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Your build looks like its coming along nicely, those boosted 4 bangers are quite the package for CAM-C. Hope to see you at some NNJR events this year, I'll be attempting to run CAM there as well. Always tough competition with a bunch of tour caliber drivers. Don Slevin runs a pretty quick S550 there amongst a few other good drivers in the class (pretty sure they lump CAM T, S, and C together).

Let us know how you like the Falkens! I'm considering them in the same size on the V6 PP

-J
 
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Looking good. I'm almost done putting my NX2 on as well, looking forward to seeing how it feels. What fuel will you be running on?
Hey Scoots, thanks. Will run two tunes, 93octane and 93+meth injection. Not sure if I will use the meth long-term but I am going to test it. If it doesn't work out then maybe will go on to something different.
 
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Your build looks like its coming along nicely, those boosted 4 bangers are quite the package for CAM-C. Hope to see you at some NNJR events this year, I'll be attempting to run CAM there as well. Always tough competition with a bunch of tour caliber drivers. Don Slevin runs a pretty quick S550 there amongst a few other good drivers in the class (pretty sure they lump CAM T, S, and C together).

Let us know how you like the Falkens! I'm considering them in the same size on the V6 PP

-J
Look forward to seeing you at some point in NNJR! yes, I will definitely add a post after an event or two on them (the Falkens).
 
Nice. Wish we had 93 out here. I’ve seriously contemplated WMI as well, just not sure even with the best system if I want to bet my motor on it on track. The 50+ hp is tempting though.

Doing my fist logs now with the NX2 and the last pull was REAL fun at 26PSI. Enjoy!
 
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Nice. Wish we had 93 out here. I’ve seriously contemplated WMI as well, just not sure even with the best system if I want to bet my motor on it on track. The 50+ hp is tempting though.

Doing my fist logs now with the NX2 and the last pull was REAL fun at 26PSI. Enjoy!
PS - i agree the meth is probably a poor choice for "big track" at the moment. Maybe someone will make a more reliable system someday. For me with just AutoX it's less risky to try so im tryin it. :cool:
 
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Compared to installing oil pump gears, crank sprocket, and the Roush supercharger on my 2017 GT, this is a piece of cake. Removing the TINY factory turbo is pretty easy...

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I'm putting the Vorschlag brake cooling inlets and some ducting in while I have the front off. When it's open, do it all... nothing I hate more than opening things up then buttoning them back up over and over.

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PS - the shop I had put my FP short throw shifter kit in put my Baer Eradispeed rotors on the wrong sides... just noticed now. Haven't driven more than 25 miles on them but still, WTF. When I wonder if I should pay a shop to do simple things...
 
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Updates bolded:


Installed/Ready:
Cobb AccessPort with PD Tuning protune
CVF Race intercooler
RTR Chin spoiler
Lethal Performance upper/lower grille delete
XXR 521 wheels, 20x10.5 square, 285/35R20 Bridgestone RE71-R (ready, initial race set for seat time, ~31lbs each, 2-3lbs savings over the stock PP wheels I was running)
Verde V39 Parallax 20x10 / 20x11 with 275/35 and 305/35 Cooper RS3-G1 all season tires (installed, street set, wheels are ~31lbs each not that it matters)
APEX 18x11 EC-7s +52 in silver, (23lbs or so) 295/40 RT660s ready to mount
SVE 19x11 SP2 +50 in bronze, no tires yet (appx 24.5lbs each)
Steeda camber plates
Steeda rear adjustable camber arms
Steeda rear subframe alignment inserts and bushing supports
Steeda Ultralite linear rate lowering springs
Eibach adjustable front sway bar end links
Steeda bumpsteer kit
Steeda front control arms lateral to fix roll center
Steeda front control arms tension with spherical bearings
Steeda IRS bushings and hardware (red poly)
Steeda MT-82 bushing insert
Steeda shifter support bracket/bushing
Steeda extreme g-trac brace (had it on my other S550, sold that car, figured why not...)
Baer Eradispeed front rotors (saves 8lbs)
Tomei Titanium Extreme Exhaust (saves 45.2lbs!!!)
Ford Performance short throw shifter for the MT-82
ARP 1" longer front wheel studs
OP Mustang 28mm spacers, Steeda 25 and 20mm spacers
Rear seat delete (saves ~30 lbs)
Precision Turbo NX2 with Turbosmart Wastegate
Airaid intake tube for use with NX2 turbo
UPR dual valve catch can
CVF Aluminum charge pipes
CVF catted 3" high flow downpipe
Stock GT PP front underbody panel

