Cpotts's 2kgt Build Thread
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Just got quoted $435 for paint and work with a two day turn around and a life time warranty. They will remove the front and rear glass to get complete coverage and seal.
What do y'all think? Does it seem fair?
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Its flaking awake and has no rust. But there is a tad but of surface rust on one of the smaller flakes.
Just got quoted $435 for paint and work with a two day turn around and a life time warranty. They will remove the front and rear glass to get complete coverage and seal.
What do y'all think? Does it seem fair?
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Thats what i figured. it is a pretty reputable shop too.
Whether i get rid of it or keep it i cannot very well sell it with a huge chunk of paint missing and rust forming!
Whether i get rid of it or keep it i cannot very well sell it with a huge chunk of paint missing and rust forming!
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I know I have been going back and forth for awhile about selling my car or keeping and building it, but i think i have come to a serious conclusion.
In July my car will be fully paid for, and after talking to a couple buddies and my parents i determined it would be a good idea to have a completely paid for car at 18 then to purchase another and have to make payments for 3 more years. With that being said I am going to keep and build my car. I will lay out the body, engine and drivetrain plans for the future.
Keep in mind this is an ever changing list!
Engine:
-dss racing 4.6 stroker kit (forged crank, dished pistons and rods)
-porting and rebuild of the pi heads
-stage 2 or stage 3 cam
-long tube headers
-felpro gaskets and arp bolts
my goal is to make 320 n/a rwhp while maintaining a neutral compression ratio so i can throw a blower on there later down the road.
Drivetrain:
-built 8.8 (frpp diff, moser axles, frpp diff cover)
-stage 2 clutch
-frpp alum ds
-t45 source built transmission
body:
-cowl hood
-99/01 front bumper cover
-03/04 rear bumper (cobra shaved)
-bullitt or cobra side skirts
-03/04 cobra side mirrors paint matched
-spoiler delete
-all emblems shaved!
-painted a pearl or sparkly white with a gloss black roof.
For the time being i am just going to save up my funds, maybe purchase a few of the hard to find body pieces as they come up, then towards the end of the year (when i am done with basic and tech school) I will consult with a performance shop on getting my motor takin car of.
In July my car will be fully paid for, and after talking to a couple buddies and my parents i determined it would be a good idea to have a completely paid for car at 18 then to purchase another and have to make payments for 3 more years. With that being said I am going to keep and build my car. I will lay out the body, engine and drivetrain plans for the future.
Keep in mind this is an ever changing list!
Engine:
-dss racing 4.6 stroker kit (forged crank, dished pistons and rods)
-porting and rebuild of the pi heads
-stage 2 or stage 3 cam
-long tube headers
-felpro gaskets and arp bolts
my goal is to make 320 n/a rwhp while maintaining a neutral compression ratio so i can throw a blower on there later down the road.
Drivetrain:
-built 8.8 (frpp diff, moser axles, frpp diff cover)
-stage 2 clutch
-frpp alum ds
-t45 source built transmission
body:
-cowl hood
-99/01 front bumper cover
-03/04 rear bumper (cobra shaved)
-bullitt or cobra side skirts
-03/04 cobra side mirrors paint matched
-spoiler delete
-all emblems shaved!
-painted a pearl or sparkly white with a gloss black roof.
For the time being i am just going to save up my funds, maybe purchase a few of the hard to find body pieces as they come up, then towards the end of the year (when i am done with basic and tech school) I will consult with a performance shop on getting my motor takin car of.
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I know I have been going back and forth for awhile about selling my car or keeping and building it, but i think i have come to a serious conclusion.
In July my car will be fully paid for, and after talking to a couple buddies and my parents i determined it would be a good idea to have a completely paid for car at 18 then to purchase another and have to make payments for 3 more years. With that being said I am going to keep and build my car. I will lay out the body, engine and drivetrain plans for the future.
Keep in mind this is an ever changing list!
Engine:
-dss racing 4.6 stroker kit (forged crank, dished pistons and rods)
-porting and rebuild of the pi heads
-stage 2 or stage 3 cam
-long tube headers
-felpro gaskets and arp bolts
my goal is to make 320 n/a rwhp while maintaining a neutral compression ratio so i can throw a blower on there later down the road.
Drivetrain:
-built 8.8 (frpp diff, moser axles, frpp diff cover)
-stage 2 clutch
-frpp alum ds
-t45 source built transmission
body:
-cowl hood
-99/01 front bumper cover
-03/04 rear bumper (cobra shaved)
-bullitt or cobra side skirts
-03/04 cobra side mirrors paint matched
-spoiler delete
-all emblems shaved!
-painted a pearl or sparkly white with a gloss black roof.
For the time being i am just going to save up my funds, maybe purchase a few of the hard to find body pieces as they come up, then towards the end of the year (when i am done with basic and tech school) I will consult with a performance shop on getting my motor takin car of.
In July my car will be fully paid for, and after talking to a couple buddies and my parents i determined it would be a good idea to have a completely paid for car at 18 then to purchase another and have to make payments for 3 more years. With that being said I am going to keep and build my car. I will lay out the body, engine and drivetrain plans for the future.
Keep in mind this is an ever changing list!
Engine:
-dss racing 4.6 stroker kit (forged crank, dished pistons and rods)
-porting and rebuild of the pi heads
-stage 2 or stage 3 cam
-long tube headers
-felpro gaskets and arp bolts
my goal is to make 320 n/a rwhp while maintaining a neutral compression ratio so i can throw a blower on there later down the road.
Drivetrain:
-built 8.8 (frpp diff, moser axles, frpp diff cover)
-stage 2 clutch
-frpp alum ds
-t45 source built transmission
body:
-cowl hood
-99/01 front bumper cover
-03/04 rear bumper (cobra shaved)
-bullitt or cobra side skirts
-03/04 cobra side mirrors paint matched
-spoiler delete
-all emblems shaved!
-painted a pearl or sparkly white with a gloss black roof.
For the time being i am just going to save up my funds, maybe purchase a few of the hard to find body pieces as they come up, then towards the end of the year (when i am done with basic and tech school) I will consult with a performance shop on getting my motor takin car of.
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I would go up a little on compression. If you are getting a properly built short block the extra compression will make even more power with less boost. As long as you are running good pump gas and a good tune. Lower compression is good if you are planning to run a lot of boost. 10-14 pounds and you'd see a benefit of an extra point of compression ratio from stock.
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I would go up a little on compression. If you are getting a properly built short block the extra compression will make even more power with less boost. As long as you are running good pump gas and a good tune. Lower compression is good if you are planning to run a lot of boost. 10-14 pounds and you'd see a benefit of an extra point of compression ratio from stock.
in other news car is getting dropped off tomorrow for paint!
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I would definitely talk to whomever is gonna built the engine. When I built mine the guys at MMR were great and answered all my questions for my combo
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The bullitt and Mach 1 had different panels that fit behind the rear side window. It extended further to the trunk than the standard V6, GT models. And 1/4 glass is the rear side windows
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I am certified automotive painted and have been through years of auto body classes so I know what I'm looking for!
It is a bit dusty if that's what you're seeing.