Lane's SCA - Projects

I put this section together to tell a bit about the larger projects I'm working on. The items listed here are either in progress, or have been completed. My future plans and ideas for the car will not be listed here (because plans change).

I'd been at this hobby long enough that I wanted a new challenge. Next up: a motor build with all forged internals and a serious turbo system. After a lot of research, parts-buying, prep, fabrication, and hard labor, you can see the current status of the project HERE.

As Saturn S-Series owners, we now have a handful of aftermarket options for stiffer motor mounts. I took a look at them, bought a few, and tried them out. What I found out, with some actual measurements, you can find HERE.

Since the Venom system I'd previously installed did not operate properly (if you haven't already read that section below, please read it before reading this) - will the VCN-1000 get the job done? Click HERE.

Let's try something different - an intelligent and sophisticated (or so I thought) computer-controlled Venom VCN-2000 nitrous system. Click HERE.

A nice cooling system upgrade with a beautiful Fluidyne radiator. Once again, a part not specifically made for a '92 Saturn, but let's make it fit anyway. Click HERE.

With my favorite Hawk Blue brake pads no longer being offered for Saturn, let's try fitting them from another car. Click HERE.

	A well-used 1992 SC undergoes a transformation into a car built for the track. This one is long-term and won't be done anytime soon. After all, it is a 'project'! Click HERE.
	A complete piece-by-piece teardown (while measuring all tolerances, guided by factory service manuals) of a 1994 DOHC engine that sounded like THIS. Hmm, I wonder what we'll find... click HERE.
	A low-mileage spare transmission, Centerforce dual-friction clutch, and a Quaife limited-slip differential - a serious combination that will really help the car better utilize the power it already has... click HERE.

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I picked up a parts car from a local rebuilder that he was about to crush. Ahh, the joy of stripping something to the frame and then taking a Sawzall to it... click HERE.