Need Ideas for More TORQUE :o)

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

The only thing that will make a big difference in torque considering all
you've done is more displacement.
Sounds like it's time for a 2.0L shortblock.
Dan

"Tyler P." wrote:
> 
> I want to get  more torque into my 84 8 valve.  Things I've done thus far
> are upgrading the exhaust system to a header + 2.25 " exhaust.  I have a
> euro grind cam, upgraded my spark plugs and wires (msd), put in a 16 valve
> air box with k&n filter and wider intake hose.  I have a big bore tb that
> will go in very soon, maybe this next week.  My car is definately faster
> than what it was.  Before my exhaust upgrade the fastest I could take it was
> 105 on a slight upwards hill.  The other day I had it at 108 and it was
> still accelerating nicely on more of a hill but there was traffic ahead.  I
> don't know how fast it would have got to but it wasn't showing any signs of
> slowing down, but I have a 4K so it wouldn't have been too much more.  Now I
> would like to do some stuff to get more torque but don't know what there is
> left to do.  Perhaps getting the euro short curve distributor or something?
> LMK what other fun things I can do.  Next up after the Intake will be an H&R
> cupkit and new 15" alloys on 205 tires.
> 
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