.
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MWC SFCs
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Kirkey economy seat and some Racecraft brackets
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That's all for now. More pics when I get seat or SFCs installed.

[MeanTA]

The MGW shifter is a awesome piece. I love mine

what the swap to ls if the LT goes?

[Formula218]

Got the kirkey in http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/15/na9eme6e.jpg

Got the new hood on.
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And wrapped today!

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[Formula218]

The MGW shifter is a awesome piece. I love mine

what the swap to ls if the LT goes?

yes it is, i don't regret it at all. expensive but well worth it.

that is the plan, i've only had the car since september and already got it stranded once due to a wet opti and it just about happened again today. having a car that leaves me stranded if i happen to get stuck in the rain is kinda a downer. i plan to put a 100 shot on the LT and rock it this summer, hopefully that will wake her up. i'd love to see low 13s so it's not toooo hard to keep up with other cars.

[Ghettogmc23]

Lookin good. Just wondering y u changed the seat out? The camaro seats are pretty comfortable n hold u pretty well in corners I think.
btw like the hood choice

[popo8]

LOVING EVERY BIT OF IT!!!

NOW... tell me more about the CF wrap...it looks like real CF!

[Formula218]

Lookin good. Just wondering y u changed the seat out? The camaro seats are pretty comfortable n hold u pretty well in corners I think.
btw like the hood choice

when i got the car it had a sparco chrono road seat in it. i never had a stock seat but i'm sure the sparco was an upgrade. for me, this is a race car. i use it just to have fun. i don't car about comfort or luxuries, i just want to go fast or be quick through corners. for me the sole reason for going to the kirkey was weight. it's a 12lb seat with the cover on it and that's about 1/3 what the stock seat was from what i read. any extra fat that can be trimmed will be. when/if i swap it i'd like to go with tubular stuff in the front end. this being my first RWD car, i want to lift tires (long term goal lol)

[Formula218]

LOVING EVERY BIT OF IT!!!

NOW... tell me more about the CF wrap...it looks like real CF!

Thanks, Boss!

it's 3M vinyl. i ordered a 5'x7' piece from a friend and he and i just attacked it this AM. all one piece. you lay it across the hood and stretch it to fit the curves and bends. it's a long process but it was fun and i like how it came out. being both of our first times trying it it's not perfect but i'm very happy. in a couple months when it's a little hotter out i'm going to order some matte dark grey and we are going to attempt to wrap the whole car. something like this color scheme
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[popo8]

sick man....


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[Ghettogmc23]

Makes sense now. I thought it was a daily driver. When I started reducing weight in my DD I put summit racing buckets in and even with padding they were rough lol so I swapped em for stock camaro seats. Same style but more comfortable. Weight savings makes it clear to me though. Definitely gonna be watching this thread.

[Formula218]

Nope, thankfully I have a DD Chevy prizm or else my spine would be destroyed. This car gets pulled out for auto-x's and weekend meets, and the occasional drive to work.

[Fastbird]

I freaking LOVE your plate man!!!!

[Formula218]

Lol, thanks! Always looking for more ways to get some laughs out of the car :)

[popo8]

Lol, thanks! Always looking for more ways to get some laughs out of the car :)

well thats def one. lol


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/haqy9u4e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/du5urena.jpg

[popo8]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/haqy9u4e.jpg
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That thing is no joke.... tell us about it.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

Sold my Torque Thrusts and then bought a set of C5 motorsports wheels. I hate polished lips on wheels so I plastidipped the lips black and left the faces gloss black. They currently have shaved Toyo Proxes RA1s on them so that should make the next couple auto-x a bit more fun.


Sorry for phone pics, better ones at the auto-x next weekend.
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Also picked these up from SSpdDmon, couldn't pass up the deal. Probably wont see any use for a while but better the have and not need than need and not have.
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Should I store these with air in them?

[Formula218]

That thing is no joke.... tell us about it.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

they are nice, there are cheaper options out there but i like this one. this is one of their more basic setups, they have some pretty sick ones. the locks are cool too.

https://www.getnrg.com/products/quick-release

[Formula218]

Car has now left me stranded twice, I'm done dealing with this motor. Time to yank it and find a LQ.

it started fine this AM, drove to the store and then to the auto-x I was supposed to do today. Ran fine, smooth as it ever has. Got there and had to move the car and it would crank but not start. It's got spark, but it seems weak. Fuel pump is priming, but its getting no injector pulse. has headers and a G2 intake. 98k miles on it, ran fine before today as long as it wasn't raining lol. make me an offer!

No rain which is what left me on the side of the highway last time.

[popo8]

Guess that means u made ur mind up. (if not, copy and past ur issue in the proper are so people see it as a
"help" thread.

Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

after talking with some friends i think i'm going to pull the LT1 and sell it, a friend will sell me a carbed 355 for $500 and i can throw that in so i at least have something fun to drive all summer and save till winter and do the 5.3 or 6.0 swap. i feel like at this point even fixing it is just going to prolong the pain and i'll just end up getting towed again.

[Injuneer]

Car has now left me stranded twice, I'm done dealing with this motor. Time to yank it and find a LQ.

it started fine this AM, drove to the store and then to the auto-x I was supposed to do today. Ran fine, smooth as it ever has. Got there and had to move the car and it would crank but not start. It's got spark, but it seems weak. Fuel pump is priming, but its getting no injector pulse. has headers and a G2 intake. 98k miles on it, ran fine before today as long as it wasn't raining lol. make me an offer!

No rain which is what left me on the side of the highway last time.

The problem with the Opti is the high voltage section. Take the high voltage out of the Opti, and you have a killer cam position sensor. Add the Bailey Engineering LTCC and your Opti high voltage problems are gone. And you have a nice direct fire ignition using 8 LSx coils.

[96LT1355Z28]

Sucks to hear but I think all of us understand how frustrating these cars can be. People like me are just to stubborn to throw money in another direction!

Injuneer just beat me to it, I was gonna suggest switching to another ignition that may be more friendly to your plans with the car.

