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Old 02-23-2011   #46
Tachyon
 
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Prior Lake
Drives: Icarus
Posts: 1,375
Re: Build your Dream DSM...

Here’s my build, it’s a completely different approach than most, but I really love low end acceleration and transitional Gforce more than dyno numbers!

Chassis:
1991 black and silver
Stripped, seam welded and then most interior returned for a stockish look
2600lbs

Engine
2.4 with lightened crank
12:1 compression pistons
Aluminum rods
Stock camshafts
Kiggly springs
Eaton TVS R1350 Supercharger air to water intercooled
Custom long tube header 4-1 with 28” primaries 2” diameter into reverse megaphone
Side exit exhaust, with limited baffling
Single Bosch 044
Fel-Pro permatorque
A-1 studs
Dry sump oil system with 12 qt capacity
MS3+ ECU

Drivetrain
Fidanza flywheel
ACT 2900 4 puck
Carbon fiber driveshaft
Evo 3 transmission with dog cut gears
Cusco Tarmac center differential
Quaife ATB front differential
HD 12 plate Max lock Evo 8 rear differential with upgraded casing
Shep Bulletproof transfer case

Suspension
Custom double wishbone A-arm setup
Custom spherical bearings for all suspension joints
Proflex Coilovers with remote reservoirs
Avid solid mounts

Brakes
Prodrive 8 piston aluminum calipers
13.2” front rotors
Full stainless lines
Hydraulic hand brake
Dot 4 fluid
Hawk DCT-70 pads

Tires and wheels
Volk TE-37’s 17”
P275/40R17 Hoosier slicks tread, pattern C

Fuel
VP Import (120+)


I also reflect Goodhart's sentiments about the coffee...
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