I am very into the 3rd Gen 1993 Touring edition..


I bet This question have been ask alot but (i dont see a search button)



But can someone please list the reliability mods that Could make it a Daily Driver


For my son that is ^^

 

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1. Replace the fuel pulsation damper if it is leaking (you will know)

2. Replace all coolant hoses, spark plugs, fluids, etc...

3. Test auxilliary port actuators to be sure the additional ports open above 3800 RPM (NA only)

 

There are alot of mods to get done. DD is possible if you maintain the car properly.

There are a bunch of mods you should do when you first get the car. Of the top of my head, in addition to the ones stated above,
Upgrade radiator, AST, I think down pipe, Efini y-pipe and upgraded ECU will help you with a smoother transition to the second turbo.

If you wanna go nuts, from the very little I know,
-Dual oil coolers
-single turbo
-Upgraded ICs
-V-mount?

 

OP you can ignore point #1 & #3, they only pertain to 2nd gens
though #2 always aplies to used sports cars
and you'll want to look into new vacuum lines if they have not been replaced yet

 

was just going to comment on the vac lines. there are many, many of them in the FD. half the problems i can imagine trace to vac stuff. make the vac system a priority, then do all the grounds, fluids, spark plugs/wires, hoses, etc...

other than that, theres not much needed to make the car a DD. make sure the tires and brakes are good, change the engine oil frequently, and keep some oil in the car to add when needed.

 

How many years of driving experience does your son have?

 

Not to be a pessimist, but I don't think the third gen is a very good choice for a daily driver, especially a young one. A first or second gen will work much better.

Reliability mods:
Downpipe
Replacement AST (air seperation tank)
Replacement radiator
Silicone hoses