1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Tune-up questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:10 PM
  #1  
Reiblegsl-se's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Tacoma, WA
Tune-up questions

I am going to be doing a tune up to my GSL-SE soon and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what I should buy. My car is bone stock, and I don't plan on doing anything drastic to improve the performance. I am planning on replacing the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, air filter, fuel filter, O2 sensor.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:28 PM
  #2  
fcdrifter13's Avatar
Play Well
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,218
Likes: 0
From: We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?
Thats basically all you need, of course oil and filter, all gear oils, and flush your coolant then make a record of when everything was changed so you know when to change it again.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:56 PM
  #3  
Jaime Enriquez's Avatar
OLDROTA
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,389
Likes: 2
From: Los Angeles
I would upgrade the fuel filter to something higher-flowing and cleanable. Either do a drop in K&N Filter + mod the stock box or add the cone-style intake.

Do the 2nd Gen Direct Fire mod on the leading ignition, if funds permit, add an MSD 6A/6AL box, but not necessary.

New stock plugs or try B9EGV's if the car is running great.

If the trans has high mileage, try Redline HeavyDuty Shockproof oil with an additive, and a good 90W rear end oil + GM additive.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:56 PM
  #4  
tallbozo's Avatar
Work in Progress
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 904
Likes: 4
From: Vancouver, WA
check battery connections and radiator cap for wear. Brake pads maybe and flush the fluids in the clutch and brake lines.
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 02:18 AM
  #5  
7SpringsMisfit's Avatar
whaa
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
From: Sewickley, PA
Pp
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
_Tones_
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
10
May 25, 2021 05:37 AM
The1Sun
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
7
Sep 18, 2015 07:13 PM
The1Sun
New Member RX-7 Technical
5
Sep 15, 2015 04:45 PM
Nosferatu
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
7
Sep 5, 2015 02:13 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:18 AM.