John Schenkel

heavyclutch


Location: Michigan
Joined: Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Last Update: Thursday, August 6, 2015
Last Seen: Sunday, June 21, 2020

Email: unlisted

1998 Pontiac Sunfire

About This Vehicle:

Reviving the ride after 189k miles!

Body Style: Coupe
Color: Purple/Plum
Engine: 2.2L - 2200
Transmission: Manual
Interior: Charcoal
Purchase Date: March 1998
Purchased From: Don Ayres Pontiac
Build Date: unknown

Manufacturer Options

  • none that I know of...cheap purchase out of high school.


MODIFICATIONS

Engine:
  • Wiseco 8:5-1 Pistons
  • Eagle H-Beams
  • SS valves +1mm oversize
  • Ceramic coated pistons-valve stems-turbo manifold & turbine housing
  • JBP camshaft
  • JBP Valve Springs
  • 10 degree valve locks
  • Custom 4140 Bearing Caps
  • Garrett GT2860RS Turbo
  • Chromoly pushrods
  • New Oil pump
  • ARP Head Studs
  • ARP Main studs
  • ARP Exhaust Mani-Studs
  • New Head
  • Balanced Rotating Asm
  • RC Eng 370cc injectors scratch that - 550cc/min now
  • a lot of powder coated parts
  • ceramic coated egr
  • 57mm throttle body - bored it myself
  • godspeed intercooler
  • Engine Harness - completely re-sleeved
  • Racetronix Fuel Pump with new fuel tank completely undercoated
  • Greddy BOV
  • BEGI FMU
  • 2.5" Aluminum Cooler Piping - Powder Coated of course
  • 3" down pipe with 5 bolt flange & v-band connection - fully ceramic coated and wrapped
  • 3" aluminized exhaust piping
  • 3" aluminized resonator
  • FlowMaster Super 44 Muffler
  • Stainless Exhaust Tip
  • HP Tuners Pro
Suspension/Wheels/Brakes:
  • RoJa LT series 17 inch Hypersilver
  • painted & rust proofed sub-frame
  • Urethane control arm bushings
  • Urethane upper engine mount insert
  • Urethane Lower Engine Mount
  • Urethane Trans Mounts
  • Tokico D-spec struts
  • B&G Lowering Springs 1.6" drop
  • New Front Upper Strut Mounts
  • Ingalls Fastcam camber bolts
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Power Slot Cryo Treated Rotors
  • SS Brake Lines
  • Hawk Performance Pads.
Interior:
  • B&M Short Throw Shifter
  • Gauge Pods
  • AEM Wide Band
  • Greddy Boost Gage
  • Autometer Oil Pressure
  • Optima battery.
Exterior:
  • RK-Sport Full Body Kit - July 2015!!
Audio:
  • Pioneer Head Unit - Pro-mode
  • JL Audio 500X5
  • JL Audio 12-W6's
  • Diamond Audio 6" Mids
  • Diamound Audio 1" Titantium Dome Tweeters
  • Diamound Audio Rear Plates (fill-only)
Miscellaneous:
  • Puchased vehicle in high school replacing my '83 5.0L convertible Mustang
  • It's been a good car but lacks much in performance arena
  • Time to build some fun into it
Future:
  • Big Brake Kits