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Re: Cheap upgrades...
OK I should read my messages before I reply... I was talking about an 8v. Duh!
-Josiah
Brett P VanSprewenburg wrote:
> After wading through ~20 'separation-anxiety' messages, a real message! :)
>
> ---"Bonnie E. Muscavitz" <funcar@lr.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all! I have an 88 16v rocco that is in good mechanical, and great
> > cosmetic shape. It's basically stock, and i was wondering how i could kinda
> > beef it up a little without spending too much cash.
>
> Um, no. Well, maybe just a little. :) Cheap speed and 16v don't really
> go together too well. 16v bolt-ons are limited to K&N air filter, some
> decent exhaust (Techtonics 2.25 is probably the most popular, maybe a header),
> and some fuel enrichment module/device. Digging a little deeper gets you a
> cam (the $200 Euro intake cam is as cheap as it gets). As far as suspension
> goes, you can spend anywhere from $500 to $4k. Too many variables to list,
> what do you want to do?
>
> One thing that is sometimes overlooked it looking at some of more mundane
> items before adding performance parts....like tune-ups and suspension
> bushings. Start with the boring stuff first. :)
>
> > I was mostly wondering about engine performance upgrades that i could do
> > myself. Also, does anybody have a short shift kit? If you do, i was
> > wondering if it is really worth the $85 or so, and also are they easy to
> > install?
>
> I like mine a lot, and yes, it was worth the $100+ I paid for it years ago. :)
> I just added an ABD weighted rod, I'll let you know what I think when the
> car leaves the garage in May. Oh, and it's easy to install, especially if
> you like getting really really dirty and having toxic molybendum grease on
> your fingers or face. Tasty. Buy a Bentley manual if you're going to be
> doing any work yourself.
>
> > Does anyone have/had any problems witht the sheild on the catalytic
> > coverter vibrating and making a really annoying rattling noise at about 1100
> > rpm? If so, any remedies??
>
> Um, nope. Get your neighbor or friend with a welder to lay a few spots down
> for you? Check your exhaust hangers too (just another boring wear item that
> adds little performance or appeal...)
>
> > thanx all,
> > corey m.
>
> later.
>
> ==Brett
>
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