iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) First off, thank you for looking! I'm going to keep it simple and update the posts as the progress goes along. Thanks All!What are the goals of the build?-My goal for this car is to turn into my dual purpose performance car. Have the ability to drive it on the street all while tear up the race track whenever I'd like. This car will end up being my retrainer for autocross and road racing which will I will have to keep up with a much higher learning curve than I did with the old '98 V6. I've already reached my goal of 350rwhp N/A, now I need to bring everything else around. The suspension needs work, the trans needs work, as well as the rear end. Visually and aesthetically the car is perfect at this point so there's no reason to change it. I hope to have this car at least at a stopping point some time in 2013. Edited September 11, 2012 by iRoush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 =============================e85 Torpedo Build Log=============================2010==01/25/10== (Purchased)1999 Roush Stage II - Build #3115-63,000 miles==04/15/10==Roush Stage III Front Installed-Complete Kit-Replaced the Front bumper due to damage incurred in an accident I had in March.==04/16/10==Roush Short Throw Shifter Installed-Roush Shifter Base -Roush Shifter Handle -Roush Shift Boot -Roush Shift Knob-Was absolutely tired of the loose, truck-length shifts, so I tightened it up with a Roush Short Throw Shifter!==05/21/10==OEM Painted Mirrors-Self-Prep & Paintwork -Stock Plastic Mirrors -Paint Matched to DGS-Decided to tackle painting these mirrors myself. The quality came out better than OEM IMO. The mirrors were hand sanded for a smooth surface and I applied primer, base, and clear with a fence painter (I know ghetto, but it works...)==05/22/10==Mac O/R H-Pipe Installedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp6b2P2CkIU-From day one I loved the tone of the Roush, it was just a tad too quiet. I livened it up a bit with an o/r mid pipe and have been all smiles ever since!==05/31/10==Fidanza Aluminum 8-Bolt flywheel installedSpec Stage 3 Clutch Installed-The Stock Clutch absolutely had it, so I decided to upgrade to a spec clutch and an aluminum flywheel. The flywheel weighed in at a total of 10lbs.==06/01/10==Steeda Clutch Adjuster Kit Installed -Steeda Firewall Adjuster -Steeda Quick Release Race Quadrant-What good is a clutch and flywheel without adjustability? Added these in to support the drivetrain mods.Cougar PI Intake Plenum & Throttle Body Combo Installed-Added these junkyard gems due to the smooth interior of the plenum compared to OEM. The t/b is also bigger and tapered for smoother air flow.==06/02/10==Dynomax Super Turbo Replacement Muffler Installed-Blew a hole in the stock dynomax muffler (yeah i know the roush has THAT much power).==06/04/10==Steeda Adjustable Clutch Cable Installed-Thought the stock clutch cable was bad, turns out the TOB was really, this clutch cable lasted all of a couple months before it was swapped in for a brand new Ford cable.==06/10/10==Roush Bolt-In Subframe Connectors Installed-They don't do much bolted in, but, the plan is to have them triangulated and welded to a set of Spintech Subframe connectors for maximum rigidity.==07/18/10==Big Brake Kit InstalledRoush-PBR 2-Piston Calipers (Painted Rio Red) -13" Brembo Drilled Rotors (Front) -10.5" Brembo Drilled Rotors (Rear) -Porterfield R-4S Pads (F+R) -Stoptech Stainless Braided Brake Lines -Speed Bleeders-The brakes just had to go... it's difficult to stop a stock 3400lb car with crappy duralast pads that are worn to the metal and rotors that are grooved.. Went to Roush and ordered their front brake kit, and at the time I had a sponsorship with Brembo for rotors and they supplied them for free. Porterfield supplied the pads at a discounted rate because I'm an active customer. Thank you Brembo and Porterfield!==07/24/10==Maximum Motorsports Front Coilover Kit Installed-400# Coilover SpringsMM 4-Bolt C/C Plates Installed -Alignment done by Agent 47-Finally got around to installing my front coilover kit onto the Roush Valved Bilsteins up front. Thanks to Sick06Stang (Jason) for the help installing.==09/06/10==Off-Brand Reclineable Racing Seats Installed -Custom Driver Seat Track to accommodate my height (6'6") -Roush Harness Pads-Got these seats for a steal and realistically anything was an upgrade from stock. Routed the seat belts through the seat so the pads were a necessity.==09/17/10==UPR Polished Radiator Cover Installed-Blinged the car up a little bit, the stock one was removed by the previous owner because it was signed by the man himself, Jack Roush. So I needed something to make it look good again.==10/07/10==Livernois 298ci Stroker Rotating Assembly Installed -Custom Livernois Forged Steel Stroker Crankshaft -Livernois Exclusive Mahle Forged Pistons -Livernois Exclusive Rings, Locks, and Wrist Pins -Livernois Exclusive Manley H-Beam Rods w/ ARP 2000 Bolts -Clevite Tri-Armor Coated Bearings-After losing compression on cylinder 5, due to a ring getting stuck and destroying the ringlands and scouring the cylinders. I pulled the motor, bought a stroker kit, and the rest was history. 