96 Beretta Project

[pocket-rocket]

Nice job as usual. I wish I could get Konis for my car... :/

I've been rocking a lot of Top Gear on Xfinity and Netflix on my xbox lately, lol.

[3400-95-Modified]

Thats bad... I'm not a huge "shocker" advertiser... lol I think that is a bit overplayed.

I do need a tinted visor for my new helmet though because then I can buy a black Simpson racing suit and just walk around the pits all day with that on and never take it off... Return of the black stig...

[TGP37]

I admire your clean craftmanship.....that pink car is so freaking awesome.

These gloves are perfect racing gloves for such a pimp ride.....a bit of humor behind it, lol.

[3400-95-Modified]

Time for an update, I did the RevMax converter and I'm much happier with the way it stalls, I may have to lessen the line pressure so I don't chirp 2nd gear so much... LOL or pull a shim out of the accumulator. I'm also using Alto clutches on the 2nd clutch pack as well as 4th, Replaced my 4th hub as well since the clutches marked it up and left grooves in it. Debated installing my Raybestos Z-pak that I have for 3rd sitting in my garage but I think I'll save it...

I also finally installed a drain plug on my 4t60e... About friken time with how often I have this apart!



Also installed the steering wheel from my 95



And moved over the tunes and installed my old XM from my 95 since the amps were already bolted to the seat. All Boston Acoustics speakers and the two JL subs.





Test fitted the new Hoosiers I have for this upcoming weekend... I hope these are better than the shitty BFGoodrich DR's I had.




And the most recent update... Full suspension overhaul.

Using J-body Koni Inserts in my strut housings... Had to have Bushings made to center them at the top.










For those who don't know, there are three points on the tube of the strut at the top that are used to center it (I'll get pics of it)... that's why there is a large gap between the tube and the bushing in that last photo.


This shit is getting serious...











Front J-body Inserts waiting for the struts to dry, and Koni Adjustable Saab 900 Rear shocks. Waiting for me to ream the upper mounts and also get my $9 shocks from Rock auto to steal the lower brackets from. I hope to have all of this installed by this weekend since I'm going to Epping for Chevy Fest again. I want to test the new trans clutches, new torque converter, and now the new stiffer rebound suspension. I will also be putting in more spring rubbers in the rear to try and lessen squat more... but I'll only do that if I still notice a lot after adjusting the shocks.

Even if this doesn't fix the squat at least I can throw those shitty KYB struts and shocks in the fire... This car has been waiting for a real suspension for a long time.

[3400-95-Modified]

Start building it yourself and it wont be that much money... I start to think auto's are expensive and then I price out how much it would cost to swap my car again and decide to stick with the auto. I have to imagine my 4t60e costs me more money to do stuff since the lack of aftermarket vs the trans you choose.

[Superdave]

i'm going direct drive, gonna weld the driveshaft to the flexplate.


probably a T5 swap, T56's are way too pricey and heavy. I like the built auto but without another few hundred in upgrades it's a ticking (and fluid leaking) time bomb.

[bob442]

I have a feeling that i won't be needing a converter next year...

Ah your going 6 speed? cop out... lol

not enough power Dave?

[3400-95-Modified]

Ah your going 6 speed? cop out... lol

[Superdave]

I have a feeling that i won't be needing a converter next year...

[3400-95-Modified]

That answers that question, I wanted to know who did yours. Thanks for the input Dave. They are suggesting 4k for me

I'm sure if you asked them too they would be willing to re-do yours. PDQ was willing to do that with mine to get it right, but they had two tries and fucked up both... lol

[Superdave]

Revmax did mine and so far it's pretty much dead on at 3500. I kinda wish i had gone higher now but it works fine, and you can't even tell under normal driving.

[bob442]

i would have liked to help you out through my old work, but i just got fired lol

[3400-95-Modified]

To sum it up yes... But the converter I have is said to be a 3200 stall or so... But I don't know if that's with 160hp or my 220-317hp... lol All I know is it acts like a 5k stall when going down the strip under spray, and 4800 stall on the street... I'm just leaving the selection and building of it up to the experts since RevMax has my HP chart and cam specs I think they can come up with something that should work.

[bob442]

-40*c, R"&R'd a safari 4l80e on my back in the drive way lol, it was worth the $
Hey Jon, so your just looking for a bomb proof converter with a 3200 stall?

[robert 1980]

I had to replace a lower radiator hose on my challenger in february.12 degrees outside and antifreeze going down my ass crack.