F22trainer Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Just thought I would share for all those who helped and have not seen the fruits of their efforts after all the loose ends got taken care of:I dug up a couple of "before" photo's that didn't get out to show the contrast note the airbrushed emblem that was finally finished last weekend.MANY MANY THANX to all for the encouragement and assistance. Now the bonus news:My mileage has gone up from about 16.9 (to / from DVT airport) before the overhaul and is now at 24.4 on the freeway to my new job in Glendale. Was 20.2 for the prior week to DVT airportROCK ON C4's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 That's awesome Michael. She looks really good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks like you had some pros working on it...... Glad to hear the MPG went up, especially with the price of gas...Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks like you had some pros working on it...... Glad to hear the MPG went up, especially with the price of gas...Andrew...that I did!!! Definitely a hand full of ACE's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Is it running stronger, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 definitely easier to break the tires loose on take off - and they're new. I'd like to stick it up on the dyno now that she's all happy. Never got it checked after the headers / exhaust install and before all this other stuff.Hmmm, let me scan other topics here for a dyno day...Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Verry happy that you are happy Michael! Glad to seem them new mpg #'s also! Looks gret under there, is that a hair hanging from the right side of the hood??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks great Michael!Couple of things to improve performance can be done1 Adjustable fuel pressure regulatorAnd a custom chip burned for your PCM.Contact Arizona TPI for both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Verry happy that you are happy Michael! Glad to seem them new mpg #'s also! Looks gret under there, is that a hair hanging from the right side of the hood??? ...yeah, and there's some scalp attached to it as well. You know, I never started bumping my head on that thing until you perfected the technique. Now I feel like wearing the bike helmet everytime I get under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks great Michael!Couple of things to improve performance can be done1 Adjustable fuel pressure regulatorAnd a custom chip burned for your PCM.Contact Arizona TPI for bothThanks for the tip! I may be doing brakes next though - looking for new caliper brackets and can't find them anywhere. Any ideas? Thought about doing a C5 upgrade, but I think that will be out of the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks great Michael!Couple of things to improve performance can be done1 Adjustable fuel pressure regulatorAnd a custom chip burned for your PCM.Contact Arizona TPI for bothThanks for the tip! I may be doing brakes next though - looking for new caliper brackets and can't find them anywhere. Any ideas? Thought about doing a C5 upgrade, but I think that will be out of the budget.I have "gently used" rotors and pads....if ya need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EvilC5 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks great Michael!Couple of things to improve performance can be done1 Adjustable fuel pressure regulatorAnd a custom chip burned for your PCM.Contact Arizona TPI for bothThanks for the tip! I may be doing brakes next though - looking for new caliper brackets and can't find them anywhere. Any ideas? Thought about doing a C5 upgrade, but I think that will be out of the budget.I am sure you can find some used parts that were taken off a C5 for their own upgrade or get a hold of BLEWXU to see what he can help with on new parts at a lower cost.Everything looks great in those after pictures shots. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I can't believe how clean it is there now! You could almost compete with Phil & Tim. M~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 I can't believe how clean it is there now! You could almost compete with Phil & Tim. M~...just to be mentioned in the same sentence is a hell of a compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Looks great Michael!Couple of things to improve performance can be done1 Adjustable fuel pressure regulatorAnd a custom chip burned for your PCM.Contact Arizona TPI for bothThanks for the tip! I may be doing brakes next though - looking for new caliper brackets and can't find them anywhere. Any ideas? Thought about doing a C5 upgrade, but I think that will be out of the budget.I have "gently used" rotors and pads....if ya needSo now all I gotta do is find calipers and brackets...unless someone knows of something I am overlooking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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