8.9:1 compression (I was planning for boost). All machine work was done by HDS Machine, assembly done by CHP.==10/21/10==295/35/18 Toyo T1R's Installed (Rear)-Finally got rid of the tires that have plagued me from day one. Toyo supplies these to me at a discount due to being a contingent sponsor for NASA Time Trials. Thank you Toyo!==10/25/10==Houston Performance 292S Cams Installed-228/230 Duration|292/292 Advertised|.531" Lift|114LSAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsZgIWsMSTk-Figured it was time to add a little performance mods to go with the new motor. Learned a lot from the install!==11/04/10==Dyno Tune by Joe @ Trick Tuners-263rwhp/283rwtqhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ofnppo1Gfw-Not bad for 100+ degree weather and the only mods being cams, and cat back exhaust!==11/20/10==Roush Spoiler Relocated 2" Aft-Moved the spoiler back because it just bugged me that it didn't sit flush with the trunk lid!==11/24/10==1997 Teksid Aluminum Block Received-Decided it was time for a lightweight block and a different plan other than boost... 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iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 2011==01/01/11==1 1/4" H&R Wheel Spacers Installed-Found these gems in the junkyard, they aren't perfect spacing but they'll do for now.==01/25/11==265/35/18 Toyo T1R's Installed (Front)-Finally got around to swapping the front tires out, car all around handles better!==01/31/11==Trickflow Specialties Valvtetrain Components Installed-Ford GT Supercar Cam Followers -TFS High Performance Lash Adjusters-Due to the HP292S cams being regrind cams, the base circle was smaller than stock, so the cams ate up the followers and lash adjusters. Luckily no valves dropped otherwise I would've had a much more serious problem!==03/05/11==Pro-Comp Fuel Rails Received-New Fuel Rails to help support my e85 conversion...Modified Inner Fenderwell For Clearance-was having issues on full compression of the coilovers with the tire rubbing the inner fenderwell, cut out the problematic areas, problem solved!==03/13/11==PA Performance Alternator Installed-Alternator was taking a dump so I upgraded to the PA Alternator and have been good ever since!==04/20/11==OEM Style Clear Corner Headlights Installed-The rubber seal on the stock headlights finally gave out and started condesating in the headlight. Decided to give eBay a shot, when I got the headlights, I through them in the oven, seperated them, cleaned them up, and then pressed them together again and resealed them to ensure no condesation would get in. Been flawless ever since!==05/06/11==OEM 28.5lb Steel Flwheel Installed FRPP Throw Out Bearing Installed-In preparation for the new motor I removed the aluminum flywheel to get weight balanced with the rotating assembly. The TOB was the main project since mine was shot. Thanks to Sick06Stang (Jason - pictured) for the help as always!==05/10/11==Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel Surfaced-Resurfacing done by HDS Machine==05/18/11==Steeda Underdrive Pullies Received-Ordered these to get weight balanced to the new rotating assembly of the new motor!==05/20/11==Teksid Aluminum Block Delivered to MMR for Machining & Assembly-Took a road trip with my friend Rachel to MMR to have it machined and assembled by them. Thanks to Mark for all the discounts and huge hook up on parts!Specs:Torque Plate Bored, Honed, and Decked-Bored .020 overFord Racing Cast Iron Crankshaft (8-Bolt)MMR I-Beam Rods (Shotpeened, Magnafluxed and Weight Matched)-ARP 2000 Rod BoltsManley Lightweight Pistons (13:1 Compression)Total Seal File Fit RingsClevite Rod and Main bearingsDynamically Balanced w/ Steeda UDP, Aluminum Flywheel, Twin-Disk ClutchETA on completion: 06/24/11==05/30/11==JLT Ram Air Intake Installed -Sonic Blue PaintedRoush Performance 75mm Throttle Body and Gasket Installed-Thanks to Joe @ Trick Tuners for the amazing deal on the JLT. Bought it for $100 off retail. Granted it's Sonic Blue, I think the function > form . The Roush 75mm just helped it right along!==06/03/11==FRPP 3.73 Gears Received-Thanks to BroncoEric for the deal on the gears! They will be installed 06/11/11 with the help of Bobby and Sick06Stang (Jason).==06/11/11==FRPP 3.73 Gears InstalledThank you Bobby, Jason, Chris, and Eric for the help on the install. Couldn't have done it without you guys!==06/15/11==Accufab 75mm Plenum Received and InstalledTo complete the intake side of the car I polished it off (no pun intended) with a Polished 75mm Accufab Plenum. Throttle Response is much nicer and the cam lope is more distinct through the exhaust now!==06/18/11==Got back on the dyno to get the tune sorted out, made a little bit more power but pegged the MAF so adjustments were limited. I'm using these numbers as my baseline for the new motor, I'm demanding these numbers at the very least!271rwhp/287rwtqThanks to Joe @ Trick Tuners!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url-I--LHbM==06/24/11==Well after another road trip to MMR, I'm now the proud owner of a High Compression Teksid Shortblock as well as a few other goodies that Mark @ MMR wouldn't let me leave without!Then I also walked out of there with an MMR Windage Trayas well as brand new Ford GT Supercar Camshaft Followers for $100 (these retail well over $500 at Ford....)Top is the GT Supercar Follower, bottom is my OEM followerRight is the GT Supercar Follower, Left is my OEM Follower==06/26/11==New Battery Relocation kit picked up thanks to Sick06Stang (Jason)New Aluminum Driveshaft picked up thanks to Sick06Stang (Jason) and 01yellercobra(Bob)New Autometer Gauge Cluster Received-Drilled out the Headlight button hole and will cut out the rear defroster hole when assembled.==07/09/11==New FRPP 42# Injectors Received-Thanks to Bobby for the sweet hook-up on these!Next up, I braved the 90+ degree weather and red ants and installed my new aluminum driveshaft!-Thanks to Jason (Sick06Stang) for the driveshaft!==08/11/11==Schroth Rallye 4 Harness Installed-Just finished installing the new Schroth Rallye 4 Harness after my stock 3-point failed. I'm going to need to make a new seat track soon, the seat sits too far up and the harness is almost at full extension to reach it's mounting points. besides that I talked with Agent 47 over the phone today, I need to be at least 4" further back after measuring how much I bend my elbows and knees to fit in the car. All in due time I suppose!==08/18/11==Maximum Motorsports Bumpsteer Kit Installed- My outer tie rod ends were starting to squeal and felt incredibly sloppy. Decided before I ever had the chance to experience catastrophic failure that I upgrade to the MM heim joints. Steering feels heavier now but the feedback and initial turn in response is so much better!==08/20/11==Rear Seat Removed-Removed the rear seat and seat belts for Conmech. Everything removed weighed in at a total of 43.5lbs!==08/22/11==Mac Ceramic Longtube Headers Received-Thanks to Sik98GT and Pacifica Performance for the hook-up! These are damn near impossible to buy now that Mac has reduced production!Mac O/R Shorty H-Pipe Received-Once again thanks to Sik98GT and Pacifica Performance! Should go VERY nicely with my headers!==08/29/11==Brand new 90mm Lightning MAF Received-This concludes everything I need for the intake side of the new motor.New Speed Bleeders received-As a part of maintenance, it's time for new brakes and accessories. First of my new parts arrived.==08/31/11==Porterfield R4 Racing Brake Pads Received.-Received my new Carbon Kevlar Race Pads, now I just wait on my Brembo Zinc Plated Rotors!==09/10/11==Maximum Motorsports 4-Point Roll Cage Received.-Thanks to FoxFire5.0 for the deal on the cage!==09/13/11==Brembo Zinc Plated Rotors Received.-Thanks to Brembo for the deal as always! Got these for a steal with my discount.==09/17/11==Brembo Zinc Plated Rotors & Porterfield Pads Installed-Also decided to eliminate the Bilstein Quad Shocks as well. Car stops much, much better and no more brake squeal.==09/23/11==Maximum Motorsports Roll Bar Picked up from ElectroTech Powdercoating-Picked up my roll bar. Couldn't be happier with the results. $150 for as good as this thing looks was well worth it! The pics don't do it justice either!==10/01/11==Maximum Motorsports 4-Point Rollbar Installed-Thanks to the Big Meanie for the weld job!==10/06/11==KMS Torker 340lph Fuel System Received!-Now I'll have no problem supply my e85 system!==10/20/11==Raybestos R-300 Brake Rotors-Due to a defective set of rotors from Brembo and them not honoring a replacement for me, I decided to contact Raybestos... they gave me a pretty good deal, 5% off retail for switching from Brembo to Raybestos...==10/21/11==Raybestos R-300 Front Brake Rotors Installed-Installed the Raybestos R-300's up front. Still waiting on my rears to get here, they were delayed from the factory. Regardless, first opinion of these, they are much quieter than the drilled Brembos, much smoother, and when you heat 'em up...... you better be locked in tight because you will go through the windshield in a heavy braking situation. Best money I've spent on this car in awhile! If you're looking for rotors go for the Raybestos R-300's!!!==10/23/11==2003 Terminator Oil Pan Picked Up-Went for the Terminator pan as an upgrade. Comes with the oil pan baffles which 2v's don't have.==10/25/11==Raybestos R-300 Rear Brake Rotors Received & Installed-Finished the rotor swap... brakes are finally up to my standards...==11/01/11==OEM Romeo Camshaft Covers Received-Okay, these badboys only cost me $50. Thanks to heppgary from The Corral!!! He sanded them down, removed the plastic ribbing, and coated them professionally with the metallic silver I wanted. Cannot thank him enough!!!==11/15/11==POS Alarm Removed-Found this in my kick panel so I removed it after it went haywire on my way home from work...==11/25/11==FRPS Replaced-Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor blew out on the way to work. (Had to push my car two blocks, THANK JESUS FOR THE ROLLCAGE). Replaced the FRPS and all is well.