Originally posted by TraceZ Very sweet. The only thing I could see that wasnt "perfect" was the alternator.
Mine looks grungy too, what is the best way to restore aluminum other than blasting it? Is there a cleaner that will bring it back to new?
Yah, I know I have my eye on a 200amp alternator from PowerMaster.com (chromed of course). But I just can't justify that kind of $$$ until the OEM one dies...11 yrs later and no sign of dying...kinda sad when you hope a part dies so you can replace it with something better isn't it?
You can have it polished, or do it yourself with a high speed buffer/compound. Personally I'd rather put the $$$ towards a brand new one and one that keep up with my amperage requirements.
KnightFire
1993 Formula Firebird
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hey knightfire is their a breather on the intake? (where the exhaust gases would go? thats what it looks like kinda odd to see one their.
1997 Camaro, Z-28, 5.7, Manual 6, K&N cold air intake, custom ram air scoop, ported MAF, Resonator plug, air foil, 160 thermostat, hypertech power programer 3, 3 inch cat-back exhaust, strut tower brace, K&N valve breather, centerforce dual friction clutch, slp short throw shifter, TNL short stick, O2 simulators, Next mod will be 1.6 rockers, pushrods, and springs. any reccomendations?
PhantomZ28:
Yes thats a breather on the CAI, I well ummm removed some emissions type stuff and had to put a filter on so that unfiltered air didn't get into the system.
Ken:
Hush you! LOL actually the 11 yr old paint is really starting to show its age, I'm not sure how much longer I can count on Zaino to keep bringing it back to life.
Kevin:
I know that I COULD polish it, but my amperage requirements are higher now with the N2O and large stereo system for the poor OEM alternator to keep up. So I really want the 200amp model. At least thats my excuse
FastTA:
Thanks for the info I really appreciate it! But I will probably be better off getting the larger alternator.
N2OLT4Bird:
Those are Bogart DS10's, EXTREMELY light weight and VERY strong.
Everyone:
Thanks for the kudos, for a 11yr old recently retired daily driver it doesn't look half bad
KnightFire
1993 Formula Firebird
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Sooo, you paid the big bucks for lightweight rims to help make up for 1000 pounds of stereo equipment and now need a big alternator too! I thought it was a race car!!!
Originally posted by Kevin - Blown 95 TA Sooo, you paid the big bucks for lightweight rims to help make up for 1000 pounds of stereo equipment and now need a big alternator too! I thought it was a race car!!!
Hahahaha, you have NO idea how much crap I get for that...but I do remove the heaviest parts of the system when I race. Besides most of that weight is over the rear axle
However, its MY version of a race car...the best of all worlds, it will NEVER be a gutted full out race car...I enjoy driving it around town too much. I will never have stellar ETs due to the fact that she is a hefty PIG...I won't type that too loudly because I might offend her, LOL. I got a smokin' deal on the rims/tires BTW...just couldn't pass it up. So I try to offset my weigth issues where I can.
KnightFire
1993 Formula Firebird
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