The next step in performance?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fidalgo Island Wa
The next step in performance?
I've added a Weiand manifold,Holley carb,ceramic headers,true 2.5" dual exhuast w/ crossover & Flowmaster 40's.The 79 had a cam installed when I got it,but havent identified which one.What would be the least expensive,with the most improvement add-on for performance gains? A B&M torque convertor? I have a 3.55 rear end.A shift kit? Thanks in advance for your input.... ......P.S. And yes,I've already gone all poly suspension except tie rod ends I'm doing this week,upgraded sway bars,VB & P Smart Struts,KYB shocks(may change those)
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by redson
I've added a Weiand manifold,Holley carb,ceramic headers,true 2.5" dual exhuast w/ crossover & Flowmaster 40's.The 79 had a cam installed when I got it,but havent identified which one.What would be the least expensive,with the most improvement add-on for performance gains? A B&M torque convertor? I have a 3.55 rear end.A shift kit? Thanks in advance for your input.... ......P.S. And yes,I've already gone all poly suspension except tie rod ends I'm doing this week,upgraded sway bars,VB & P Smart Struts,KYB shocks(may change those)
Have you set the timing to Lars' spec? He has a spec sheet published that is well noted on this forum and may help you too. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by redson
I've added a Weiand manifold,Holley carb,ceramic headers,true 2.5" dual exhuast w/ crossover & Flowmaster 40's.The 79 had a cam installed when I got it,but havent identified which one.What would be the least expensive,with the most improvement add-on for performance gains? A B&M torque convertor? I have a 3.55 rear end.A shift kit? Thanks in advance for your input.... ......P.S. And yes,I've already gone all poly suspension except tie rod ends I'm doing this week,upgraded sway bars,VB & P Smart Struts,KYB shocks(may change those)
Melting Slicks
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From: Beverly Massachusetts
Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
Hmmm what Weiand manifold is it and what Holley carb? If it is a DP carb and a single plane manifold, it certainly would benefit from a different setup in the induction system, under 2500 RPM.
Have you set the timing to Lars' spec? He has a spec sheet published that is well noted on this forum and may help you too. Good luck!
Have you set the timing to Lars' spec? He has a spec sheet published that is well noted on this forum and may help you too. Good luck!
where is this spec sheet i would really like to see it. TIA
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From: Fidalgo Island Wa
Originally Posted by Vesa
Do you have K&N filter and does the filter only get cold air from outside the engine bay?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fidalgo Island Wa
Originally Posted by CGGorman
What kind of driving do you do?
But after a few more mods I'd like to try a quarter mile,but I think I'd have more fun on a road course.But in reality,I dont plan on making racing or anything a regular occurance.I like a car that handles well,in cornering or otherwise.And I'm not out to make a racecar,but I'd like more power & torque w/o breaking the bank all at once,for now.Eventually,maybe just throwing a crate motor in could be a possibilty,such as a ZZ4.