==11/28/11==Custom Seat Track Made-Being that I'm 6'6". I was dying being confined to the limited amount of room the SN95 chassis provides. So I came up with my own seat track design that works flawlessly. Moved me a total of 7-8" back from the stock location and I'm 4" lower in the car with plenty of clearance for a helmet. Very comfortable as well! Thanks to Jason for the spectacular welding work!==11/29/11==IAC Restrictor Plate Made and Installed-Had the inherent rpm hang that all modulars have with EFI. Decided to give the IAC restrictor plate a shot and see what it does. Holes are 3/8".==12/28/11==G-Force 6-Point Harness Received-Received my new harness, gonna wait until this weekend possibly next (depending on the new years festivities) to wrap the harnesses on the cage. Can't wait to install it!==12/30/11==G-Force 6-Point Camlock Harness InstalledMock-UpWrapped-Harness wrapping done by myself, Just need some zip ties to roll up the excess webbing.==12/31/11==Raised Gas Pedal Mod-Got tired of the extra effort required to heel-toe downshift. Finally did the mod with the correct hardware (nylon spacer with hose clamps). Wish I would have done it sooner, so much easier to drive!Cleaned up the Harness Webbing-Tidied up the harness wrap job i did yesterday with a pair of zip ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) 2012==01/08/12==Installed Black Out Vinyl and OEM Roush Windshield Banner on Front Window-Got tired of the sun always shining in my eyes and I hate using a sunvisor, so I added a 0% tint vinyl across my windshield and replaced the faded windshield banner with a new OEM for 1999 Roush banner. They don't produce these any more so I'm lucky I got my hands on one!==02/04/12==Installed HID's-Picked up a sponsorship with HIDmasters.com who supplied me with a set of 6000k HID Headlight and Foglight kits. Mounted them so they are invisible to the naked eye. Thanks to Misha @ HIDmasters!==02/18/12==Steeda Underdrive Pulley Kit Installed-Was getting a little bored with the power on the car whilst I'm waiting on my new motor, decided to added the UDP's to the mix, and I must say I love them!==02/23/12==Sumitomo HTR ZII's, Ford Head Bolts, and Ford Alignment Dowels received.- Received my replacement street tires. These are just the fronts in 265/35/18.Also received my first box from MHS with my head bolts and the head gasket alignment dowels.==02/26/12==Installed Sumitomo HTR ZII Tires (Front) & Adjusted Alignment back to Roush OEM-Installed my Sumitomo 265/35/18 tires, so far I like them, they're definitely quieter than my Toyo's and seem like an all around solid tire for street driving. Also brought the alignment back in so my tire wear is much more even all across the board.==03/01/12==Modular HeadShop Stage 3 Heads and Stage 4.5 Cams + TFS Crank Gears Received-Received the MHS Heads and Cams, crank gears, and head gaskets. Installed the Passenger head, still need to do the driver side and degree the cams. So far so good....==03/02/12==Completed Head & Camshaft Install!-Fixed the Alignment Dowel for the Head/Block and installed the driver head, completing the Head/Cam installation.==03/09/12==PA PMGR High Torque Starter Recieved-High Torque starter received. needed a little more rpm out of the starter to overcome the difficulty of starting this high of a compression motor.==03/13/12==PLX DM-5 Wideband Received-Thanks to Joe @ Trick Tuners for pre-wiring most of it up for me so it's pretty much plug and play for my car.TSS Oil Pump, Pick-Up Tube, and Mounting Hardware Received-Received my TSS 2v Oil Pump, thanks to Tousley ford for the pickup tube and mounting hardware on the cheap!==03/17/12==PLX DM-5 Wideband Installedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxotekimhSM -Installed and wired up the PLX DM-5 Wideband today. Thanks to Joe @ Trick Tuners for giving me a phone call to answer all my questions, The installation was seamless as was my soldering!==03/19/12==FRPP 2v Oil Pump Installed-Installed the FRPP 2v Oil Pump, waiting on gaskets, etc. now to install the windage tray, pick-up tube, etc.==03/20/12==Misc. Gaskets, Stamped Trigger Wheel, and NGK TR6's received.-This about wraps up all the parts I need. Waiting on my oil pan to get back from powdercoat and a set of dowel pins to arrive from MHS...==03/24/12==Teksid 2v Timing Chain Guide Pins Received & Installed==03/25/12==KMS Torker 340LPH Fuel Pump Installed-Finally installed the 340LPH fuel pump. It was a major pain because of all the modifications I had to make to make it fit but now that it's in, it works great!=03/28/12==Oil Pan Received and Installed w/ MMR Windage Tray==03/30/12==Old Engine Removed and new engine assembly starts-Many thanks to the Big Meanie for leading the way in the engine removal!==04/08/12==New Engine Installed and Firedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5q0myMy91o ==04/10/12==e85 Gas Cap and Flex Fuel Badge Installede85 tester received and tested w/ Shell e85-Came out to about 84% ethanol!==05/05/12==The e85 Torpedo gets it's much needed Dyno Tune from Trick Tuners!