Natasha the "Evil GT 500" is getting Boosted...
1/26/06, 02:42 PM
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Well I decided to go for it, after pouring countless hours into research and literally dozens of phone calls its a done deal. 
I was originally going to have heads and cams done through Boss 330 Racing (great guy BTW) I had a problem with the spare set of heads I bought, do to shipping issues. :bang: It's going to be awhile before I get that resolved and continue with the heads. I will still be having Al at Boss 330 racing do them, it's just delayed awhile. Now onto what Natasha is getting now... Ques the Darth Vader entering the room music... 
Here is a list of whats on the way:
*Saleen Sereis VI Supercharger
*JDM 3.4" Pulley (9.5 Ibs of Boost
) & new (shorter) belt
*C&L "Racer" 90 mm Intake Tube
*Custom JDM 90 mm MAF housing & wiring harness
*Custom JDM air box
*Brand new 39 Ib Cobra injectors
*SCT X2 w/ three Custom tunes for my specific applications-Very important part of my decision...
*MMR TB Spacer (To allow my LFP Billet TB to clear the Saleen)
JDM has been great to deal with, they are the leaders when it comes to Saleen S/Cing the 05's IMO. They really took the extra time to explain everything to me and work out the tuning which is what I believe to be the most important aspect for not "blowing ones motor". My RWHP/Torque goal is around 460/450, I believe with a twin screw and the proper tuning she will be fine...The nitrous setup will stay on board unused until the motor is forged, then all bets are off... Give JDM a call they gave me a good price on the whole kit.
Also since Ford copied my "GT 500"... Out of respect of the new Cobra, I am changing my side stripes to GT 350R which I think fits Natasha better at this point anyway...
I was originally going to have heads and cams done through Boss 330 Racing (great guy BTW) I had a problem with the spare set of heads I bought, do to shipping issues. :bang: It's going to be awhile before I get that resolved and continue with the heads. I will still be having Al at Boss 330 racing do them, it's just delayed awhile. Now onto what Natasha is getting now... Ques the Darth Vader entering the room music... Here is a list of whats on the way:
*Saleen Sereis VI Supercharger
*JDM 3.4" Pulley (9.5 Ibs of Boost
) & new (shorter) belt*C&L "Racer" 90 mm Intake Tube
*Custom JDM 90 mm MAF housing & wiring harness
*Custom JDM air box
*Brand new 39 Ib Cobra injectors
*SCT X2 w/ three Custom tunes for my specific applications-Very important part of my decision...
*MMR TB Spacer (To allow my LFP Billet TB to clear the Saleen)
JDM has been great to deal with, they are the leaders when it comes to Saleen S/Cing the 05's IMO. They really took the extra time to explain everything to me and work out the tuning which is what I believe to be the most important aspect for not "blowing ones motor". My RWHP/Torque goal is around 460/450, I believe with a twin screw and the proper tuning she will be fine...The nitrous setup will stay on board unused until the motor is forged, then all bets are off...
Give JDM a call they gave me a good price on the whole kit. Also since Ford copied my "GT 500"...
Out of respect of the new Cobra, I am changing my side stripes to GT 350R which I think fits Natasha better at this point anyway...
1/26/06, 02:57 PM
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Woohoo!! Way to go Justin!! 
After we talked last night, I didn't think it would take you long to pull the trigger!! When is the ETA for the goodies?
After we talked last night, I didn't think it would take you long to pull the trigger!! When is the ETA for the goodies?
1/26/06, 03:02 PM
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Thanks Don, I expect the Saleen to arrive on Tuesday and the rest a couple days latter...I hope to install it all the first weekend of Feb. I have to go thank the guys at your other home for all the help, they have been great... Thank's for your help too.
I have to go thank the guys at your other home for all the help, they have been great... Thank's for your help too.
1/26/06, 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by Vegasjay@January 26, 2006, 2:05 PM
Thanks Don, I expect the Saleen to arrive on Tuesday and the rest a couple days latter...I hope to install it all the first weekend of Feb. I have to go thank the guys at your other home for all the help, they have been great... Thank's for your help too.
Thanks Don, I expect the Saleen to arrive on Tuesday and the rest a couple days latter...I hope to install it all the first weekend of Feb.
I have to go thank the guys at your other home for all the help, they have been great... Thank's for your help too. Like I mentioned last night, make sure you read all the threads on the vacuum line hookup issues, the boost actuator screw, hose clamps, etc. There are a few things to watch for with the Saleen SC... nothing major if you're educated on them, though.
1/26/06, 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by Nick85@January 26, 2006, 2:27 PM
I'm drooling.
Question for ya...what kind of performance gains will the Heads and cam yield?
I'm drooling.
Question for ya...what kind of performance gains will the Heads and cam yield?
I will share all the info I gain with you guy's.
1/26/06, 04:11 PM
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Originally posted by korinwoodo@January 26, 2006, 2:56 PM
Wicked! I can wait to see what the motor can put out with the forged guts.
Wicked! I can wait to see what the motor can put out with the forged guts.
Along with a new tranny, rear end, brakes etc...That will be down the road.
1/26/06, 04:35 PM
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You made a good choice...
JDM is a good company to deal with. If I had ordered my Saleen kit from them, I would have save a lot of $$$ it would have been done over a month ago. I ordered my kit back in November from a local shop which installed the kit for me and it still is not tuned right....
Hopfully, I will get this thing finnished on Feb 1st....
Congradulations and good luck with the kit......
