BILLVR4 (Bill Tricarico)

1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Fiji Blue

Ride of the Month Submission 3000GT/Stealth International December 2008

Audio:

• Custom enclosure
• Kenwood KD893 Stereo
• JL Audio 500/5 Amplifier
• JL Audio VR650 Front Speakers
• JL Audio VR690 Rear Speakers
• JL Audio 13 TW5 13-1/2” Sub

Body:

• Cianci CR2 Victory Racing Hood
• Robo 94’ Glass Headlights
• Version II Carbon Fiber Front Bumper

Driveline:

• ATR Free Flowing Exhaust
• ATR 3” Downpipe
• RPS Stage III Clutch

Electronics:

• AEM EMS System
• AEM Serial Gauge
• AEM Uego Wideband Gauge
• Hids by Bestdubs 10000k
• HKS EVC IV Boost Controller
• HKS Twin Power Ignition
• Kenne Belle Boost A Pump

Engine:

• AAM Stage I Fuel Kit
• Apexi Blow Off Valve
• Denso 1000cc Injectors
• DR900 Turbo Kit
• Devils Own Alcohol Injection Kit
• EGR Block Off Plates & Vacuum Hose Reduction
• Greddy Front Mount Intercooler Kit
• HKS Mega Flow Intake Kit
• Hose Technique Silicone Hose Kit
• Krank Vents
• Magnecor KV85 Spark Plugs
• NGK Spark Plugs
• NOS
• Odyssey Battery PC680
• Pauter Rods
• Polished crank
• Polished covers and pipes
• Redline Tranny Fluid
• Ross Forged Pistons
• Short Block By Merkel Racing Built By Pampena
• Unorthodox Racing Cam Gears
• Web Street Racing Cams
• 3SX Dual Pass Radiator
• 99’ Lifters

Interior:

• Brushed Aluminum Defroster Vents Door Speakers And Shifter Ring
• Leatherseats.com Black Carper And Floor Mats
• Leatherseats.com Seat Covers W/ Piping
• Mobo Leathers Twin Turbo Door Panels

Suspension / Brakes / Wheels

• Eibach Lower Springs
• Enkei LX-M 18x8.5” wheels
• Hawk Brake Pads
• Power Stop Cryo Rotors
• Toyo Proxes T1S 265/35/ZR18

Racing:

• Dyno 580 AWHP
• Auto Cross Nation Gathering 2002
• Drag Racing
  • 12.20 @ 122.59 On Pump 93 Octane at 18PSI
  • 11.66 @ 126.33 on C16 VP Race Fuel at 26PSI
  • Road Coarse National Gathering 2002, 2004 & Ohio Gathering 2003

Awards:

• East Coast Gathering Best In Show 2006, 2007 & 2008
• National Gathering 2002 Quick 8 Qualifier & 2nd Place Overall 1ST Gen.
• Nation Gathering 2004 Quick 8 Qualifier & 3rd Place Overall 1st Gen.
• North East Gathering Best In Show 2006 & 2008.
• October Quickening Best In Show 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008.

My Story:

It began in 1990 at the Jacob Javits Auto Show when I first saw the VR4. I knew that someday I would own one. I was driving a 1984 Red Toyota Supra which was later stolen out of my driveway one evening in 1995. Now was my opportunity to go car shopping. While driving past a Mercedes Dealer I spotted a Fiji Blue VR4 with 10,000miles and the asking price was $20,500.00. The car was mine finally.

I kept it stock until May of 1999 when we went to our first ECG in Ocean City, MD. I won my first trophy for 2nd place best unmodified car. I met my friends from the 3SI group that weekend. That’s the weekend it all started, the madness of modification. I saw what some of the guy’s had in their cars and I had to have it as well.

I started modifying the car in June 1999 with Mike from Altered Atmosphere at his first shop. It started with an HKS boost controller, K&N filter and a blow off valve. Next trip I added turbos, ATR exhaust and a Greddy front mount intercooler. I continued on with more modifications with Mike until 2002. I met up with Ray Pampena in 2003 when he opened his shop locally in Ronkonkoma, NY. How convenient for me to have a body shop so close to my home. It was great. With Ray I built the motor that I have today. In 2003, Justin Lim started the 3SNY Chapter, which I now belong to. We have formed strong memberships as well as friendships. I want to say thank you to all that have helped me over the years.

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