[Formula218]

I thought about doing that, but it seems like rather than swap to LS coils I can spend not much more and buy the whole LQ.

[96LT1355Z28]

That's going to involve a PCM/wiring change (which can be picked up with a complete engine), motor mount and bell housing conversion, and I'm not sure if the LS PCM can controll the LT style cluster. Don't get me wrong it can and has been done and I'm sure you already know it's more than just a Saturday swap!:shiner:

[Formula218]

That's going to involve a PCM/wiring change (which can be picked up with a complete engine), motor mount and bell housing conversion, and I'm not sure if the LS PCM can controll the LT style cluster. Don't get me wrong it can and has been done and I'm sure you already know it's more than just a Saturday swap!:shiner:

I might just have a custom harness made because I only need the running motor, I don't need or want any of the wiring for the dash stuff (other than gauges), I just need the motor to run really.

I would really like to get a tubular k-member when I do the swap to save some weight, but that's $$ so we'll see. Yeah I know it's not just a quick swap, but in the long run its worth it to me to deal with one big headache now rather than many as it keeps leaving me stranded.

[Formula218]

looks like my fuel pump crapped out. tried starting it and the pump isn't priming. i don't know if this caused the no start or just happens to be happening at the same time. i planned to upgrade it anyway before i sprayed it and the 355 will have a mechanical pump so i guess that's not too big of a deal.

[popo8]

or...u figure u found this prob to save u the headache of the swap...just in time. Fix it...and hope it works...


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[94Blackbird]

That's going to involve a PCM/wiring change (which can be picked up with a complete engine), motor mount and bell housing conversion, and I'm not sure if the LS PCM can controll the LT style cluster. Don't get me wrong it can and has been done and I'm sure you already know it's more than just a Saturday swap!:shiner:

Unless he's having a custom bellhousing made, it's more than just a bellhousing conversion. LS transmission input shafts are longer than LT/SBC input shafts. At a minimum it would require a new input shaft and front cover. LS t56's are hydraulic throwout bearing as well (vs our pull fork style), so you're looking at a new slave and clutch set.

[Formula218]

i knew the input shafts where different, i haven't heard about the throwout bearing thing though ill look into that. i'll more than likely just sell my lt1 t56 and buy a ls1 trans. i don't care too much weather it's 6sp or auto. i like driving a manual but autos are nice when cruising and are consistent when racing.

[Formula218]

or...u figure u found this prob to save u the headache of the swap...just in time. Fix it...and hope it works...


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

But if it doesn't work then I'm out $100 and still no fun car :( It's a good chance for someone who knows these motors to pick up a cheap spare motor. It ran fine before it quit starting so I know the motor itself is fine. All the accessories and the headers will go on the 355 so it shouldn't be too big of a hassle to do the swap, I hope lol. If I can get a few hundred out of the LT then the swap won't cost me much if anything.

[popo8]

But if it doesn't work then I'm out $100 and still no fun car :( It's a good chance for someone who knows these motors to pick up a cheap spare motor. It ran fine before it quit starting so I know the motor itself is fine. All the accessories and the headers will go on the 355 so it shouldn't be too big of a hassle to do the swap, I hope lol. If I can get a few hundred out of the LT then the swap won't cost me much if anything.

its also the chance to sell a "running" motor , which at this point its not. Now...its an "Engine That Stopped Running For Unknown Reason."

You dont wanna stay LT1 Thats fine... but at the same time its hard to get money for something that is "broken."

Know what I mean?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

its also the chance to sell a "running" motor , which at this point its not. Now...its an "Engine That Stopped Running For Unknown Reason."

You dont wanna stay LT1 Thats fine... but at the same time its hard to get money for something that is "broken."

Know what I mean?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

Yeah I'm mopping up what your spilling. I just don't want to drop the money to try and fix it and then it either still not work or me not sell it for much and end up losing money. We have to pull the fuel pump out of the tank to do the 355 anyway so ill toss a pump in then and see if it fires up. If not i guess the pump will sit till I go EFI again. If it works then ill sell the motor as running.

I'm not trying to get top dollar for the motor, I'd rather see someone put it to good use than end up at the scrap yard.

[Formula218]

Anyone have a good stock fuel pump laying around they'd sell? New ones are $172 at Vatozone and for that price ill just scrap the motor.

Or know the part number for a walbro that will work to check the LT and still work down the road when I have another EFI motor?

[popo8]

Make another post looking for a stock pump.. someone is sure to have one around, but your limiting it to people following your thread right now..in here.


And.."mopping what your spilling..." LOVE IT!

[Formula218]

thanks to firebird_1995 i've now got a pump to try out, hopefully this will get her to fire up. i've got to grab a angle grinder tomorrow to make a access panel. fingers crossed!

[popo8]

thanks to firebird_1995 i've now got a pump to try out, hopefully this will get her to fire up. i've got to grab a angle grinder tomorrow to make a access panel. fingers crossed!

Thats great...keep us posted.

DID WE EVER ASK...did u check fuel.pressure?

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

i don't know if we did. i know we where getting weak spark and no injector pulse when we poked in the injector plug with a test light. that's why i was leaning towards it being the opti rather than the pump. i should go crank it over and pull a plug and see if it smells like fuel.

[Formula218]

Before I start cutting, is there a fuse for the pump I should check? Still not priming.

[firebird_1995]

There is a fuel pump prime connector on the passenger side near the ecm. I believe its a grey wire with a connector on the end of it. Apply 12 volts to it and the pump should turn on.

[Formula218]

Soooo how much did you say a perfect running LT1 with 99k miles is worth?!?!

i was bored and was reading on shbox last night when i found this pic
http://shbox.com/1/fuel_pump_relay.jpg

and realized that the fuel pump in my car was zip tied to the dead pedal and has been bouncing around and getting kicked every time i drive the car. pull it out and shake it *caveman test* and notice a rattle... buy a new one and she fires right up and purrs like usual!!! now i have to tell my fiancee to stop piling shit all around my car because it can move again!!

