Topic: My 78 TA "pro touring" project TWIN TURBO KIT UPDATE

[Trevon]

I'm hoping for 3400 to 3500 at most, which is lighter than the 98 was. All depends on if I use any fiberglass parts on it. Doing the suspension, front sub and aluminum center section, I have already shaved quite a bit off the car.

That seems heavy?  With all the upgrading thats about the same weight as a stock Trans am... or what?

[Fitz78TA]

I'm hoping for 3400 to 3500 at most, which is lighter than the 98 was. All depends on if I use any fiberglass parts on it. Doing the suspension, front sub and aluminum center section, I have already shaved quite a bit off the car.

I'm hoping for less than that, but this way I won't be disappointed. With the 10 point cage and turbo kit addition that is why I was just shooting for that weight. I have been talking with a company about a lot of carbon fiber body parts, if they build all the parts they are talking about and I can afford all of them I will lose a lot more weight.
That seems heavy?  With all the upgrading thats about the same weight as a stock Trans am... or what?

[Frode_skj]

I'm hoping those carbon fiber parts will be available for everyone at some point

[4speed76]

The car is coming along nicely.

[Fitz78TA]

Well not much has been done to the car in a while, but Blake got my rear housing control arm brackets cut out along with all the bushings and parts for the rear control arms. I got my axles and center section in for the 9" as well.

35 spline moser axles 3" long arp 1/2" wheels studs for axles. Moser aluminum through bolt center section with daytona pinion support, 1350 yoke, motive 3.73 gears, and a 35 spline Wavetrack posi unit to fit the axles. Here are some pics of the new stuff

[Fitz78TA]

Got some more rear suspension done tonight, actually my fab guy is still working on it as I type this, but I had to leave. Here are a couple more quick pics. We were also able to cut the housing down so hope to have the brackets and axle ends welded on in the next couple days. Should be sitting on it's own soon!

[Fitz78TA]

ITS ON THE GROUND!!!! 417 Motorsports still has to do the shock mounts (bars are installed instead of shocks), front and rear, and the watts link. This at least lets us see how the car will set and to make sure the suspension design is correct, so far I don't see how it could get any better. Rear wheels will be about another 1/2" out, no rear rotors on the car yet.

here are some more crappy cell pics, but you get the idea, I couldn't be happier on the stance.

[ponchonutty]

Looks pretty good.  I myself would have it about 1" higher.  Base birds I feel look better sitting this low but for some reason I think the T/A's need to be a tad higher.

[Fitz78TA]

Looks pretty good.  I myself would have it about 1" higher.  Base birds I feel look better sitting this low but for some reason I think the T/A's need to be a tad higher.

In the end I am sure it will be a tad higher than this, plus it will be adjustable by about an inch. I love how it looks like that myself, but rubbing could very well be an issue like that. The rocker panel is perfectly level at this point, so if I raise the front the back will have to come up as well, but I love how the back sits now.

[4speed76]

WOW that looks wild, I'm diggin it.

[Frode_skj]

Love the stance on your T\A

[SoonerTA]

That looks Awesome!  Great stance!  You are doing a great job.

[Fitz78TA]

Thanks guys!

Can't wait for this thing to be at my house and out of the fab shop so I can actually start putting it together.

[kjkjkcjkcj]

WE WANT MORE.. WE WANT MORE... WE WANT MORE!!!!  Photos that is

[RRR76TA]

Very nice job