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justintiime
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PCMofNC.com did the whole swap and tune. They have extensive experience with these engines, and they produce real numbers!
Justintiime's Garage/Loft build thread!
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nonhog
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Sorry if missed it? Re: exhaust where was the oval pipe sourced from?
Doesn't look like Dr. Gas? Looks awesome!
Doesn't look like Dr. Gas? Looks awesome!
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justintiime
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oval tubing custom made by the ex nascar crew chief that thought he could charge whatever he wanted without doing a quote or without receiving approval. Still mad about that $*** that happened.
slackgt
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Loved the garage build,then got totally sidetracked with the car build,and my dinner got cold,lol.
justin1795
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love that pontiac sign
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justintiime
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lol @ slackgt I hate it when that happens to me!
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justintiime
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yes! I had that huge deck built moreso for a set of stairs to the loft, than a cool place to hang out and drink beers 
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kyle@hcb
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Nice numbers! Congrats!
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justintiime
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where is breakin' loose, va? lol I want to visit!
kyle@hcb
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NoVa (Centreville, specifically)
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justintiime
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I took a trip down to pcm of nc today. My car is mostly done, so I wanted to check out the work, and take my car for the first drive in the last 6 months its been apart
It fires right up like a clap of thunder...its surprising! The 4" Mufflex exhaust sounds amazing, and surprisingly enough doesn't seem to drone at all in overdrive.
The car drive smooth with no bucking or jerking that I could tell.
I did a 20-100 pull in just a few seconds! The power is unreal! A 300 horsepower increase is quite a jump lol. The BEST part (to me) is that I can't hear the blower! Not at idle, not cruising, and certainly not at WOT. Noone will ever suspect whats under the hood
It fires right up like a clap of thunder...its surprising! The 4" Mufflex exhaust sounds amazing, and surprisingly enough doesn't seem to drone at all in overdrive.
The car drive smooth with no bucking or jerking that I could tell.
I did a 20-100 pull in just a few seconds! The power is unreal! A 300 horsepower increase is quite a jump lol. The BEST part (to me) is that I can't hear the blower! Not at idle, not cruising, and certainly not at WOT. Noone will ever suspect whats under the hood
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justintiime
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Photoshoot ?
Love the Pontiac sig too!
Love the Pontiac sig too!
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justintiime
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yup...a photoshoot Can't say much but will definitely share if it turns in to anything good!
Can't say much but will definitely share if it turns in to anything good!
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justintiime
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aaaand, they just announced they will be doing a feature on my car
kyle@hcb
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Congrats!
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justintiime
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I took the car out yesterday. It was 55* and sunny here in VA...perfect winter day for a cruise! We went to Roanoke, about 45 minutes away, to a monthy club dinner.
The car performed wonderful! Alvin really did a good job with the tune. As he puts it "it drives like a baby" no bucking, jerking, surging....just nice smooth power.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear are useless right now. I really need warm weather and more importantly, a good tire. Looking into some weld rt-s wheels with a 15x10 out back. I still haven't been able to do a WOT run....seriously there is no traction. I can ease in to it in 4th gear, but the axle hops around until about 70mph My wife made me do it though...she was bugging the hell out of me to see how fast it is now lol she's a keeper!
My check engine light came on. One code for a MAF sensor voltage, and one for a clutch switch circuit. I'm pretty sure that both of them should have been turned off in the tune. Waiting to hear from Alvin on how to proceed...probably just have to send my PCM in to get it taken care of.
Overall, very happy. The new exhaust sounds amazing, too!
The car performed wonderful! Alvin really did a good job with the tune. As he puts it "it drives like a baby" no bucking, jerking, surging....just nice smooth power.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear are useless right now. I really need warm weather and more importantly, a good tire. Looking into some weld rt-s wheels with a 15x10 out back. I still haven't been able to do a WOT run....seriously there is no traction. I can ease in to it in 4th gear, but the axle hops around until about 70mph
My wife made me do it though...she was bugging the hell out of me to see how fast it is now lol she's a keeper!My check engine light came on. One code for a MAF sensor voltage, and one for a clutch switch circuit. I'm pretty sure that both of them should have been turned off in the tune. Waiting to hear from Alvin on how to proceed...probably just have to send my PCM in to get it taken care of.