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQsfR0EHNoQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdIJI8PUUf4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBqD2rv1rEo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyt2gWy9JCw ==05/25/12==New Exedy Mach 500 Clutch, FRPP Clutch Fork, and Ford OEM TOB Received-Hoping to cure my shifting issue, if not, then it's time to invest in a G-Force T5!==06/14/12==Custom Shift Light Built and Installedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U81tcAyQrvg&feature-Built this bad boy for road racing purposes. Didn't want the standard orange shift light, I wanted a progressive light telling me when my power band starts all the way to redline.==06/19/12==285/35/18 Sumitomo HTR ZII Tires received and installed-Blew a hole in a tire thanks to a massive body screw. picked these up to DD on..==06/23/12==Installed Kenwood Head Unit-Phase one of the interior restoration is complete. more to come shortly!==06/25/12==Florida5.0 Radio Delete Panel Installed-Installed the Radio Panel this evening, the instructions were absolutely terrible but, it wasn't too bad haha. Thanks to my dremel for "clearancing".==06/26/12==MMR-Moroso Catch Can Received-Received my MMR Catch Can. Hopefully this takes care of the oil all over my engine haha==06/27/12==H&R 25mm Wheel Spacers Received and Installed-Installed the new wheel spacers, gives the car the perfect stance! now i just gotta lower the rear a little bit!==06/30/12==Moroso Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank Received and Installed-My plastic reservoir had broke and I decided to upgrade a bit.==07/01/12==MMR-Moroso Catch Can Setup Installed-Mounted the catch can on the passenger side of the timing cover. Routed the house underneath the RAI and around the back of the intake.Also Received & Installed my new Mach 460 Amp-Right Rear Amp blew out so I finally got around to replacing it.==07/07/12==Exedy Mach 500, Fidanza Friction Plate, FRPP Clutch Fork, and FRPP Throw out Bearing Installed-Well the Spec gave out completely so it was time for a huge upgrade. This new clutch is awesome and all of the supporting components I replaced made it that much better!==07/13/12==Steeda Adjustable Clutch Cable Received & Installed- The OEM ford cable was good but didn't give me the full adjustment I needed... Luckily the Steeda did it with ease and pedal pressure is not much different either.==07/21/12==Silver Hash Stripes Added to Passenger Fender- I always wanted these stripes, one of my favorite subtle additions to the Roush as of yet.==08/04/12==PCV Delete T-Fitting for Passenger valve cover installed-Eliminated the oil spewing all over my engine from the open breather on the passenger valve cover by tying in both valve covers to the catch can.==08/05/12==Complete Terminator Gas Tank Received-Needed to upgrade from the pathetic GT Tank. Under hard cornering my car would starve of fuel, this rectified that issue with the internal sump and baffling as well as added more capacity to handle more fuel with the twin pump setup!==08/06/12==Terminator Gas Tank InstalledOld tank outNew tank v. old tank- Installed the tank, only ran into a couple of problems. Capped off one Evap line to the filler neck, and had to create my own hose to connect the Evap line from the front of the tank to the over axle connection. Also replaced the fuel filler neck grommet and now have a working fuel gauge!==08/10/12==Moroso Hood Pins Test Fitted onto Stock Hood-The new hood arrives on Monday and I wanted to make sure I got it down to a science, came out pretty damn good IMO. Only thing I need to do is add a spacer to one side of the hood since I removed the bumpstops (where I placed the pins) and also order longer lanyards because the one's in the kit were too short to even make it under the hood....==08/14/12==Steeda Q400 Hood Received and Longer Lanyards Received.-Test fitted and drilled the holes for the Steeda Q400 hood. Paint to come soon!==08/15/12==HIDmasters Foglight Ballasts Mounted to Headlight Panel-Wanted to keep the HID install clean and uncluttered so I mounted the HID ballasts to the underside of the headlight panel.==08/23/12==Autometer Arctic White Oil Pressure Gauge Received-Received the new oil pressure gauge, I have an idea I'm wanting to run with on this one.==08/24/12==Roush White Faced Gauge Cluster Received-Part two of my idea received. Stay tuned!==08/30/12==Sponsorship Vinyls from PRP Vinyl received and applied.-Finally received the new vinyls for my sponsorships with HIDmasters, Ortiz Performance, SN95Source, and of course BTM AutoSportAlso Received my AutoMeter Tach Adapter-Needed this little box to eliminate the random flashing of my shift light. Works to perfection!==09/01/12==Wicked Motorsports Rear Diffuser Ordered-Ordered the only functional rear diffuser kit out there for the 94-04 mustangs!==09/05/12==Steeda Q400 Hood Painted and Reinstalled-Got my hood back from Collisions Plus in Escondido, they did a phenomenal job with paint matching the hood!==09/06/12==Wicked Motorsports Rear Diffuser Received and Installed-Installed the diffuser, install was relatively simple. Looks great and the function is even better!==09/08/12==Roush Gauge Cluster Modifications CompletedSent my gauge cluster to Bryan (Det_Riot) to install the working oil pressure gauge in the cluster. Looks amazing and cannot wait to install it!