I'm here to ask for ideas on upgrades after troubleshooting overheating problems for a couple weeks followed by oil in the radiator and overflow...
I want this car to be a bad ass street/DailyDriver capable car. Nothing huge, just looking for maybe another 50 horse or so. With Vortec I went from stock 225 hp to 285 hp.
Here's what were dealing with:
1989 GT
77000 original miles
Vortec V2 with boost retard, kit for stock motor.
BBK shorty headers
American Thunder Flowmaster
After that list as far as engine goes its pretty much stock. Now I have been told this vortec kit was built to bolt on to stock engine. I still have stock injectors, distributor, cam, intake, etc. The Vortec did install new MAF box and filter but still using stock sensor I think(anybody know answer to this?)
So. What are some good choices? I can't spend a ton of cash but maybe ballpark of $1500 or so. This is of course a DIYer.
Be sure to explain in a little detail for me cuz I'm not up on all the lingo just yet. Been doing the mechanic DIY for around 10yr and hot rods just 2yr. Thanks!
I want this car to be a bad ass street/DailyDriver capable car. Nothing huge, just looking for maybe another 50 horse or so. With Vortec I went from stock 225 hp to 285 hp.
Here's what were dealing with:
1989 GT
77000 original miles
Vortec V2 with boost retard, kit for stock motor.
BBK shorty headers
American Thunder Flowmaster
After that list as far as engine goes its pretty much stock. Now I have been told this vortec kit was built to bolt on to stock engine. I still have stock injectors, distributor, cam, intake, etc. The Vortec did install new MAF box and filter but still using stock sensor I think(anybody know answer to this?)
So. What are some good choices? I can't spend a ton of cash but maybe ballpark of $1500 or so. This is of course a DIYer.
Be sure to explain in a little detail for me cuz I'm not up on all the lingo just yet. Been doing the mechanic DIY for around 10yr and hot rods just 2yr. Thanks!