Well , my '87 stock GN hardtop will be here by enclosed trailer around supper time tonight, and I'm pretty fired up.
Forgive me for being a "newb" , but I have a heluva lot of questions to ask those that are far more knowledgable than myself. And from what I have read, there is a LOT of knowledge here to be had.
For my questions....
What kind of tranny fluid and filter to use? Fav fuel filter?
Spark plugs.... Fav brand and gap?
Any particular brand of wires?
With 33k miles on it, I am certain the shocks are worn out. What kind preferred as to not make the ride too harsh, yet stable?
It has stock brakes. Future plan is to go vacuum, but for now just replace the pads and shoes if need be. Any fav brands there?
I am going to do the turbo tweak chip, but I don't know what injectors it has now. I am only going on what the owner's son telling me that it is "all stock". I am going to have to verify that for myself. (.. And yes I am planning on a scan master as well).
I have read ad nauseum the debates on synthetic vs conventional oils. I am leaning toward conventional. Stick with the "big names"? Or is there a better choice? Zinc additive to be used too, if the oil doesn't have it in it already. And what weight for driving above 40 deg F?
Next few months, the plan is to install braces. SC&C triangular front frame brace, kirban's GNX rear seat brace ( riveted in -- with aircraft rivets- I have access to those as well as a rivet gun and bucking bars ), and UMI's rear shock tower brace.
Hope I haven't bored y'all. I just want my ride to be as nice as those I admire here.
Johnnie
Forgive me for being a "newb" , but I have a heluva lot of questions to ask those that are far more knowledgable than myself. And from what I have read, there is a LOT of knowledge here to be had.
For my questions....
What kind of tranny fluid and filter to use? Fav fuel filter?
Spark plugs.... Fav brand and gap?
Any particular brand of wires?
With 33k miles on it, I am certain the shocks are worn out. What kind preferred as to not make the ride too harsh, yet stable?
It has stock brakes. Future plan is to go vacuum, but for now just replace the pads and shoes if need be. Any fav brands there?
I am going to do the turbo tweak chip, but I don't know what injectors it has now. I am only going on what the owner's son telling me that it is "all stock". I am going to have to verify that for myself. (.. And yes I am planning on a scan master as well).
I have read ad nauseum the debates on synthetic vs conventional oils. I am leaning toward conventional. Stick with the "big names"? Or is there a better choice? Zinc additive to be used too, if the oil doesn't have it in it already. And what weight for driving above 40 deg F?
Next few months, the plan is to install braces. SC&C triangular front frame brace, kirban's GNX rear seat brace ( riveted in -- with aircraft rivets- I have access to those as well as a rivet gun and bucking bars ), and UMI's rear shock tower brace.
Hope I haven't bored y'all. I just want my ride to be as nice as those I admire here.
Johnnie