==09/27/12==Installed MOMO Hub, NRG Quick Release, and OMP Steering Wheel-Finally decided to upgrade the steering wheel to make heel toe shifts easier and a quick release to get out of the car simpler. Edited September 28, 2012 by iRoush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) 2013==02/20/13==Front End Alignment Completed!-Thanks to George at Alignment Plus in San Marcos! Dialed my car in perfectly for autocross.==02/23/13==Odyssey PC280, HD280, and SAE Terminals Received and Installed!-Replaced the OEM battery with a lightweight racing battery. Saves 25lbs off the front end.==03/04/13==Roush Bumper Repair-The front bumper took a beating at the Auto-X on 3/3. Had to zip tie it back up for the time being!==03/17/13==Weight Reduction Started-So far have pulled a total weight of 385lbs out of the car!==03/25/13==Custom HVAC Panel Delete Made and AFR Gauge moved to HVAC-Needed to delete the a-pillar pod as it was becoming an obstruction of view at the track.==03/26/13==COT Wing and COT Front Splitter Received![imig]http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz336/iRoush/1999%20Roush%20Stage%20II/COT%20Wing/IMG_4136.jpg-Huge thank you to Roush Yates Performance Parts for supplying me with one of their retired COT Wings and splitter!==03/31/13==Custom Air Bag Delete Panel Made-Figured I didn't want to spend the $70 at Florida 5.0 for a new panel so I took the old airbag and some velcro and made my own delete!==04/02/13==COT Front Splitter Mounted-Mounted the Front Splitter, still need to make dive planes and order a set of splitter rods!==04/06/13==Custom Wing Uprights made for the COT Wing-Made taller uprights for the COT wing to put it in the air flow. Just need to get the feet welded!==04/07/13==COT Wing Mounting Feet Welded-Thanks to the Big Meanie for welding up the fins!==04/08/13==Mounting Feet installed-Mounted the Feet to the trunk!==04/09/13==COT Wing Uprights and Feet Painted and Installed!-COT Wing is mounted up and looking good!==04/12/13==New Florida 5.0 Radio Delete Panel Received & Installed!-Installed another Florida5.0 radio delete in the lower slot. cleans up the dash ten fold!==04/20/13==ABS Plastic Splitter Dive Planes Fabricated-Had to fabricate Dive Planes to extend the splitter back.==05/04/13==A/C and Cruise Control System Removed-Shedding more weight out of the Roush by removing the A/C system!==05/11/13==A/C Pulley Installed-Finally eliminated the A/C and added on the pulley!==05/19/13==Steeda Q400 Hood Vents Opened-Wanted to induce more cooling and this was the quickest and easiest way!==05/29/13==MAC Catted H-Pipe Installed-Had to quiet down the exhaust for San Diego Regions SCCA Auto-X.==05/30/13==Paint Matched Cold Air Induction Headlight Installed-Trying to reduce the AIT by adding in a cold air induction headlight.==06/10/13=='00 Cobra R Steering Rack w/ Maximum Motorsports Aluminum Solid Bushings-Broke the OE steering rack at the June Autocross so I replaced it with the rare '00R Rack with some MM bushings!==06/27/13==OEM A-Arms removed and Maximum Motorsports A-Arms, Maximum Motorsports Sway Bar Endlinks, Maximum Motorsports Swaybar Bushings, Steeda G-Trac Brace, and Timken Hub installed!-Polishing up the front end, we're maxxing out our suspension for SM within all rules!==06/28/13==Alignment done at Alignment Plus!Specs are as follows:Camber: 2 7/8" (Maxxed Out)Caster: 7 3/4" (Maxxed Out)Toe: 1/16" Out==07/04/13==Adjustable Wing Struts Added-Wanted more angle for autocross this definitely provides!==07/06/13==Original 2000 Cobra R Wheels Picked up and Rear Fenders Rolled-18x9.5" wheels for our new R-Comps that are on order!-Rolled our rear fenders thanks to our Sponsor, HIDmasters for the use of their fender roller!==07/08/13== More Vinyls added thanks to our sponsor PRP Vinyl!==07/11/13==Maximum Motorsports Rear Coilover Kit, Front Coils (350#), and grooved rear shocks received and installed!-Had to up our spring rates to counteract our new r-comps!==07/13/13==BF Goodrich R1's 285/30/18 (4) Received and Installed and Front Fenders Rolled/Pulled!-We're ready for our upcoming Champ event, fat tires and tire clearance. Can't wait!==08/11/13==Fays2 Watts Link and BTM AutoSport Custom Offset 3-Link Installed-Finally tied in the rear suspension to really get the car under control!==08/14/13==UCA Battle Box Installed-Installed the UCA Battle box to support the load of the Offset 3-Link==09/12/13==Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge Sender Wired In and Installed-Finally wired in the Autometer gauge so we can monitor oil pressure!==10/13/13==BTM AutoSport Splitter V2 Started-Started working on a new version of our first splitter. We wanted something extended as far back as possible to be more effective!==11/02/13==BTM AutoSport Splitter Project V2 Completed and FTR Towhook Installed-Splitter V2 completed! Looks and functions great, also installed our Fully Torqued Racing Custom Tow Hook!==11/09/13==Battle Box Braces Welded-Had to weld our upper torque boxes up to handle our PM3L!