Modifications (Updated July 2005)
Here is a list of modifications I did on the car after the engine
installation:
New fiberglass rear deck lid. July 2005. Savec 10 lb
New front spoiler. June 2005. Added 3 lb
New wheel trans-am wheel (15 x 7) and tire (205-70-15 front, 255-65-15 rear). June 2005. Removed 5 lb
New "75" stickers on doors and hood. May 2005
New oil pump with modifications on it. August 2004.
New cam, lifter, REV limiters. June 2004. Added 2 lb
Removed floor mat, repainted the interior. May 2004. Saved 5 lb
Install subframe connectors. September 2003. Added 23 lb
Install a smaller gaz tank (300 ml) before entering the fuel pump. July 2003. Added 1 lb
New passenger fiberglass seat (14 lb) with aluminium bracket. June 2003. Saved 26 lb
New 1000 amp batterie. May 2003. Added 5 lb
Relocated the transmission cooler lines, now pass throught the right fender instead near the exhaust. May 2003. Added 3 lb
New 700r4 transmission rebuilted by myself. May 2003.
New fiberglass and inner fender bracket. June 2002. Saved 17 lb
New electric water pump (on test). Saved 8 lb
New all aluminium hood hinge (passenger side only). June 2002. Saved 2 lb
Install second mechanical water temperature gauge. June 2002. Added 2 lb
Install new (smaller) heater blower. June 2002. Added 3 lb
New aluminium radiator. June 2002. Saved 8 lb
New aluminium radiator support. June 2002. Saved 8 lb
Relocated the alternator. June 2002.
Remove Heater core and controls. March 2002. Saved 12 lb
Install new Accel 300+ spark plug wires. September 2001.
Removed power steering. September 2001. Saved 26 lb.
Changed rubber sway bar bushing and front control arms with polyurethane ones. September 2001.
Changed from coil spring. Now 420 lb-in instead of stock 310 lb/in springs. September 2001. Added 16 lb.
Add a new radiator (from ford tempo) in from of the actual radiator. The new radiator is connected into the heater circuit. First test indicated temperature about 20 F lower than before. July 2001. Added 15 lb.
Installed aluminium rear drum. July 2001. Saved 12 lb.
Removed beam from passenger door. July 2001. Saved 20 lb.
Weighed the car: 3 680 lb, see "weight section" for more information. June 2001.
Removed beam fron driver door. June 2001. Saved 20 lb.
Installed an electric fuel pump. May 2001. Added 3 lb.
Added fire extinguisher. May 2001. Added 3 lb.
Added drive shaft loop. May 2001. Added 7 lb.
Replaced rear bumber bracket with new aluminium one. April 2001. Saved 58 lb.
Cut the inner structure of the trunk. April 2001. Saved 5 lb.
Installed pin on the hood. April 2001. Saved 1.5 lb.
Removed radio and front speaker. April 2001. Saved 8 lb.
Removed hood spring and finished cutting the inner structure of the hood. April 2001. Saved 5 lb.
Removed trailer hitch. January 2001. Saved 45 lb.
Removed passenger sunscreen. January 2001. Saved 1.5 lb
Replaced license bracket. October 2000. Saved 1 lb
Replaced front bumper bracket with new one in aluminium. Sept 2000. Saved 60 lb
Installed fiberglass scoop. September 2000. Saved 10 lb
Removed rear speaker. Sept 2000. Saved 14 lb.
Added battery disconnect switch for safety. July 2000. Added 1.5 lb
Installed a new parking brake: Changed foot operated parking brake with hand operated hand lever brake. July 2000. Saved 4 lb.
Changed windshield water tank bracket to one made of aluminium. June 2000. Saved 0.5 lb
Changed the gas pedal to one made of aluminium. June 2000. Saved 0.5 lb
Relocated battery in the trunk with aluminium support. May 2000. Added 12 lb