Re: CGT Mods

[Javad Shadzi <javad@ecst.csuchico.edu>]

On Tue, 16 Mar 1999, Greg Herrmann wrote:

> 
>  I've had an 84 CGT for 10 years and really love the car with one HUGE
> exception.  It's an automatic.  So last week I bought an 86 commemorative
> CGT (manual tranny) that was in need of some TLC.  I'm in the process of
> freshening the engine, new clutch, seals in tranny, etc.  While I have it
> apart is there any worthwhile mods or must do's that the list would
> recommend?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Greg Herrmann
	> 
> 	I also have an 86 Gt.  In my experience the little things make
little difference.  I didnt realize any power increases till I actually
opened up the engine and got my hands dirty.  In other words, the
factories throttle body, spark plug and wires, airbox, etc are all
sufficiently designed.  Even the exhaust is'nt bad stock.  The real power
restrictions lie in the head.  Untill you get in there, your just making a
big enough pipe bigger.  Id rather spend $350 on a head and cam than
dumping $800 into an exhaust that may give a couple of horse power...
Javad Shadzi
86 coupe GT  
-I also agree that the 4k manifold/down pipe is a good upgrade, but even
better after the head work...;)