1992 SSEi Basic Mods?
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1992 SSEi Basic Mods?
Of course this question must get asked by different people constantly, but I feel that my specific concerns can be answered better through a post of my own. My 1992 SSEi is in need of an air intake. There are two available on ebay. Which of fthe following is more practical for my application? I have the big washer resovoir.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473440526
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473173620
When installing either into the vehicle, does any wiring need to be attached?
What is an IAT?
Is everything included that will allow me to install the item?
Is the price in the right ballpark?
One has a generic filter, is it better to run a K&N filter?
I have maxed out my speed, Is there a way to remove the speed limiter?
What can be done to insure a proper fit of the air intake (i.e. no contact with other engine components)?
Something is said about a "rubber cushion" in another post. What kind of rubber cushion?
Is it more practical to go to a local speed shop and buy a K&N and intake pipe seperately?
I read in TechInfo that when installing a 180 degree stat, that a rubber seal and gasket are required and available only at the dealer. Why can't I just purchase a thermostat and gasket at a local auto parts store?
Is there a performance chip available for my application that works? Where? How much?
I installed a high flow cat today, but left the exhaust otherwise stock. What else should be done to the exhaust to help the car breathe better?
Bill
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473440526
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473173620
When installing either into the vehicle, does any wiring need to be attached?
What is an IAT?
Is everything included that will allow me to install the item?
Is the price in the right ballpark?
One has a generic filter, is it better to run a K&N filter?
I have maxed out my speed, Is there a way to remove the speed limiter?
What can be done to insure a proper fit of the air intake (i.e. no contact with other engine components)?
Something is said about a "rubber cushion" in another post. What kind of rubber cushion?
Is it more practical to go to a local speed shop and buy a K&N and intake pipe seperately?
I read in TechInfo that when installing a 180 degree stat, that a rubber seal and gasket are required and available only at the dealer. Why can't I just purchase a thermostat and gasket at a local auto parts store?
Is there a performance chip available for my application that works? Where? How much?
I installed a high flow cat today, but left the exhaust otherwise stock. What else should be done to the exhaust to help the car breathe better?
Bill
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Re: 1992 SSEi Basic Mods
Originally Posted by William Aronson
Of course this question must get asked by different people constantly, but I feel that my specific concerns can be answered better through a post of my own. My 1992 SSEi is in need of an air intake. There are two available on ebay. Which of fthe following is more practical for my application? I have the big washer resovoir.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473440526
Might not work with bigger washer bottle
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473173620
When installing either into the vehicle, does any wiring need to be attached? The IAT needs to be inserted near the filter.
What is an IAT? Intake Air Temp sensor. It'* fairly critical.
Is everything included that will allow me to install the item? You'll need pipe, filter, coupler, band clamps, and a hole for the IAT.
Is the price in the right ballpark? Pretty much.
One has a generic filter, is it better to run a K&N filter? Depends on who you ask. I stick with K&N.
I have maxed out my speed, Is there a way to remove the speed limiter? A custom chip from domesticperformance.com
What can be done to insure a proper fit of the air intake (i.e. no contact with other engine components)? Eyeball it, cut the coupler at an angle if necessary.
Something is said about a "rubber cushion" in another post. What kind of rubber cushion? It'll need to be about an inch square, rubber, foam, whatever, between the pipe and the air compressor head.
Is it more practical to go to a local speed shop and buy a K&N and intake pipe seperately? Probably not, but it depends on the shop.
I read in TechInfo that when installing a 180 degree stat, that a rubber seal and gasket are required and available only at the dealer. Why can't I just purchase a thermostat and gasket at a local auto parts store? You can, techinfo is wrong. Make sure to get both gaskets.
Is there a performance chip available for my application that works? Where? How much? www.hypertech-inc.com thermomaster chip with 160 thermostat works for me, but speed limiter is 128.
Bill
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473440526
Might not work with bigger washer bottle
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2473173620
When installing either into the vehicle, does any wiring need to be attached? The IAT needs to be inserted near the filter.
What is an IAT? Intake Air Temp sensor. It'* fairly critical.
Is everything included that will allow me to install the item? You'll need pipe, filter, coupler, band clamps, and a hole for the IAT.
Is the price in the right ballpark? Pretty much.
One has a generic filter, is it better to run a K&N filter? Depends on who you ask. I stick with K&N.
I have maxed out my speed, Is there a way to remove the speed limiter? A custom chip from domesticperformance.com
What can be done to insure a proper fit of the air intake (i.e. no contact with other engine components)? Eyeball it, cut the coupler at an angle if necessary.
Something is said about a "rubber cushion" in another post. What kind of rubber cushion? It'll need to be about an inch square, rubber, foam, whatever, between the pipe and the air compressor head.
Is it more practical to go to a local speed shop and buy a K&N and intake pipe seperately? Probably not, but it depends on the shop.
I read in TechInfo that when installing a 180 degree stat, that a rubber seal and gasket are required and available only at the dealer. Why can't I just purchase a thermostat and gasket at a local auto parts store? You can, techinfo is wrong. Make sure to get both gaskets.
Is there a performance chip available for my application that works? Where? How much? www.hypertech-inc.com thermomaster chip with 160 thermostat works for me, but speed limiter is 128.
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Last I checked, both were available from Autozone. I don't know which your store didn't have. The fiber one goes in between the housing and the intake manifold. The rubber ring one goes around the rim of the thermostat.
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intakes and mods
While I agree whole heartedly with Willren on this subject. The 3" is a good choice if you are not doing any future mods. I usually find that people don't stop with a simple intake mod.
If you are going to a smaller pulley and other future mods, the 3-1/2" I make for these engines is a better choice. I stand by my results.....
Salmanman
If you are going to a smaller pulley and other future mods, the 3-1/2" I make for these engines is a better choice. I stand by my results.....
Salmanman
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