Boost Bomber
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- Sep 6, 2016
Hey Everyone!
New fella here with a 86 GN. I have been doing some reading and research on these engines and I would like to do some performance upgrades on my car this winter, particularly the engine and driveline.
With all the different vendors, and different options available I have found it almost overwhelming trying to figure out good first steps and things that I should do. I was wondering if you guys could help me out with some ideas and some turbo / head/ header combos that you have found work well with each other or for you.
Basically my goal is to have a nice street machine that is reliable. I am hoping to take the car to shows and the track once in a while (nothing serious, just to see what she will do) as well as the Hotrod Power Tour (U.S. / Canadian).
What got me, is that in my research I was reading if you get certain heads, you have to run different valve covers and if you do heads you should get roller rockers etc etc etc.... I do buildups of turbine aircraft engines as well as maintain them, so I am not used to getting into custom performance parts. This is all a new experience for me.
What has been done to the car by the previous owner:
Fuel Press Regulator EDIT: 60# Injectors.
RJC Power Plate
High Flow Fuel Pump
Hotwire Kit
Boost Controller
Turbo Tweak Chip (unsure of tune)
Scanmaster
Exhaust (receipt missing, unsure of type)
The car was an estate sale, as the previous owner passed away. The wife was the one who gave me the info on the mods (Receipts).
Also, the car starts and idles lumpy. I was wondering if it was bad fuel, but after a few runs, 300 Mi or so, and some quality gas and injector cleaner run through its still lumpy. All info on Scanmaster is showing within limits. I was wondering if it had a cam, but from my reading I am now thinking the valve springs are probably due for a change due to low spring pressure. Should I pull the heads, do a port and polish and refresh or just go for the gold and get some Champion Irons?
I understand that this is kind of an open ended topic and everyone has their own opinions, so I really appreciate everyone who is taking the time to read and respond.
Thanks!
EDIT: 60# Injectors. I don't know why I had 120 in my brain.
New fella here with a 86 GN. I have been doing some reading and research on these engines and I would like to do some performance upgrades on my car this winter, particularly the engine and driveline.
With all the different vendors, and different options available I have found it almost overwhelming trying to figure out good first steps and things that I should do. I was wondering if you guys could help me out with some ideas and some turbo / head/ header combos that you have found work well with each other or for you.
Basically my goal is to have a nice street machine that is reliable. I am hoping to take the car to shows and the track once in a while (nothing serious, just to see what she will do) as well as the Hotrod Power Tour (U.S. / Canadian).
What got me, is that in my research I was reading if you get certain heads, you have to run different valve covers and if you do heads you should get roller rockers etc etc etc.... I do buildups of turbine aircraft engines as well as maintain them, so I am not used to getting into custom performance parts. This is all a new experience for me.
What has been done to the car by the previous owner:
Fuel Press Regulator EDIT: 60# Injectors.
RJC Power Plate
High Flow Fuel Pump
Hotwire Kit
Boost Controller
Turbo Tweak Chip (unsure of tune)
Scanmaster
Exhaust (receipt missing, unsure of type)
The car was an estate sale, as the previous owner passed away. The wife was the one who gave me the info on the mods (Receipts).
Also, the car starts and idles lumpy. I was wondering if it was bad fuel, but after a few runs, 300 Mi or so, and some quality gas and injector cleaner run through its still lumpy. All info on Scanmaster is showing within limits. I was wondering if it had a cam, but from my reading I am now thinking the valve springs are probably due for a change due to low spring pressure. Should I pull the heads, do a port and polish and refresh or just go for the gold and get some Champion Irons?
I understand that this is kind of an open ended topic and everyone has their own opinions, so I really appreciate everyone who is taking the time to read and respond.
Thanks!
EDIT: 60# Injectors. I don't know why I had 120 in my brain.
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