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Old 07-09-2006, 02:41 PM
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I have an 86 Gt and I am having the following installed. Cobra intake upper and lower, Maf conversion, C&L, TB and spacer, cobra rocker arms, BBK shorty headers, 190 fuel pump, high flow water pump, 24lb injectors. I already have 3.73s short shrow shifter anf perf. clutch. any suggestions?
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:49 PM
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Maybe full exhaust?
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:51 PM
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Under drive Pulleys, AFM powerpipe, suspension. Whats the goal for the car?
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:53 PM
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street machine. And I forgot to mention underdrives
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:54 PM
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id go for a cam..nice lopey cam
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id go for a cam..nice lopey cam
cant go too lopey..its an 86.
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:54 PM
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I plan on installing heads and suspension next spring
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:56 PM
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cams goin in too forgot to mention that
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I plan on installing heads and suspension next spring
again, you may want to consider picking up and 87 or newer shortblock since the 86's are limited to upgrades such as cyliner heads and camshafts due to piston design.
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Old 07-09-2006, 02:59 PM
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so upgrades and horsepower are limited on the 86 when compared t o the 87-93?
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