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1988 8valve
Posted by Ed S (more from Ed S) on Wed, 13 Dec 2000 14:05:43
In Reply to: Getting Another 900... 8v ?'s, more... (long), Nathan Enders, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:09:56
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Nathan,
Funny, my wife drives my '88 8valve and thinks the car drives great, sounds great. She can't understand why I want a turbo. A few things to consider.
- CIS is a mechanical fuel injection, simple but not the most 'powerful' i.e. responsive. Cheap to fix, due to number of donors in junkyards and possible parts that could actually go bad.
- 8 valves run around 110hp, probably just enough. Trannies may last longer. Motors at this level are bullet-proof. Top (comfortable) highway speed is about 85MPH (IMHO!) for city work this is just fine.
- The auto (which I have) makes the 110hp feel less powerful, the 0-60 will not be impressive and maybe painful after driving a turbo.
- 19-21MPG with auto
- 4 doors can really come in handy
- >88 has the upgraded brakes, which I prefer
- add the turbo/s center console for more storage, simple upgrade
Other questions just ask!
Ed S
Posts in this Thread:
- Getting Another 900... 8v ?'s, more... (long), Nathan Enders, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:09:56
- Re: Getting Another 900... 8v ?, Jhawk, Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:34:41
- Re: YES! Get another C900 :-), Andy D, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 19:24:27
- Re: Getting Another 900... 8v ?'s, more... (long), RS
, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 18:22:10 - 1988 8valve, Ed S, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 14:05:43 <-- Viewing This Message
- In Fin 8Vi even in 90´s, and lot of those (carb >89,4spd >88) n/m, Kalle, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:35:11
- maybe early 88?, Nathan Enders, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 16:54:03
- i thought the same thing... ;), Ed R., Wed, 13 Dec 2000 16:15:30
- Re: Getting Another 900... 8v ?'s, more... (long), Andy
, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:45:55 - Re: Getting Another 900... 8v ?'s, more... (long), Aaron Govatos, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:23:34
- Re: Getting Another 900... 8v ?'s, more... (long), Dan W, Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:19:54
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