lou1119
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Post by lou1119 on Apr 28, 2015 16:23:31 GMT -5
I bought my SPF chassis# 1586 for a little over a year ago with 2900 miles on it. Bought it from a person in California with the CA smog exemption. The previous owner put the incorrect MSD distributor in it which chewed up the distributor gear and cam gear. This caused us to pull the engine and then the fun began. The fellow completely mis represented the car and in simple words lied about everything.
We completely rebuilt the car, new braided hoses every where, new MSD digital ignition system, new silicon suspension bushings, new heater box, new McLeod clutch/ pressure plate, realigned the roll bar mounting points, new hoses, many other small replacement parts, new Nossinger gauges, completely rewired the electrical system and last but not least a new fully polished Rousch 427 SR engine. I opted for the 427SR because I wanted a more street able car. It dyno'd at 525 hp and 530 ft pounds of torque.
After a long period in the shop it is finally back on the road and fits the phrase of "Scary Fast".
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on Apr 29, 2015 8:25:17 GMT -5
Lou, Welcome to the site glad to have you here. Have you done the shock tower upgrade? Check out my thread on the RT suspension I just did and get some miles on that car!  |
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lou1119
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Post by lou1119 on Apr 29, 2015 11:43:24 GMT -5
Yes the shock tower upgrade was performed as well. I am going to take the snake out today for a cruise.
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on Apr 30, 2015 13:27:10 GMT -5
Where's home? Weather here in Michigan hasn't been good enough but for one Sunday where I took a long drive.
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lou1119
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Post by lou1119 on May 1, 2015 12:27:10 GMT -5
Where's home? Weather here in Michigan hasn't been good enough but for one Sunday where I took a long drive. We live in Rocklin, California ( northern Cali). The weather today is going to be in the mid to upper 80's, not a cloud in the sky and no rain in the forecast for the next 2 months. Yep we are in a drought. |
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on May 1, 2015 20:51:59 GMT -5
I read an interesting article that said California has plenty of water from snow and rain but the environmentalists have sued and caused the bulk of this water to be diverted to the ocean to help some fish population. And as is typical with these idiots it hasn't helped the fish but has hurt many people.
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Post by Rat's Nest on May 22, 2016 17:05:00 GMT -5
Hello, I'm a new owner of SPF 2339, had it all of 2 weeks now. This is my first visit to this forum and I look forward to picking up valuable tips as I get comfortable with the car. I have many questions. First issue is the parking brake. I've had it adjusted twice and it's either dragging or not holding at all. Doesn't seem like it should be so difficult. Is there a trick to adjusting it?
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on May 27, 2016 15:08:06 GMT -5
There is a Superformance service bulletin I will email you.
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mcoop
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Post by mcoop on Sept 28, 2016 8:30:08 GMT -5
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on Sept 28, 2016 20:27:52 GMT -5
Gorgeous car which blue is that? Are those true billboards or other tires with stencils? What hp on the motor?
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Post by mcoop on Sept 29, 2016 11:17:50 GMT -5
I am not sure which blue. It is not Guardsman blue, royal blue or Avis blue. The paperwork I have just states blue. I am a member of Second Strike and they list many MKIII's as blue without any specific type. The engine is rated at 550hp and 535 torque but I have not had it dyno'd. When I purchased the car, the wheels were fully polished and the tires were Dunlop Qualifier GT's. I purchased Trigo wheels with gray centers and Cooper Cobra tires a few months after I purchased the car. I then installed the Tredwear letters. The new wheels and Tredwear letters really changed the look of the car.
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on Sept 29, 2016 15:52:42 GMT -5
Awesome I love the Billboard look but the true Billboards are not DOT certified. Looks awesome! Where abouts do you live?
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mcoop
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Post by mcoop on Sept 29, 2016 16:55:46 GMT -5
Thanks. I am in southern NJ approximately 20 mile east of Philadelphia, PA.
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Post by Buddyg - Forum Founder on Sept 29, 2016 18:15:08 GMT -5
Thanks. I am in southern NJ approximately 20 mile east of Philadelphia, PA. Eagles fan? |
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Post by mcoop on Sept 29, 2016 19:19:01 GMT -5
Not much of a football fan. I am a Flyers fan. But even more than that ,I am a COBRA fan.
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