Well with the 09 season done with, and my car having some issues. It times to fix, repair, and improve It!
My motor seems pretty Done, its been driven very hard with no exhaust on it a few times (shearing headers in rallies, and driving it home like that once, 700 miles) my gas millage used to be about 30, now its 20 or 19. the motor pushed coolant / consumed it at my last rallyX, and one of the cylinders is reading low (90) I can pick up a used one that tests at 150 compression on all 4 at D&D for about $400
Kragen has fly wheels for the 1.8L for 63$ (since i'm fairly certain the one i'm on is heavier than it should be its from a 2.5 RS) I'de love to get a clutch kit from reno clutch and brake but seem to have issues getting them to be more helpful. maybe now that they have been in their new location a bit longer they will have an easier time helping me out.. if not napa maybe , kragen ...
Though i'm allowed to go light weight... seeing how going heavier sucked (except that now i can peel out with a 2500 rpm launch)
If its possible to use a 4.11 from an automatic transmission (93-96?) in a manual transmission i could swap out my 3.9 final drive for a 4.11 ..... I'm just not sure if that's possible or not...
Anyone? that would Definitely make my car a LOT faster.
Bushing / suspension. a few of my suspension bushings (most of them) Are rather shot. some of them could be considered failing. you can grab my right rear tire and move it changing the toe, it appears to be the bushings that are allowing the movement..
Stock ? Group N ? pollyurithane ? oh my transmission mount bushing is toast too... I know it needs to be replaced. not sure if there would be any performance to be gained, but certainly it will make the car last longer and be much easier on it...
Beyond manufacturer matainance and repairs i'm allowed everything/anything under : 3.3.3.6
http://www.nasarallysport.com/rules-...s-Section3.pdf Basically just flip to page 14