1997 Black GTP - Soon To Be Thumping.
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
You should watch timing at that same time. So we know timing and AFR.
You should watch timing at that same time. So we know timing and AFR.
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
I'll take another video tomorrow and post it.
I'll take another video tomorrow and post it.
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Sounds gewd
Sounds gewd
Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Also how fast were you going? How much throttle were you giving it?
Also how fast were you going? How much throttle were you giving it?
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, Now With Gen V Installed.
Well, here's the deal GPF world. The other day, I heard some news that will change my life forever. My girlfriend hasn't been feeling well at all lately. She went to the doctor, comes home and tells me she's 6 weeks pregnant. If everything goes great, hopefully it will, my child will be here in December. This wasn't planned, since I'm only 20 years old and still have 3 years of engineering college left. But, I need to be strong, and continue on with my life.
With that being said, I'm making one last ditch effort to turn a wrench and spend money on my car for awhile. I'm not saying the car is 100% done forever, but having a child, my responsibilities have changed a lot and need to put my money towards other things.
Here's the list of things I am doing next week Saturday:
Ported & Polished Heads (Done by Josh)
"New" Intake/Exhaust Valve (Used, but brought them to a machine shop to get grinded and cleaned).
Harland Sharp 1.9 Roller Rockers
L76 90# Springs
Modified Retainers
Viton Valve Seals
Comp Cam Valve Locks
AL104's
ZZP 10.5mm Plug Wires
Fel-Pro Head Gaskets
Poly Motor Mounts
Poly Dog-Bone Bushings
1' Flexible Intake Tubing
ARP Head Studs
And the other remaining gaskets
I'll be running the Gen V on a 3.4 after all is done.
Now, about all of you know what my car looks like, add that mod list to it now, and picture a baby car seat in the back seat.
** The reason behind all this in the first place, is the cruising KR. When I closed my silencer ports on the Gen V with QuikSteel, it didnt hold up. When I pulled the blower off, one of the QuikSteel molds were gone. Meaning it went into the engine. My guess, it either bent a valve on the way out, or is causing a hot spot on a cylinder. That's when I'm replacing everything in the heads. The cruise KR keeps getting worse and worse, and at idle my vacuum is only -15.4 to -14.8. Which isn't right at all. Something in the valve train is messed up, causing the issues. And with the kid coming, this all needs to be fixed now.
Well, here's the deal GPF world. The other day, I heard some news that will change my life forever. My girlfriend hasn't been feeling well at all lately. She went to the doctor, comes home and tells me she's 6 weeks pregnant. If everything goes great, hopefully it will, my child will be here in December. This wasn't planned, since I'm only 20 years old and still have 3 years of engineering college left. But, I need to be strong, and continue on with my life.
With that being said, I'm making one last ditch effort to turn a wrench and spend money on my car for awhile. I'm not saying the car is 100% done forever, but having a child, my responsibilities have changed a lot and need to put my money towards other things.
Here's the list of things I am doing next week Saturday:
Ported & Polished Heads (Done by Josh)
"New" Intake/Exhaust Valve (Used, but brought them to a machine shop to get grinded and cleaned).
Harland Sharp 1.9 Roller Rockers
L76 90# Springs
Modified Retainers
Viton Valve Seals
Comp Cam Valve Locks
AL104's
ZZP 10.5mm Plug Wires
Fel-Pro Head Gaskets
Poly Motor Mounts
Poly Dog-Bone Bushings
1' Flexible Intake Tubing
ARP Head Studs
And the other remaining gaskets
I'll be running the Gen V on a 3.4 after all is done.
Now, about all of you know what my car looks like, add that mod list to it now, and picture a baby car seat in the back seat.
** The reason behind all this in the first place, is the cruising KR. When I closed my silencer ports on the Gen V with QuikSteel, it didnt hold up. When I pulled the blower off, one of the QuikSteel molds were gone. Meaning it went into the engine. My guess, it either bent a valve on the way out, or is causing a hot spot on a cylinder. That's when I'm replacing everything in the heads. The cruise KR keeps getting worse and worse, and at idle my vacuum is only -15.4 to -14.8. Which isn't right at all. Something in the valve train is messed up, causing the issues. And with the kid coming, this all needs to be fixed now.
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Below Average Joe
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
Congrats......
