Newbie w/ some questions.

Falcons Talon · 05-02-2002, 08:44 AM

Ieatcamaros,
I've been considering gears for the longest time. When I get the money, I'll change out to 3.55's. I've heard they are probably the way to go for my application, and since I don't plan to run it at the track, the app should be fine.

The box type filter is definitely less of a headache, since no shops around here stock any type of unversal k&n cones. Good call on the cooler air. That was going to be my next question. When I was taking off the box, the two top bolt were frozen, even after wd40, and I ended up tearing the screw of the rubber grommets. I'll probably bolt it down somewhere and cover the screwholes w/silicone.

I'll be keeping a lookout for offroad h-pipes. I plan on getting the cats cutout tomorrow or Saturday, and I'm looking to pick up a 48.5" belt and bypass the smog pump.

PKRWUD
Yes, I'm going by the factory gauge. The reason I think it's running hot is because it would be below the middle of the gauge on the highway. After a while in town, the gauge would inch up and eventually, the air con would cut out. I should get an aftermarket gauge...maybe today...
It hasn't boiled over, but I replaced the cap anyway. Why wait for it to go out.
The mix is 80 water 20 antifreeze. Have you guys ever seen the instructions on Prestone antifreeze? 70 coolant to 30 water for max protection???
Yes, I've got the shroud on. If I continue with heating problems, I may go to the 192 thermo.
Thanks for the steps on the cat check, but since I'm going to cut them out anyway, I won't be doing that.

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05-02-2002, 08:44 AM	#13
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Ieatcamaros, I've been considering gears for the longest time. When I get the money, I'll change out to 3.55's. I've heard they are probably the way to go for my application, and since I don't plan to run it at the track, the app should be fine. The box type filter is definitely less of a headache, since no shops around here stock any type of unversal k&n cones. Good call on the cooler air. That was going to be my next question. When I was taking off the box, the two top bolt were frozen, even after wd40, and I ended up tearing the screw of the rubber grommets. I'll probably bolt it down somewhere and cover the screwholes w/silicone. I'll be keeping a lookout for offroad h-pipes. I plan on getting the cats cutout tomorrow or Saturday, and I'm looking to pick up a 48.5" belt and bypass the smog pump. PKRWUD Yes, I'm going by the factory gauge. The reason I think it's running hot is because it would be below the middle of the gauge on the highway. After a while in town, the gauge would inch up and eventually, the air con would cut out. I should get an aftermarket gauge...maybe today... It hasn't boiled over, but I replaced the cap anyway. Why wait for it to go out. The mix is 80 water 20 antifreeze. Have you guys ever seen the instructions on Prestone antifreeze? 70 coolant to 30 water for max protection??? Yes, I've got the shroud on. If I continue with heating problems, I may go to the 192 thermo. Thanks for the steps on the cat check, but since I'm going to cut them out anyway, I won't be doing that.