Overall, very happy. The new exhaust sounds amazing, too!
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Re: Justintiime's 24X32 Garage/ 12X32 Loft build thread!
Fellow birdman... I just added my 2nd Firebird to the "nest". I have enjoyed your garage, shed, and car builds. Keep up the great/hard work!
Fellow birdman... I just added my 2nd Firebird to the "nest". I have enjoyed your garage, shed, and car builds. Keep up the great/hard work!
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justintiime
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Did an almost WOT run today, in 4th gear lol The NT05 tires I bought are horrible. I rolled into 4th because the car wanted to skate out a little in the back
The Boss
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I just posted your videos over on the Performance Years board. If you're not already a member you should join! (be sure to list me as your referral)
http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745761
http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745761
rixtrix1
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Try the BFG Rival tire. Excellent dry response. although they say it's not great in wet conditions. Seems all the talk on the NTO5's follows your experience. BFG's Drag Radials will hook good, if what you mainly do is straight line acceleration. May not last too long in extended street driving.
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justintiime
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thanks for the tips guys, and will check out the PY forums
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Well I went a different route with my car. I am going with 18x9.5" Weld RT-S wheels on the front and 18x10" on the rear. I'm going to run a 305-35-18 mickey thompson car on the rear. May hook better, but I have a feeling I'm going to need a 15" wheel on the back.
Also, have been collecting vintage signage for my garage. Hope to hang it this weekend, and will get some pictures!
Also, have been collecting vintage signage for my garage. Hope to hang it this weekend, and will get some pictures!
Xporter
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I love the RT-S wheel series, can't wait to see them on your car.
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Long time no posts!
I've been collecting some signage for the garage. I've also been saving some money to frame my 50's Pontiac Service posters. They will be done soon, and hung in the loft. Will share when those are done
Some new signs I recently purchased. I found the large Pontiac sign locally
I hung the story of my 67 pontiac after 3 years lol Also got a cool Texaco sign that I hung.
The Amalie sign is new to me. This is towards the front of the garage near my bench
Just purchased and hung the 12' Pontiac/GMC sign. The center says "Official vehicles of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team"
Found this cool Texaco locally too
Old Champion spark plug holder. Whats inside?
My oil cans!
I've been collecting some signage for the garage. I've also been saving some money to frame my 50's Pontiac Service posters. They will be done soon, and hung in the loft. Will share when those are done
Some new signs I recently purchased. I found the large Pontiac sign locally
I hung the story of my 67 pontiac after 3 years lol Also got a cool Texaco sign that I hung.
The Amalie sign is new to me. This is towards the front of the garage near my bench
Just purchased and hung the 12' Pontiac/GMC sign. The center says "Official vehicles of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team"
Found this cool Texaco locally too
Old Champion spark plug holder. Whats inside?
My oil cans!
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justintiime
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got a lead on a sweet Sinclair sign I hope I can grab!
oxmanwi
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Love the garage and firebird! I didn't see it in the pictures, but do you have stairs going up to the loft from the inside? Thanks, Josh
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justintiime
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check the first pages. I had a big deck built off the back of the garage with stairs going to the loft
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Update: Here are some pics of the new wheels on my car
Xporter
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Awesome! What size did you end up running?
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justintiime
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18x9 fronts and 18x10 rears
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So I am currently reviewing a proposal to add to my garage. I want to add a 17x34 lean-to on the side of my garage. It would be all metal construction, with a poured concrete reinforced floor. It will have a 34" door to allow access from main garage, and also a 9 foot electric garage door. It will also have 3 36" windows. This space would be to store 2 cars. a 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire, and my recently acquired 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP. Plans at this time are to leave it not climate controlled. The walls will be unfinished at this time.
I have already removed 3 trees and 2 stumps that were in the way. Waiting for the utility company to come out on June 3rd so I can see if they can move a utility pole guide wire that IS in the way. If they can't move it, then I may have to rethink this whole thing
I have already removed 3 trees and 2 stumps that were in the way. Waiting for the utility company to come out on June 3rd so I can see if they can move a utility pole guide wire that IS in the way. If they can't move it, then I may have to rethink this whole thing
shane71
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This is gonna be so specious still lot to do. Keep it up