posted 11-17-2004 07:09 AM                  

Let me introduce myself, I have been the owner of two Bridgestone/Firestone Auto Repair Stores in the State of New Jersey for 23 years; with plans of expanding bays soon for the tuner market (FAST CARS). My hobbies and intrests have been racing cars, boats, and horses. Needless to say, I like anything that moves fast. My plans for this Prowler are to make it fast as possible but at the same time a pleasure to drive.

I have some questions about the Prowler. I would like to obtain the best opinions and advice.

1) Does the front suspension on the 2001 and newer fit on the 1997 Prowler to make the ride softer? -- (it rides real hard in the front)

2) I read information on the "WonderBar" and I would like to know if it will help the '97 as well as it has helped the all the people online who rave about it? --Because it seems like the 1997 (the 1st model) drives the hardest.

3) I have a 3.5 cast iron block engine; I know that the late models have aluminium blocks and more HP;-- How much of a difference is there between the two? -- I am planning on building a 3.5 to drop in the car

4)Rear End Gears--What are the ratios; like 4-11 or a 390 --What are the ratios?

5)Likes to go FAST , any other ideas? Nitrous, Rear End Gears, ETC..????

As I mentioned, I have two Bridgestone/Firestones in New Jersey with many excellent mechanics. If anyone out there has any questions or problems that they think I may be able to help them with, please feel free to contact me here on these message boards or at my Email addresses: WBryant@optonline.net or waynebryant@optonline.net

posted 11-17-2004 08:04 AM                  

I'll answer one of your questions,,,,get the WONDERBAR for your '97 cat.

Rebuild you a 3.5 alum. stroker motor and go 4 it!

ENJOY THE RIDE

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Call 911 - there is a Prowler in my garage....
Y2K Silver Millennium Edition and '01 Orange Rolex Edition

posted 11-17-2004 08:40 AM                  

I don't have the gear ratio memorized but that info is also avaiolable with a "search"

I've been the nitrous route - really fast but power only available in spurts. Great for the track but for everyday driving I have gone with larger displacment engine by Westech Automotive. Twin Turbos and superchargers are also available and enjoyed by POA members.

posted 11-17-2004 09:34 AM                  

If you want to be fast, take Marty's advice and STROKE IT. You will be in good company with your FAST Cat

If I remember correctly

Stock gear ratio is around 3.93:1

if you get the Prowler Pro gears they are around 4.90:1, a 27% increase in gearing

posted 11-17-2004 09:43 AM                  

I've heard the Wonderbar works great. I have a 99 Black, but I don't find the ride objectionable. I also have a 2002 and the ride is different. Tire pressure also helps and there are other things you can do to the car to make the ride about 80% better than stock was.

You have some great owners that live up in your area that you should contact and join in with. WildBill Simulcik and Pete Munson (Indy96) are just a couple that also live in NJ.

Hope to meet you at an event sometime.

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CJ - The One and Only
1999 Black - PPROWLR 2002 Deep Candy Red - CJPROWLN

posted 11-17-2004 11:08 AM                  

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posted 11-18-2004 07:49 AM                    

Awesome people, lots of fun and lots of great infos...........and DON'T forget
to post often........ENJOY your new ride !!

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posted 11-18-2004 08:02 AM                  

Great people who can answer and support you with all
Prowler questions and issues.

Enjoy and save miles.

Best regards,

posted 11-19-2004 09:34 PM                  

Brian

posted 11-20-2004 05:28 PM                  

DEAN @ Prowler Pro Is AWSOME !!! YOU MUST do this.

Also change the exhaust I have the Borla Only because my neighbor would complain about the SS Muffler If you don't have my but head neighbor get it!!

Gat a hard top if you can.

Love it drive it enjoy it!!!!