==11/25/13==Maximum Motorsports MMSTB-8 Strut Tower Brace Installed-After receiving some convincing information in regards to Strut Tower Braces, we decided it was time to add one to our setup!==11/26/13==Maximum Motorsports MMRLCA-31.3 Lower Control Arms & 2000 Cobra R Radio Delete Received-In preparation for 2014, we picked these up!==12/01/13==SCF Carbon Fiber Wiper Cowl Installed-After cracking our old plastic cover we figured we needed a nice upgrade! Edited December 10, 2013 by iRoush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iRoush Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wheels: XXR 531 18x11 PlatinumTires: 315/30/18 Hoosier A6Flares: Maier Racing Fender Flares - Recut and finished by BTM AutoSport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 ==02/21/14==Maximum Motorsports K-Member Received -MM K-Member Received! Finally upgrading from the stock kmember since we're moving to C-Prepared! ==02/25/14==Kenny Brown Jacking Rails Received -Finally received my new jacking rails to stop deformation of the subframes and add to the overall rigidity of the chassis! Makes jacking the car up a breeze! ==03/13/14==Center Console Removed and Foglights Rewired -Started eliminating more weight from the interior starting with the center console and shifter bezel. Rewired the HIDmasters Fogs to the switch panel! ==03/14/14==Kenny Brown Jacking Rails Installed -Huge thanks to the Big Meanie for welding up the new pinch weld braces! ==03/22/14==BTM AutoSport Racing Seat Arrived and Installed! -Our custom built racing seat from Bimarco Poland has arrived! Money well spent for some more buttgrip! ==03/25/14==Kenny Brown Anti-Squat Brackets Installed! -Finally correcting the incorrect Rear LCA angle that is caused by a lowered car.Getting the angle of the LCA slightly pointed downward from chassis to axle at a static level is optimal! ==03/28/14==Maximum Motorsports MM3 Coilover Suspension Received and Installed! -Huge thank you to our newest sponsor Maximum Motorsports for sending us out a custom set of MM3's for us to run autocross with! ==04/03/14==30mm Ford Front Sway Bar Installed -Thanks to our sponsor Mustang Morgue for shipping us out this new 30mm swaybar! We decided to paint match it DGS for an extra touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 ==04/20/14==CP Trunk Picked up from Junkyard -Decided it was time to ditch the COT wing so we are C-Prepared class legal! The COT wing will be kept for running time attack events eventually, we picked up this perfect donor trunk for cheap at the JY! ==04/29/14==CP Trunk Painted! -Paint by our friends over at MelissaDrifts! Thanks to Melissa and Chris for the awesome work! ==05/15/14==10 Factory 31-Spline Rear Axles Received! -Starting the 31-Spline Build up! ==05/22/14==Rear Axle Removed -After blowing the rear axle up at the SD National Tour, it was time for disassembly and shipping off to our friend Bobby @ WMD Fabrication! ==05/23/14==Torsen T2-R Received -The King of the differentials has arrived! The new Torsen T2-R will provide us with that much needed edge over our competition! ==05/25/14==Rear Axle Delivered to WMD Fabrication! -Time for the tear down and rebuild! ==05/27/14==Aerocatch Latches Received and installed! -Needed something to keep the trunk from flying up and didn't want anything that would disturb airflow, so went with the aerocatch latches! ==06/14/14==Built Rear Axle Received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 ==06/17/14==Fully Torqued Racing "Working Man's" 14" Brake Kit Installed! -Let's be real. The 13" Roush PBR's (Rebadged Cobra's) can't cut it when it comes to Hoosier Slicks. This brought the car perfectly back under braking control right at the maximum threshold! ==06/26/14==Maximum Motorsports Tubular K-Member Install Begins! -It was about time that we brought the heat to our competition a little bit more. Say hello to faster times and better suspension geometry! ==06/28/14==Polyurethane Motor Mounts Received and K-Member/Mounts Installed! -Our OEM rubber mounts ripped themselves apart and we figured this would be a great time to upgrade! Got both the k-member and mounts in! ==07/01/14==Care package from Maximum Motorsports Received and installed! -MM Steering Shaft, Rack Bushings, Swaybar Relocation, Bumpsteer upgrade kit, and swaybar bushings received and installed! ==07/03/14==MM K-Member Install Completed & Alignment Adjusted! -Final Alignment is complete! Car handles superbly! ==07/16/14==Fays2 Watts Link Welds Unzipped! -Well this is the end of the Fays2 WL era. We have given this piece to our welder and moved on to bigger and better Watts Links! ==07/16/14==Maier Racing Spoiler Received and Installed! -Got a deal on the Maier Spoiler that we could not refuse! Picked it up and couldn't be happier! Now we have a CP legal rear spoiler for downforce! ==07/20/14==Fully Torqued Racing Watts Link Prototype Received and Installed & Lower Battle Box Reinforcements Welded In! -With the demise of the Fays2 Watts, it was time to go fully torqued and get a NASCAR developed Watts Link! Absolutely in love with this design! We also welded up the lower boxes after some stress