Well, figured after having the car for a little over a week is as good as anytime for me to start a work log. Bought the car on 9/16/2011 with a bit over 174k miles on the chassis - motor was rebuilt not 5k miles ago. The name "Gertrude" stuck as it was the first thing that came to mine that was both feminine and started with a "g". And she's old, at least compared to my previous cars by far.
Current mod list:
Drivetrain:
HKS P f-con adjustable engine management system
.20 over bored shortblock with Wiseco Forged Alum Pistons, 8.5:1
ARP Headstuds
Cometic MLS headgasket
ACL main and rod bearings oversized to middle of spec oil clearance
All valves fresh lap with new stem seals
Hybrid VF11/VJ14 turbo
Hallman MBC set to 15psi
Mandrel Bent 90, Custom Aluminum Intake assembly
Cone Filter
Custom 2.5 inch cat back exhaust w/resonator
Turbo XS BOV 100% recirc
ACT lightweight Aluminum flywheel
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and pressure plate
Catch Can
NGK Plug wires, NGK Plugs
Optima Red Top Battery
Redline Fluids, MTL tranny, 75-90 Gear oil transfer case
Mobil 1 15w 50 motor
Chassis/Suspension:
KYB Group 2 front Struts
KYB Blue Rear Struts
Lowering springs
New/Remanufactured Front Driveline NW axles
Interior:
Sparco 345 black suede dished steering wheel
Autometer Sport Comp Boost, EGT, and Oil Pressure mounted w/single pods on dash
Pioneer Stereo/CD Head Unit with Polk audio speakers all around
Engine Starter Button
Custom Double Din Delete plate
OEM Trunk Privacy hatch
Corbeau Driver Side Fixed back race seat on OEM sliders
Wheels/Tires
OZ Racing 16x6.5 ET45 with 205/40 R16 Falken Azenis RT615, Tarmac Spec
OEM 14” with 195/60/14 Nokkian Hakkapelliita 1, Snow Spec
Current mod list:
Drivetrain:
HKS P f-con adjustable engine management system
.20 over bored shortblock with Wiseco Forged Alum Pistons, 8.5:1
ARP Headstuds
Cometic MLS headgasket
ACL main and rod bearings oversized to middle of spec oil clearance
All valves fresh lap with new stem seals
Hybrid VF11/VJ14 turbo
Hallman MBC set to 15psi
Mandrel Bent 90, Custom Aluminum Intake assembly
Cone Filter
Custom 2.5 inch cat back exhaust w/resonator
Turbo XS BOV 100% recirc
ACT lightweight Aluminum flywheel
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and pressure plate
Catch Can
NGK Plug wires, NGK Plugs
Optima Red Top Battery
Redline Fluids, MTL tranny, 75-90 Gear oil transfer case
Mobil 1 15w 50 motor
Chassis/Suspension:
KYB Group 2 front Struts
KYB Blue Rear Struts
Lowering springs
New/Remanufactured Front Driveline NW axles
Interior:
Sparco 345 black suede dished steering wheel
Autometer Sport Comp Boost, EGT, and Oil Pressure mounted w/single pods on dash
Pioneer Stereo/CD Head Unit with Polk audio speakers all around
Engine Starter Button
Custom Double Din Delete plate
OEM Trunk Privacy hatch
Corbeau Driver Side Fixed back race seat on OEM sliders
Wheels/Tires
OZ Racing 16x6.5 ET45 with 205/40 R16 Falken Azenis RT615, Tarmac Spec
OEM 14” with 195/60/14 Nokkian Hakkapelliita 1, Snow Spec
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