[Formula218]

http://youtu.be/b0cO63IU4jA

[Cliff30thZ]

Glad to see you figured it out. Sounds and looks great.

[firebird_1995]

Wow we really dropped the ball on that one. Should have asked about it sooner. Sorry man.

[Formula218]

Wow we really dropped the ball on that one. Should have asked about it sooner. Sorry man.

lol it's all good! i shouldn't have been a lazy ass and fixed it when i noticed it under my foot rather than leaving it till it broke. ohh well i got to drive it around a little today. running strong as ever!

[popo8]

Soooo how much did you say a perfect running LT1 with 99k miles is worth?!?! ...

Sounds like u should keep her now... :)

So happy its running man. Sorry we didnt analyze it better.

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

I think it will stay there until i go with a 5.3 next spring. I do want to get the nitrous hooked up to this now though lol.

And you guys have no reason to be sorry, I'm a noob and don't describe things the best, and you guys are not with the car witch makes things a bit hard.

[79LT1Monte]

lol it's all good! i shouldn't have been a lazy ass and fixed it when i noticed it under my foot rather than leaving it till it broke. ohh well i got to drive it around a little today. running strong as ever!

Looks like another one ready for the Shootout :whistling:

[Formula218]

Kinda wish I would have messed with it more sooner, I missed the big MI F-body meet today. But getting it to fire up was just as good lol.

[Formula218]

Got some more HP in the mail today, huge thanks to popo8!! This is an awesome group of guys on this forum, I'll be sticking around no matter what power plant the car has. Thanks again for all the help.

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Now that I got the LT running again I don't plan to do the 355 swap. The only reason I was leaning that way was to get the car back on the road. Hopefully I'll get to auto-x it next weekend, I so badly want to thrash this car around!!

[popo8]

Got some more HP in the mail today, huge thanks to popo8!! This is an awesome group of guys on this forum, I'll be sticking around no matter what power plant the car has. Thanks again for all the help.

20429

Now that I got the LT running again I don't plan to do the 355 swap. The only reason I was leaning that way was to get the car back on the road. Hopefully I'll get to auto-x it next weekend, I so badly want to thrash this car around!!

My pleasure man... And we are happy to have good people here.

Glad u didnt give up on her...... I know they can get frustrating at times... But so can many power plants...

Now get some pics and vids of SAID thrashing.

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

http://youtu.be/ZviuTpwzgwo

just realized i never posted this, here is video from the first day at the auto-X, i forgot to get the gopro out the second day :cry:

[popo8]

Love the vid... saw a few cone fatalities...

I see the LT1 is keeping it goin now....

[Formula218]

no cones where spared in the making of the video lol. on the second day i managed not to hit any and ran my fastest time so that was a win win. the car ran, which was awesome lol. i think i may have been getting some fuel starvation under hard left turns. i was losing power right after a turn then all the sudden it would kick back and the rear end slide out. i had over a half tank so i assumed i would be fine but i don't know for sure that's what it was.

[popo8]

no cones where spared in the making of the video lol. on the second day i managed not to hit any and ran my fastest time so that was a win win. the car ran, which was awesome lol. i think i may have been getting some fuel starvation under hard left turns. i was losing power right after a turn then all the sudden it would kick back and the rear end slide out. i had over a half tank so i assumed i would be fine but i don't know for sure that's what it was.


Hahahah...seriously thats great tho...


Hmmmm.... I guess its a possibility. Although if ur guage saus 1/2...it was prob closer to 1/4...fbody thing. Lol

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

that could be why then. i'll remember to fill up before next time. extra weight over the axle can't hurt traction anyway.

[popo8]

that could be why then. i'll remember to fill up before next time. extra weight over the axle can't hurt traction anyway.

Very true....

Then next time u fill up full.... Make note the following time u do where the guage is and how many gallons to get full again... And u should get a better idea of where ur (i think 16.8 gallon) tank really is.

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

I will definitely keep an eye on it next time.

[Formula218]

someone snapped this pic of her out at the auto-x last weekend, doesn't look to bad for a red car :D

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[popo8]

someone snapped this pic of her out at the auto-x last weekend, doesn't look to bad for a red car :D

21494

Looks great...and i still love that hood and cf wrap.

Do u have a vendor or manufacturer info on the wrap?


Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

It is 3M series 1080 vinyl. I ordered it from a friend of mine who does vinyl stickers and stuff, his company is Rusty But Trusty Vinyl. You can search him on Facebook and he can ship stuff to you.

[popo8]

It is 3M series 1080 vinyl. I ordered it from a friend of mine who does vinyl stickers and stuff, his company is Rusty But Trusty Vinyl. You can search him on Facebook and he can ship stuff to you.

Info screen shot...and saved...

I have an idea...if I get that caddy.

:)

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

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[popo8]

Great pics man!!!

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Formula218]

so i'm wondering if the truck intake manifold would fit in my car if i cut the cowl. i already have the wipers out and a cowl hood, so both of those are not issues, and i've been reading that the truck manifolds flow better than any LS intakes. anyone know if it's just not possible at all or if i could if i shaved the top of the intake (remove the mounts for the cover and anything else that sticks up higher than needed) and cut the cowl to fit.

[Formula218]

My wheels are on the market if anyone is looking, 18" Vette Motorsport wheels with Toyo RA1 tires, PM me if interested.

[LTXMONTE]

I've never tried to stuff a truck intake into one, but they are tall even w/o the mounts for the covers. I would be tight with modification...

[Formula218]

Think the issue would be how tall it is in the back, ohh well worth the thought, I'll keep looking for a cheap LS setup.

[LTXMONTE]

Yea, that's totally going to be the issue, up front with the clearance of your hood would be a breeze.

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/02/ane6e9ys.jpg
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Meat!! Will be running 315/35/17s all around. Need to find tires now, ugh $$$

[Formula218]

wanna see my meat?
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[popo8]

Dudeeeeeee.... Do those fromt tires turn left and right?

Just an LTXtech addict

[Formula218]

we will see. with the i put one of the hoosiers on the front drivers side and the only thing i saw that it hit is the front sway bar. i didn't have time to do the same on the pass side but hopefully they are the same. that was with a 10mm spacer in the front. i'm hoping the Nittos are a tad narrower than the Hoosiers are and that will fix the problem.

the car they came off was a 98-02 camaro and he said they didn't rub at all. he has the hochkis sway bar and i have the strano bar.

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/13/2enaje7u.jpg

Ready for WW Friday night!

[Formula218]

the car made it from Lansing to WW and back without any issues at all. tires only rubbed once when i hit a big dip in the highway.
other than that it ran flawlessly! saw a few other LT guys out there but never stopped where any were :(

i really want to throw my nitrous kit on it. what do you think a stock motor with exhaust, intake, and a 100 wet shot would be good for in a sub-3000lb car?

[popo8]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/13/2enaje7u.jpg

Ready for WW Friday night!

That's one hell of a stance.....

Just an LTXtech addict

[Formula218]

it got quite a few compliments cruising around. i'm very happy with it. now i need to get 4 more 17x11s so i can just mount the hoosiers on that set lol. i'm developing a wheel/tire addiction.

[popo8]

it got quite a few compliments cruising around. i'm very happy with it. now i need to get 4 more 17x11s so i can just mount the hoosiers on that set lol. i'm developing a wheel/tire addiction.

Well u have other wheels also...right?

Sell them off...and then its only 2 full sets... U won't feel so addicted. Lol

Just an LTXtech addict

[Formula218]

Yeah I got a set of '00 camaro rs wheels for free when I sold my C5 wheels. What are those worth you think?

[casey20000007]

I have a set of wagon wheels I've been trying to get rid of/ trade for a while now


SMOKE TIRES NOT DRUGS

[Formula218]

Trade for '00 chrome RS wheels? If I buy another set they'd have to be 17x11 all around.

[Formula218]

nitrous should be going on 12th! got the bottle filled today, and they said "it took 10.4lbs so we'll round it to 10lbs" and charged me $45. but my bottle is stamped 15.2lbs? so i guess i don't know if it's a 10 or 15lb bottle.

got a warmer and everything else ordered, all new fittings and new longer lines to the solenoids. going to be mounting the solenoids in the wiper cowl so they are unseen. hopefully everything goes smoothly and all the solenoids are good.

[firebird_1995]

15.2 is probably the empty weight of the cylinder. Does it have a "weight of gas" or "full weight" weight?

[Formula218]

24449

[Formula218]

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[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/09/tyhasa9u.jpg

[Sahara54]

Me likey...

[dawdaw]

Did he sent you a traditional SBC motor mounts

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/pe2ude3u.jpg

Solid mounts!

[Formula218]

I'm contemplating getting the 6LE splitter and canards, they said they would hook me up with a deal since nobody has one on a LT body formula yet.

I keep going back and forth on them. I know a lot of people don't like them, but a lot of people drive boring ass cars that all look the same lol.

[ZOHAN]

Guess I never saw this, ive been thinking about getting your hood! How did it fit and all that? Anything you dont like about it?

Making you silky smooth...

[Formula218]

No complaints at all, I was very happy with it. Only took about 30 min to install and required no finish work.

[Formula218]

6LE splitter has been ordered and should be on it's way later this week! hopefully it looks sick.

[popo8]

Nice!

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[SJx408]

Hopefully that splitter works out for you! Great thread so far! Im also thinking about a 6LE splitter for my Z. Let us know how you like it.

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[Formula218]

Will do for sure!! I'll take plenty of pics. Unfortunately the poor car is parked. we have an assload of snow and it's about -15°.

I might have to fire it up to pull it out to take pics in the daylight once it's on.

[Ugod02010]

Nice formy! that splitter should look sick, I was checking those out b4 I trashed my formula. It was to far gone so I just bought a T/A roller and swapped everything over. What size tires are those in the back?

[popo8]

I believe he runs 315s all the way around

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[SSlowBoat]

i cant wait to see how the splitter looks, thanks for biting the bullet for all of us formy guys who want it lol

[Formula218]

Nice formy! that splitter should look sick, I was checking those out b4 I trashed my formula. It was to far gone so I just bought a T/A roller and swapped everything over. What size tires are those in the back?


I believe he runs 315s all the way around

LTXtech.com is my drug.

bingo, 315/35/17s front and back.


i cant wait to see how the splitter looks, thanks for biting the bullet for all of us formy guys who want it lol


me either! he said it would be shipped by the end of the week but i didn't get a tracking number yet :( i can't wait to get it and put it on!!

[popo8]

Lol.. I pay attention.

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

from my personal experience, cops always pay way more attention LOL.

[popo8]

from my personal experience, cops always pay way more attention LOL.

Lol.. Observing... Its kinda our "thing."

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

splitter should be here saturday, as long as the weather doesn't slow it down. we are getting shit on with snow lately.

[ZOHAN]

Man, im excited to see how the splitter turns out! Id seen em and thought about it but never pulled the trigger...

Making you silky smooth...

[Formula218]

yeah me to. I've probably looked at them on the site 15 times haha

[ZOHAN]

So whats it looks like? Haha

Making you silky smooth...

[Formula218]

Still hasn't showed up :/ hopefully tomorrow.

[popo8]

what is the trackin info saying?

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

ever since i got the tracking number (2-4-14) it said it would be delivered saturday (2-8-14), i sat in my chair looking out the window all damn day like a little kid on christmas eve lol. but around 7:15 it changed to saying "N/A" as the delivery status. it already shows that it's at the Lansing distribution center, so i've requested that Fedex hold it at their location so i can just pick it up. waiting for delivery guys sucks.

