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10-16-2004, 02:09 PM
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I welcome myself "offically" Well I have been on this board for about a couple months just seein what the V8 guys have been up too. Mind you guys I have been into imports for a long time. No I was not a ricer! Alot of my buddies had alot of fun with swaps and FI applications. I also had a WRX that I put a good deal of work into. But it is time to play with the big boys! But this Monday, October 18th, I will be the proud owner of a 1998 White Pontiac Formula. It has 53k, hardtop, A4. Extra clean and was very well taken care of! It is bone stock and ready for some fun mods.
The things my buddies said to start with were general maintaince things.
1. Oil
2. Belts
3. Tranny fluid
4. Rear diff. fluid
5. Plugs and wires
6. Fuel filter
Anything else I should consider doing? What kind of fluid would you guys consider? Also what kind of plugs and wires?
Thanks guys! I will keep you all updated! I will also try and have 95_Firehawk_dude post some pics when she is home sweet home!
Jon
The things my buddies said to start with were general maintaince things.
1. Oil
2. Belts
3. Tranny fluid
4. Rear diff. fluid
5. Plugs and wires
6. Fuel filter
Anything else I should consider doing? What kind of fluid would you guys consider? Also what kind of plugs and wires?
Thanks guys! I will keep you all updated! I will also try and have 95_Firehawk_dude post some pics when she is home sweet home!
Jon
10-16-2004, 08:05 PM
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tear up some asphalt...NEVER! My buddies know that I have a hard time beating on any of my cars, except for my beater civic, power shifting is too much fun 
Thanks guys, I am sure I will see some of you local guys around more ofetn now!
Thanks guys, I am sure I will see some of you local guys around more ofetn now!
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10-18-2004, 04:20 PM
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Thats more of a top speed gear. The 3.23's are better for accelerating, such as down the drage strip. However, If you dont plan on racing your car you might as well keep them. Plus you will get better gas milage.
If you do plan on racing go with a stall and either 3.23s or 3.42s because the bigger gear wont help much with a stall.
If you do plan on racing go with a stall and either 3.23s or 3.42s because the bigger gear wont help much with a stall.
10-19-2004, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger2o69
Thats more of a top speed gear. The 3.23's are better for accelerating, such as down the drage strip. However, If you dont plan on racing your car you might as well keep them. Plus you will get better gas milage.
If you do plan on racing go with a stall and either 3.23s or 3.42s because the bigger gear wont help much with a stall.
If you do plan on racing go with a stall and either 3.23s or 3.42s because the bigger gear wont help much with a stall.
Even 3.73s wouldn't be bad. But since thats your daily driver, i would stick to 3.42 like Tiger2o69 said. 
10-21-2004, 12:58 AM
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Yea I am not a big racer at all. I would like to get fullexhaust and see what happens after that. With full exhaust I will be happy. This lil gear is fun on the highway though...
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
10-21-2004, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HAUS1
Yea I am not a big racer at all. I would like to get fullexhaust and see what happens after that. With full exhaust I will be happy. This lil gear is fun on the highway though...
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
