Official Baddest of the S197's thread

[USMCPONY]

What the heck are "delete plates"?

Delete plates are just under the intake manifold. Stock ones restrict alot of air flow. Adding slighted ported ones or after market ones generally add around 10 to 15 hp.

[USMCPONY]

usmcpony did you get your car done at md? I will say it is a really nice car.

Here is the link where Ken posted my car on MD's website.

[plattner01]

Most of it was done by MD. My car was down there off and on for about 2 months and your car was there the whole time. How many miles do you have on your car? 50 lol? I am dropping it off again next Monday so Ken can mees with the tune a little bit. If you dont mind I would like to get together and compare the performance of the whipple to the KB? That is if you ever pick up your car. I would like to see the differences between the two.

ok so i did see your car down there at md, about 100 miles on it so far, have been out of town for a few months . but i am finally back and looking forward to driving it, if i can ever quit adding things to it. As far as getting together and compare the performace of the two cars np. it will most likey be about 2 more weeks before the car is out of the md shop. i'll shoot you a pm when to meet.

[Holly]

[USMCPONY]

ok so i did see your car down there at md, about 100 miles on it so far, have been out of town for a few months . but i am finally back and looking forward to driving it, if i can ever quit adding things to it. As far as getting together and compare the performace of the two cars np. it will most likey be about 2 more weeks before the car is out of the md shop. i'll shoot you a pm when to meet.

If it only has around a 100 miles I would be careful until you break in the bottom end.

[USMCPONY]

Thank you

[USMCPONY]

Come on guys I know there is more than this out there. You worked hard on your car so post it up.

[USMCPONY]

I finally got my tune sorted out. Ken said the float in the by pass valve was stuck shut on a bur. That caused it to hesitate everytime I shifted and to sputter and misfire when I shift into 3rd gear. The car is running better now but not completely. Here is my latest dyno, its a little less power than before.

http://www.modulardepotvideos.com/us...l.php?mId=6883

[plattner01]

i was wondering what your car was doing down there last week , when i stopped by to see if the new wheels came in for my ride and the other stuff was installed.

[USMCPONY]

i was wondering what your car was doing down there last week , when i stopped by to see if the new wheels came in for my ride and the other stuff was installed.

I saw your car there I was wondering why yours was still there. The mods you told me sounded like a simple install. How long does it take to get the rims? and what brand?

Also I think a full roush kit would really look bad ass on your car. Maybe a P51 clone.

[plattner01]

forgeline are the wheels , got them last week but the paint job on them was wrong so MD sent them back , the brake install cant be done until the rims come back cause they are brembo 14in rotors in front and 13 in rotors in back , and require 19 in or better rims to put on , and the oil pan they put on and the metco fuel rails still need to be added. i hope it gets done shortly im getting anxious to drive it .

[USMCPONY]

forgeline are the wheels , got them last week but the paint job on them was wrong so MD sent them back , the brake install cant be done until the rims come back cause they are brembo 14in rotors in front and 13 in rotors in back , and require 19 in or better rims to put on , and the oil pan they put on and the metco fuel rails still need to be added. i hope it gets done shortly im getting anxious to drive it .

It has been at MD for a long time. I dont see how you can do it.

[craigels]

I vote Vinny Barber's car as "Baddest S197"


Craig

[KenB]

It has been at MD for a long time. I dont see how you can do it.

Masterpieces take time. Ask Vinny Barber.

[USMCPONY]

I vote Vinny Barber's car as "Baddest S197"


Craig

This is for street cars only! Vinny's car isnt a street car.

[craigels]

This is for street cars only! Vinny's car isnt a street car.

You never specified that in your first post. And if we wanted to prove a point we could just put an alternator on it and call it a street car. Vinny still gets my vote!


Craig

[USMCPONY]

You never specified that in your first post. And if we wanted to prove a point we could just put an alternator on it and call it a street car. Vinny still gets my vote!


Craig

Did you even read the first post? I did mention it. Vinny's car is badass but it is in no way a street car.

[firestang70]

Will be taking the nitrous off soon. Will be adding cams soon. LTs this winter and possibly doing the heads. Looking for 11s NA with those mods completed. USMCPONY why haven't you run that car yet?

[USMCPONY]

Will be taking the nitrous off soon. Will be adding cams soon. LTs this winter and possibly doing the heads. Looking for 11s NA with those mods completed. USMCPONY why haven't you run that car yet?

I had a problem with the tune and didnt want to risk blowing the motor. I had it re-tuned a couple weeks ago its alot better but it isnt perfect. This winter Im putting a built motor in it. I also need stickier tires. I also work 2nd shift so Im working at the same time the tracks are open. When Im home Im working on my 347 Sc fox body. My dad and I just started it up yesterday and should have it at MD in a couple weeks.

[firestang70]

I had a problem with the tune and didnt want to risk blowing the motor. I had it re-tuned a couple weeks ago its alot better but it isnt perfect. This winter Im putting a built motor in it. I also need stickier tires. I also work 2nd shift so Im working at the same time the tracks are open. When Im home Im working on my 347 Sc fox body. My dad and I just started it up yesterday and should have it at MD in a couple weeks.

Ahh that makes sense. I thought you would have run it at the track by now. If you want to meet up at the track I will let you use my DRs for some passes.