Tim Groth
SCCoA Member
As some know, my Pearl 95 SC has been down since the big Carlisle 2015 Thunderbird Anny gathering. My trip to and from was nerve racking as the car developed issues (now traced to a melted wiring harnesses), entire trip the car ran with hesitation and missing...it was at that time I decided the best option was to entrust Chris Vining with my car to make the repairs needed. He had jokingly (or maybe seriously) had said "let me just fix the car correctly" ...so he took the car Fall of 2015. Together we set the expectation work would start when he wasn't busy at his shop and when the full build parts were in possession. At that time he and I developed a plan to build something right the first time. When something I needed would come on the boards/facebook to save a penny - he'd quickly text or call and it would be bought. Every part, gasket, fluid, cleaner I thought he would need was purchased. Did the majority of this for a full year, it's been a real work in progress and truly at times I forget that I own the car. I remind myself that the end results will be well worth the wait and effort that has been put in by everyone who is making this happen.
Before I get to far into this, I really want to give the credit due to those involved. Chris Vining, for doing all the heavy lifting. I feel fortunate that you like me enough to want to work on my junk. Dave Clark...for remembering our conversation over beers 2 years prior about wanting "dibs" on the AR Kit if you were to ever upgraded. Ken Wagner - thanks for building the parts needed for the AR Kit for my car, your craftsmanship and the parts you build for this platform are really special! Thank you !
The Changes:
MPX replaced with - 1.7 Autorotor Install
Home Grown Front mount setup replaced with - MP Front Mount Setup / Griffin Fan Designed for Unit
95mm MP throttlebody
Install A/C back into the car - every piece brand new.
New Plugs/wires/fluids
Engine Bay Cleaned up / Painted
Snow Kit Installed
LC1 Wide Band kit installed
Aeromotive 340 Fuel Pump installed
3 Gauge pillar pod installed
All new aftermarket pulleys - aluminum crank/water pump/jack shaft/power steering
Everything Chromed to avoid polishing work
Pictures to follow.
-Tim
Before I get to far into this, I really want to give the credit due to those involved. Chris Vining, for doing all the heavy lifting. I feel fortunate that you like me enough to want to work on my junk. Dave Clark...for remembering our conversation over beers 2 years prior about wanting "dibs" on the AR Kit if you were to ever upgraded. Ken Wagner - thanks for building the parts needed for the AR Kit for my car, your craftsmanship and the parts you build for this platform are really special! Thank you !
The Changes:
MPX replaced with - 1.7 Autorotor Install
Home Grown Front mount setup replaced with - MP Front Mount Setup / Griffin Fan Designed for Unit
95mm MP throttlebody
Install A/C back into the car - every piece brand new.
New Plugs/wires/fluids
Engine Bay Cleaned up / Painted
Snow Kit Installed
LC1 Wide Band kit installed
Aeromotive 340 Fuel Pump installed
3 Gauge pillar pod installed
All new aftermarket pulleys - aluminum crank/water pump/jack shaft/power steering
Everything Chromed to avoid polishing work
Pictures to follow.
-Tim