[popo8]

WELL GET THERE!!! lol

[Ghettogmc23]

Don't feel bad, normally summit has one day delivery to where I live and my package has been all over the state for about 3 days now. They're having issues with something in the system is my guess


JAG- Project FrostFire

[Formula218]

Just called fedex, no pickups on Mondays so I won't be able to grab it until tomorrow. Ohh well I guess that gives me time to get the car ready to put it on. All the bolts on the bottom are going to be a PITA to get out. They where seized up when I tried Saturday so I sprayed them with PB Blaster and let them soak a couple days.

[popo8]

Just called fedex, no pickups on Mondays so I won't be able to grab it until tomorrow. Ohh well I guess that gives me time to get the car ready to put it on. All the bolts on the bottom are going to be a PITA to get out. They where seized up when I tried Saturday so I sprayed them with PB Blaster and let them soak a couple days.


That sucks, but PB should help. Does it mount using just the existing stuff?

[Formula218]

i'm not positive, but i'd assume it take longer bolts and spacers and mounds to the existing bumper bolts. that's just guessing though.

[popo8]

Make sure to get lotsa pics!

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

Will do, hopefully the install goes smooth, I already found one place where the bumper is broke around the hole for the bolt

[Formula218]

Finally picked up the splitter!! FedEx tried to change the date I could pick it up again to Wednesday (2-12-14) and I yelled at them and told them it needed to be in my hands TODAY since it was already two days late! I won and was able to go to their warehouse and grab it. Here are some pics, I'm going to try and work on getting it on tonight but I have an apt and it's 10° outside so my garage is miserable.

Package was huge, I probably should have thought about that before picking it up in a prizm lmao.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/12/aqe2e2az.jpg

Here she is in all her beauty!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/12/y8uda3as.jpg

A photo of all the hardware for install. The envelope it came in was torn and the stuff had spilled out so I'm not positive it's all there, I think I may be missing some nuts but it should be easy to grab from the store. Maybe Raptor@6LEDesigns can chime in on if there is anything else I should grab from the hardware store? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/12/ype4e9ep.jpg


Can't wait to see it on!

[SSlowBoat]

hurry up its not that cold out! PLEASE!

[popo8]

cant wait to see it. Btw..are they functional..or cosmetic only

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

I think it could be functional if it was secured to more than just the bumper cover, but I'd say its 95% for looks.

[Ghettogmc23]

Most splitters are functional 30+ mph or so iirc so yours should be whether you want it to or not lol.
Mount adjustable splitter rods from the bumper to the edge and just keep it level to the ground to keep it functional in a good way. Front angled up = lift. front angled down = drag.
Aerodynamic mods are only cosmetic on show cars :)


JAG- Project FrostFire

[Formula218]

i get what you saying and i understand the aerodynamics, but i think any downforce created by the splitter with just cause the bumper cover to sag. the general rule of thumb is if the splitter deflects with the weight of you standing on it, it's just going to deflect when it starts to create any major downforce.

27080
27081http://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/48261-hf-mx5ts-3076-turboed-trackday-street-toy-600141_10151856114475464_544808427_n-jpg?dateline=1341441859

i don't think it's going to hurt the downforce at all, but i don't expect any crazy improvements. who knows though maybe i'm wrong.

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

A photo of all the hardware for install. The envelope it came in was torn and the stuff had spilled out so I'm not positive it's all there, I think I may be missing some nuts but it should be easy to grab from the store. Maybe @Raptor@6LEDesigns (http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=7060) can chime in on if there is anything else I should grab from the hardware store? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/12/ype4e9ep.jpg


Can't wait to see it on!

wow. i would love to see a pic if this in the prizm haha

everything seems to be there. there is an extra lock washer in there so dont be surprised when its left over. and you are suppose to have a total of 26 washers.

i cant wait to see the pictures.


edit:
3 big spacers
4 medium spacers
2 small spacers
26 washers
3 lock washers
3 big bolts
3 nuts for big bolts
8 thinner bolts

[Formula218]

awesome!! thanks for confirming.

install will start when i get home from work today.

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

i recommend you paint the spacers to avoid rust developing on the surface

[Formula218]

i'll do that! thanks for the tip.



as i expected my bumper hasn't fared well after being a cone chaser most it's life, 4 of the 8 (3 on drivers side and 1 on the pass)lower tabs are broken off the bumper. i had to just hold the tab with vice grips and use an impact to get the bolts out. i'm not quite sure i'm i'm going to make it work to hold it back on now. i'm thinking a washer above the bumper to sandwich it together. not what i was really hoping for, but pretty much what i expected.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/13/yqany8uh.jpg

[popo8]

I think one of these might look good on my Ta... install it!!!! lol

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[SSlowBoat]

i gotta see it on a formy first so i can make sure i like it.....now if only someone would put theirs on.....

[Formula218]

Yeah yeah yeah I'm working on it. Should be on tonight if all goes well.

[popo8]

NICE!

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[ZOHAN]

Well!?!?! Lol

Making you silky smooth...

[Formula218]

It's on.. But I don't think it's going to work on a formula. Unless I'm doing something way wrong, it's not lining up at all.

Waiting to hear back from Gil and then I'll post pics and more info.

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

I got your email. But I can't load it on my phone ItIt's 3 am here in LA. I'll look at it in the morning and get back to you. Going to sleep lol.
just got home from seeing robocop

[Formula218]

lol responding to customers at 3am, this guy is dedicated!

no problem man.

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

Well
It looks like the lt1 formula likes to be different. It didn't fit At all with out having to seriously modify it.

What I told Brad was that I'm going to have to go back to the drawing board on this. I just need to find a local formula/v6 that is willing to let me borrow the car for a bit.. or go to the local junkard

i will keep this thread updated.

Thank you

and thank you Brad

[popo8]

awwww that sucks. I know he was excited.

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

Yeah it's a bummer, but now he know and can make one that will work! Gil has said that once he gets one made he'll send me one so I'll still get one, I'll just have to wait a while longer. The car is parked so it's not that big of a deal.

The worst part is that I've got it part way on (two bolts holding it on) and it looks very promising. In my mind, once it's shortened to where it needs to me, it's going to look sick!

[popo8]

Glad to see such excellent customer support!


