teknicalissue
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- Oct 18, 2010
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Front Royal,
Virginia
here she is:
My goals for this car is a decent street 450HP car
Since I just bought the car.. I'll be starting with the Basic Maintanance/Rust Clean up which was expected for a 20 year old car
Since I got the car, Ive listed a couple of things that are not what we call... good.
- all 4 shocks are blown (it was one hell of a bouncy ride home I'll tell you that)
- Exhaust manifold has a crack from the top of port 3 all the way down to the bottom left bolt.
- Brake light was on (seller explained that a caliper might be stuck again)
- No power steering (seller said it was a lack of fluid)
- leaking Flex pipe and blown gasket at first point of the CAT
-And Rust in the trunk that I discovered AFTER the sale.
At this Point I want to get the car running as Stock as possible before I start getting in to the fun stuff we call Modifying/buying quality parts)
I have purchased:
- 2g manifold for replacement (not my permanent exhaust manifold)
- 4 stagg shocks (ebay brand.. I don't expect them to last more than 6 months)
- Cheap Ebay Downpipe that I had to re-weld -_-
These parts should get the car running at what I consider somewhat stock which I will take the car to a Dyno and get my Basic Idea of how much Power it currently has.
I also mentioned Maintenance... From checking the Oil, I determined that It's been a long time since it had an oil change
Besides the engine Oil, I will also be replacing the transmission/transfer case/differential/ oil as well.
I also need to replace the tires and find the current boost/oil leak that the car has as well.
The belts are new which is good, I just need to tighten the alternator belt for the annoying squeaking.
Those are my current goals as far as pre-modifying is concerned.
Rust Pictures:
After removing the Trim I found more rust hiding in the corners.. Rust was caused by a clogged up drainer
After I removed the manifold Pictures:
When I removed the Manifold.. I broke 2 studs . I got them out by using the Bolt on Bolt method so it was not a big deal. I pulled out the studs and at some point I will be pulling out the Turbo to Exhaust manifold stud and replacing them with the SS Studs for the Head to Manifold and Chrome Moly for the Turbo to manifold.
As Far as Parts are concerned and assuming the car is running correctly I will be buying the following as far as Performance is concerned:
- FP 68HTA Turbo
- FP Exhaust Manifold
- FP2 Cams (264/272 comparable)
- Walboro 255LPH pump
- Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator (haven't decided/researched enough to make a decision as to which one to buy)
- Manual Boost controller
- DSM Link
- 2G MAF
- 750CC injectors
- FMIC
- Clutch/Flywheel (need more research)
- Lighter Rims
This should Cover my first Purchase. I will keep you guys Updated!
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