Thinking of getting out of the game!

[RigsPGT]

Hi fellas,
It's been a while I haven't checked in here and sadly this time is not on the happy side but sometimes changes need to be made! Yes I'm thinking of getting out of the game and get something else, different platform, different focus. Sport is nice but I'm really looking to get into Volvos seriously! Just got a N/A 98 S70 for my wife and I'm really liking it, thus making me want to drive another one, a turbocharged one.
Now the PGT on the other hand has been sitting in garage in need of tires, battery, windshield, paint, insurance and registration. My little wagon has stolen its plate and it has served me well for the 77k miles but that one will need to go as well.
At this point with its current condition, I have no idea what I could ask for but the car will come with every little thing of my extra parts in boxes so you can be busy modding.
So, here's a few things I remember doing to it before storing:

265k miles on chassis
-newish block (the Ebay ones that were sold once with Motorcraft boxes)
-ported heads for ZE IM
-ZE IM with 65mm TB
-T3 T4 E (ebay)turbo with FMIC (2.5" piping)
-MS1, MSD coil, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255, S injectors, dual feed with SS lines
- Mazda 6 brakes (new rotors and pads)
- traction bars
- front Illuminas
- rear Blues
- Eibachs
- 17s (same as Montegi MR7s)
16.5lbs FW with ACT 6 puck with OEM PP (probably has about 400-500 miles tops) with MT-90
AWR rear MM, inserts up front, 16mm rear sway bar.
Mandrel bend 2.5"D exhaust with longest Magnaflow resonator, longest Magnaflow muffler that fits with dual tips.

Here's a link with various pics:
http://s55.photobucket.com/user/Rigs...sort=2&page=22

The extra parts I remember storing are:
- coilpack with wires, bracket, seal, rear cam cap with sensor (i think), 36-1 pulley, 370cc with bored rails, extra valve cover (ZE) a few TBs with IACs, an extra DE-IM, I think a couple of OEM axle seals, one head gasket, VCGs, valve seals, exhaust gaskets and plenty of bits and pieces from all the swaps I've done on it!
So, anyone still having the passion and desire to mod? Sid, Jesse? Are you guys still in the game? Anyone interested in an extra PGT or parts car? Let me know!

Oh,for anyone wondering how much I'm considering on selling it, well I'd like to get at least $1500

Rigs

[short4stuff]

Its been so long, I thought you were already gone!

[RigsPGT]

Well, sort of!
I pulled the PGT of the insurance to use the little wagon for work and ever since, the car has been sitting in garage. Now that I'm spending time on the Volvo sites, I'm kinda drawn to them and I'm itching to start over with a brick looking car. Thinking of selling the PGT and the wagon to get a Volvo but as it looks, I don't see much interest on the Probe
Maybe this might turn into a false alarm just like the other times I had almost pulled the plug, lol

How about you? Still messing with turbos?

[short4stuff]

Yes and no, the car sits for the most part. I only drive it in the summer. I only put 200k or so on it this summer. It never made a good daily driver once I ms'd it (the tune isnt good) no power steering and a harsh clutch doesnt much help either.
Plus the fact that I work on cars for a living now, doesnt make me want to wrench at home anymore.
I'm not sure what I am going to do with it yet. I bought it another probe with a spun rod bearing I was going to use as a dd but it also sits.

I don't think i'll ever sell it

[hppwdn]

Rigs!! Good to see you posting. So you're selling what is basically a running, MS'd turbo probe for $1500? That's a killer deal for someone.

You could also swap it all into the escort and make it it a super sleeper...

[branscoset]

Of course you on the other side of the country...of course.

[JazRedGT]

Stop it dude. Take this post down right now!! LoL

[RigsPGT]

Happy to hear from you guys as it reminds me the old days, Flyrtle
Andy,
I lost interest on the car as it needs few things to be presentable, on top of that I'm getting drawn to those bricks (Volvos) day by day. I figured $1500 to be a fair deal considering some of the goodies its got and makes it easier for the new owner not to run around finding aftermarket parts. Basically new clutch (6 puck ACT with OEM PP, idea gotten from you on your Goldmember), new Mazda 6 rotors and pads (feel bad to see them rust) with SS lines up front, some Illuminas up front and Blues in the back, all in Eibachs. Fueling is right there, either stay with Millenias or swap the 370s, 255 Walbro in tank, Aeromotive FPR, dual feed, 65mmTB, ZE IM, way to much to list. The car just needs someone motivated to either bring it to life or use the turbo parts for theirs.

As far as the Escort, I thought of it at one point but had no desire because the Scort is ugly to begin with so it felt like going backwards plus the engine and tranny on it is solid to this day (77k later) so i didn't go for it.

Branscoset,
find a car to tow it, take a long drive and get it Granted you'll be spending a ton of money in gas considering where you're at but you'll only spend time working afterwards

Jaz,
Am I reminding you the times you were giving up I sure do remember them just because I was in the same boat after each engine gone kaboom.Well, now I think I'm done playing with PGTs for good. God its been 14 years now

Anyway, whatever happens, I'm still going to pop here and there

[RigsPGT]

Anyone wants it before I strip the whole thing?

[JazRedGT]

does it run?

[RigsPGT]

^ it does if you supply a battery and tires

[mardarati]

Wow giving this car away keep it for one last myrtle

[RigsPGT]

As much as I want to keep this as history, I can't see it rust in garage any longer that's why I'm giving it away to someone who can really work on it same way I did back early to mid 2000s. To my standards, the car needs some work to be a presentable as daily driver and at the moment I don't have the time and passion to work on it, nor dump more money in it.
Number 1 bothering me is paint, the car is turning pink!
2- Windshield has become like a spider web (doesn't effect much but needs to be replaced)
3- tires are bald, literally all 4 need to be replaced.
4- the Ferrari looking headlights need enclosures with new lexan sheets
5- Some of the AEM wideband gauge lights dont light up and the digital display has missing pixels (need a new gauge) or drive with a laptop to watch the afrs
6- Interior panels (its a 94 and you know the drill) need to be updated with 96-97
7- probably in need of drivers seat (rip on the side)or just covers
8- passenger side ground FX is broken right by the wheel well
9- needs radio (had it taken away for the wagon)
Don't remember much anymore of what needs to be addressed on it but these are little things that bug me! Im at a point where the car needs to be close to 100% perfect or else won't satisfy me anymore

[j-dogg]

Do want.

[RigsPGT]

^ Come and get it