windshearalert
windshearalert
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2009
Hello all, I wanted to introduce myself. Im Justin and I just picked up my 2nd GN this past weekend. My first car was in 1987 and I did not own it very long. This is my 2nd chance to relive my youth!
Here is what I have - Its an 87 hardtop with 117K miles. Bone Stock. Still has factory airbox. Previous owner repainted it last year and it looks pretty nice. I drove it home from Ky and averaged 26mpg. It does not like to idle s sometimes and seems like it will not take much boost - possibly maybe 5 psi. Trans was a but sluggish to downshift but I honestly babied it home and kept it out of boost. Drove maybe 55-60mph.
My main question is:
Can you guide me on the forum to info where i can locate the proper tune up procedures for these cars?
1) I know i will need to change out vacuum lines, some are cracked. I see some are hard plastic lines with rubber ends. Can I buy these new or do i convert to all rubber?
2) I will definitely need a fuel sending unit - gauge is crazy inaccurate - I will add aftermarket pump while i have tank dropped.
3) Are there any sensors you think i should just go ahead and change out now?
4) operations tests for my sensors on the car?
I have an avionics and Aircraft maintenance background, so it wont be a problem if i need to check anything electrically or mechanically.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated. right now I want to just get it running with no stumbles or issues. Once i wrap my hands around that, i will start with very light mods.
Oh i also have a scanmaster 2.1 new in the package - Will be installing this during the week.
Thanks fellas! I am really excited to be a part of the group.
Here is what I have - Its an 87 hardtop with 117K miles. Bone Stock. Still has factory airbox. Previous owner repainted it last year and it looks pretty nice. I drove it home from Ky and averaged 26mpg. It does not like to idle s sometimes and seems like it will not take much boost - possibly maybe 5 psi. Trans was a but sluggish to downshift but I honestly babied it home and kept it out of boost. Drove maybe 55-60mph.
My main question is:
Can you guide me on the forum to info where i can locate the proper tune up procedures for these cars?
1) I know i will need to change out vacuum lines, some are cracked. I see some are hard plastic lines with rubber ends. Can I buy these new or do i convert to all rubber?
2) I will definitely need a fuel sending unit - gauge is crazy inaccurate - I will add aftermarket pump while i have tank dropped.
3) Are there any sensors you think i should just go ahead and change out now?
4) operations tests for my sensors on the car?
I have an avionics and Aircraft maintenance background, so it wont be a problem if i need to check anything electrically or mechanically.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated. right now I want to just get it running with no stumbles or issues. Once i wrap my hands around that, i will start with very light mods.
Oh i also have a scanmaster 2.1 new in the package - Will be installing this during the week.
Thanks fellas! I am really excited to be a part of the group.
