re. Help! Need more power, looking for BTDT on any "bolt on" power 2.3sohc

[ScottyCBoy at aol.com]

Is the 100 an auto? I have a 5000 that was auto then put a 5spd in it and it felt like an extra 20 horsepower. The auto transmission put in the 5000's and 100's soak up alot of horsepower when compared with the 5spd.

To gain a few Hp start by making sure the car is tuned up properly (you would be amazed how much better things are when that engine is properly tuned). Check the plugs and make sure they are the proper plug (use the tri electrode available from Bosch or the dealer every other plug I've tried has really sucked). You can also get a K&N filter. There is also a mod done to the CIS E-III differential pressure regulator that richens the mixture up at full throttle (claims of 10 extra horsepower) Low range power is not effected). Next you might want to go with a free flow exhaust (even if the stock exhaust is in good shape it is probably full of rust, bits of catalytic converter (and if it sat for any length of time mice bits and bugs). After that go with a good cam. I would expect a gain of 15-20 HP at most. If you want more than that then you'll have to look at internal engine mods (ported head etc.) or go with a turbo setup (which can add 100 Hp easily).

Scott

In a message dated Wed, 23 Jan 2002 12:32:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, "The Swann Family" <bswann at worldnet.att.net> writes:

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> Elgin can grind you a cam appropriate for this application.  A helper cam - I think 264intake, 264 exhaust, might be appropriate if using stock exhaust.  If going for upgraded exhaust, a 270 grind will do it with little if andy low end sacrifice.  Costs around $160 and patience. You'll need to dig up a solid lifter cam.
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> From: Howarth1 at aol.com
> Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:58:05 EST
> Subject: Help!  Need more power, looking for BTDT on any "bolt on" power 2.3sohc.
> To: quattro at audifans.com
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> Just picked up a nice 55k mi 1990 100 in perfect shape for a song.  Just one
> problem... it can't get out of its own way!  The car is running perfectly it
> is just that the stock 130 horses can't pull the car.  My 90 with this engine
> did fine with it's lighter weight but this thing is slow!  Does anyone have
> any simple power solutions for this engine?  I would be very willing to
> sacrifice econ for drivability.  Looking for any suggestions short of nitro
> or an engine swap.  Thanks
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> Richard Howarth
> 1986 5000 CST
> 1986 4000 Q
> 1990 90s
> 1990 100 dog
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