Help On Mod's??

Pervert · backyard mechanic Joined: 09 Mar 2002 Posts: 527

Hey guys, i don't know much about car engines or anything, so i was wondering if i can get some help on what Mod's i can do to my car for around $1000, it's a TE Gem, with a standard 1600. I don't want nothing special, just want it to be able to drag a few other gem's and stay in the compitetion. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanx steve

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Help On Mod's??

exhorst, cam and weber
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Poizon · tinkerer Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 81

Ok,

for a start, I would go out and get a weber off a cortina, you can pick these up for about $100, then I'd get a decent filter for it, I had a K&N which cost $60, but I would suggest getting the double height one cos the small one doesn't allow enough airflow.
anyway, you might also want to get a bigger cam (around $200-300 for a reasonable one). You could probably pick up a 2" exhaust and an ok muffler aswell, but with 1K I wouldn't advise getting into major engine work or head work... It will most likely end up blowing your budget.

Have you got a GT40R Ignition Coil yet? if not, get one. and maybe a good set of leads and plugs. I run Bosch Super 4's and "bottom end" sports leads. (for now)

Todd

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Help On Mod's??

actually i have a good street/race cam. a 30/70 with valve springs for sale $90
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GasGem · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Nov 2001 Posts: 755

Gene what can I say you took the words from my mouth..
Exh: 2&1/4, Carb: Weber 32/36, Cam: hot but not go easy on the chilli,

Cheers
Eggy

rob_w · tinkerer Joined: 19 Feb 2002 Posts: 395

where are ya, and gimme gimme gimme!!!!!...lol
rob.

Pervert · backyard mechanic Joined: 09 Mar 2002 Posts: 527

Where abouts you from? Melb?? if so email me at "sweetknight_15@hotmail.com" and let me know of the details. thanx mate
steve

Pervert · backyard mechanic Joined: 09 Mar 2002 Posts: 527

Thanx alot for your help guys, greatly appreciate it.
cheers Wink

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 1:33 am Post subject: Re: Help On Mod's??

from brisbane
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