Sydneys Progress
#1
03-20-2013, 12:32 PM
Sydneys Progress
Ok, so I started a little late in the game for a project thread. But this is what I am going to do. Im going to list what Ive done so far. Then Ill have about 10 pictures to catch you up. then in the next post Ill list what I am going/want to do. After that, Ill keep it updated like a normal thread. haha
I got the car and started to work on it February 2nd 2013.
What Ive done so far:
(quick note: already had mandrel bent magnaflow cat back exhaust)
I got the car and started to work on it February 2nd 2013.
What Ive done so far:
(quick note: already had mandrel bent magnaflow cat back exhaust)
coolant flush
180 thermostat
fan on switch
new upper radiator hose
radiator cap
heater hose
high beam headlight (now i need a low beam, go figure)
intake hoses are rearranged until I get my actual CAI
egr pipe and grommet
tan trunk bezel
trunk cover
tan door trim
tan rear panels
93 to 02 dash conversion
engine fuse box cover (original was melted..)
new relays for everything (melted with the cover..)
(they were melted from a switch going into a relay for the fog lights...dont ask, i have no idea)
serp belt (a/c bypass) but went back to the old belt. shorter belt does have flaws.
RS lip kit ($300 spoiler package) - 3/7
water pump gasket
fuel filter
wheel stud
ignition coils
throttle body gasket
from steel wheels to salad shooter rims (Sheilas old rims and center caps)
did a little paint of the door handles, and RS stripes all the way back, and added the RS badges
rehung exhaust (youll see)
cleaned up the engine bay, a lot.
Now for pictures:
180 thermostat
fan on switch
new upper radiator hose
radiator cap
heater hose
high beam headlight (now i need a low beam, go figure)
intake hoses are rearranged until I get my actual CAI
egr pipe and grommet
tan trunk bezel
trunk cover
tan door trim
tan rear panels
93 to 02 dash conversion
engine fuse box cover (original was melted..)
new relays for everything (melted with the cover..)
(they were melted from a switch going into a relay for the fog lights...dont ask, i have no idea)
serp belt (a/c bypass) but went back to the old belt. shorter belt does have flaws.
RS lip kit ($300 spoiler package) - 3/7
water pump gasket
fuel filter
wheel stud
ignition coils
throttle body gasket
from steel wheels to salad shooter rims (Sheilas old rims and center caps)
did a little paint of the door handles, and RS stripes all the way back, and added the RS badges
rehung exhaust (youll see)
cleaned up the engine bay, a lot.
Now for pictures:
Last edited by 9434V6; 03-24-2013 at 08:25 PM.
#2
03-20-2013, 12:43 PM
Now for what Im going/want to do.
First, I have things that are on the way here. I already have the first 2.
1. MSD 8.5mm spark plug wires
2. Oil cooler
3. Oil cooler sandwich
4. new headlights
5. bosch plus 4 spark plugs
6. Actual CAI
(Also I might be getting 3 other pieces of the RS lip kit friday/saturday. Ill just need the front lip if I get them.)
Now the list of future modifications
note : 4:43 gears for racing, 2:73 gears for long trips. (want to have 2 rears at one point)
First, I have things that are on the way here. I already have the first 2.
1. MSD 8.5mm spark plug wires
2. Oil cooler
3. Oil cooler sandwich
4. new headlights
5. bosch plus 4 spark plugs
6. Actual CAI
(Also I might be getting 3 other pieces of the RS lip kit friday/saturday. Ill just need the front lip if I get them.)
Now the list of future modifications
note : 4:43 gears for racing, 2:73 gears for long trips. (want to have 2 rears at one point)
one piece drive shaft
23mm rear sway bar
sway bar links, all 4
drilled and slotted pro rotors
hawk antifade hp plus brake pads
brake flush
auto trans fluid cooler
245 55 16 tires
26lb fuel injectors
coolant temp sensor
o2 sensors
exhaust wrap
tie rod ends
700cca battery with top mount terminals
top mount terminal connectors
headunit
new drums and hardware set
new radiator
new heater core
HID headlights
Z28 Posi Rear
flowmaster 40 series dual exit exhaust (the magnaflow is just a louder rattle in higher rpms, meaning anything above 2,800)
rear adjustable pan hard bar and lowering springs
RS 7 piece lip kit
RK Sport Camaro Floor Mat Set
4L60 E Shift Improver Kit
Eventually I want it painted all gloss white with black stripes, or flat black with gloss red stripes. Havent decided yet.
23mm rear sway bar
sway bar links, all 4
drilled and slotted pro rotors
hawk antifade hp plus brake pads
brake flush
auto trans fluid cooler
245 55 16 tires
26lb fuel injectors
coolant temp sensor
o2 sensors
exhaust wrap
tie rod ends
700cca battery with top mount terminals
top mount terminal connectors
headunit
new drums and hardware set
new radiator
new heater core
HID headlights
Z28 Posi Rear
flowmaster 40 series dual exit exhaust (the magnaflow is just a louder rattle in higher rpms, meaning anything above 2,800)
rear adjustable pan hard bar and lowering springs
RS 7 piece lip kit
RK Sport Camaro Floor Mat Set
4L60 E Shift Improver Kit
Eventually I want it painted all gloss white with black stripes, or flat black with gloss red stripes. Havent decided yet.
Last edited by 9434V6; 03-20-2013 at 03:18 PM.
#5
03-20-2013, 03:13 PM
lucky me it isnt an lt. haha. bosch was great in my last camaro. i just had the bosch platinums in the other one though. I havent tried these new ones yet.
#6
03-20-2013, 03:13 PM
Yea, its been a ton of work so far. But its been fun. I think by next year, I should have everything done. Well at least everything on this list. Then it will be time to go farther. haha
#9
03-21-2013, 03:12 PM
No plans for a v8. I actually looked for the 3.4l v6. 1. The internals in this engine are forged steel and very strong, and very long lasting. 2. Its not much, but I get a little better gas mileage since its also my daily driver. 3. I don't do too much drag racing where a v8 would be optimum. Im actually the leader of a racing team out my way called 282 Touge. We take to corners, so with a v6, the weight distribution is a little better. Plus the ls puts out way too much torque for this style racing. I would spin tires to easy on exit and do more drifting or crashing then racing. I still take it to the drag strip every now and again too. Its fun, just not my thing. She is my daily driver and my favorite car in general. I don't really race her much to begin with. I dont like to beat on her like that. I plan to have her around for a long time.
The shocks actually look like they were installed maybe a month before I got her. No leaks, you can still see the stickers on them. I think the guy replaced them when he lowered the front end. Now I just have to get an adjustable pan hard bar which is a pain in the neck to find, and some rear lowering springs to even her out.
Update: I got the new bosch spark plugs in along with the MSD wires. They work great! Ill have some pictures up shortly. Wait until you see the before pictures. Mine as well hang them on the wall for halloween.
The shocks actually look like they were installed maybe a month before I got her. No leaks, you can still see the stickers on them. I think the guy replaced them when he lowered the front end. Now I just have to get an adjustable pan hard bar which is a pain in the neck to find, and some rear lowering springs to even her out.
Update: I got the new bosch spark plugs in along with the MSD wires. They work great! Ill have some pictures up shortly. Wait until you see the before pictures. Mine as well hang them on the wall for halloween.
