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Old 22-10-2006, 11:53 PM   #1
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Default Power Vs Reliability

like all of us i want more power however i need my car to stay extremely relible for the next 3 yrs minimum... will be doin alot of highway kms (wodonga to shepp). i plan to add in the next yr:
1.pacemaker extractors
2.2.5" zorst
3. crow cam
in that order. r there any common problems that these mods cause? wot should i do to maintain the reliability of the I6 beside regular service?
thanks guys....

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Old 22-10-2006, 11:54 PM   #2
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i cant see the harm in doing those mods. aslong as you have a good mehcanic then they should be fine.
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Old 22-10-2006, 11:58 PM   #3
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well mechanic will be me n the old man (48yrs experience) r there any possible problems i should look out 4?
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Standard = 99.6rwkw <!> 2.5" SuperCat cat back exhaust, Wade 1636 cam, K&N boxed pod (new dyno required
Sony headunit, splits, 6.5"s and 2 x 12" with response precision amp = 135.5 dB


Daily = Ae82 '85 corolla Fwd :togo: , 5 speed, 12" sub, 6x9's, green LED's

the course i am studying: http://www.wodonga.tafe.edu.au/01_courses/course.jsp?id=AUR30905NANA
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Old 23-10-2006, 12:49 AM   #4
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wat brings ya up to the 'dong' anyways..

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Old 23-10-2006, 03:17 PM   #5
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Tafe, cert III in automotive(motorsport)
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Standard = 99.6rwkw <!> 2.5" SuperCat cat back exhaust, Wade 1636 cam, K&N boxed pod (new dyno required
Sony headunit, splits, 6.5"s and 2 x 12" with response precision amp = 135.5 dB


Daily = Ae82 '85 corolla Fwd :togo: , 5 speed, 12" sub, 6x9's, green LED's

the course i am studying: http://www.wodonga.tafe.edu.au/01_courses/course.jsp?id=AUR30905NANA
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Old 23-10-2006, 04:18 PM   #6
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I don't think that those mods would prove to be much of a problem, especially when you have the resources of 48 years of experience in mechanics...
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Old 23-10-2006, 05:03 PM   #7
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its only whan you start doing things cheep that things start to go wrong, crow is a billet so no issues there and an exhaust is fine, just dont turbo it and your fine,
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Old 23-10-2006, 06:23 PM   #8
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Cartz, that course is also available in warwick. a little warmer, but you will have to find yourself a place to live. and get ready to be underwhelmed
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Old 23-10-2006, 09:28 PM   #9
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iv had simular mods like that on my car, replaced engine, full exhuast, and heavy cam with heavy valve springs, i drive back and forth to work anyday and dont notice any difference between when i flog it and drive normaly

if anything use a little more fuel but ull get use to it
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Old 23-10-2006, 09:33 PM   #10
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Quote:
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well mechanic will be me n the old man (48yrs experience) r there any possible problems i should look out 4?
if this is the case then why the hell you asking

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Old 23-10-2006, 11:00 PM   #11
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coz he seems to think that any sort of mods will cause problems...
didn't know it was in warrick... does that one flow on to the diploma course also?
only thing that will be on the cheap is the installation of everything as we will be doin it in the backyard... all parts will be brand spankin'...
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Standard = 99.6rwkw <!> 2.5" SuperCat cat back exhaust, Wade 1636 cam, K&N boxed pod (new dyno required
Sony headunit, splits, 6.5"s and 2 x 12" with response precision amp = 135.5 dB


Daily = Ae82 '85 corolla Fwd :togo: , 5 speed, 12" sub, 6x9's, green LED's

the course i am studying: http://www.wodonga.tafe.edu.au/01_courses/course.jsp?id=AUR30905NANA
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