The "suck" was a mistype

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[Formula218]

Glad to see suck excellent customer support!

LTXtech.com is my drug.

Lmao I don't know if he wants everyone to know about the "suck excellent customer support"

But yes I agree, so far 6LE has been great to deal with!

[popo8]

doh... lol

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[SJx408]

Dude Gil is tha MAN! Always helping out at even the latest or earliest of times. If that aint customer support and service i dont know what is.


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[SSlowBoat]

i hope he makes one that fits i want one now

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

it looks like finding a complete 93-97 firebird bumper is harder than i thought lol

i will be checking out other yards this week to see if i can fine one

[ZOHAN]

Got spares laying around if you were closer... haha

Making you silky smooth...

[dawdaw]

So you bought a k member that is set up for a lt1 engine or Ls? It has mounts and is not set up for a motor plate. I see you posted up photos a while back with solid mounts and you said there for Ls, but did you order a k member for a Ls engine? Just curious. Did you ever spray this set up at all

[Formula218]

It's a LS k member with solid mounts. It was bought for the swap. i told MWC "i'm putting a 5.3 into a '94 firebird and want to order a tubular k and solid mounts"


the intention from day one was to swap the car, every part bought was with that in mind.

[Formula218]

Yes I sprayed one bottle through it. Getting a window switch and running it again this spring. Need to get the bottle warmer in too.

raced a couple friends, one with a intake, exhaust, tune 06 STI and the other with a 05 (i think) Mitsu Evo with intake and exhaust. i was able to pull on both of them from a 40 roll.

[Formula218]

i'm going to be plastidipping the car Anthracite as well, debating on if i should leave the hood/lights wrapped or peel it off and dip it all one color. wheels will still be black but i will probably plastidip the lip black to match, i hate polished lips.

http://www.dipyourcar.com/skin/common_files/IMAGES/Color%20Examples/anthracite%20grey%20s4.jpg

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/03/bamegavu.jpg

Brembos, brake lines, oil pan, oil pan pickup tube, windage tray, oil dipstick, dipstick tube, water pump, power steering pump, PS lines & LS/fbody engine harness, 14" rotors, FAST fuel rails (couldn't pass them up for 100), MSD digital window switch, and Hawk HP+ pads all on the way.

A set of 98-02 front spindles is all that's standing between me and the brakes being all set (I think)

[FormulaJoe]

Who did you get the brake lines from? Very much looking forward to seeing those brakes installed!

[Formula218]

i went with the Flynbye Performance lines, you and me both hahaha.

[Formula218]

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[Formula218]

Fricking unreal...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/4abe7edy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/y7upaqer.jpg

The wife loves lugging boxes in the house all day from the delivery guys lol
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[ZOHAN]

Nice!

Making you silky smooth...

[dawdaw]

damn I wondered my sisters rotors for her cavalier went!

[Formula218]

Going with the inferior LS motor allows me to run tiny breaks since it won't be fast anyway.

[dawdaw]

What are your plans for the 5.3 initially?

[Formula218]

Get it in, and work out the bugs with the swap. spray it for now , then It'll just get bolt ons over time. Then get a 6.0 to have ready when the 5.3 let's go.

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/07/uhuzy9ug.jpg

Pads and fuel rails. Have lines for the rails coming too.

[Formula218]

Any updates on the splitter Raptor@6LEDesigns ?

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

No luck sourcing a car. So I'm buying the bumper and bottom plastics to get this done for you.


Picking it up in the morning

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

Also as soon as I get to my laptop I will be posting up discount code REFUND with will give customers 20% off on some items. I won't be near my laptop today as I am not in the office

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/pytysuby.jpg

Bye bye red!!

[ZOHAN]

Uh oh

Making you silky smooth...

[Formula218]

Well, still no reply from Flynbye performance but they did refund my money. I'll be calling Kore3 today to order from them.

[Formula218]

Kore3 lines will be here tomorrow, waiting to hear back from the machine shop on my rotors.

Got a weekly update for us, Raptor@6LEDesigns?

[Formula218]

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[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

sorry for the delay guys,

I've been realy busy with tax concerns and i was a one man show for a bit. Mark was on set filming an episode of Shameless.

I bought the bumper and lower plastics last thursday and had a big car show last sunday(not yesterday lol)

i have outlined the template for the splitter and have dropped it off at the fabrication shop we get our in house items cut. they will input into the water jet to get and cut them. once we have once out, i will update you guys.

there jobs ahead of us so please patient.

thank you

Gil

[popo8]

Thanku for the update!

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[jseal-57]

hey how hard was it to install your seats?

[Formula218]

sorry for the delay guys,

I've been realy busy with tax concerns and i was a one man show for a bit. Mark was on set filming an episode of Shameless.

I bought the bumper and lower plastics last thursday and had a big car show last sunday(not yesterday lol)

i have outlined the template for the splitter and have dropped it off at the fabrication shop we get our in house items cut. they will input into the water jet to get and cut them. once we have once out, i will update you guys.

there jobs ahead of us so please patient.

thank you

Gil

sounds good, Gil. thanks for the update! any teaser pics of the shape of the formy splitter!?!?!


hey how hard was it to install your seats?
not hard at all, i used Racecraft brackets (http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=668&products_id=251) and just modified them to work with my seat (they are made for a different model kirkey than mine). the only difference was the seat width so i just had to grind down the brackets to fit in their new locations. then just welded them in. i will warn though that the seat is about 2" off the floor and your legs will sit damn near flat on the ground lol. i'm 6'0" and any shorter and i'd probably have to slide the seat up.

[jseal-57]

ok thank. i think i might get the bolt in brackets.

[Formula218]

I would have got those had they made them for my model seat, would have been much easier.

