Re: 1993 90CS

[smarinel@Flint.Mines.Colorado.edu (Steve Marinello)]

>On Tue, 31 Jan 1995, Steve Marinello wrote:
>
>> Anyone know the effect of a K&N filter on the V6 response? ...or the
>> removal/replacement of the rear exhaust?
>
>From my experience, the K&N is THE filter.  I have run them on everything 
>from 200cc motorcyles, to 302ci V8's to my 87 4000S, 1.8L.  They work 
>better than the stock elements and last forever.  They are washable, and 
>should only be cleaned every 50k miles.  There is nothing better.
>
>As for the exhaust, good luck getting some hi-po stuff to fit.   I have 
>yet to find a good hp exhaust sys. for my 4000.  It has turned into a 
>sort of cut-n-paste frenzy.  I removed the rear muffler, replaced it with 
>straight pipe.  It was a little rough at first, but after adjusting the 
>CO mixture, it has considerably more power.  A bit loud though.  I like 
>it but others may not.
>                        My $.02
>                        ---Bob

DOn't think I'd straight pipe my wife's car, but I was thinking of
customizing it with a Dynomax or some similar hi-p unit with an Ansa tip. 
Works great on the TQC.

Steve