Chris Excidium

excidium


Joined: Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Last Update: Sunday, October 19, 2008

Email: unlisted

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

About This Vehicle:

Complete custom turbo kit finally installed. All installation/welding/headaches/fitting/etc done by me. Shouts to everyone who helped me along the way and to all who I've learned something from. From the top of my head: geek, airtonics(jon wants my gf), protomec, protonus, speedracerz, greenz, event, cookie monster(caught that biz runnin around the streets) and the rest of the boost forum crew. Thanks to you all!

Body Style: Coupe
Color: Aquamarinemetallic (teal) ={
Engine: 2.4L DOHC
Transmission: Automatic
Interior: Going Black/Silver..


MODIFICATIONS

Engine:
  • Garrett T3 "Super 60"
  • Internal wastegate @ ~7psi
  • Starion intercooler [temporary]
  • Exploited SS log [DRILLED -- NOW FITS]
  • Exploited SS downpipe [CUT -- REWELDED -- CUT SOME MORE -- NOW FITS(kinda)]
  • Custom mandrel bent 2.5" charge piping
  • Custom mandrel bent 2.5" side exit exhaust
  • 2.5" SS flex pipe
  • 2.5" in/out Dynomax "Super Turbo" muffler
  • 2.5" Magnaflow high flow cat
  • -4AN SS turbo oil feed line w/ needle valve restrictor
  • 5/8" Earl's "Super Stock" turbo oil drain hose
  • MegaSquirt EFI controller v2.2(Flashed with MSnS Extra code)
  • 42lb/hr Mopar Performance +20% fuel injectors (P4529495)
  • Accel Corvette adjustable fuel pressure regulator (P/N: 74565)
  • NGK TR6 spark plugs [fouled - might go TR5]
  • 1g DSM blow off valve
  • Carcustoms lower motor mount
  • Carcustoms upper motor mount insert
  • Innovate Motorsports LM-1 wideband O2
  • Bulldog remote start/turbo timer (free)
  • JEGS 0-100psi fuel pressure gauge
  • Custom PCV oil catch can + filter
  • atpturbo.com multi-ply silicon connectors ($$$)
  • Earl's aluminum fittings/adapters
  • Excidium's U-Pull-It Brass fitting yard
  • Steel T3 manifold to turbo gasket
  • SS charge piping clamps
  • Etc
Suspension/Wheels/Brakes:
  • Make it fast first..
Interior:
  • Most of interrior is getting redone now..
  • Auto-Meter 0-100psi Oil pressure guage(turbo oil feed)
  • Dual gauge pod:
  • Auto-Meter 30PSI VAC/BOOST gauge
  • Auto-Meter Pyrometer/EGT gauge
  • Yonaka Ronin leather seats
Exterior:
  • Rear tinted windows
Miscellaneous:
  • DEPENDING ON MOOD:
  • PS2 w/ no-solder swap mod
  • XBOX w/ sw exploit
  • OLD SKOOL NES w/ polished cartridge contacts (no more blowing LOL)
  • 7.2" LCD
  • 350W(700w peak) DC->AC Inverter
Future:
  • FULL rebuild:
  • Eagle rods
  • Wiesco/Venolia pistons (8.5-9.0 CR)
  • Headwork
  • 300whp
  • ETC
  • to be continued..