motor work, where to start?
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+1 on this,, need to have the heads ported to match Ur build, not just any porting will give U the best result nor is this the time to go cheap, the better the better It'll be.
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From: Northern UTARD
I'm in the same boat, have about a grand to spend. I think I'm going gear drive cams (hydro I'd run out its to much) and a big bore. 35k on my scoot it time to ditch the old shoes.
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From: Punta Gorda, Florida
The upgraded cam plate is $500, cam $300, adjustable pushrods $200, put you at a grand already. That's assuming you do all the work yourself. Then there's incidentals like gaskets, oil, tools, etc. Putting a cam in without at least a decking and cc of the heads is a waste of money.
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From: malibu
I have an 04 carbed 88 ..
First I went a/c, 95 bore kit , slightly more aggressive cam, and exhaust.
That was a little seat of your pants exciting...
Then I went with a Mikuni carb, andrews cams and an ecu upgrade.
Even better of a kick in the a$$!
Got her Dyno tuned to get it all workin together. About 80 hp and 93 tq.
A slight more kick in the pants.
I got on it on an LA freeway on-ramp last night and it's an adrenaline rush for sure!!
Look for my thread next weekend for my eval on some more upgrades that you may be interested in.
-Jason.
First I went a/c, 95 bore kit , slightly more aggressive cam, and exhaust.
That was a little seat of your pants exciting...
Then I went with a Mikuni carb, andrews cams and an ecu upgrade.
Even better of a kick in the a$$!
Got her Dyno tuned to get it all workin together. About 80 hp and 93 tq.
A slight more kick in the pants.
I got on it on an LA freeway on-ramp last night and it's an adrenaline rush for sure!!
Look for my thread next weekend for my eval on some more upgrades that you may be interested in.
-Jason.
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From: Punta Gorda, Florida
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My 06' 88 was built before it left the dealership. This is what I did:
95" kit with flat tops.
Heads were done in house
Baisley oil pump spring to increase pump pressure. This is a $20 item that may be the most important to do.
SE 204 cams
I used .40 SE head gaskets.
For me a tuner, for you, a simple re-jet.
Big gains, completely reliable, two year HD warranty, tons of low end and the cams don't ever quit at the top end either.
If you wanted to spend a little more, do the roller cam chain conversion.
95" kit with flat tops.
Heads were done in house
Baisley oil pump spring to increase pump pressure. This is a $20 item that may be the most important to do.
SE 204 cams
I used .40 SE head gaskets.
For me a tuner, for you, a simple re-jet.
Big gains, completely reliable, two year HD warranty, tons of low end and the cams don't ever quit at the top end either.
If you wanted to spend a little more, do the roller cam chain conversion.
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From: malibu
He did mention another Zippers ecu product which runs about a grand and he said I would get another grip full of throttle.
I'm sorry I could not be more help. I will see my indie this week as I do spend a lot of time there trying to pick things up. If I learn anything more I'll pm you.