Removed engine cover
Removed underhood liner

Owned, to be installed:
Stock GT350 rear underbody panel
Snow Performance Stage 2.5 Methanol Injection Kit (not sure if I will end up using this at events, TBD)
Antigravity ATX30 battery (saves 20+lbs), waiting on the terminals to arrive to install

2021 Track Time Schedule:
3/27 SCDA Autocross/skid pad event at Lime Rock Park
4/16 BMW CCA Lime Rock Skid Pad and Autocross at Lime Rock Park
5/1 MassTuning TrackFest at NY Safety Track
TBD FCSCC, SCCA NER, MOHUD SCCA, NNJ-SCCA and WDCR-SCCA Autocross events
 
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More gratuitous pics, WITH the vorshlag brake ducts and front fascia on with their tow hook, and the winter babies backed out of the garage being run a bit



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First event's almost here, time to mount some tiresIMG_2953.jpgIMG_2955.jpgtires2.jpg
Setups to start the season are:
APEX EC-7 18x11 w/ Falken RT660 295/40r18 - 60lbs/corner
LMR Downforce 20x10 w/RE71R 285/35r20 - 59lbs/corner
It looks like with some proper tire selection I can get the per corner weights down to 50-53lbs later on... until I get some seat time I'm not going to sweat this too much.
 
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Mods and events update, changes in bold:


Installed/Ready:
Cobb AccessPort with PD Tuning protune
Antigravity ATX30 battery (saves 20+lbs)
CVF Race intercooler
RTR Chin spoiler
Lethal Performance upper/lower grille delete
Downforce 20x10" +40, 285/35R20 Bridgestone RE71-R, 59lbs/corner
APEX 18x11 EC-7s +52 in silver. 295/40 RT660, 60lbs/corner
SVE 19x11 SP2 +50 in bronze, no tires yet (appx 24.5lbs each, with BFG Rivals would be 54.5lbs/corner...)
Steeda camber plates
Steeda rear adjustable camber arms
Steeda rear subframe alignment inserts and bushing supports
Steeda Ultralite linear rate lowering springs
Eibach adjustable front sway bar end links
Steeda bumpsteer kit
Steeda front control arms lateral to fix roll center
Steeda front control arms tension with spherical bearings
Steeda IRS bushings and hardware (red poly)
Steeda MT-82 bushing insert
Steeda shifter support bracket/bushing
Steeda extreme g-trac brace (had it on my other S550, sold that car, figured why not...)
Baer Eradispeed front rotors (saves 8lbs)
Tomei Titanium Extreme Exhaust (saves 45.2lbs!!!)
Ford Performance short throw shifter for the MT-82
ARP 1" longer front wheel studs
ARP .5" longer rear wheel studs
OP Mustang 28mm spacers, Steeda 25 and 20mm spacers
Rear seat delete (saves ~30 lbs)
Precision Turbo NX2 with Turbosmart Wastegate
Airaid intake tube for use with NX2 turbo
UPR dual valve catch can
CVF Aluminum charge pipes
CVF catted 3" high flow downpipe
Stock GT PP front underbody panel
Removed engine cover
Removed underhood liner

Owned, to be installed:
Stock GT350 rear underbody panel (needs modding to fit my muffler)
Snow Performance Stage 2.5 Methanol Injection Kit
BAER Eradispeed rear rotors, save ~5lbs
G-LOC 16/12 pad combo for "big track"
Hawk HP+ pads for AutoX

2021 Track Time Schedule:

3/27 SCDA Autocross/skid pad event at Lime Rock Park
4/16 BMW CCA Lime Rock Skid Pad and Autocross at Lime Rock Park
5/1 MassTuning TrackFest at NY Safety Track
6/3 Carlisle Ford Nationals AutoX Shootout
6/12 Lime Rock Autocross Lapping Day
7/3 Lime Rock Autocross Lapping Day

Things in between with the 718...
9/23 Lime Rock Autocross Lapping Day
10/21 Lime Rock Autocross Lapping Day
 

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