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I've gotten to know the Syclone fairly well in the last year or so. #579 is coming back from a neglected state (at only 28k miles when i took ownership!) I've done the following (all DIY) with a LOT of help from you guys:
Brake system - Completely replaced entire stock brake system (with stock system... for now).
Ignition system - UR5 plugs, Taylor Wires, MSD Coil, MSD Cap & Rotor, MSD Distributor, Set timing to 0deg
Fuel system - Walbro pump (only non-DIY item), fuel filter
Drivetrain - Blake front propshaft, Royal Purple in all axles
Misc. - Installed: 160deg t-stat, Blower motor relay, heater core, front speakers, some rear cladding, added tonneau cover, rear spoiler (FTW!), K&N stock replacement, Mobil 1 10W30, replaced some damaged interior pieces, solid steering shaft, polished and waxed back to good condition!
Normally I wait 6 months to get to know a car before deciding how I want to improve it. It's taken close to a year just to get the Sy in shape to set a goal and decide on what upgrades to do to reach it. Now that the engine is running in good shape (i will datamaster this coming weekend), I think it is getting close to that time. I think the tranny is on the way out also.
My goal is to build the Syclone to the level to run a mid to high 11 sec. 1/4 mile with a trap speed of 115mph. Obviously, budget is a MAJOR concern. :2cents:
The first step is the transmission. I do not beat on my truck so I plan to stay with a 700R4, get an aux transmission cooler and treat it right. With the Blake propshaft, I think I have already taken a step in the right direction. Since Blake is gone, I was looking at a couple sources for transmissions:
1. RPM ($2495)
Pros: Board vendor, looks like good support
Cons: Price
2. Waller (~$2100)
Pros: Board vendor, only 150 miles from me
Cons: Price, availability/core requirement (I may have to send a tranny to him to get upgraded which I cannot do at this time).
3. CK Performance (Stage 2: $1699)
Pros: Price, support (from reading some threads on here)
Cons: ?
4. eBay transmission source ($900)
Pros: Good looking chicks with guns in their ads (chick with guns), Price!
Cons: Uncertainty/risk of support/service
At this point I am leaning towards CK performance as it will leave some money for the other mods I will need. Thoughts and feedback are greatly appreciated. (except that I need to get a 4L80E! :2cents
. Also, what stall would I need for my goals?
Brake system - Completely replaced entire stock brake system (with stock system... for now).
Ignition system - UR5 plugs, Taylor Wires, MSD Coil, MSD Cap & Rotor, MSD Distributor, Set timing to 0deg
Fuel system - Walbro pump (only non-DIY item), fuel filter
Drivetrain - Blake front propshaft, Royal Purple in all axles
Misc. - Installed: 160deg t-stat, Blower motor relay, heater core, front speakers, some rear cladding, added tonneau cover, rear spoiler (FTW!), K&N stock replacement, Mobil 1 10W30, replaced some damaged interior pieces, solid steering shaft, polished and waxed back to good condition!
Normally I wait 6 months to get to know a car before deciding how I want to improve it. It's taken close to a year just to get the Sy in shape to set a goal and decide on what upgrades to do to reach it. Now that the engine is running in good shape (i will datamaster this coming weekend), I think it is getting close to that time. I think the tranny is on the way out also.
My goal is to build the Syclone to the level to run a mid to high 11 sec. 1/4 mile with a trap speed of 115mph. Obviously, budget is a MAJOR concern. :2cents:
The first step is the transmission. I do not beat on my truck so I plan to stay with a 700R4, get an aux transmission cooler and treat it right. With the Blake propshaft, I think I have already taken a step in the right direction. Since Blake is gone, I was looking at a couple sources for transmissions:
1. RPM ($2495)
Pros: Board vendor, looks like good support
Cons: Price
2. Waller (~$2100)
Pros: Board vendor, only 150 miles from me
Cons: Price, availability/core requirement (I may have to send a tranny to him to get upgraded which I cannot do at this time).
3. CK Performance (Stage 2: $1699)
Pros: Price, support (from reading some threads on here)
Cons: ?
4. eBay transmission source ($900)
Pros: Good looking chicks with guns in their ads (chick with guns), Price!
Cons: Uncertainty/risk of support/service
At this point I am leaning towards CK performance as it will leave some money for the other mods I will need. Thoughts and feedback are greatly appreciated. (except that I need to get a 4L80E! :2cents
. Also, what stall would I need for my goals?