[Raptor@6LEDesigns]

UPDATE!!!!

ok guys

Mark and I had a meeting with our waterjet guy and it looks like we will need a v6/lt1 car with the bumper installed to get the correctly design the mounting hole bcz w/o the bumoer being on the car, the bumper flexed and the design and mounting holes may have flaws. So i bought this bumper and plastic for nothing. sorry guys :(

if you guys know anyone on near the Sun VAlley area with a v6/lt1 formula that would let us borrow their car for a good 30-60 minutes, we would greatly appreciated. They would a splitter way below cost for their time i will also be posting in the regional section

[popo8]

repost that^^^ as a fresh thread in the right regional section. Prob a better chamce of it being seen.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[popo8]

lol.. nevermind.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[SJx408]

Hey formula, I like your recliner by the way. Its off topic but that's a Joshua LaZBoy recliner in fabric C948476. Lol I couldn't help but notice. I work sales for LaZBoy

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[Formula218]

Hey formula, I like your recliner by the way. Its off topic but that's a Joshua LaZBoy recliner in fabric C948476. Lol I couldn't help but notice. I work sales for LaZBoy

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hahaha i freaking LOVE that chair (sitting in it right now lol) when found out i was for sure getting my house the first thing i did was go get a kings thrown! i've had it for almost two years and i really want to get another one that's more 'overstuffed', i like the maverick, and i want leather so it'll withstand stains better. nothing better than a day of standing all day at work or auto-Xing all day in a kirkey than kicking my feet up and passing out in my chair.

[SJx408]

For sure Maverick LG leather is top notch. Real supple 100% top grain leather. And the chair just fits. The seat contours to the body really well. It reminds me of a bucket seat its almost race inspired. Lol super comfortable and "overstuffed". If I were you I would look at the Greyson leather recliner. Comes in power recline with independently controlled legrest and reclining feature. It also comes in power XR which has the additional adjustable lumbar and headrest support. Maverick also has these features. But the Greyson has a slightly taller back and for me a more modern look that is Aesthetically appealing.

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[Formula218]

Had a little BBQ to celebrate it being over 50° again finally lol

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/31/y3u7u6y9.jpg
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[popo8]

Love bein the house with all the cool cars.. everyone stares.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

Had to get 18" wheels to run the brembos, I ground down one to fit a 17 and it was pretty sketchy looking. Soooo I traded my ZR1s that I loved for some C6 DD 18s. They need wider tires but it'll do. They were chrome, and that wasn't happening, so plastidip happened. Black with a layer of glossafier.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/be6apuhe.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/umege9yd.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/u6e5uje2.jpg

Also tried plastidipping my mirrors red, not a bad match! They need some glossafier, but will be anthracite when the car gets sprayed so they're fine matte.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/vyde4epu.jpg

[JCzNova]

Idk man, that chrome looked pretty sharp!

[Formula218]

i can't do chrome. but if someone wants to save them, buy me a set of these and you can have these!

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Corvette_3/Corvette-Z06-Wheel-chrome_5#.U0rzl17amn0

[popo8]

I like those chrome wheels. I get it.. u dont like bling... thats cool.

Was that an even trade for ur other wheels?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

Yup, straight trade.

Most people liked them better chrome, you guys aren't alone. The black will work better once it's anthracite.

[popo8]

You did great STRAIGHT TRADE.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

Before
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/se2u8ura.jpg

All the parts for the swap!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/de2yrata.jpg

Rotor comparison
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/bamujyqu.jpg

Some banging on things with hammers and swearing
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/my8e6yzy.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/3u4ujyre.jpg

LS spindle in
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/yzuhenus.jpg

Monster rotors
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/hehypute.jpg

Hawk HP+ pads compared to the stock size EBC pads
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/ehu5y8uv.jpg

Caliper comparison
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/vutubu5a.jpg

Ohh boy :drool:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/atesatej.jpg

Cutting it close with a 10mm spacer...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/ava7asen.jpg

BOOM!!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/7aqytu5e.jpg


They grab AMAZING!! It will take some getting used to because they lock up the tires fast if your not careful with the pedal.

[dawdaw]

Looks good!

[popo8]

Awesome man... Btw... What is different with LS spindles?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[SSlowBoat]

Awesome man... Btw... What is different with LS spindles?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

ls spindles have two bolt holes/ears for a caliper bracket, lt1 spindles have those wierd big tangs the caliper goes in

[popo8]

Ohhhh.. Ok. Is it a must whem doin big brakes...or just an upgrade?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[SSlowBoat]

Ohhhh.. Ok. Is it a must whem doin big brakes...or just an upgrade?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

makes it easier, alot of calipers and their respective bracket bolts right to those two holes. certain kits either spindle you cut the ears/tangs off and use a adapter plate that uses the 4 wheel bearing bolts to hold it on. thats the way my baer brakes are.

28329
lt on left, ls on right

[popo8]

Ok.... That makes sense
thanku.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

thanks!

tubby hit the nail on the head. it's not required, but my train of thought was that i think that the aftermarket brackets would be weaker over time from hard braking than the OEM spindle. this way i was able to use mostly OEM stuff (other than SS lines)

[ZOHAN]

I like those chrome wheels. I get it.. u dont like bling... thats cool.

Was that an even trade for ur other wheels?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

You like chrome cause youre mocha... haha. ;)




28329
lt on left, ls on right

No kidding, I have LS spindles on mine. Haha. Never knew. Car came with the baer brakes on it.


Making you silky smooth...

[Formula218]

Speed Engineering headers. 1 3/4 to 3". Of corse they came out with 1 7/8 two days after my order.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/hy3uhyna.jpg

Also got a Eibach hub centric 15mm spacer kit to replace my cheap slip on 10mm ones. Just for peace of mind I guess.

[popo8]

They still look nice

[Formula218]

yea. reviews say they fit amazing, and they were cheap!

[popo8]

yea. reviews say they fit amazing, and they were cheap!

Oh yeah... How cheap?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

$230 shipped if i remember right, their 1 7/8 are only $259 i think. i will probably be ordering a ORY from them as well, i wish i would have waited and got the 1 7/8 and a ORY package but i was antsy to order them.

[popo8]

Wowww....that is cheap.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

28657

28658

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/12/u3yvy5u3.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/12/yheperyq.jpg
New air box setup

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/8u6egu4y.jpg
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Plasidip time! More pics later when it's done.

