BILLVR4 (Bill Tricarico)
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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