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87' GTS Daily Driver in So Calif.

Discussion in 'Your 4th Gen beauty' started by vic dat, Aug 12, 2016.

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  1. MattC

    MattC Well-Known Member Donated!

    That looks awesome! :cool:
     
    MattC, Jan 24, 2017
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  2. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    Did a complete tune up today. NGK plugs, wires, cap, rotor, svc k&n air cleaner etc.
    Temp fixed sketchy air intake hose. I would like a decent after market one but no can find for cheap haha
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    vic dat, Jan 28, 2017
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  3. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

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    vic dat, Feb 1, 2017
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  4. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    Ill probably just dig around in alley cats bin of old parts for silicon reducer and alum tube to fab some bitchin intake
     
    vic dat, Feb 1, 2017
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  5. CelicaSteve

    CelicaSteve Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    Looks great !
     
    CelicaSteve, Feb 2, 2017
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  6. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

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    vic dat, Feb 2, 2017
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  7. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    Got all the parts together to finally and permanently get rid of my fifth factory 3sge air intake hose.
    I'll send a few pics when I switch it.... I need to get in the old parts shed and dig out an old bottom air box...one of my clips busted off.
     
    vic dat, Feb 2, 2017
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  8. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg image.jpg Here's the finished result.
    $17.00 total ... Way better than $50 to. $100 for the discontinued, hard to find stocker (which only last 5 years on my car before they get leaks thru the bellows and at the wire clamps) .
    It seems to run smoother off an idle and my slight hesitation is gone. image.jpg
     
    vic dat, Feb 11, 2017
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  9. thesherv

    thesherv Well-Known Member Donated!

    Good job,I did a similar thing to replace the cracked up pipe on my original REV1 engine before we swapped the motor out.

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    thesherv, Feb 19, 2017
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  10. thesherv

    thesherv Well-Known Member Donated!

    I noticed in a pic that the camshaft covers you have still retain the crosshead screws to hold them down,worth replacing them with hex bolts and a little threadlock as the old factory screws inevitably come lose and cause leaks,usually down the rear of the covers where you dont notice until you get an oil leak and wonder where its coming from,the nature of the engine sitting back at an angle also means that you can get a leak that you think is from the rear but maybe not,as gravity dictates itll go down the back of the engine which is a right pain in the ass.I replaced the cover gaskets and used the hex bolts on mine,(if you look closely in the picture you can see the bolts in place around the cam covers) and never had another leak from that area.Be careful tightening them down,I gave mine just a little extra tweak and bang,cracked the corner off the damn cover...
     
    thesherv, Feb 19, 2017
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  11. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg Thanx Sherv. ... your old motor looked kleeen with all the color contrasts.
    I too like a clean machine. I wash this daily driver once week rain or shine haha (I think my neighbors hate me)
     
    vic dat, Feb 19, 2017
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  12. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    I think the key word is locktite..your not the first guy to snap off a corner.
    Since I did my last HG a while back I've had good results (no leaks yet) by just occasionally snugging them up a bit equally, I prolly should have used locktite the first hi around tho ..
     
    vic dat, Feb 19, 2017
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  13. thesherv

    thesherv Well-Known Member Donated!

    Yeah,with the original screws in place its sensible to 'nip them up' on a regular basis just to make sure.
     
    thesherv, Feb 19, 2017
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  14. DrunkSoul

    DrunkSoul Member

    Nice ride!
     
    DrunkSoul, Feb 19, 2017
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  15. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg Thanx DS
     
    vic dat, Feb 19, 2017
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  16. DrunkSoul

    DrunkSoul Member

    Nice setup!
     
    DrunkSoul, Feb 20, 2017
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  17. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg Like most of y'all I assume you at all times have a working back up alternator. Mines a new lifetime warranty O'Reilleys 70 amper! image.jpg image.jpg
     
    vic dat, Feb 20, 2017
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  18. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg image.jpg My Celi in front of giant KNX radio station in LA
     
    vic dat, Apr 2, 2017
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  19. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Happy 30 years B-Day to the GTS...
    Got a new 70 amp alt. from my good friends at O'Reillys (I always shave to grind a bit off the upper mounting areas in these aftermarket units haha)
    Seems to be a noticeable difference in overall electrical usage with my small Amp, AC, lights etc. Charging better especially at idle.
     
    vic dat, May 14, 2017
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  20. thesherv

    thesherv Well-Known Member Donated!

    Good pics,looks like the alt will do the job!
     
    thesherv, May 16, 2017
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