I have had an infatuation (some might call it an addiction/problem) with cars from an early age. The car that started the problem was my cousins 1987 Buick Grand National. Once he lowered it and added some Centerlines that was it, I was hooked!
I have always wanted to build a car that was "mine" and I got that chance a few years ago. Much like a few others on the forum, this was supposed to be a simple clean build with a basic LS motor, some suspension mods, wheels, and a clean but mostly stock interior. Clearly this car went according to plan... ha-ha.
I bought this car believing it would need some panel work but that most of the sheet metal was good. That was far from what happened; every single panel on the car had to be replaced. The "simple" build went sideways once I purchased an AME Max-G chassis. Then the good guys at Wegner decided to way over-deliver and give me a monster of a motor. Of course then I found this site and boy was that a mistake, lol!!
Though the build went way beyond what I had initially planned, it is exactly what I have always wanted and I could not be happier. It's still an on going project but what pro-touring car isn't?!!
Being that this was my first build I have learned a lot from it. I want to thank this site and its members and vendors for the help and knowledge. Never have I seen a group of people (most of whom have not met each other in person) willing to help each other out!
Engine and Mechanicals:
Wegner Automotive LS3 415ci 835hp / 805 ft lbs
Harrop TVS2300 supercharger with Wegner drive system
Tremec T56 Magnum, RAM dual disc clutch, hydraulic throwout bearing
Quick Time scatter shield
Mark Williams Enterprises 3.5" Gold Accubond Duraclan aluminum driveshaft
Strange differential with 3.73 gears
Stainless headers and exhaust with Borla XR-1's
Aeromotive / FAST fuel system with Eliminator pump
Custom Ricks stainless tank
AutoRad radiator, core support, supercharger chiller
II Much Fabrication fuel tank and rear diff vents
RX Monster catch can and 1LE clean side separator
Suspension, Brakes, Frame:
AME Max G chassis w/C6 front suspension and triangulated 4 bar rear
Engine set back approx 8"
Strange coilovers
Wilwood 14" 6 piston (front) 14" Wilwood 4 piston (rear)
Wheels and Tires:
Forgeline DE3P matte black center / brushed hoops 19x9.5 front and 20x12.5 rear
Nitto Invo 275/30/19 front and 345/25/20 rear
Body / Exterior Mods:
Dupont paint
Body channeled over AME Chassis approx 3"
Rear valance extended 2" with rear exit exhaust
Spoilers by Randy front spoiler
Modified Marquez Design front fiberglass bumper
Fabricated rear bumper
Flush mount gas filler cap / relocated to tail light panel
Custom wheel tubs, floor pans, firewall, engine compartment
Fesler LED billet driving lights / 7" round headlights
Fesler billet door handles, marker lights, tail lights, hood & trunk hinges
Interior Mods:
DSE dash insert with Autometer Sport Comp II gauges
Custom center console wrapped in solid and perforated Alcantara
Modified Recaro front seats
Modified Recaro bucket seats in back
Marquez Design door panels
Alcantara headliner
MOMO steering wheel
Electronics:
Alpine / Diamond Audio / JL Audio sound system
ISIS multiplex system
Push button start
Nu-Relics power windows
LED lighting
HID headlights
Modo Innovations keyless entry/locks
Vintage Air AC
Awards and Achievements:
2013 Luxury Supercar Weekend ... Dupont Registry Modified Luxury & Modified Super Car Award winner
DTP Auto Show ... Best Interior
