I've been thinking...I know, sounds dangerous. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='
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Right now, I can afford to turbo my car...but I'd have to take some shortcuts here and there. And being the perfectionist I tend to be, I don't really like that idea.
(related tangent) I'm thinking STS (my current class) will be extremely competitive next year. Nationals in Topeka last week had over 50 entries in this class alone.(/related tangent)
I'm thinking I should stick with STS for another year instead of going on to Street Mod. I can use some of the engine/turbo stash to put a more competitive suspension on the car (Tein HA's maybe). Something with height adjustments for corner-weighting, ride adjustment for fine-tuning, short-stroked to take a fairly generous lowering of CG w/o reducing suspension travel to nil, and for God's sake some stiffer springs. Also have all bushings replaced with poly-u bushings. And maybe some adj. t/c rods to fix my caster (at least I think that'll fix it). I could also do battery relocation, cone filter element, short shifter, and maybe lighter accessory pullies...basically maxing out STS mods except for a header. The remainder of the money will be used to build a no-shortcuts, bullet-proof engine...matter of fact, I just bought a spare '91 KA this weekend. While I run another year in STS (probably even run some on the Nat'l Tour!<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='
'>, I could build that engine and save up more money for the actual turbo system components...and no junkyard intercoolers or other such shortcuts. I may even be able to stock-pile other SMod parts like an LSD and Z brakes. And finally make the SMod debute in the first possible event after the '03 Nationals in Topeka next Sept.
But that sounds so far away. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='
'> Deep down, I know this would be the best route to take...but I want boost!
So I guess I'm just looking for support, opinions, criticisms, snide comments for posting crap like this, etc. What would you do?