Drakiv's FBM Stage 2 Turbo project Shadow Build

[Drakiv]

Installed my NRG steering wheel, will be installing my diff on Wednesday!

[adjusts]

looks good.

[Drakiv]

I got the Diff installed along with my Velox Driveshaft. Love it so far, not too bad but I can slightly tell its a bit slower and I can't start in 2nd gear from a stop as well as I use to anymore since I went to a 3.73 FD. They had to modify the Harrop Diff cover slightly, had to grind one of the fins a bit to fit my exhaust since I have a 3". Pretty happy with it aside from that. Here is a pic of the DSS driveshaft compared to the Velox driveshaft knuckles. As you can see from the pictures, the Velox knuckles are much smaller and the body seems to be slightly larger in diameter. But the Velox is rated over 3 times higher than the DSS, Velox is rated at 3600+ft.lbs and the DSS is rated at 900+ ft.lbs. Also, I have confirmed that I no longer feel the driveshaft hitting my short shifter the way I used to feel on my DSS driveshaft.

[Whooppee777]

So much envy. Subscribed.

[Drakiv]

Picked up my 1000 HP DSS Pro Axles and hub kit. Should get them installed in the next couple months, and then it's a waiting game for the motor.

[Drakiv]

I am still waiting for my taillight to come in at Caliber Collision, so I didn't want to wait anymore and I purchased a replacement for my Intec Hi-mount brake light they broke. I just picked up a Classic Design Concepts high mount made for a mustang. It was a suggestion from a fellow forum member and was only about $50 shipped. Looks like it will work much better in the heat than the Intec did. I am also just going to replace the tint on my rear window, I'm tired of waiting for them. I may buy new taillights too, im still debating that. I'm just tired of waiting, and they still need to fix a dent they caused as well below the door on the passenger side. They wanted to wait for the brake light to come in to repair it so I could drop it off with them and have everything done at once.

[Drakiv]

The DSS pro kit axles are finally installed. I had my buddy help me install them, and under the advice of driveshaft shop themselves had to grind the knuckles a bit for clearance. The drivetrain is officially done and ready for the power.

[Drakiv]

Just got the final invoice from Fullblown Motorsports for all the engine work and upgrades. I will start to look for transportation for the car towards the end of next month. I am starting to get really excited!

[Drakiv]

I made the initial deposit to LJ at Fullblown Motorsports, and booked the transport pickup for my car. Will be shipped out to FBM after April 19th, and then the fun excruciating wait starts.


There are quit a few extra's that I don't even have listed on my list at the beginning of my build thread, those will be a surprise for you guys to see once it is all completed. I will post those on my list and what's installed in detail once I get the car back. It's not like 1 or 2 things either, it's more like 7 or 8 things. I think you guys will like it .

[Drakiv]

mini photo shoot before its gone for a month getting a new makeover.

[Drakiv]

After waiting for over a month, the car was finally picked up and is on its way to FullBlown Motorsports. I had to call another transport company and cancel with the other one because they weren't doing anything. Luckily I got a full refund. Car will return in about a month.

[Drakiv]

Motor is pulled and being torn apart.
Picture compliments of LJ at FBM.

[Drakiv]

Another update from LJ:

[jubella2]

Just came across this build and read through all of it. WOW!