started showing. Thank you to the Big Meanie as always! ==07/20/14==Stock T45 Transmission Grenaded 3rd Gear... -Wish we had a great story about how this blew up... unfortunately we don't. Just cruising home from our welders shop and the transmission grenaded once the clutch engaged in 3rd on a smooth shift. ==07/25/14==Fully Torqued Racing Spoiler Rods Installed -We've been Fully Torqued by FTR! Needed something to keep the rear spoiler from flexing as well as adding angle and FTR delivered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hi, my name is Brett, and I make everyone hate themselves for lacking a Roush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hi, my name is Brett, and I make everyone hate themselves for lacking a Roush.ya bro. your total rice for having a v6 that can keep up with GT's. Lulz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm such a ricer and my car is so slow. Because I haven't gone to the track and leaked oil everywhere, I know I am slow.Teach me the way BERTTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm such a ricer and my car is so slow. Because I haven't gone to the track and leaked oil everywhere, I know I am slow.Teach me the way BERTTThahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Added Log for 06/26/12MMR-Moroso Oil Catch Can Received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Added Log for 06/27/12.Maximum Motorsports/H&R 25mm Wheel Spacers Received & Installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 man your build thread makes me envious off the attention to detail you have on your car! There are SO MANY little things wrong with my car that bug the crapola out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 man your build thread makes me envious off the attention to detail you have on your car! There are SO MANY little things wrong with my car that bug the crapola out of me!Thanks man! now that I got the hard part out of the way (the engine) I can focus on the finer details =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushrod91 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I know this car!Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Added Log for 06/30/12.Moroso Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank Received and Installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Added Log for 07/01/12.MMR-Moroso Catch Can Setup Installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Added to 07/01/12 Log.Installed New Mach 460 Rear Amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Catch can looks great! Are you planning on putting gauges in the radio delete panel or leaving it as is?Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Catch can looks great! Are you planning on putting gauges in the radio delete panel or leaving it as is?Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2eventually some switches will go there... not saying for what :look:oh and my clutch just ate shit today. It only engages at the very top of the clutch throw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Added log for 07/07/12.Exedy Mach 500 Clutch, Fidanza Steel Friction Insert, FRPP Clutch Fork, and FRPP TOB installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Added Log for 07/13/12.Steeda Adjustable Clutch Cable Received and Installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Added Log for 07/21/12Silver Hash Stripe Vinyl added to Passenger fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Added Log for 08/04/12Installed T-Fitting into Pass. Valve Cover to run to my Catch Can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Added Log for 08/05/12Complete Terminator Fuel Tank Received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Added Log for 08/06/12Complete Terminator Fuel Tank Installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Added log for 08/10/12Moroso Hood Pins Test Fitted onto Stock Hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Awesome! I see some pictuers are "RED X" and can't see sh*t. Question! Is that OEM color or did you get it painted. It is the only one I have seen as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Awesome! I see some pictuers are "RED X" and can't see sh*t. Question! Is that OEM color or did you get it painted. It is the only one I have seen as such.The car is Dark Green Satin an oem paint color in 98 and 99.I really need to update this thread... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Added Log for 08/14/12.Steeda Q400 Hood Received and Longer Lanyards Received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Added Log for 08/15/12HIDmasters Foglight Ballasts Mounted to Headlight Panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Added Log for 08/23/12Autometer Arctic White Oil Pressure Gauge Received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Added Log for 08/24/12Roush White Faced Gauge Cluster Received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Added Log for 08/30/12Sponsorship Vinyls from PRP Vinyl received and applied. Also, Autometer Tach Adapter Received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
