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Originally Posted by JEhunter
John, I haven't been following lately. How's the build going? Sounds like you're working on Brakes, Suspension and some cosmetics... Any new Pics?  John H (Canton Ga) |
Hey John,
Hope you've been well. I wouldn't call it a build anymore as much as I would say ongoing project
I think i've got about 3,700 miles on the conversion so far and the car is doing great!
The do to list is super short and for the most part I have just been driving the car and enjoying it. The car has come a LONG way since you last saw it. Brakes and suspension are all done. Remade the cooling system a bit, trunk is tidy, firewall is done as far as I'm concerned, I may throw some carpet on it but I kinda like the way it looks with the heat shielding on it.
I'm also now in the process of making a cold air box out of fiberglass which is coming along pretty well. I've signed up for the Wanna Go Fast half mile drag racing event in Clayton, GA in May so i'm gonna see what it can do! I'm hoping for 160+ but we will see
I'm also about to put some new tires on it and either have the wheels refinished or get a new set. Since we are on the subject what do you guys think of these?? I was shocked at how inexpensive they are compared to other BBS's!
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialP artNumber=SR022SG&wheelMake=BBS&wheelModel=SR&whee lFinish=Anthracite%20Painted&showRear=yes&selected Rear=SR021SG&autoMake=Porsche&autoModel=Boxster+S& autoYear=2000&autoModClar=
Oh also I made a straight pipe exhaust that probably wasn't on it last time you saw it! Sounds wicked awesome
I was actually thinking of building a new exhaust system too! I would like to put together a valved system with an electronic switch. It can be done but would likely have to remake the entire system in order to make it all fit... All in due time!!
** Speaking oh which, any of you guys building a LS V8 car interested in buying my exhaust system?? Since I would be rebuilding it completely i'd sell the quiet system and the straight pipe system together as a package since they both bolt right up to the downpipes. Send a PM or post a message here if you are interested and i'll get some info together on it.
THANKS!
J