What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?

[SC BOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Picked up a slightly used 'body in white' Boss 302R this weekend!! Can't wait to get a jump on it!!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Picked up a slightly used 'body in white' Boss 302R this weekend!! Can't wait to get a jump on it!!

Lucky guy...we expect pictures!

 

[F.D. Sako]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Picked up a slightly used 'body in white' Boss 302R this weekend!! Can't wait to get a jump on it!!

You post things like this with no pictures!

What's the plan for the red one, now that you have a 302R?

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I was in the same boat (comparing MCS and JRi/cortex dampers). Once you spec some springs and camber plates for the MCS dampers (or omit some parts from Cortex's package), there in the same price range. Keep that in mind if you're interested in getting more room from the front Cortex struts. I prefer the adjustment dials and rear shock's stock upper mounting style of the MCS dampers though. You can never have it all

I'm more interested in the double-adjustability that the MCS dampers offer for that price.

To get the DA JRis you're in the 4600 range w/ Cortex, plus another $100 if you want the front offset struts. If I'm spending that much money on a set of dampers now we're in Multimatic 3-way territory for another couple hundo, and less if you can find em used--they're out there.

 

[steveespo]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Drew PM me with any ideas you have for a coil over setup.
Thanks
Steve

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Steve I'd love to send you a PM regarding that topic but I don't think there's much more to say than what's in my post above! Unless you have some specific questions?

I have rebound-adjustable Roush/KW coilovers currently...looking to get something with compression adjustment and even more competition-oriented perhaps later this year.

 

[neema]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I'm more interested in the double-adjustability that the MCS dampers offer for that price.

To get the DA JRis you're in the 4600 range w/ Cortex, plus another $100 if you want the front offset struts. If I'm spending that much money on a set of dampers now we're in Multimatic 3-way territory for another couple hundo, and less if you can find em used--they're out there.

I think there was a $500 difference when I tried to make them to equivalent packages. That, to me, was the value in the offset strut. I couldn't say if it was "worth it," but it's spacious in there now (hence the 11.5" front wheels to be).

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I think there was a $500 difference when I tried to make them to equivalent packages. That, to me, was the value in the offset strut. I couldn't say if it was "worth it," but it's spacious in there now (hence the 11.5" front wheels to be).

Actually you are probably right about that--the price I'm looking at for the MCS setup EXCLUDES rear springs and height adjusters (since I can retain the ones I already have from my KW kit). So the prices on the MCS stuff would be probably closer to the $4100 range if you are buying the whole kit. And I'd probably order 1-2 more sets of rear springs to play with as well...so yeah it could be a wash for most people.

HRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

 

[PeteInCT]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Drew PM me with any ideas you have for a coil over setup.
Thanks
Steve

Steve - contact Peter A and ask him for Andrew Wickstroms contact info from Anze Suspension. He's put tigether custom susoensions for some serious race cars. Not cheap, very knowledgeable.

-Pete

 

[SC BOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Lucky guy...we expect pictures!

I know I know.. Couldn't wait to at least inform my bmo brothers. Lol. I'll get pictures tomorrow morning when I get to work (early)!! I'll see if u guys can guess which race team I got it from once I post pics.

Luke

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I know I know.. Couldn't wait to at least inform my bmo brothers. Lol. I'll get pictures tomorrow morning when I get to work (early)!! I'll see if u guys can guess which race team I got it from once I post pics.

Luke

I'm guessing either Rehagen or Capaldi, without pics.

 

[SC BOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

You post things like this with no pictures!

What's the plan for the red one, now that you have a 302R?

Pictures early tomorrow morning!

As far as my Red Boss, I'm goin to 'finish it' as planned. Going with full Cortex suspension and JRI coil overs. Also upgrading front brembos to the Pro Series calipers (as We got two sets with the 302R).

We are looking for a wrecked boss 302 to transfer all body fasteners, rear end, engine, dash, steering column, and basic wiring harnesses from. We will buy a new Tremec for it, driveshaft, new suspension (still deciding.. Another reason I want to try out Cortex's on my Boss first), and the 302R specific components(ecu, steering rack, brake booster, etc). Not going to be a cheap build but hope to finish it off for 10-20k less than a showroom 302S with many upgrades.

 

[steveespo]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Hope its not one of the Barber Motorsports Park wrecks from a month ago. Probably not, good luck with it.
Steve

 

[SC BOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Hope its not one of the Barber Motorsports Park wrecks from a month ago. Probably not, good luck with it.
Steve

It's definitely not, lol!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Pictures early tomorrow morning!

As far as my Red Boss, I'm goin to 'finish it' as planned. Going with full Cortex suspension and JRI coil overs. Also upgrading front brembos to the Pro Series calipers (as We got two sets with the 302R).

We are looking for a wrecked boss 302 to transfer all body fasteners, rear end, engine, dash, steering column, and basic wiring harnesses from. We will buy a new Tremec for it, driveshaft, new suspension (still deciding.. Another reason I want to try out Cortex's on my Boss first), and the 302R specific components(ecu, steering rack, brake booster, etc). Not going to be a cheap build but hope to finish it off for 10-20k less than a showroom 302S with many upgrades.

sh*t, and some people say the economy is hurting

 

[steveespo]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Think about a GT wreck for the small parts and sell the engine and trans if useable, hen get an Aluminator Shortblock and Boss heads. The Aluminator bottom end and pistons are so much better than the Boss. Buying a Boss salvage will always be a premium over a GT or V6 car that won't make it worth it financially.
Think of how many Boss specific parts you would be buying that you won't be using, springs, shocks, bars, stock grille, Brembos and as far as the engine goes, if it's a salvage then you are gambling on what went on with the engine before the wreck.
Just my HO
Steve

 

[SC BOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Think about a GT wreck for the small parts and sell the engine and trans if useable, hen get an Aluminator Shortblock and Boss heads. The Aluminator bottom end and pistons are so much better than the Boss. Buying a Boss salvage will always be a premium over a GT or V6 car that won't make it worth it financially.
Think of how many Boss specific parts you would be buying that you won't be using, springs, shocks, bars, stock grille, Brembos and as far as the engine goes, if it's a salvage then you are gambling on what went on with the engine before the wreck.
Just my HO
Steve

I agree. We are looking for a wrecked 12-13 GT as well.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Pictures early tomorrow morning!

As far as my Red Boss, I'm goin to 'finish it' as planned. Going with full Cortex suspension and JRI coil overs. Also upgrading front brembos to the Pro Series calipers (as We got two sets with the 302R).

We are looking for a wrecked boss 302 to transfer all body fasteners, rear end, engine, dash, steering column, and basic wiring harnesses from. We will buy a new Tremec for it, driveshaft, new suspension (still deciding.. Another reason I want to try out Cortex's on my Boss first), and the 302R specific components(ecu, steering rack, brake booster, etc). Not going to be a cheap build but hope to finish it off for 10-20k less than a showroom 302S with many upgrades.

Very cool. Please start a thread on it so we can all keep up on your progress.

I'm also very interested in your opinion on the CorteX/JRi's.

 

[SC BOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Very cool. Please start a thread on it so we can all keep up on your progress.

I'm also very interested in your opinion on the CorteX/JRi's.

I will start a thread on the Build once we get started. it will prob be on hold until the end of the year, however, it we find a wrecked GT or 'cheap' wrecked Boss, we may get started earlier.

As far as the Cortex Suspension goes, I'll be installing it this winter, and will give a full write-up on it as well.

Now for a few photos






not the best photos, but you get the idea for now! Anxious to get started!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Ah, the "old" new #15 Very cool!