This is the complete list of every component that I still need to complete my Undercarriage. Parts that are not part of the Undercarriage but that directly affect it, or are affected by the engine, are also list, such as the Transmission.
There are a few items that are not listed on the main list, but are still needed, and that is because I have not yet decided on the exact brand/model that I want to buy, or because they are a constantly evolving product and that by the time I'm ready to purchase them, there will be a newer, better model out, (ie: the car radio). Those remaining parts are:
- Fuel Pump
- Brake System
| Part Number: Custom made |
Part Description: From AirRide.com: The New AirPod offers a completely integrated air compressor system that eliminates hours of installation time! It is Pre-Wired, Pre-plumbed, Pre-tested, and has only 4 plumbing connections and 3 wiring connections to make. It saves 10-15 hours of installation time and its compact size allows easy installation into most vehicles. Lightweight at 24 lbs. total it features a corrosion proof aluminum tank and easy 4 bolt mounting. It comes complete with the LevelPro MAX system. |
| Price: $2,795.00 |
Reason For Purchase: Air Ride offers a few versions of the AirPod, but they're base-level variations on their LevelPro system. I want the faster rising system which does not have a direct sku, but which they have told me is not a problem to order, you just have to call them and request it manually. So what you would have to ask for is a AirPod setup with their ARC4700L system internals. This piece is required to make my Air Strut and Cool Ride spring/shock sytem work. Without this, I'm not going anywhere... |
| Part Number: ARR22400 |
Part Description: From SummitRacing.com: Improve your handling and your ride. The CoolRide systems have the greatest application coverage and versatility of all of Air Ride's systems. They will raise and lower the vehicle, improve the handling, and offer a terrific ride. On a front system, the shock is usually relocated to the outboard side of the lower control arm. A weld-on bracket mounts the top of the shock to the frame rail. On a rear system, the air spring and shock absorber will normally go in the stock locations. These CoolRide systems consist of an air spring, a shock absorber, and all of the necessary mounting bracketry and hardware. |
| Price: $366.95 |
Reason For Purchase: I think the paragraph above pretty much says it all! :) |
| Part Number: AA008 |
Part Description: From BMRFabrication.com:Decrease overall weight and more importantly "unsprung" weight with a set of BMR tubular front A-arms. BMR A-arms are manufactured from DOM tubing and feature precision laser cut mounting plates and CNC machined ball joint cups to provide you with a very rigid, high quality upgrade to the factory suspension. We offer multiple variations to suit every need. Our OE replacement is a direct bolt-in and saves 10 lbs. of unsprung weight per pair. We also offer an entire coil over conversion kit that provides ride height adjustability and saves 20 lbs. over the factory setup. Available in Black Hammertone or red powdercoat. |
| Price: $460.95 |
Reason For Purchase: My stock A-Arms are crap, as most stock things are. I'll need to get these before I make the jump to the Air Ride system, but I may change this to the "tube-only" (no spring pocket) version that BMR offers if the Air Ride techie's tell me that it's compatible with their upcoming Air Strut. |
| Part Number: PRSF05 |
Part Description: From StrangeEngineering.net: This is the best you can get for a 1982-2002 Pontiac Trans Am. Buy it now! |
| Price: $2289.99 (+$90) |
Reason For Purchase: My existing rear-end is getting long in the tooth, and it'll be required for my future 383 engine upgrade and near-future PST Crital Link driveshaft. This can be ordered from a local place called T Byrne Motorsports, but you need to tel them that you want to upgrade it to a TruLoc system, (shouldn't be more than $90). Their shop is in Westport Mass, and I can pick it up from there to save shipping and drive it over to my dads. |
| Part Number: "Critical Link" |
Part Description: From PSTDS.com: The finest driveshaft available anywhere. Each driveshaft is specifically designed by our Engineering Department to optimize the characteristics of Carbon Fiber required in your special application. Our newest "Critical Link" Carbon Fiber Driveshaft for Drag Racing application is 3 3/4" diameter, a 50" driveshaft weighs only 6LBS - with 1350 series solid U-Joints add 3LBS and Slip Yoke add approx 2 1/2LBS. Passed SFI test at 2800 Ft/lbs torque. |
| Price: $550.00 |
Reason For Purchase: Required for my future 383 engine and near-future Strange Engineering Rear-end. Also, it sheds 20 lbs off of the car to boot! :) I'll have to order this manually as they'll need dimensional info off of the car to custom build the driveshaft, but don't let that stop you from purchasing it for me in the way of sending me a check earmarked for PST! ;-) |
| Part Number: 2210-1HKR |
Part Description: From SummitRacing.com: Hooker Super Competition headers--the world's best headers. With Hooker Super Competition headers, the objective has always been to make the maximum horsepower possible and put it at the optimum point in the power curve. Hooker Super Competition headers feature tuned primary tubes to create optimum pressure between the intake and exhaust systems. Hooker Super Competition headers include premium exhaust gaskets and new mounting bolts. |
| Price: $729.95 |
Reason For Purchase: The car is long overdue for a much-needed exhaust system rebuild, and for maximum power, these headers are the way to go. |
| Part Number: 110401HKR |
Part Description: From SummitRacing.com :Header Reducers, 3-Bolt Flange, 3 in. Inlet, 2.5 in. Outlet, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Pair. Connect your header to your exhaust. These Hooker reducers adapt header flanges to exhaust systems. Their size matches the diameter of the header collector and the exhaust tube size, and they can be clamped or welded. They also are available with oxygen sensor holes for emission applications. |
| Price: $80.39 |
Reason For Purchase: Required to hook up the 2.5" Exhaust Piping to my 3" Headers. |
| Part Number: 200604 |
Part Description: From CarParts.com: STAINLESS STEEL CATALYTIC CONVERTER. Unique 200-cell-per-square-inch high-flow full metal catalyst. Superior forward flow (CFM): 534:81 for metal'Cat versus 312.17 for the competition. Only 11" long—great for small and mid-size cars. |
| Price: $134.99 apiece, 2 required |
Reason For Purchase: I've been told that even though my car is to old for Emissions testing, that I'm still required to have 'cats on the vehicle. What a crock, but these are the best, small form-factor ones out there. |
| Part Number: 17734 |
Part Description: From SummitRacing.com:Safe and sound guarantee. Dyno tests prove it--Dynomax's Super Turbo mufflers are the closest you can get to running an open pipe, but a lot quieter. To make things even better, Super Turbos have more features than most other mufflers put together--less backpressure for improved quarter mile times, aluminized construction for long life and good looks, patented flow directors that channel exhaust for maximum performance, and fiberglass matting for a deep, throaty, powerful performance tone. |
| Price: $45.88 each, 2 required |
Reason For Purchase: Dynomax mufflers have been rated as one the quietest, yet best performing mufflers for my car. I need to get two mufflers for my dual exhaust setup, and this was the model recommended to me by the techs at Dynomax themselves. Sounds like an easy decision to me! |