Wrench (1k)  92 SC (4k)Enhancements / Modifications -
92 SC

With my 94 fulfilling the duties of daily-driver, I'll be free to do whatever is necessary to make my 92 perform the best that it can on the track.  It doesn't have to offer a comfortable ride, go 150,000 miles on its engine, run quietly, or take me to-and-from the track.  Without those things to worry about, this project is going to be very enjoyable.

NOTE: The majority of these parts have been installed on the 92 in a very short amount of time compared to the things I've done with my 94.  Because of this, I probably won't be able to evaluate how each part individually affected the car's performance (if, in fact, it's a part that's supposed to affect performance).

I periodically receive e-mail asking why I do not have certain parts.  The reasons are simple: there are a lot of parts out there that either do not perform as described, provide a low amount of bang for the buck, or have no positive benefits whatsoever.

This section includes ALL of the items that I have installed & tried out on my 92 SC since I first got it, and not all of them exist on the car at this time. 

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Classified by category:

Engine/Exhaust/Drivetrain

Injen Intake
XRC 55mm Throttle Body
Extrude Honed Intake Manifold
Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
Custom-Wound Low-Amp Alternator
Boers Alternator Underdrive Pulley
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
ACT Clutch
Quaife Limited Slip Differential
Venom VCN-2000 Computerized Nitrous Oxide System
Venom VCN-1000 Nitrous Oxide System
True Short-Throw Shifter
Magnecor Plug Wires
Accel Plug Wires
SPS Plug Wires
Accel Coils
Dyna-Batt Lightweight Race Battery which was relocated to the rear
Kirban Performance Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Accel Rail-Mounted Fuel Pressure Gauge
Fuel Injector Test / Cleaning Service
EGR Block-off Plate
Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator
SPS 395 N/mm Motor Mounts
Twistec Motor Mounts
HP-Coated Stainless OEM Header
Dynomax Race Muffler
Borla Straight-thru Muffler
Spintech Muffler
Hardened Tapered Front Wheel Bearings
GM Performance Parts Front Lugs
H&R Front Wheel Spacers
SPS Rear Hub Spacers

Handling

SPS 4-Way Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Custom Reinforced Sway Bar Brackets
Carrera Ride Height Adjustable Coilover Housings
Carrera Race Springs
Koni Rebound-Adjustable Strut Inserts
Energy Suspension Full Bushing Set

Brakes, Tires, Wheels

Konig Helium Lightweight Wheels
Kumho Victoracer V700 Competition Tires (3 sets)
Mickey Thompson ET Drag Tires
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid
Hawk Brake Pads
Carbotech Panther Plus Brake Pads
Brembo Rotors
Russel Speed-Bleeders
SPS Braided Stainless Brake Lines

Interior

Corbeau Forza Seats
Corbeau / Wedge Engineering Seat Brackets / Rails
Autometer Gauges (tachometer, oil temperature, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level)
Hot Lap in-car Timing System
Longacre Panoramic Rearview Mirror
Carbon Fiber Switch Panel
AutoTechnica Saturn Shift Knob
IOPort Video Camera Mount

Safety

6-Point Roll Cage
Crow 5-point Cam-Lock Harnesses
Longacre Roll Bar Padding
Sparco Hood / Trunk Pins

Exterior / Styling

All glass replaced with Lexan
Clear Turn Signal Lenses
Spray-Tinted Tail Lights
95/96 Front Fascia
SC1 Trunk Lid Panel w/ shaved lock
Black Emblems

Dyno Testing

Test #1, 3/2001 (100 hp, 102 ft lbs - motor #1, 100% stock, 140k miles).
Test #2, 7/2004 (114 hp, 110 ft lbs - motor #2, basic bolt-ons, approx 50k miles).
Test #3, 5/2005 (128 hp, 121 ft lbs - motor #2, basic bolt-ons, approx 51k miles).
Test #4, 5/2005 (179 hp, 187 ft lbs - motor #2, basic bolt-ons with nitrous oxide, approx 51k miles)

"Why is your dyno horsepower often less than what the car is rated at stock?"

 

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