Owning a 90 1g

[craracer05]

So i recently acquired a 1990 eagle talon awd manual i didn't really want a 90 because of all the differneces, but I got a pretty good deal on it and it was 5 minutes from my house. Just curious to know from some other owners of 90 cars is it a big pain or not that big of a deal owning a 90. I know from research now that the trannys are different, aswell as the ecu,shifter,and coil pack. What are common problems you run into with a 90 car that you wouldn't normally with a 91-94 car?

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

They all have the same problems really. Having a 90 is no different than having a 91-94 except for a few minor things that you stated. I had a 90 and had no problems with it for over a year. Had almost ~200k miles. Depends on how well the car was taken care of.

 

[chavez408]

I own a 90, nothing has exploded on me

 

[90GSTman]

I've had a 90 for 10years or so now and they work just as well. Some of the other differences are throtle body, external oil cooler and cams. Other than those particular items being a little harder to find used there is no real difference in reliability.

 

[talon91tsiawd1]

I have a 90 and a 91. The 90 has not given me a problem yet, it is fully built. The 91, which has a stock motor, has given me countless problems one after another.

 

[ROOKIE1]

I have had mine since 95 . I have broke / worn out things . No problems every other 17 year old car has . My car is older than some of our members .

 

[BISHILVR]

I've been super happy with mine, with 170,000 on it.

 

[1gcrazy]

I've had a 90 for 10years or so now and they work just as well. Some of the other differences are throtle body, external oil cooler and cams. Other than those particular items being a little harder to find used there is no real difference in reliability.

Wait 90's have different cams? Are they better or worse than the 91-94? Iv'e got a set layin around...

 

[DSMboostin15]

They are worse. They have the smallest lift and duration of all 1g turbo cams. If you do want to change the cams out, go with 93-94 non turbo cams as they have the longest lift and duration. But to answer the original poster's question, have not had any problems since I've had it for almost 2 years with over 156k on it.

 

[xRichieRich07x]

I own a 90 but its n/t so it's probably not much help to you but just to throw in my life with my car the only real problem I had was my transmission which i replaced with a 91. Other than that I've had no problems except maintenance

 

[shaunman1979]

I have had 2 1990 lasers. Only have 1 right now. Have had the normal stuff go out. Given my car has 281,000 miles on it but still runs like a champ.

 

[xRichieRich07x]

I have had 2 1990 lasers. Only have 1 right now. Have had the normal stuff go out. Given my car has 281,000 miles on it but still runs like a champ.

Wow still same engine and tranny?

 

[shaunman1979]

Wow still same engine and tranny?

Sadly I had to take the two cars and make them into one after my first got totalled. But yup the motor and tranny are the original. Both have had one rebuild on them.

 

[awdsm90]

so the 93-94 n/t cams will work on the 4g63t...anything special to do on em or just drop n romp?

 

[dsmsucks]

I had paid 500 for my 90 and had it since 2002. Havent had a SINGLE problem yet. Put over 33,000 miles on it!!!