Speedy1973
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Re: Someone smack me - My rust bucket project '98 GTP
thats when the best purchases are made.....
Too much booze.
thats when the best purchases are made.....
Rust Bucket '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV/E85 - Video on pg. 5
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blueguy
The Blue One
Re: Someone smack me - My rust bucket project '98 GTP
So, been a minute since I updated this thing...
Crested 223k, still running strong. Rust a plenty...and rear strut towers have rusted through...so I've given up. Needs hubs and tie rods super soon...but haven't really cared to put four parts on it that cost half as much as the car.
Dual zone climate control has since shorted out, AC doesn't work. It's got a bad idler or tensioner...not sure, just waiting for it to chuck the belt. Driver's side window hasn't rolled down in some time, and it was 119* heat index two days ago...so last night I pulled the already half busted door panel off, and removed the window. Rear seat, rear panels, speaker deck, and everything has been removed with all the trunk material. Tires were rotted, and found some off an HHR for super cheap...so it's rocking 205/55/16's.
But more for speeds sake, a ported GenV from Stiegemeier has been tossed on (got a pretty solid free deal on it, lol), MPS (right now rocking a 3.8" until we get all the fueling figured out and a PCM that's unlocked by HPT), Lucas 42's, Intense Poly uppers (squares and circles), and a yet to be installed 3" ZZP downpipe (car just has a u-bend delete now)...and switched to E85 (while still having a quarter tank of pump junk 91 mixed in). Right now it's commanding 11.2:1 AFR, and 20* timing. Runs pretty decent for a $400 car, lol. Plans are new fuel filter, actual in car HP Tuning, and as small of a pulley as I can get away with, so probably something in the 3.4" range.
Just gonna drive it until it falls apart...which might be next week.
So, been a minute since I updated this thing...
Crested 223k, still running strong. Rust a plenty...and rear strut towers have rusted through...so I've given up. Needs hubs and tie rods super soon...but haven't really cared to put four parts on it that cost half as much as the car.
Dual zone climate control has since shorted out, AC doesn't work. It's got a bad idler or tensioner...not sure, just waiting for it to chuck the belt. Driver's side window hasn't rolled down in some time, and it was 119* heat index two days ago...so last night I pulled the already half busted door panel off, and removed the window. Rear seat, rear panels, speaker deck, and everything has been removed with all the trunk material. Tires were rotted, and found some off an HHR for super cheap...so it's rocking 205/55/16's.
But more for speeds sake, a ported GenV from Stiegemeier has been tossed on (got a pretty solid free deal on it, lol), MPS (right now rocking a 3.8" until we get all the fueling figured out and a PCM that's unlocked by HPT), Lucas 42's, Intense Poly uppers (squares and circles), and a yet to be installed 3" ZZP downpipe (car just has a u-bend delete now)...and switched to E85 (while still having a quarter tank of pump junk 91 mixed in). Right now it's commanding 11.2:1 AFR, and 20* timing. Runs pretty decent for a $400 car, lol. Plans are new fuel filter, actual in car HP Tuning, and as small of a pulley as I can get away with, so probably something in the 3.4" range.
Just gonna drive it until it falls apart...which might be next week.
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CrazyGuy03
Active member
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
Sounds like fun
Sounds like fun
DanPrixGTP
Moderator
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
"Which might be next week."
LOL
I love how the car had a bazillion issues, but the mind of a GP owner disregards them and adds go fast parts.
Car needs new tie rods, so I'll install a Gen V.
"Which might be next week."
LOL
I love how the car had a bazillion issues, but the mind of a GP owner disregards them and adds go fast parts.
Car needs new tie rods, so I'll install a Gen V.
blueguy
The Blue One
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
GenV was free fitty, tie rods are $20 a piece.
LOL.
But yeah, priorities. I know. I put new hubs and tie rods on the GXP, and they weren't great, but they're probably worlds better than the ones on it...so I might just toss those on and see if it helps it out, lololoolll.
GenV was free fitty, tie rods are $20 a piece.
LOL.
But yeah, priorities. I know. I put new hubs and tie rods on the GXP, and they weren't great, but they're probably worlds better than the ones on it...so I might just toss those on and see if it helps it out, lololoolll.
Turbocharged400sbc
New member
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
My 97 gtp is at 240k and has custom billet oak strut mounts
use a heavy non detergent oil to saturate rust spots to slow down oxidation preferably you do this after making surin wet s*** for a couple as in no driving in wet s*** for a couple weeks
My 97 gtp is at 240k and has custom billet oak strut mounts
use a heavy non detergent oil to saturate rust spots to slow down oxidation preferably you do this after making surin wet s*** for a couple as in no driving in wet s*** for a couple weeks
SgtMarshal
Active member
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
did stiegmeier drill the rotor pack or anything like that?
did stiegmeier drill the rotor pack or anything like that?
Reptile
Bastard
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
Our thinking is....(drinks about 10 beers) Hey......Wanna...wanna.....wanna put that Gen 5 on, and corn that pile of ****?
"yeah...why not?"
"OK, get me another beer".
Our thinking is....(drinks about 10 beers) Hey......Wanna...wanna.....wanna put that Gen 5 on, and corn that pile of ****?
"yeah...why not?"
"OK, get me another beer".
CrazyGuy03
Active member
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
Drilled rotor pack. Snout oil cooler.
Drilled rotor pack. Snout oil cooler.
selliott
I break stuff
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
Or lets see how fast we can drive and watch super troopers at the same time lol......answer is 147mph
selliott
I break stuff
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
To busy drinking
blueguy
The Blue One
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
I ain't no rookie.
And I kept up with you.
At least I didn't go all Spade and ruin things at 5 in the afternoon.
I ain't no rookie.
And I kept up with you.
At least I didn't go all Spade and ruin things at 5 in the afternoon.
blueguy
The Blue One
Re: My rust bucket project '98 GTP - Stiegemeier GenV and corn things
That is waaaay too much money to be putting into this thing. I thought the new gasket and TB adapter was pushing it.
I know. I've got plenty of pics of the blower...it's all done up with the rain drop port.
That is waaaay too much money to be putting into this thing. I thought the new gasket and TB adapter was pushing it.
I know. I've got plenty of pics of the blower...it's all done up with the rain drop port.