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03-14-2008, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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88gt performance advice
i just got a 88gt 5speed all stock, what should be first to add more performance, the car will be a weekend car to have fun with. i have 2000 to put into now
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03-14-2008, 03:15 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 88gt performance advice
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You could buy a supercharger!! or Heads/cam/intake or Exhaust/gears/suspension Is this going to be a drag car or a cruiser? 5 speed or auto?
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03-14-2008, 06:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: 88gt performance advice
its a 5speed car. its gonna be a dragcar to mess around on weekends
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03-18-2008, 10:16 AM | #4 | |
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No point in addinh HP if you cant put it to the ground.
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03-18-2008, 12:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: 88gt performance advice
add a good aftermarket shifter, some GT40P heads with fresh springs since you'll be doing long tubes and system anyway, and an Explorer intake.
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03-20-2008, 05:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: 88gt performance advice
thanks ile check it out
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03-31-2008, 02:39 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 88gt performance advice
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But do some subframe connectors welded in. And I always said, my aluminum driveshaft helped, less drivetrain weight= quicker rev's, then again, they went UP 100$ since then, so exhaust should come before the driveshaft. good luck.
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03-31-2008, 05:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: 88gt performance advice
At the very least, sub frame connectors FIRST. You do not have to spend big money on the pretty ones. 2X2 tubing works well. Also a rebuild on the rear chunk, 100.00 will get you close to posi, and last for years, then suspention. More motor = more spinning. Drag car means LEAVING HARD don't forget that. Good luck ask many questions
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