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Hi, I'm a new member here. I saw a link on LS1Tech and decided to join. My car is mainly used as a nice weather only driver, but this summer I plan to try out a local auto-x track and hopefully make a trip to the drag strip as well.

I have a 2001 Firehawk formula hardtop, 6-speed with a few bolt on mods and the factory Bilstein level II suspension package. For performance mods it has Edelbrock stepped headers 1-3/4" to 1-7/8" with 3.5" collectors, 3" edelbrock ORY, hooker aerochamber cat back, SSRA, blackwing lid, and with a tune it made 351 RWHP and 365 ft-lbs.
In addition to the SLP suspension upgrades it has SLP 3pt SFC's, Spohn DSL, LPW rear differential cover, and I am currently installing a Midwest Chassis full length torque arm with the relocation transmission crossmember.
Future plans are new tires in the spring (thinking 275/40/17 NT05's at all corners), possibly adding rod/rod or poly/rod LCA's (stock ones are supposed to have the 1LE bushings so I might just keep them unless I start getting wheel hop), and trying to decide if a watts link will show a noticeable difference over a rod/rod panhard for my uses. Long term plans are AI ported heads and cam, possibly a supercharger way down the road, and of course upgrading any parts that wear out.

Anyways I hope to learn here, and feel free to leave any comments current setup and future plans.

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zmaro View Member Profile	Jan 6 2014, 02:51 AM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 6-January 14 Member No.: 223,789	Hi, I'm a new member here. I saw a link on LS1Tech and decided to join. My car is mainly used as a nice weather only driver, but this summer I plan to try out a local auto-x track and hopefully make a trip to the drag strip as well. I have a 2001 Firehawk formula hardtop, 6-speed with a few bolt on mods and the factory Bilstein level II suspension package. For performance mods it has Edelbrock stepped headers 1-3/4" to 1-7/8" with 3.5" collectors, 3" edelbrock ORY, hooker aerochamber cat back, SSRA, blackwing lid, and with a tune it made 351 RWHP and 365 ft-lbs. In addition to the SLP suspension upgrades it has SLP 3pt SFC's, Spohn DSL, LPW rear differential cover, and I am currently installing a Midwest Chassis full length torque arm with the relocation transmission crossmember. Future plans are new tires in the spring (thinking 275/40/17 NT05's at all corners), possibly adding rod/rod or poly/rod LCA's (stock ones are supposed to have the 1LE bushings so I might just keep them unless I start getting wheel hop), and trying to decide if a watts link will show a noticeable difference over a rod/rod panhard for my uses. Long term plans are AI ported heads and cam, possibly a supercharger way down the road, and of course upgrading any parts that wear out. Anyways I hope to learn here, and feel free to leave any comments current setup and future plans. (IMG:http://i39.tinypic.com/30xj676.jpg)

BumpaD_Z28 View Member Profile	Jan 6 2014, 09:54 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416	WOW ! a 'Hawk formula hardtop ! that's pretty rare I bet (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) WELCOME ~DaVe This post has been edited by BumpaD_Z28: Jan 6 2014, 09:42 PM

zmaro View Member Profile	Jan 6 2014, 10:31 PM Post #3
newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 6-January 14 Member No.: 223,789	QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Jan 6 2014, 03:54 AM) WOW ! a 'Hawk formula hardtop ! that's pretty rare I bet (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) WELCOME ~DaVe Thanks! When I looked up the numbers there were a total of 88 LS1 hardtop Hawks built, with around 50 of them being 6-speeds. It also has cloth interior, manual seats, and no traction control.