Congrats......
theaceofspades
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
Damn. Congrats if your happy man
Damn. Congrats if your happy man
16MustangVet
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
Congrats on the baby comming life will be alot different but not over. I wouldnt change it for the world with my 2 little boys. We all went for a little drive in my e85 car yesturday. Rocking 2 car seats in the back and momma in the passenger seat.
Congrats on the baby comming life will be alot different but not over. I wouldnt change it for the world with my 2 little boys. We all went for a little drive in my e85 car yesturday. Rocking 2 car seats in the back and momma in the passenger seat.
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
Thank you.
Having a kid is a blessing and a miracle. Was this planned? Not at all. So I am quite nervous as I don't think I am ready to be a dad. Just grew up about 5 years earlier than I planned. It will just make life tougher since I still have 3 years of college left.
Thank you. I do agree, My life has completely changed, but its not over, I just started a new chapter.
And that's my goal, just like you. Me and the girlfriend, with the baby in the back. Let the kid hear the Gen V whine. Start them young.
Thank you.
Having a kid is a blessing and a miracle. Was this planned? Not at all. So I am quite nervous as I don't think I am ready to be a dad. Just grew up about 5 years earlier than I planned. It will just make life tougher since I still have 3 years of college left.
Thank you. I do agree, My life has completely changed, but its not over, I just started a new chapter.
And that's my goal, just like you. Me and the girlfriend, with the baby in the back. Let the kid hear the Gen V whine. Start them young.
Below Average Joe
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
I don't care who you are, you are never prepared for your first kid.....no matter how old you are.
I don't care who you are, you are never prepared for your first kid.....no matter how old you are.
theaceofspades
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
That's what makes me the most nervous. I love my gf and want to be with her I'm not ready for a child I'm 19 and have 2 years of school left
Thank you.
Having a kid is a blessing and a miracle. Was this planned? Not at all. So I am quite nervous as I don't think I am ready to be a dad. Just grew up about 5 years earlier than I planned. It will just make life tougher since I still have 3 years of college left.
Thank you. I do agree, My life has completely changed, but its not over, I just started a new chapter.
And that's my goal, just like you. Me and the girlfriend, with the baby in the back. Let the kid hear the Gen V whine. Start them young.
That's what makes me the most nervous. I love my gf and want to be with her I'm not ready for a child I'm 19 and have 2 years of school left
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
Yes. That is very true. I guess a better way to word it, is it just happened a few years too early than I dreamed of.
Yes. That is very true. I guess a better way to word it, is it just happened a few years too early than I dreamed of.
Below Average Joe
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
It always does......we were married, but our 1st was born just after our 1st anniversary. Was that planned....nope. As long as you stay around and be an actual dad, you will be fine.
It always does......we were married, but our 1st was born just after our 1st anniversary. Was that planned....nope. As long as you stay around and be an actual dad, you will be fine.
DanPrixGTP
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
I'm not going anywhere. I have a child, and I will do anything to make the best living for my kid and girlfriend. And be the best father possible.
I appreciate Dan.
Sorry we couldn't do the rocker install together, as you've read, things have changed a little bit.
I could still use a tune though, running a 9.8 command AFR probably isnt the best. Lol maybe we can still work something out in that direction?
I'm not going anywhere. I have a child, and I will do anything to make the best living for my kid and girlfriend. And be the best father possible.
I appreciate Dan.
Sorry we couldn't do the rocker install together, as you've read, things have changed a little bit.
I could still use a tune though, running a 9.8 command AFR probably isnt the best. Lol maybe we can still work something out in that direction?
Below Average Joe
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
That's good to hear. So many young people leave when they have a child. It breaks my heart knowing that kids have to live with the pain of not having a 2 parent household. I screwed up a few years back when my son was one and it nearly cost me my marriage and my kid. Things still suck from time to time, but I look at it as I have a family that needs me. Congrats to stepping up to the plate of manhood and taking it on the chin.
That's good to hear. So many young people leave when they have a child. It breaks my heart knowing that kids have to live with the pain of not having a 2 parent household. I screwed up a few years back when my son was one and it nearly cost me my marriage and my kid. Things still suck from time to time, but I look at it as I have a family that needs me. Congrats to stepping up to the plate of manhood and taking it on the chin.
Below Average Joe
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Re: 1997 Black GTP, The Final Project.
You'll be needing one of these....
https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...20&ei=bjRZU4zDD-mfyQGgzYDYDQ&ved=0COACEKYrMA4
You'll be needing one of these....
https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...20&ei=bjRZU4zDD-mfyQGgzYDYDQ&ved=0COACEKYrMA4
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