Spirit R/T Build (4DMF)

[jeanamachinea]

Started my build on the Spirit about a week ago and figured I would start a build thread. I am doing all of the work and my husband is giving me guidance since he is with the TIII's. The car was from up North and has some rust issues. So instead of trying to preserve the car, I decided to see if I can make it go fast. I have been focusing on weight reduction first and have ordered some parts to get started.



Here is the basic plan:
weight reduction
6262 turbo
Ported head
Stage 1 Cams
custom header
custom intake
mega squirt
FMIC
Auto
lots of boost


This is what I have taken out so far:
A/C compressor 14.2 lbs
A/C lines 7 lbs
Spare tire 33 lbs
Jack 6lbs
Front bumper support 30 lbs
Filler neck 1 lb
Lower part of back seat 14 lbs
Gas tank/fuel pump 22 lbs
Sway bar 17 lbs
Carpet/Padding (was damp) 54.2 lbs
Driver seat power 52 lbs
Passenger seat 38 lbs


288.4 lbs so far...not too bad. Some weight will go back in, but will be replaced with a lot lighter stuff.

[Vigo]

I doubt you'll have any trouble going fast with that recipe... Looks like it will be a mean build.

Keep us updated!

[redirocrt92]

I'm "the husband" so I'll try to chime in with some updates here and there. She dropped over 450lbs so far, got a 6262 on the way, and a ton of parts waiting to go on. Right now were working on bringing the turbo from behind the engine toward the front of the engine bay. Then make a center mount TB intake manifold or just switch sides completely.