[popo8]

Wow... U went all out. A paint booth to shoot plasti dip? DID u take it somewhere or doin it urself?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[popo8]

That plate kills me... "im a dbag" or "i mad bag"

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

Doing it ourselves, at a friends shop. We both went to Wyotech for paint, and he's the manager of a shop I used to work for so it worked out well.

[popo8]

Doing it ourselves, at a friends shop. We both went to Wyotech for paint, and he's the manager of a shop I used to work for so it worked out well.

Thats great... Cant wait to see more pics.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/adupu8u3.jpg
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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/evyhedam.jpg
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[popo8]

Holy shyt... I gotta tell u... It looks great. It really does make a big dif using the pro kit rather than cans... i thought ur orig paint lookes excellent... But def cool results here.

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

It looked ok in pics but it was 5 different shades of red. I couldn't be happier with the outcome.

We didn't use the pro-kit. I ordered two gallons of dip, then I bought two gallons of Kleen Strip xylene thinner from Home Depot. We mixed it 1:1 and sprayed from a siphon feed paint gun with big tip (2.2 I think) it laid down much smoother than a lot of dip jobs I've seen.

[popo8]

But since u shot it out a paint gun...its the equiv of the pro kit tho... Right?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

The pro kit uses an electric sprayer, like what you would use to paint a shed or something.

[popo8]

The pro kit uses an electric sprayer, like what you would use to paint a shed or something.

Gotcha... well no.matter what.. The car looks great. now peel off those marker lights...and take more pics?

LTXtech.com is my DRUG!

[Formula218]

Yea I need to peel those, and I might smoke them. I also want to redo one of the lights (vinyl) and I need to paint all the red on the inside

[SSlowBoat]

i wanna dip mai ride now. looks great

[Formula218]

i love it, much better than opening the garage to a red car every day (imo)

i would strongly recommend dipping to anyone, it's some pretty awesome stuff. i'm trying to convince my friend to start knocking cars out on the side, but he's lazy lol

i whacked it pretty hard with the handle for my lawn mower the other day then i was trying to roll it past it, was surprised there wasn't even a mark.

[popo8]

I wanted to follow up with u and see how it was holdin up... thats great!!!

LTXtech.com is my Drug...

[Formula218]

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Got bored and wrapped my center taillight panel tonight.

[popo8]

Where did u order the cf large enoigh to do the hood?

[Formula218]

http://www.ikonwraps.com/3M-Wrap-Film-1080-Carbon-Fiber-s/95.htm

i got a 5ft by 6ft piece and had some left over to do extra stuff like this.

[Formula218]

http://www.ikonwraps.com/Ikon-Felt-Edge-Squeegee-LCFS1-p/lcfs1.htm

GET ONE OF THESE TOO!!! if you look in pics of my hood you can see lines in the CF from us using a plastic spreader, the felt lined one we had dropped under the hood and onto the headers 5 min after we layer the vinyl across the hood and couldn't open it anymore.

[popo8]

Ok.. thanku

Which color of cf is urs?

[Formula218]

Black

[popo8]

Ok cool. Back when I did vinyl apl.. everything was wet application. I was reading this...it looks like its DRY application. Is that how u did it?

[dawdaw]

Looks good chris.

[Formula218]

Ok cool. Back when I did vinyl apl.. everything was wet application. I was reading this...it looks like its DRY application. Is that how u did it?

Yup goes on dry. The sticky side of the vinyl isn't smooth, it's got a ton of tiny little pyramids so when you lay the vinyl down only the tips are touching the car. This allows you to lift and set it back down over and over again without it losing bond. Once your happy you use that spreader to go over the vinyl and that flattens all the tiny pyramids and gives you the final bond. It is also perforated so that air bubbles can escape through the vinyl so your not stuck with little bubbles all over. I watch hours of videos on YouTube to get some tips before I started. This stuff is really nice to work with. Use a heat gun on all bends too, it becomes very flexible, almost like cloth, when it's heated up.

[popo8]

Thats crazy.. lol. Back in the day it was a a soapy water mix that we used...

[Formula218]

yup i remember doing that to put some ricer graphics on a friends cavalier in high school, this stuff is a bajillion times nicer. you'll have fun with it!

[popo8]

Im lookin fwd to it...

[popo8]

Thanku.

[Formula218]

she loves a 150 shot.

[Formula218]

Firebird is stock motor/tune with a 150 wet shot, Nissan 240 has a built sr20 running 17psi. Camera car is a built/turbo b18 running 23psi .

http://youtu.be/iHIHksuIBzU

[Formula218]

taking my PCM to @sweet-94z28 (http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=5854) tomorrow to have some timing pulled, then jetting for a 200 shot. i kinda want to run it at the track to see some numbers but i'm afraid the read end will break lol. 200 and 250 should be fun, i can't believe how quick it is with just a 150!

[popo8]

Get video! The lil ltx that could.

[Formula218]

a friend snapped some pics of the shitbox today!

[Neil350]

Really cool build, very different then the typical drag car build.

[Formula218]

REDRUM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/7ydy7ebe.jpg

[Fastbird]

Interesting.

[popo8]

What an awesome back drop in those pics!!!

[popo8]

Back in the day I used to splash paint my CHUCKS...

[Formula218]

I used to love chucks! I wanted to do something obnoxious and gaudy for the DR wheels. They'll only be on the car for racing so it'll look normal most the time.

[popo8]

I like gaudy...so I def dig it.

[dawdaw]

Those would look good if they were some 26s and you followed the mickeys ds theme :cool:

[Formula218]

I think they work well with the red interior, engine bay and one red door jam lol

[Formula218]

just sent payment for a set of lights from Blackbird Solutions. not their normal kit, i had them whip up something custom for my budget and needs, they won't look as pretty as their standard kit but they will function a million times better than the stockers and I'll have projectors/HIDs again so I'll be happy.

[popo8]

Cant wait to see...