This years Projects finally done - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 01:20 PM

So after all this years hard work I am finally done with this years projects on the Formula. I am pretty much broke and will probably take me all winter to recover but I think it was worth it. The Turbo is finally in I am happy with the numbers 500 RWHP with 530 Torque on 6 pounds of boost. Absolutely amazing. Feel like a jet taking off when I put it to the floor. The suspension combo is finally dialed in perfectly. Strano springs with AGX KYB adjustables. Car now rides like the day I picked it up new. WOW!!! hopefully I dont break anything until I can build the rest of the car to handle the horsepower motor included so I can run more boost without breaking anything. Pretty much next year it should be a fun season lol. Here are some pics. What you guys think? Just added a Video. Its still starts up and sounds like a true muscle car. Just got to get used to the star wars sounds from underneath while driving lol.

sweetbmxrider · 09-28-2009, 01:25 PM

nice! looks pretty good!

Savage_Messiah · 09-28-2009, 01:29 PM

Nice... but that's not a 10 bolt I see, is it?

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

Nice... but that's not a 10 bolt I see, is it?

Yeah that is the stock 10 bolt. And its on its way out too lol. No racing for me till its replaced lol. Got to replenish my funds back so maybe next year a nice S60 will go in.

HardcoreZ28 · 09-28-2009, 01:41 PM

Your car keeps getting better and better! Can't wait to see it in person again.

Anti_Rice_Guy · 09-28-2009, 02:13 PM

Nice! you were talking about it at the Nats.

NastyEllEssWon · 09-28-2009, 02:19 PM

be careful with that ground clearance there! a well placed anything can spell disaster for that turbo on a jersey road.

on a side note.

500 hp ftw

nice very nice

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NastyEllEssWon

be careful with that ground clearance there! a well placed anything can spell disaster for that turbo on a jersey road.

on a side note.

500 hp ftw

nice very nice

You are absolutely right!! Thats why I changed my springs as well to Stranos which raised the car back up an inch maybe 1.5, and I added air bags to the rear springs for good measure. So if I have any extra weight just hit up the gas station for an air hose and fill up the air bags and raise up the car. Good up to an extra 1000 pounds. Believe me I thought this thing out through an through.

Here is a good picture of the air bag inside the spring.

usp55 · 09-28-2009, 02:44 PM

Sick, absolutly sick

xrelapse13 · 09-28-2009, 02:55 PM

thats sick man, saw the car in person at ttp. its a nice ass car. You have any pics from the side to see the ground clearance?

Miles · 09-28-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NastyEllEssWon

be careful with that ground clearance there! a well placed anything can spell disaster for that turbo on a jersey road.

on a side note.

500 hp ftw

nice very nice

Yeah, believe me, he knows...especially after living in Edison ha.

btownws6 · 09-28-2009, 03:31 PM

nice man congrats the car looking awesome

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 04:07 PM

Here is a side pic. Clearance is actually pretty good now. The eibachs had me on the ground with the extra weight I had in the trunk

NastyEllEssWon · 09-28-2009, 04:11 PM

wow bagged chicken....thats crazy awesome man. sounds like you got this all thought out. two thumbs up

blueshark123 · 09-28-2009, 05:00 PM

Nice! Now build it up and turn up the boost! That turbo is out of it's efficiency range. Let it breath

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

Nice! Now build it up and turn up the boost! That turbo is out of it's efficiency range. Let it breath

Believe me no one wants it badder then I do lol. Funds man Funds are holding me back. This turbo is suppose to give 750 at the crank alone. So with a nice build up on the Motor I am looking at an easy 700 at the rear wheels.

blueshark123 · 09-28-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by firebirdcrazy

Believe me no one wants it badder then I do lol. Funds man Funds are holding me back. This turbo is suppose to give 750 at the crank alone. So with a nice build up on the Motor I am looking at an easy 700 at the rear wheels.

Geez that would be beast man. Any plans on weight reduction?

sweetbmxrider · 09-28-2009, 07:49 PM

whats the bag rated to, psi wise? i thought it was just a drag bag for low pressure

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

Geez that would be beast man. Any plans on weight reduction?

Only thing I can think of is when the motor is finally pulled thats the time to switch the Kmember. That a nice weight reduction plus would look good for my purpose car Shows. I dont really have anymore weight reduction plans. With the projected horsepower I am asuming that will make up for the weight. Other then that this really is a multipurpose car. I want to be able to drive it to California if I want to, Spank the supercars when I want to, drag it when I want to, and autocross it when I want to lol. The Audio in the trunk comes out in 5 mins so I can do whatever i want. I am building it not for it to become a garage queen but for my pure enjoyment day in and day out. I am sure this car is seen quite often on the streets. really appreciate the good comments. Never thought I would have a turbo but hey Pontiac 1st put turbos in there cars stock back in 79-80. Just paying a little hommage lol.

firebirdcrazy · 09-28-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

whats the bag rated to, psi wise? i thought it was just a drag bag for low pressure

quite honestly I am not sure I better break out the instructions manual lol. All I know is that it is rated to handle 1000 extra pounds of weight in the event I need it. Bought it from Strano when I bought the springs. The company is Air Lift inc. Its like the old style GM bodies that came in the late 70's 80's Has the little pea cocks in the rear and you put a air hose to it to lift the car up. There not drag bags. I believe can can function like that if I want to by stiffing them up.

sweetbmxrider · 09-28-2009, 08:33 PM

yeah i have one, its a drag bag. i'm sure it can serve your purpose, i'll look at my papers later though. mine is an airlift as well and it specifies it for drag launch purposes. not yellin at ya or anything, just don't want you to **** up that beauty!

Blackbirdws6 · 09-28-2009, 08:40 PM

Very nice! Be easy on that rear

JL8Jeff · 09-28-2009, 10:31 PM

Looks good, I was wondering why you've been so quiet!

firebirdcrazy · 09-29-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JL8Jeff

Looks good, I was wondering why you've been so quiet!

Yeah just been trying to get my stuff done. The shows I go to really no one here are in too so I dont even mention it anymore. Hot Import Nights, Nopi Car Show Series, Roadstar Car show, Nj State Fair. I took 1st at all these shows and I was the only one from NJFBOA. It would be nice just for one time that at least 20 cars from our members here would roll in at one of these shows and take home the biggest club trophy. And show these imports how American muscle does it.

RiggsLW81 · 09-29-2009, 06:36 PM

the turbo looks great...id kill the window banner and all the stickers stickers though...ruins the sleek look of it all and starts to just make the car look cluttered imo