Sooooo far on VX...

[Wiegraf]

New parts coming
-Upper and Lower Radiator hose.
-Transmission and Oil Pan magnetic drain plugs (BWR)
-Dayco timing belt/Water pump kit.
-Felpro Oil Pan, Valve Cover, thermostat gasket
-Failsafe 170° thermostat (what stock pulled up..should o change temperature)
-NGK Spark Plug, ZFR4F-11 (what should Gap Be)
-NGK Wireset (8034)
-Duralast Fuel Filter
-New PCV Valves
-DIY inline catch can for PCV system (clean air)
- Truhart Coilovers (lower is better)
- Lawn Edging front lip and side skirts.
- Innovative Motorsports MTX-L PLUS AFR Gauge
-Autogage vacuum gauges
-all new pcv hoses.
-New alternator and compressor belts..
-Aluminum shifter bushing
-Full synthetic Castrol
-Synchromesh for trans
-exeedy OEM clutch kit and light flywheel



Anything anyone else can think of might be needed?

Should I adjust distrdistributor timing ?

Any other little tips and tricks?

More importantly... is the header Catalytic Converter actually needed (some people run without it..some dont...just curious)

[oil pan 4]

Try advancing the timing some.
The OEM can only set and recommend the vehicle be set to pass EPA standards.
The slightly retarded factory timing will decreate NOx and send more heat out the exhaust to get the catalytic converter going.
Advanced the timing may increase NOX production a little, but could increase horse power and increase fuel economy.

[Wiegraf]

I think the distributor can only go like 4 or so° in either direction... so I'm advance it a little once everything's running

[Gasoline Fumes]

Originally Posted by Wiegraf

Innovative Motorsports MTX-L PLUS AFR Gauge

Good luck! The first one I got didn't work at all, the second worked for a while. I need to get it replaced again. Keep your receipt.

[Wiegraf]

Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes

Good luck! The first one I got didn't work at all, the second worked for a while. I need to get it replaced again. Keep your receipt.

That's weird I've been running a innovative gauge for 5 years now. Same o2 and same gauge. Nothing's ever been changed.

[iveyjh]

Originally Posted by Wiegraf

That's weird I've been running a innovative gauge for 5 years now. Same o2 and same gauge. Nothing's ever been changed.

Same here, two of them.

[Wiegraf]

Perfect. Then im getting another. Does anyone know anything about the exhaust effecting lean burn. Some say it does...others say it doesn't. I want to do a full aluminium catback... maybe coat it to keep temps in (this velocity...which is the important part....not backpressure) and maybe aluminum mufflers to replace stockers.. save weight all around and/or..... go smaller piping (idk what stock is ) but an 1/8 or 1/4 inch smaller might help because the exhaust from factory had to be designed for 6k rpm and 92 hp.. if I plan to only cruise and probably never hit 3k... hmmmm