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You're good as long as you have a supercharger.

96_Juggernaut wrote:

I'm interested in that Intense intake but it's listed for 97+. don't think there is a difference as far as the intake goes on the Rivieras that would prevent this kit from working on a 96. Is there something im missing?

I really dig that avatar  

Though you guys would like it  

Been a while since I updated! Thought I'd through a few pictures this way. I meant to show this picture of my Aeroforce weeks ago. I debated for hours whether or not I'd keep my boost gauge, but since I've had my fair share of vacuum lines crack on me, I figured it might be a good idea to have in sight all the time. I may regret not having that left side vent come Winter, but at least my heated seat works still lol.



I had to use the auxiliary power tap-in with this model of Aeroforce, and to do that without cutting anything, I got an Add-a-Fuse and plugged it into my radio fuse. This way, the gauge turns off when the door opens and doesn't stay on longer than it needs to.





And I finally got my centercaps!! A friend found these for me, and they can be ordered with almost any background and script colors. Lucky me, they come in 2 1/4", which is EXACTLY the size of my Sport Edition center caps on my SE-14 wheels. They're actually a domed polyurethane sticker, with vinyl underneath.




Now no one will be the wiser that my wheels aren't stock...lol






I haven't had to do much to the car lately. The only thing I'd like to do before winter is install my front F41 sway bar. I've been so busy with the Century and Skyhawk I haven't had a full day to sit down and take the car apart to do it.

Thanks for looking everyone!

Holy crap, those caps turned out nice! (+)

Nice.

Nice caps man

WOW those caps are legit. Nice find

Thanks! It was one of those details that was making me nuts, and it had to be fixed. Couldn't have turned out any better!

 

I think those wheels and the who, where, how of the center caps needs its own sticky or FAQ write-up. I bet a lot of folks would buy those SE-14 rims if they knew where to buy the caps from and had a template/design they could replicate!

Hmmm maybe I should write one up, Al. Enough people seem to like them! Nothing hurts to have it as an option!

Taking a second look, the website I got the domed stickers for the center cap is shut down. I'm sure I'll be able to source something.

Sooooo finally an update on my car. I wanted to wait until after the holidays to order stuff because of potential shipping craziness, but i ordered stuff! I have 1.8 Yella Terra rockers coming from Intense, and a PLOG, ceramic crossover, and IAT extension coming from ZZP. Also, clean and shiny new fuel injectors from Aaron here. I'll save mine for a rainy day. I also have a brand new EGR bracket and stove pipes to install.

I'm hoping my little bundle of parts will get me 20+ horsepower and bring the Riv up to more modern standards. I won't be installing for a little while as I'm moving next week, but it'll be worth the wait since my new house includes a 2,000 square foot garage with a lift! I'll be able to do all my work and projects in a nice toasty building in a rural area.

Any other suggestions while I'm taking all this stuff apart? I already have a Hogan downpipe on the car and the spark plugs and wires are 10,000 miles old.

"...2,000 square foot garage with a lift!"

You lucky dawg     

Pics pending in a new thread in 2 weeks or so once I get settled in...

I don't have any real pictures of the inside of the garage yet. It's so massive it's hard to get a good angle or so. We're settling into the new house nicely, the house garage is all cleaned out and the Riv has a happy warm home every night.

Somewhat of an update on the car though. I've had no real problems except my 'minor' trans leak a few weeks ago. I have all of my parts and gaskets ready to mod the car when it warms up a little more. I have all the parts listed above plus a new O2 sensor. I know fuel trims get a little funny in the Winter but mine swing REALLY far. Like +/- 10. It just turned 95,000 miles this morning so I figure it's not bad preventative maintenance, and it's easy.

Here's a pic of the garage to share with you all. I think because of the size of my property and this garage, a meet in the Summer is in order...

Oh mama!

Man.....I'm dying for something like that..... Can throw parties in there every night. Love it.

Nice workshop Andrew. Looks nice in there.

WOW !!!
Now that is NICE !!!  

An open garage and a lift...if I had this instead of a rainy driveway and jack-stands I'd be able to get sooooo much done. Jealous man. Awesome space!

me too.....jealous.

I'm getting the impression that your family doesn't do *anything* car related in a small way?   

Thats what dreams are made of..   

That garage is missing my toolbox, my engine stand, my Riv......nice setup man.