My S197 Project build thread

[Matt D]

This thread took off again lol, I have installed the electric water pump, charge motion plate deletes, painted the valve coves etc. Havn't updated this thread yet but I will have pics up soon. The car is at a local car show right now

 

[ZmanM3]

This thread took off again lol, I have installed the electric water pump, charge motion plate deletes, painted the valve coves etc. Havn't updated this thread yet but I will have pics up soon. The car is at a local car show right now

How did you do at the show?

 

[Matt D]

How did you do at the show?

I will let you know on sunday lol, its a full weekend event indoor of course still winter up here in Canada

 

[Matt D]

+1,000,000 If it's not a show car, there is absolutely no reason for it.

I just can't stand the fact that I know something on my car isn't finished.... lol even though no one see's it I know what it looks like

 

[LAK3RS]

I just can't stand the fact that I know something on my car isn't finished.... lol even though no one see's it I know what it looks like

Thank you!!!!

 

[RetroGT2006]

Props to Matt D!!!

So i read all 9 pages of your build thread and holy shit bro, i must say- you my man have a sick ride! I love the weight reduction things you have done, car looks good.. I can not wait to see how it does in the 1/4.. I surely will keep up with this thread!

and only 19!!?! Hell yeah bro! Im 20, but my car is nowhere near that.. lol

 

[Matt D]

I know I havn't updated this thread in a bit but heres a quick run down. I ended up taking first place at the indoor car show in my class of course

Missing tire dressing because I had rolled the car back to start packing up and that's where it was sitting

Here is the car at its final stages ready to pounce

Im just loading the Sct software onto my personally laptop tonight so next week I will be tuning it. Im shooting for at least 320-330 at the wheels 94 octane. I plan on hitting the track up 2nd weekend in april to do some testing. I still have the stock driveshaft in it for now but Im going to the track anyway lol. Next week I will be finishing the car with the rear end. Putting the 4.30 gears in, Lower control arms and my BMR antiroll bar. I will be sanded the bit of rust on the rear end and painting it gloss black with some clear coat to finish it off 100%

I want to run 11's im so pumped to reach the track its crazy...

 

[Haze28]

Nice! Congrats on the win.

 

[KIMMER]

That car just looks pissed off from the front...I like it!!

 

[superfly s197]

Congrats on the win.

 

[RetroGT2006]

Matt, your car is looking good dude. Congrats on the win, must of been pretty proud! Keep it up.

 

[ZmanM3]

Hardly surprising that you won the show, your car looks great.

 

[Matt D]

Thanks guys, yea I was proud to bring the car out to win right off the bat. I will update with pics of other things I have been working on the car next week

 

[silverpoison]

Damm....Nice Thread.... Good Job Man!!!

 

[Vashthe3rd]

Looks great man, hope you see some nice times at the track.

Every time I see these nice chin spoilers I want to just get one and cut out the lower grille more.

 

[screamingstang]

any updates? im so subscribed to this thread...lol...

 

[explict]

Very interesting indeed. I will definitely be trying some of these ideas out!

 

[RedStang06]

This thread took off again lol, I have installed the electric water pump, charge motion plate deletes, painted the valve coves etc. Havn't updated this thread yet but I will have pics up soon. The car is at a local car show right now

Can you share the painting details for your valve covers?

Like prep work and paint brand/type?

 

[badgt06]

Woot! I really wanna know what this thing will run!

Lol I just realized some irony here. My little bro had a mineral stang and his name is Matt D too! lol

 

[fullsayl]

Looks awesome brother, very nice work.