1985 GT build

[SHLBYLVR]

So I bought this car in the market last May from a really nice gentleman from Maryland. Was going to just enjoy it like it was, but couldn't leave enough alone. First the exhaust was to quiet, so put some old school 2 chamber Flowmaster's on it. Got the sound I wanted. Then last summer the car starting to overheat. So I replaced the radiator and thermostat. Figured it needed subframe connectors, so had those installed. Then it started. Decided to upgrade the suspension, brakes and rear. Started collecting parts for the build. Went with Maximum Motorsports starter box and the rear grip package. Then I went with North Racercars front and rear brakes. The rear needed some lover, so I had it taken apart and had it powdercoated and filled with upgraded parts. Went with 31 spline Moser axles for the new rear brakes and put new limited slip diff. The transformation was long, but the wait was worth it. So here are the pics.

Stock pic

Rear removed

Rear is done, so now for the front.

 

[SHLBYLVR]

So now for the front.

All done

 

[Dig Race]

Clean 4eye I love it.... It needs to get a little lower tho

 

[ashleyroachclip]

I second that it needs to be lower .

 

[SID297]

I like it.

 

[SHLBYLVR]

Appreciate the kind comments. I thought the same thing on the stance. I can lower the back, but the front I have to hope it settles some more. Otherwise, I'll have to put in coilover kit from Maximum Motorsports. More money I don't want to spend. My next upgrades will be engine.

 

[2011 gtcs]

Looks awesome, Any plans for the engine?

 

[suicidekings]

Look what we have here! Good to see you got going on it! I remember you talking about it on my thread. Let me know if you run into any snags, chances are I've been there lol.

 

[SHLBYLVR]

You're the reason I spent all the money, but in the end, this car is 100% better in braking and handling. The brakes and suspension was really lacking. She is fun to drive now. Just needs more power. That will be the next project this winter. My plan is TW 190 11R heads, custom Ed Curtis cam, Edlebrock Air Gap intake and 650 CFM carb. Hoping for 325h rwhp.

Mike

 

[Dig Race]

Definitely need brake upgrade, 87-93s have bigger brakes and even they feel like pigs.

 

[suicidekings]

You're the reason I spent all the money, but in the end, this car is 100% better in braking and handling. The brakes and suspension was really lacking. She is fun to drive now. Just needs more power. That will be the next project this winter. My plan is TW 190 11R heads, custom Ed Curtis cam, Edlebrock Air Gap intake and 650 CFM carb. Hoping for 325h rwhp.

Mike

LOL, youre welcome!

 

[SVTKID92]

Beautiful!!

 

[SHLBYLVR]

Beautiful!!

Thanks