hey guys, just wondering what kind of "simple" mods would i need to put into my car to gain some kw?
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hey guys, just wondering what kind of "simple" mods would i need to put into my car to gain some kw?
turbo
^ how would that be considered simple ? Seriously turbo setup would be in the further complicated area of gaining kw.
but it is best dollar/kw value..Quote:
Originally Posted by shadou
If you want to get your engine up and running good cheap then you can do this yourself (Note: 3 years ago I knew nothing about cars):
This is just dealing with the running of your engine,not suspension.
- Upper engine clean your engine (foam stuff in a can).The Suburu UEC is the best
- Clean Throttle body,especially the Intake air control valve with carby cleaner
- Collaborate voltage on tps sensor on the throttle body
- Clean/replace spark plugs and set gap correctly
- Check resistance in your leads is fine
- Clean contact points in the dizzy and lightly sand the rotor on the outer edge where it sparks on the contact points
- Adjust tappets - VERY IMPORTANT!
- Clean air filter OR replace with pod filter and good cold air piping/Cold air intake.The point is COLD AIR/air from outside the engine bay (Make sure you re-connect the IAT sensor on the new intake arm)
- Get a wheel/camber/toe alignment and check your tyre pressure is correct once a week
- Change the oil and oil filter (every 5000km's)
- Change the fuel filter every 2nd oil change
- Transmission oil is every 20,000km's
- Charge your battery to full
- Expell air in coolant system through the radiator
- Adjust accelerator cable correctly
- Check for engine codes and get familiar with how to do it!
- And get used to doing regular checks of everything in the engine bay,I have found many problems like this! - Like bolts I forgot to do up! :)
- And check for air leaks everywhere,all the clamps on the intake,all the gaskets on the engine and all the gaskets on the exhaust system! Important! No use having the whole thing running 100% if it's just gonna lose it somewhere.
- Make your car as light as possible
- Use BP Ultimate 98 fuel only (1/2 a tank max at a time if your keen)
- Just a small amount of windshield water too!
_ Also for $40 an injector (well worth it) you can get the spray pattern and flow rate adjusted correctly
- Also look into advancing the timing 2-3 degrees.
- Insulate your fuel lines - prevent the fuel from getting warm/hot
Do all that and your car will feel much better,then see if your satified,if not,another engine/car is in order :)
I think everyone should 'work with what they got' and learn first.Then you will know where you want to go afterwards!
Start you research here.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWAKU