Armando Rodriguez’s 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Name: Armando Rodriguez Jr.
Location: So. California Chapter
Modifications
Motor Build
- 8.0-1 95.25mm Pistons
- Forged OEM Crank
- Forged OEM Rods
- ARP Rod Bolts
- 3SX Aluminum Crank Pulley
- Block inspected and cleaned
- Block Redecked
- Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
- Rotating assembly balanced 10,000RPMS
- Crank Magnafluxed and the journals micro-polished
- Heads rebuilt
- Valves Cut
- Valve Seats cut
- New Valve Guide Seals
- Ninja Performance Big Bore Lifters
Engine
- Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator
- Mishimoto Silicone Radiator Hoses
- Custom Powder Coated Radiator Mounts in Translucent Teal
- 15G Twin Turbo’s by Boost More
- GReddy Type-S Blow-Off Valve
- HKS EVC IV Electronic Boost Controller
- Stillen 3″ Down Pipes
- TRUST/GReddy Single Shot Exhaust
- Spec Stage 3 Clutch
- Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
- Mishimoto Oil Cap
- Custom Powder Coated Valve Covers in Translucent Teal
- 3SX Red Polyurethane Motor Mounts
- 3SX Polyurethane Transmission Mount
- EGR Delete and Block off.
- Vacuum line Reduction
- 4” Aluminum Intake
- K&N RC-4550
Fuel
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
- Hot Wired Fuel system
- 360cc injectors
Exterior
- 3-Stage BASF Onyx HD Paint
- 2-Stage Glasurit Clear Coat
- 1-Off Custom Vented Fenders
- Carbon Fiber Sail Panels
- 8000K HID Head Lights
- 6000K L.E.D. Entry Lighting
- Antenna Delete and Shaved
- Shaved Badges
Suspension
- Front Brembo 4pot BBK in Translucent Teal
- Rear Custom Powder Coated Calipers in Translucent Teal
- HAWK HPS Front Brake pads
- HAWK HPS Rear Brake pads
- JIC Magic FLT-TAR series Monotube 15 Way GT Spec Coilovers 14kg/10kg
- Addco 1” Rear Sway Bar
- 3SX Rear Camber Links
- 3SX Rear Toe Links
- SuperPro Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings
Wheels/Tires
- 19×9.5+35 Rays Gram Lights in Semi Gloss Black
- 19×10.5+43 Rays Gram Lights in Semi Gloss Black
- BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 Tires (255×35 / 275×35)
Interior
- Bride VIOS III Sport-C Bucket Seat
- Sparco 4-Point Racing Harness
- Nardi Deep Corn 330mm – Offset 53mm – Suede/Red Stitch Steering Wheel
- NRG Short Hub
- NRG Shift Nob
- Polished Shifter
- Custom Red L.E.D. Gauge Cluster
- ProSport Boost Gauge
- Momo Race Pedals
- 6000K L.E.D. Map Lights
- 6000K L.E.D. Dome Lights
- 6000K L.E.D. Floor Lights
- Battery relocation (Rear)
- KnuKonceptz 1/0 Power Cables
- Optima REDTOP Battery 75/25
I.C.E.
- Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997 Head Unit
- Infinity Kappa 6” 2-Way door speakers
- Infinity Kappa 6”x9” 3-Way Rear Speakers
Sponsors
- Meguiar’s
- BFGoodrich Tires
- Mishimoto
- Optima Batteries
Misc Special Thanks to my Sponsors Meguiar’s, BFGoodrich, Mishimoto, Optima Battiers and especially to Founder/President James Lin, SD Chapter Director Scott Dean and my Wife Marlene Rodriguez for all your support, as well as Team Hybrid Family and Hybrid Hunnyz.
May our 22+ years of legendary tradition continue making import history…