A few tips for buying a GSL-SE?
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A few tips for buying a GSL-SE?
I am gonna get a GSL-SE but first I need some advice.
First off... How much should I plan on spending for one in good (doesnt have to be awesome) condition.
Also what kind things should I look for b4 buying (ie. technichal problems and wat not)
I am planing on extremely modifying it (300 hp goal) so should I look for one w/ a strong engine or just get a beater and rebuild it?
Also... I dont know if this is a longshot but how hard is a 3 rotor cosmo engine swap? (if you have any links to related sights, that would really help!)
and all other tips you got would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks Fellas!
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First off... How much should I plan on spending for one in good (doesnt have to be awesome) condition.
Also what kind things should I look for b4 buying (ie. technichal problems and wat not)
I am planing on extremely modifying it (300 hp goal) so should I look for one w/ a strong engine or just get a beater and rebuild it?
Also... I dont know if this is a longshot but how hard is a 3 rotor cosmo engine swap? (if you have any links to related sights, that would really help!)
and all other tips you got would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks Fellas!
-BUSTA-
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Re: A few tips for buying a GSL-SE?
Originally posted by Busta-Douglass
I am gonna get a GSL-SE but first I need some advice.
First off... How much should I plan on spending for one in good (doesnt have to be awesome) condition.
Also what kind things should I look for b4 buying (ie. technichal problems and wat not)
I am planing on extremely modifying it (300 hp goal) so should I look for one w/ a strong engine or just get a beater and rebuild it?
Also... I dont know if this is a longshot but how hard is a 3 rotor cosmo engine swap? (if you have any links to related sights, that would really help!)
and all other tips you got would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks Fellas!
-BUSTA-
I am gonna get a GSL-SE but first I need some advice.
First off... How much should I plan on spending for one in good (doesnt have to be awesome) condition.
Also what kind things should I look for b4 buying (ie. technichal problems and wat not)
I am planing on extremely modifying it (300 hp goal) so should I look for one w/ a strong engine or just get a beater and rebuild it?
Also... I dont know if this is a longshot but how hard is a 3 rotor cosmo engine swap? (if you have any links to related sights, that would really help!)
and all other tips you got would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks Fellas!
-BUSTA-
Check the sticky thread on top: TII into GSL-SE for turbo swap options.
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Yeah a turbo w/ some porting was the plan. Actually it was you I PM'ed about it... remember? But now I am looking at the first part of the project, Buying the car.
Any Ideas?
Any Ideas?
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Buy a beater or one with a dead motor (of course SE's ith dead motors are sortta rare/ Id venture to say that SE was the best motor they made) with a decent body and zero rust.
Buy a 13bt block ported and start collecting parts for a good turbo swap... That will net you 300+ No Problem
Buy a 13bt block ported and start collecting parts for a good turbo swap... That will net you 300+ No Problem
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Quick question... I am a little confused about the modle spesifacations. Did the 12a in fact come in the GSL-SE and what is the diff. between that and the other models? And I was qurious as to wether the 1st gen ever came w/ the 13b.
BTW, if it wasnt obvious, i am still in the info gathering stage b4 I start this project
BTW, if it wasnt obvious, i am still in the info gathering stage b4 I start this project
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Originally posted by Busta-Douglass
Quick question... I am a little confused about the modle spesifacations. Did the 12a in fact come in the GSL-SE and what is the diff. between that and the other models? And I was qurious as to wether the 1st gen ever came w/ the 13b.
BTW, if it wasnt obvious, i am still in the info gathering stage b4 I start this project
Quick question... I am a little confused about the modle spesifacations. Did the 12a in fact come in the GSL-SE and what is the diff. between that and the other models? And I was qurious as to wether the 1st gen ever came w/ the 13b.
BTW, if it wasnt obvious, i am still in the info gathering stage b4 I start this project
All other models, were Carbed 12A's.
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Horsepower isn't the whole story. a 13B gives you far more torque in a moch broader band, and when you tromp the throttle to go fast it's torque you want.
Besides, 100 HP + mods = more HP,
but 135 HP (SE) + mods also equals more HP AND torque, with your job 35% done already.
Besides, 100 HP + mods = more HP,
but 135 HP (SE) + mods also equals more HP AND torque, with your job 35% done already.
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My car (GSL_SE) has had bad luck with the power steering--may want to get manual steering. The previous owner has replaced the pump twice and I'm dreading the day when I have to put a new one in there.
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I think manual steering would be a bit of a disadvantage on the auto-x course.
How much should I expect to pay for a GSL-SE? I dont want to get raped on it or anything.
How much should I expect to pay for a GSL-SE? I dont want to get raped on it or anything.
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I paid $4,000 CDN (about $2,700 US) for mine, in exceptional condition. I've seen a few around SoCal for $2,000 -$3,000, which tend to be more rust-free than farther north.
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