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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 ![]() |
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Well, I finally did what I've been wanting to do for a looooonnng time. I bought myself a project car to turn into a track only ride. 1995 Firebird Formula T56 Hardtop I'm not sure if I got the greatest deal but I can live with it. Its a '95 Formula hardtop w/ T56. The engine is seized so I'm in the process of planning to drop the engine and also searching for a good short block. I want to do a budget rebuild to get it moving as well as replace a few hard to get to parts while everything is apart. That would include a canton pan, and removing the AC system, A.I.R, EGR, as well as cleaning up a few things and bolt it back together. After that I want to start using it for track days and slowly modifying it with plans for having an '06 CMC car ready. Thoughts, comments, and inputs are greatly appreciated (especially those for the mill rebuild!) I have an LT1 sickness, |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 ![]() |
I've been reading and re-reading the CMC rules ('04) so as not to make a mistake on an illegal mod. I'm aware of the accusump vs. canton pan (242T) allowance although I do not know of any 1st/2nd hand experiences of which is better. I'll think I'll try and fab up my own block off plate, thats half the fun! Also, when I finally get to the point of gutting my Air bags I may go w/ a different steering wheel but I'm not 100% certain yet. Possibly sell mine for some cash.
plans: fix engine and misc (as above) start track days & race craft setup suspension more track days and race craft finish gutting interior and some more track days and race craft earn comp license install custom cage (w/ nascar bars) race! |
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