Picking up from where Nate stopped
After taking 034 Factory Delivery of Nates 1990 CQ I have come to the conclusion that every CQ needs this turbo kit as a minimum! Sure AAN's & 3b's are nice and we all want a GT30R+ but honestly in the ~1300 miles I just drove from 034 to Denver I was not let down by this car's performance.
Considering that this kit can be installed in a day and leaves all factory functions (AC) there is no reason that EVERY stock engined CQ in the US should not have this kit. But $4k is expensive you say? 100% worth it! No doubt. End of story.
Now, here is what I have as a starting point:
-034 7a Stage 1 Turbo Kit, T3/T4 ex T3 60 trim turbo, 034 Stainless 7at manifold >180whp.
-034 Injector update kit.
-034 Delrin control arm bushings at all 4 corners.
-034 Upper strut mounts
-034 Street density motor and tranny mounts
-034 rear diff mounts.
-Custom dual adjust coilovers all 'round.
-2.5" exhaust all the way back, deleted center muffler.
-17" Ronal R38s
-Euro H4/H1 headlights
-Brand new Spec Stage 2 clutch disc.
To Do:
-Alignment.
-Replace windshield. Crack has been there for a couple years, just never got around to fixing it. Not in the line of sight.
-Fix any leaks
-Large injectors for E85
-S2 (or similar) Bumpers
-Intercooling
-Paint or replace hood
-Passenger window needs a new regulator and DS needs a close look.
-Dents and dings; would look worlds better with a day with a dent-pro guy.
-Interior isn't perfect, but isn't that bad either. I'd like to fix it up.
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The plan going forward is to address some of the cosmetic stuff and install a intercooler and make an E85 tune.
The T3-60 should have a little head room
After that? Who knows (my son).
I'll be doing HPDE, auto-x, and maybe a ORR so brakes should be priority 2 after tires.
I have some .csv's from Eisenhower Pass & Tunnel (14,000) and a few pics that I will post later.
After taking 034 Factory Delivery of Nates 1990 CQ I have come to the conclusion that every CQ needs this turbo kit as a minimum! Sure AAN's & 3b's are nice and we all want a GT30R+ but honestly in the ~1300 miles I just drove from 034 to Denver I was not let down by this car's performance.
Considering that this kit can be installed in a day and leaves all factory functions (AC) there is no reason that EVERY stock engined CQ in the US should not have this kit. But $4k is expensive you say? 100% worth it! No doubt. End of story.
Now, here is what I have as a starting point:
-034 7a Stage 1 Turbo Kit, T3/T4 ex T3 60 trim turbo, 034 Stainless 7at manifold >180whp.
-034 Injector update kit.
-034 Delrin control arm bushings at all 4 corners.
-034 Upper strut mounts
-034 Street density motor and tranny mounts
-034 rear diff mounts.
-Custom dual adjust coilovers all 'round.
-2.5" exhaust all the way back, deleted center muffler.
-17" Ronal R38s
-Euro H4/H1 headlights
-Brand new Spec Stage 2 clutch disc.
To Do:
-Alignment.
-Replace windshield. Crack has been there for a couple years, just never got around to fixing it. Not in the line of sight.
-Fix any leaks
-Large injectors for E85
-S2 (or similar) Bumpers
-Intercooling
-Paint or replace hood
-Passenger window needs a new regulator and DS needs a close look.
-Dents and dings; would look worlds better with a day with a dent-pro guy.
-Interior isn't perfect, but isn't that bad either. I'd like to fix it up.
The plan going forward is to address some of the cosmetic stuff and install a intercooler and make an E85 tune.
The T3-60 should have a little head room
After that? Who knows (my son).I'll be doing HPDE, auto-x, and maybe a ORR so brakes should be priority 2 after tires.
I have some .csv's from Eisenhower Pass & Tunnel (14,000) and a few pics that I will post later.
