buying 88 n/a mods or not?
08-30-03, 03:23 PM
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buying 88 n/a mods or not?
I am thinking about buying a 88 n/a convertible.. Its really clean car garaged only 80K.. new brakes tires atc clutch.. lowered full suspension.. but im curious if ill be able to make more power for the car without spending tooo much money.. I know there are posts on this scattered and im trying to find them but if anyone has the time to let me know what teh scoop is it would help.. I only have till tommorow to decide.. if you guys can give me some advice what to look for it would be awsome!! I mean what are my best first mods for under 1000 id like a little pep in the car.. i havent driven it yet but it seems like its gonna be slow...... Thanx for the help.. Im not looking for a rocket but i dont wanna be scared getting on the highway.. lol Thanx guys!
08-30-03, 03:50 PM
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If you want to make wicked amounts of power, don't buy an NA (especially a vert....heavy). You will be hard pressed to get more then 170HP out of that engine without porting.
08-31-03, 11:41 AM
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Your stock engine will get you in front of that big rig bearing down on you, but a convertible ain't a racecar. I've got 1 and can't stay with the turbos.
The 88s are (I've heard) the lightest of the verts. You can always take out the AC and those stupid headrest speakers/amps to lighten the load.
Have fun.
The 88s are (I've heard) the lightest of the verts. You can always take out the AC and those stupid headrest speakers/amps to lighten the load.
Have fun.
08-31-03, 01:52 PM
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before i had my t2 i had an 88 na and my buddy had an 88 convertable. he couldnt keep up with me at all. very heavy cars.i find them to be a little on the slow side.
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thanx guys
I drove the car it has an intake and exhaust.. ITS NOT FAST.. but its also not slow..There was a little issue with the tranny you couldnt really shift smoothly fast! if you waited a sec between shifts it was fine.. im thinking a trany mount .. what you guys think..
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