HESaves
05-12-2010, 01:46 PM
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What fun.:nod:
I really wish I would have known about these cars a LONG time ago.
I always thought bigger was better. Big block=Big horse power... WRONG!!
:nod:
So my brother-in-law pointed these cars out to me a few years ago. I started reading up on TM, and couldn't wait to get my hands on one.
So last year I dove in and bought a 89 Spirit for 650.00 great deal I thought.
I had to replace the fuel tank and some other things and she drove great for a little while. Then came the fight with over heating. Replaced the rad and it got better but then the water pump started leaking and now I found the heater core leaking. So starts my story:
Well I'm starting the full blown part of my project. I've got the car up on stands and here is my plan, and please add pointers I need all the help I can get.
1. Bigger turbo with bigger swing valve- got it.
2. PT Cruser MP lifters
3. 3 step Valve job
4. Replace the stock oil and coolant turbo lines with stainless steel lines
5. remove A/C Cond. and install front mount intercooler
6. adjustable fuel pressure regulator
7. bigger fuel pump
8. bigger injectors
So far I have removed the A/C, the water pump and the alt. bracket.
cleaned up the wiring harness, got the lines on the back of the block removed all I need to remove the turbo support brackets lower bolt, and I can start removing the head.
Last night I had to use my universal exhaust removal tool to get the studs off. That took most of the night but with the Lords help I was able to get it finished.
So I'll be posting pics tomorrow of what I've done so far and when I get the head off the car.
To be continued....
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Sean
What fun.:nod:
I really wish I would have known about these cars a LONG time ago.
I always thought bigger was better. Big block=Big horse power... WRONG!!
:nod:
So my brother-in-law pointed these cars out to me a few years ago. I started reading up on TM, and couldn't wait to get my hands on one.
So last year I dove in and bought a 89 Spirit for 650.00 great deal I thought.
I had to replace the fuel tank and some other things and she drove great for a little while. Then came the fight with over heating. Replaced the rad and it got better but then the water pump started leaking and now I found the heater core leaking. So starts my story:
Well I'm starting the full blown part of my project. I've got the car up on stands and here is my plan, and please add pointers I need all the help I can get.
1. Bigger turbo with bigger swing valve- got it.
2. PT Cruser MP lifters
3. 3 step Valve job
4. Replace the stock oil and coolant turbo lines with stainless steel lines
5. remove A/C Cond. and install front mount intercooler
6. adjustable fuel pressure regulator
7. bigger fuel pump
8. bigger injectors
So far I have removed the A/C, the water pump and the alt. bracket.
cleaned up the wiring harness, got the lines on the back of the block removed all I need to remove the turbo support brackets lower bolt, and I can start removing the head.
Last night I had to use my universal exhaust removal tool to get the studs off. That took most of the night but with the Lords help I was able to get it finished.
So I'll be posting pics tomorrow of what I've done so far and when I get the head off the car.
To be continued....
<><
Sean