Today I thought I would get off the fence and start a build thread. I apologize, as I have never documented any of my mods previously so, I do not have many pictures. Before I get into my my current mods, I'd like to talk a little bit about my work space. I've heard a lot of people on this forum let a lack of space or a "shop" area detour them from performing moderate/significant modifications to their vehicles. I live in the second story of a duplex home in the city. For those in a similar environment, I wanted to let you know that it can be done.
This is my workspace:
It's basically a concrete pad where a garage once sat.
And this is my tool chest (also on the 2nd story):
Ok. Enough with the boring stuff. On to the mods:
APPEARANCE MODS:
GM issue "TURBO" badge.
PERFORMANCE MODS:
Vermont Tuning E85 Flex Fuel Tune
Injen Cold Air Intake
ZZP Intercooler Package
ZZP Throttle Body Spacer
460cc Deatschwerks Fuel Injectors
Ported Intake Manifold
Mishimoto Oil Catch Can
MSD Ignition Coil
ZZP Downpipe
ZZP Catted Mid Pipe
Magnaflow Stainless Catback Exhaust
ZZP Guage Pod Pillar
Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Guage
Autometer Sport Comp II Boost Guage.
The engine compartment as it sits now:
When the weather gets warmer around May-ish, I plan to start doing the internal engine upgrades on the car.
SPRING MODS:
Diamond Forged Pistons
ZZP Connecting Rods
ZZP Head Studs
ZZP Big Wheel V3 Turbo
ZZP 72 Lbs Valve Springs
ZZP Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
ZZP Wastegate Actuator
OTT Front Transmission Mount
OTT Rear Transmission Mount
MAYBE CAMS IF A CERTAIN COMPANY WILL ACTUALLY SELL THEM
That's all I have for right now. I may post more pictures this afternoon once I take them.
This is my workspace:
It's basically a concrete pad where a garage once sat.
And this is my tool chest (also on the 2nd story):
Ok. Enough with the boring stuff. On to the mods:
APPEARANCE MODS:
GM issue "TURBO" badge.
PERFORMANCE MODS:
Vermont Tuning E85 Flex Fuel Tune
Injen Cold Air Intake
ZZP Intercooler Package
ZZP Throttle Body Spacer
460cc Deatschwerks Fuel Injectors
Ported Intake Manifold
Mishimoto Oil Catch Can
MSD Ignition Coil
ZZP Downpipe
ZZP Catted Mid Pipe
Magnaflow Stainless Catback Exhaust
ZZP Guage Pod Pillar
Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Guage
Autometer Sport Comp II Boost Guage.
The engine compartment as it sits now:
When the weather gets warmer around May-ish, I plan to start doing the internal engine upgrades on the car.
SPRING MODS:
Diamond Forged Pistons
ZZP Connecting Rods
ZZP Head Studs
ZZP Big Wheel V3 Turbo
ZZP 72 Lbs Valve Springs
ZZP Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
ZZP Wastegate Actuator
OTT Front Transmission Mount
OTT Rear Transmission Mount
MAYBE CAMS IF A CERTAIN COMPANY WILL ACTUALLY SELL THEM
That's all I have for right now. I may post more pictures this afternoon once I take them.