Newb looking for basics about 93 TSI

[xhaust50]

Sorry so long:

Hey, I just bought a 1993 Talon TSI (FWD) 5-speed and was looking to get a little more information about it. I will be picking it up this week. Anyway, I'm new to DSM's but not new to modding cars as I have a 91 Mustang 5.0 that is halfway modded with about 375hp but it's not a daily driver. I'm just looking for some background info on my car. I have read the FAQ's and the Tuning Guide's, and I don't plan on making any mods yet until I find out that everything is mechanically sound with the car. Anything I should watch out for with these? Also, where do you guys shift your stock cars? I am new to the manual transmission so it should be a lot of fun. And I see a lot of acronyms being used, some forums have a page just for these, and chance of this one having that? If not, can someone make a brief list of some of the common ones used here? I appreciate all the help, and go easy on the fact that I have a 5.0! Thanks.

-Drue

 

[xhaust50]

Almost forgot, the car has 130k on it, appears to be in very good shape and I paid only $1600 for it.

 

[4GSixty3]

These cars can be your best friend or your worst enemy. It just depends on if you beat the hell out of it every day. About shifting, I usually shift about 5900-6200 through gears. These trannies are notorious for being junk so you might wanna watch for that. Also, something your not gonna like a whole lot but your car is a 7 bolt and these motors are notorious for crankwalk. Do yourself a favor and swap in a 6 bolt motor.

Rick

 

[xhaust50]

Thanks for the reply. I definitely don't plan on taking the motor out anytime soon but if it gets pulled I'll be sure to replace it with a 6 bolt. You said you shift between 5900 and 6200, so max hp would be about 6000? Also, do you know which rear this model comes with? I'd look but as I said I don't have it yet. Thanks.

 

[psychlow]

93 will have a 4-bolt (yay!)

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125217

There's a partial acronym list. Here's another:

http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/questions.htm#Namesandterms

 

[4GSixty3]

Comes with a 3 bolt rear. People usually replace a 3 bolt rear with a 4 bolt. Im not sure when the powerband is at it's peak with stock cams but around 6k is when I would shift unless you get 272 cams then you can go all the way to rev limiter (about 7200) and still have power.

Rick

 

[4GSixty3]

By the way, 93 DEFINATLY come stock with a 3 bolt rear!

Rick

 

[psychlow]

By the way, 93 DEFINATLY come stock with a 3 bolt rear!

Are you on crack? It's a 4-bolt, dude.

Wait a second:

Hey, I just bought a 1993 Talon TSI (FWD) 5-speed

Umm, if it's FWD, it won't have a rear differential.

 

[xhaust50]

I appreciate the quick responses guys, and I printed that acronym list. Only there's debate over which rear is in it. It's no big deal though I'll just check myself when I get it. I can't wait to give it a full detail!

 

[4GSixty3]

Show me a post where it says 4 bolt? 90 and some 91's have 4 bolt rears

 

[4GSixty3]

o damn! Didnt even catch that!

Rick

 

[psychlow]

Show me a post where it says 4 bolt? 90 and some 91's have 4 bolt rears

#1: he bought a '93 Talon. His Mustang is a '91.

#2: he's FWD, there's not going to be a rear diff.

o damn! Didnt even catch that!

LMFAO, me either, till just a minute ago!

XHAUST: to clear things up:
90 & 91 have a 3-bolt rear/6-bolt engine
All 92's have a 4-bolt rear, most have 6-bolt engines, some have 7-bolt
93+ have 4-bolt/7-bolt.

This only applies to AWD cars - the FWD cars don't have a rear differential, only a front differential inside the transmission that runs the axles directly.

 

[4GSixty3]

#1: he bought a '93 Talon. His Mustang is a '91.

Ya ok....Way off the subject

 

[xhaust50]

WOW, sorry about even bringing up the rear in the car, not used to FWD!!! Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Defiant]

Get on eBay and get an owner's manual, Chilton's, Hayne's, and the factory service manuals. It'll be the best money you've ever spent.

 

[4GSixty3]

Yes, yes it will. But I still would bet ya his year of an awd is 3 bolt .

 

[psychlow]

Yes, yes it will. But I still would bet ya his year of an awd is 3 bolt .

How much do you wanna bet, there? Because my '92 is a 4-bolt....

 

[evotuner]

Yes, yes it will. But I still would bet ya his year of an awd is 3 bolt .

You might want to brush up on your knowledge of what-year-has-what. 89 through early 92 1/2's have 3 bolt rears, late 92 1/2's and up have 4 bolt. If you are not sure on something, look it up before answering other people's questions. :laugh:

 

[TransDSM]

My early 1992 has a 4-bolt

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Anyway congrats on the purchase

 

[4GSixty3]

I dunno. My 90 TSi awd has a 4 bolt so...

 

[4GSixty3]

My bad. I just did a search on it and 90-91 have 3 bolts and 92-94 have 4 bolts. Mine has a 4 bolt so I imagine it was swapped out. Next time I will do a search before I post .