Sweet98 is Back! sortof...

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:02 PM

I picked this car up last fall and have been slowly bringing it back to life. This was my favorite grand am when Gus owned it so when the opportunity came up to purchase it, I jumped on the opportunity (Thanks Gus

). This will be a progress thread so keep checking back for updates. I need to snap some more recent pics when I get back into town. Hope you guys like it so far...

pics of what it looked like when I brought it home:

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:03 PM

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:03 PM

I rewired the entire car to a 2000 cavalier for tuning purposes. This will allow me to run the GM supercharger flash on the computer with my 2 bar map sensor. I decided to sound dampen the car while I had everything out. These pics are from a couple months ago:

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:04 PM

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:05 PM

And a couple of the motor that is going in. I also have a NVG-550 transmission with a team green lsd insert to replace the isuzu trans.

We sprayed the engine bay and wheel wells with chassis saver paint from Magnetic paints. It is very similar to POR-15 but supposedly works better. The paint is resistant to scratching and liquids like oil, gasoline, and other lubricants while it prevents rust from spreading. It is a pretty cool product and not too expensive.

who needs abs??? not me!

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:06 PM

I had to modify the dash a bit to fit the 2000+ Sunfire gauge cluster. The GA and sunfire clusters are very close to being the same minus the size difference between the two, mounting points, and wiring. General shape is the same though.

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:06 PM

small update...

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:07 PM

updates:

I broke the engine down b/c I thought I had spun a bearing but it turned out to be normal startup after an engine rebuild. I have to install arp studs and headbolts anyways and I want to do the 2.3 oil pump swap so I doubt the car will be back together this summer unless I hit the lottery.

Today was a pretty sad day. I sent my first baby to the bone yard. I have owned this car since I was 17 and I had been through alot with it but it's time for a change and I think this was the right move.

bp's97gagt · 07-05-2009, 05:07 PM

And the new girl sits inplace of the old girl.

mkopsi · 07-05-2009, 05:28 PM

its looking real nice bud, cant wait to see it with the kit

Rich · 07-05-2009, 05:59 PM

that looks like a lot of work but a lot of fun too. looking forward to seeing it all finished up.

aiixon · 07-05-2009, 06:03 PM

how many square feet of deadener did it take to do that. because I just ordered 50^2' of fatmat mega mat and i'm hoping that will at least do the entire trunk and all 4 doors.

lightningGA · 07-05-2009, 06:31 PM

can't wait to see this car come back to life!!!

burgett2103 · 07-05-2009, 10:17 PM

amazing

cardude007617 · 07-05-2009, 10:29 PM

quite the project there

tipnitty · 07-05-2009, 10:59 PM

best ga project i've witnessed to date...cant' wait to see it finished up

RPO3 · 07-05-2009, 11:56 PM

Man thats alot of work but i be it wil be worth it!

[ChaosweaveR] · 07-06-2009, 09:40 AM

That GA is going to be a beast once it's back together.

Tupperware SC2 · 07-06-2009, 10:20 AM

wow that looks like a ton of work! keep it up i will be watching this thread!

photogirl12 · 07-09-2009, 06:05 PM

That looks like a lot of work, but it will be well worth it when it is completed. Good job on what you have done so far!

07-05-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
bp's97gagt The car wisperer AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 173 Vehicle: 97+98 Grand Am GT	Sweet98 is Back! sortof... I picked this car up last fall and have been slowly bringing it back to life. This was my favorite grand am when Gus owned it so when the opportunity came up to purchase it, I jumped on the opportunity (Thanks Gus). This will be a progress thread so keep checking back for updates. I need to snap some more recent pics when I get back into town. Hope you guys like it so far... pics of what it looked like when I brought it home:

07-05-2009, 05:59 PM	#11
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	that looks like a lot of work but a lot of fun too. looking forward to seeing it all finished up. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

07-05-2009, 06:31 PM	#13
lightningGA Bagged and Boosted!! AKA: Paul Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY area Age: 47 Posts: 1,424 Vehicle: Boosted 00 GA	can't wait to see this car come back to life!!! __________________ CARDOMAIN Not updated in forever!!! XCLUSIVE Car Club Eaton SUPER CHARGED!!!!!

07-05-2009, 10:29 PM	#15
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	quite the project there __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-06-2009, 09:40 AM	#18
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	That GA is going to be a beast once it's back together. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

07-05-2009, 05:03 PM	#2
bp's97gagt The car wisperer AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 173 Vehicle: 97+98 Grand Am GT

07-05-2009, 05:04 PM	#4
bp's97gagt The car wisperer AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 173 Vehicle: 97+98 Grand Am GT

07-05-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
bp's97gagt The car wisperer AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 173 Vehicle: 97+98 Grand Am GT	And a couple of the motor that is going in. I also have a NVG-550 transmission with a team green lsd insert to replace the isuzu trans. We sprayed the engine bay and wheel wells with chassis saver paint from Magnetic paints. It is very similar to POR-15 but supposedly works better. The paint is resistant to scratching and liquids like oil, gasoline, and other lubricants while it prevents rust from spreading. It is a pretty cool product and not too expensive. who needs abs??? not me!

07-05-2009, 05:06 PM	#6
bp's97gagt The car wisperer AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 173 Vehicle: 97+98 Grand Am GT	I had to modify the dash a bit to fit the 2000+ Sunfire gauge cluster. The GA and sunfire clusters are very close to being the same minus the size difference between the two, mounting points, and wiring. General shape is the same though.

07-05-2009, 05:07 PM	#8
bp's97gagt The car wisperer AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 173 Vehicle: 97+98 Grand Am GT	updates: I broke the engine down b/c I thought I had spun a bearing but it turned out to be normal startup after an engine rebuild. I have to install arp studs and headbolts anyways and I want to do the 2.3 oil pump swap so I doubt the car will be back together this summer unless I hit the lottery. Today was a pretty sad day. I sent my first baby to the bone yard. I have owned this car since I was 17 and I had been through alot with it but it's time for a change and I think this was the right move.

07-05-2009, 05:28 PM	#10
mkopsi GAGT - Member AKA: matt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: menominee, MI Posts: 63 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT coupe	its looking real nice bud, cant wait to see it with the kit

07-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#12
aiixon got ma permit! AKA: Steffan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 907 Age: 29 Posts: 830 Vehicle: 2000 GT Sedan	how many square feet of deadener did it take to do that. because I just ordered 50^2' of fatmat mega mat and i'm hoping that will at least do the entire trunk and all 4 doors.

07-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#14
burgett2103 Sounds for Dayzzz AKA: Nick Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tonica, IL Age: 30 Posts: 1,886 Vehicle: 03 GAGT/98 Chevy 1500	amazing

07-05-2009, 11:56 PM	#17
RPO3 BayBeee AKA: Ron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Age: 34 Posts: 901 Vehicle: 2004 Grand AM GT Sedan	Man thats alot of work but i be it wil be worth it!

07-06-2009, 10:20 AM	#19
Tupperware SC2 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Ryan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 27 Vehicle: 2007 G6 VVT	wow that looks like a ton of work! keep it up i will be watching this thread!

07-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#20
photogirl12 Engaged to Darrin! AKA: Alice Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT Sedan	That looks like a lot of work, but it will be well worth it when it is completed. Good job on what you have done so far!

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