JDM is a good company to deal with. If I had ordered my Saleen kit from them, I would have save a lot of $$$ it would have been done over a month ago. I ordered my kit back in November from a local shop which installed the kit for me and it still is not tuned right....
Hopfully, I will get this thing finnished on Feb 1st....
Congradulations and good luck with the kit......
1/26/06, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by sranger@January 26, 2006, 3:38 PM
You made a good choice...
JDM is a good company to deal with. If I had ordered my Saleen kit from them, I would have save a lot of $$$ it would have been done over a month ago. I ordered my kit back in November from a local shop which installed the kit for me and it still is not tuned right....
Hopfully, I will get this thing finnished on Feb 1st....
Congradulations and good luck with the kit......
You made a good choice...
JDM is a good company to deal with. If I had ordered my Saleen kit from them, I would have save a lot of $$$ it would have been done over a month ago. I ordered my kit back in November from a local shop which installed the kit for me and it still is not tuned right....
Hopfully, I will get this thing finnished on Feb 1st....
Congradulations and good luck with the kit......
1/26/06, 05:05 PM
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Don and Justin,
Trust me!! I had a KB SC'er on my 96 Cobra and the torque feels like a big block. I am salivating waiting for both of your results and impressions after you installs. I would expect similar #'s from both of you if you are running the same boost. I can tell you from my experience with my cobra the next thing you will be spending $$$ on is trying to hook them up. The torque come on so quick that you may struggle to get any traction. Hurry !!! Hurry!!! Hurry!!!
Scott
Trust me!! I had a KB SC'er on my 96 Cobra and the torque feels like a big block. I am salivating waiting for both of your results and impressions after you installs. I would expect similar #'s from both of you if you are running the same boost. I can tell you from my experience with my cobra the next thing you will be spending $$$ on is trying to hook them up. The torque come on so quick that you may struggle to get any traction. Hurry !!! Hurry!!! Hurry!!!
Scott
1/26/06, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by 70MACH1OWNER@January 26, 2006, 4:08 PM
Don and Justin,
Trust me!! I had a KB SC'er on my 96 Cobra and the torque feels like a big block. I am salivating waiting for both of your results and impressions after you installs. I would expect similar #'s from both of you if you are running the same boost. I can tell you from my experience with my cobra the next thing you will be spending $$$ on is trying to hook them up. The torque come on so quick that you may struggle to get any traction. Hurry !!! Hurry!!! Hurry!!!
Scott
Don and Justin,
Trust me!! I had a KB SC'er on my 96 Cobra and the torque feels like a big block. I am salivating waiting for both of your results and impressions after you installs. I would expect similar #'s from both of you if you are running the same boost. I can tell you from my experience with my cobra the next thing you will be spending $$$ on is trying to hook them up. The torque come on so quick that you may struggle to get any traction. Hurry !!! Hurry!!! Hurry!!!
Scott
I'm going to try to take her easy untill I can do some more beef'n up. Yaeh right, only one way to see what is weak...Pour the coals to her! I'm betting the cluch will make it a month or so.
1/26/06, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by 70MACH1OWNER@January 26, 2006, 4:08 PM
Don and Justin,
Trust me!! I had a KB SC'er on my 96 Cobra and the torque feels like a big block. I am salivating waiting for both of your results and impressions after you installs. I would expect similar #'s from both of you if you are running the same boost. I can tell you from my experience with my cobra the next thing you will be spending $$$ on is trying to hook them up. The torque come on so quick that you may struggle to get any traction. Hurry !!! Hurry!!! Hurry!!!
Scott
Don and Justin,
Trust me!! I had a KB SC'er on my 96 Cobra and the torque feels like a big block. I am salivating waiting for both of your results and impressions after you installs. I would expect similar #'s from both of you if you are running the same boost. I can tell you from my experience with my cobra the next thing you will be spending $$$ on is trying to hook them up. The torque come on so quick that you may struggle to get any traction. Hurry !!! Hurry!!! Hurry!!!
Scott
I just received my 2nd set of Mickey Thompson's yesterday... the first set looked all used up. haha
1/26/06, 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by don_w@January 26, 2006, 6:14 PM
That's what drag radials are for. I just received my 2nd set of Mickey Thompson's yesterday... the first set looked all used up. haha
That's what drag radials are for.
I just received my 2nd set of Mickey Thompson's yesterday... the first set looked all used up. hahaWell! From those pics I'd say you have been traction limited ( Or at least very abusive) to that set of tires. How much does a set twice as wide cost????
See, it's starting and you haven't even got the KB installed yet. Scott
1/26/06, 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by 70MACH1OWNER@January 26, 2006, 4:23 PM
Well! From those pics I'd say you have been traction limited ( Or at least very abusive) to that set of tires. How much does a set twice as wide cost???? See, it's starting and you haven't even got the KB installed yet.
Scott
Well! From those pics I'd say you have been traction limited ( Or at least very abusive) to that set of tires. How much does a set twice as wide cost????
See, it's starting and you haven't even got the KB installed yet. Scott
On the street however... that's going to be a whole 'nother story. haha
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Originally posted by 70MACH1OWNER@January 26, 2006, 4:23 PM
Well! From those pics I'd say you have been traction limited ( Or at least very abusive) to that set of tires. How much does a set twice as wide cost???? See, it's starting and you haven't even got the KB installed yet.
Scott
Well! From those pics I'd say you have been traction limited ( Or at least very abusive) to that set of tires. How much does a set twice as wide cost????
See, it's starting and you haven't even got the KB installed yet. Scott
I have heard that Don is quite the guru of the burnout...Those tires would seem to agree...