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Basic Mods....
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Sun, 19 September 2004 13:42
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I'm getting a '87 Twin Cam, as i am mechanically challenged i don't know much at all about cars/mods.
What is the first thing/s i can/should do...
If any-one has any suggestions it would be GREAT.
Thank y-all.
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Location:
Potts Point, Sydney
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October 2003
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Sun, 19 September 2004 13:56
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the MOST basic would be to get a performance air filter, then depending on your budget extractors, exhaust. Im assuming its a 4age  you/someone can do a conversion to a 4agze(supercharged) or 4agte(turbo-charged).
But it all depends on your budget 
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
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April 2004
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Sun, 19 September 2004 14:44
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| dimmy77_03 wrote on Sun, 19 September 2004 23:56 |
the MOST basic would be to get a performance air filter, then depending on your budget extractors, exhaust. Im assuming its a 4age you/someone can do a conversion to a 4agze(supercharged) or 4agte(turbo-charged).
But it all depends on your budget
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Yes i agree with this. the only other thing i could think of that's cheap and easy (sticking with the stock engine), would be to advance the timing too. 
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Location:
London
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July 2004
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Mon, 20 September 2004 00:43
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Change the oil to full synthetic
Check spark plugs are platinum/iridium
**Get it tuned**
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Mon, 20 September 2004 02:47
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| spirokeet wrote on Mon, 20 September 2004 10:43 |
**Get it tuned**
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ummm, are u sure you should be giving advice like this?
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Mon, 20 September 2004 04:27
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| spirokeet wrote on Mon, 20 September 2004 10:43 |
Change the oil to full synthetic
Check spark plugs are platinum/iridium
**Get it tuned**
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Spark plugs are not a performance upgrade. Oil type is dubious as well. Tuning is always a good idea though.
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Toymods Social Secretary
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Mon, 20 September 2004 05:57
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i always think a nice healthy kick in the arse works.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:00
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catbacks are pretty cheap these days
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Location:
London
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July 2004
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Re: Basic Mods....
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Mon, 20 September 2004 07:55
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If he's got the wrong plugs then the iridiums will make a huge difference. My small port ran like shite 'till it had the right ones in and tuned. Maybe big ports are different(?).
He's only just bought the car, and is asking the FIRST things he should do. I know it's not a performance upgrade, but first thing I do when I get a new (second hand) car is change the oil and various filters.
Just my opinion.
If I sound pissed off it's 'cos I am.
I've just worked 10 hours in a warehouse at -30 degrees and my legs are sore.
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