FromZto5

Update: bought some goodies to help make my install easier.

Torque wrench (in-lbs) - been wanting to get this a while
Spark plug gap tool (.035)
Anti sieze for threads
Dielectric grease for the coils/plugs
Socket extensions (wobble even)
5/8 spark plug socket
Multimeter (free from harbor freight) - for use during my halo fog install

Can't wait to get home tomorrow. I'm tearing into Marilyn IMMEDIATELY. Funny how during vacation, I'm shopping for stuff for my car still LOL. My wife keeps giving me the stare hahahaha

FromZto5

So I finished doing some "clean up" today. I ordered a straight through pcv connector...since I didn't like the look of hose going straight into the intake of the Maggie. So since the connector came with the driver side hose, I used my heat gun to expand and loosen the connector so I could pull it off.

After that, trimmed the hose to length, then slid everything on. Voila. Much cleaner oem look IMO.

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Completed GTCS fascia install. Wow. I can't believe I waited this long to get one. Details and pics shortly...

laserred38

Told you!!

FromZto5

As stated earlier, GT CS fascia install complete. Took me about an hour, part of that time was taking pics and goofing off I also installed the fascia WITH THE BUMPER ON. There was no need to remove the bumper. I'm saving that for when I do the fog lights next week. All the tabs were accessible from underneath/behind the bumper.

I simply jacked up the car, and went to town using my trusty 1/4 impact Milwaukee that I got for Father's Day. It's my new favorite tool, hands down.

As a reminder, here's my fog lights covers I made myself:



Had to use a ratchet here since I was too lazy to turn the wheel for my impact



Here's the beast again… This would have taken me another 15 minutes longer I think, had I not had it.





Tabs showing from behind the bumper. I pushed these 2 out already.



Both ends of the stock fascia with a rag on it to avoid scratching the paint as it free swings:





Stock FUGLY fascia dangling and fully removed





The stock naked bumper without the stock fascia



Here's the new fascia ready to install. Side by side compare with the stock one. Much more aggressive.









and…..

the final result.





for reference, here's the old stock look:





I love the new fascia. Took me 3 years to get one, but oh well… Worth it. I can't wait to see what it looks like with my new halos coming next week.

Car show tomorrow, so I freshly detailed her. Then stay will change plugs, pulley, and belt tomorrow. Intake and tune Monday. Stay tuned for updates.

btw.. she was angry today while getting washed. She doesn't like getting wet

also a close up shot of the fog light covers.

laserred38

I love the Boss/CS valance because it reminds me of the 99-01 Cobra bumper, which is the best bumper ever!

DarrenGT

it fits perfectly. nicely done

FromZto5

Thanks a ton guys!!!

FromZto5

Tear down occurring now.

Today's plan:

Intake removal
Pulley swap
Belt swap
TB clean
Spark plug swap

rmurer

Was it not part of the blower install to put new plugs in? Lookin good man!. Did you get your tune yet?

FromZto5

No... Maggie kit had to use existing. Hence why the Maggie is so conservative . But no worries...car is a beast now lol.

And yes, install is all done, and remote datalogging and tuning now...so far all is perfect. I'll update shortly. Sorry I've been slacking. Worked on car all day then spent time with family. Off work today and tomorrow . I owe you all a writeup hehe.

FromZto5

Alright… sorry for the delay. Was too busy wrenching' yesterday

START TIME: July 6th, 10am.

Disconnected the battery (obviously…lol)

Spark plug install first.

Removed coil covers, then tried to remove coil connectors. Sliding the red tab wasn't enough. Figured out that I had to shove a screwdriver to release the connector.



Removed all coils then sprayed compressed air to clear debris. I couldn't believe one of the debris I found was under the coil… wtf.





Then removed each plug carefully with extensions. I actually taped the socket to the extension after this 1st one. I didn't want it to drop in there.



After removing each plug, I taped it shut not to allow crap to get in.



Old plug… didn't look too bad.



Comparing old and new



Surprisingly, the -M50 plugs came with an 0.050" gap. Weird. I had to gap them all to 0.035".





Anti-seize and dielectric grease applied to new plugs.



Plugs and coils all reinstalled and ready to tackle the pulley.



But first, time to clean the TB while I had it off. It didn't look dirty at first, but after spraying the cleaner and looking at it more, it was gunky on the bore, and especially the back side of the butterfly valve.





All clean and ready for reinstallation.



Quick shots of the old setup, and proof that the old pulley was 3.9" in diameter…see the writing?



Remember to loctite the screws before assembling the new pulley!



New pulley on. Wow. Not even fully on yet, I already thought this thing really added some bling to my bay



Bye Bye old, hello new



Look at how much 0.3" difference makes. The new pulley is 3.6" in diameter.



After torquing to spec, bolted everything else back on, and I was done for the day.



STOP TIME: July 6th, 2 pm (included a stop for lunch )

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START TIME: July 7th, 8 am

Rushed to UPS to get my Roush package



New CAI finally!!! (p.s. Anyone want to buy my KnN filter that fits in the stock box? Only has 500 miles on it LOL). Just had one issue with the Roush. They sent one wrong sized bolt (there were 2) to bolt the intake tube to the box. No biggie. I'm heading to Lowe's later.



Install is COMPLETE!!! God, I love how that pulley, Boss STB, Bob's Oil Sep (in silver), and the Roush Intake just transform my engine bay…bling is always good?



Time to load the new tune to the SCT...



Now onto the car...



And…..

FIRST START!

All was well! Idle and everything was fine.


Took her for a drive around the block a couple of times, 3k rpm max. All good. All I can say is, wow, my laziness from a stop (starting in 1st or 2nd) was all but gone. It just seems so much more responsive, even at low rpm. I'm sure the JDM tune is largely responsible, but I wonder if cleaning the TB made a difference too? maybe the intake? I know the new M50 spark plugs only make a difference at WOT… so I dunno. A combination of EVERYTHING? It just seems so much more drivable now. I can't WAIT till I can actually get ON her… lol.

Now it was time to datalog for JDM… idle, 55mph cruise, and WOT.



JDM sent me a Config File, so I just had to load that. Then start data logging.



Sending the idle back, Jim Jr. and Nick informed me that all was good there. I just sent them the Cruise data, so am waiting to hear back. So far so good.

I'm not done dealing with JDM yet, but so far, I am impressed. Great product, great service. Many thanks to Jim Sr., Jim Jr., and Nick. I'll let you guys know of the cruise and WOT datalogs shortly.

xtc.inc

Sick

xtc.inc

forgot to ask, which oil have you been using in your car for regular oil changes?

FromZto5

Thanks man! I can already tell there's a beast underneath there… wish I could floor it already. come on JDM… call me back!!!!:stir pot:

Oil wise, always Amsoil 5W20. Same with filter, Amsoil EA017. Changed once a year, since I only put 2 to 3k miles a year.

Gabe

Good to hear everything's going good so far, the underhood and new fascia look awesome, great job there too

Looking forward to the WOT review and then of course some new dyno numbers

DarrenGT

LOVE it Burton

Stage_3

Good stuff Burton. She's gonna even more beastly now.
Excellent write up as well.
I love that new grille on there. Looks killer.

FromZto5

Thanks guys! I'm gonna need to find more mods to do. Lol.