4ksq updates, suggestions welcome

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In a message dated 12/17/00 10:54:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
coolian at mediaone.net writes:

> >I am thinking about beginning to improve the HP/torque of the motor and I
>  >thought that I would start with a K&N air filter replacement.  What are
>  
>  Waste, hurts the engine by letting dirt through....no matter what the page 
>  says....Sounds good.

The K&N filter really is BAd for a 4kq?

>  
>  >on the drive train I am under the impression that if well cared for, I
>  >should be able to get 150kmi out of it, is this accurate?  I would like
>  >to decide how long I should budget before wear and tear make keeping the
>  >car unjustifiable.
>  
>  Transmissions never die.  Replace all shift linkages....


Yeah they do, a co-worker has a 4kq, his detonated. 

-w