'83 US vs '85 ROW
Drifting
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From: Michigan
Ladybug is being put out to pasture...after all of the work you did on her?
Like the new one, though...and it has plenty of potential.
Good luck, with your new project. Look forward to following along (it's always nicer to watch someone else work...lol).
Brian.
Like the new one, though...and it has plenty of potential.
Good luck, with your new project. Look forward to following along (it's always nicer to watch someone else work...lol).
Brian.
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Burning Brakes
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From: So-Cal/OC
Originally Posted by The Deputy
Ladybug is being put out to pasture...after all of the work you did on her?
Like the new one, though...and it has plenty of potential.
Good luck, with your new project. Look forward to following along (it's always nicer to watch someone else work...lol).
Brian.
Like the new one, though...and it has plenty of potential.
Good luck, with your new project. Look forward to following along (it's always nicer to watch someone else work...lol).
Brian.
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From: saratoga, ca
i wouldnt worry about the octane requirements too much.
we built the 10.5 5 liter euro and still uses 91 at 290rwhp. ive been running the 11:1 6.5 liter with 375rwhp on pump gas with NO issues at all for over 90 track hours now.
we built the 10.5 5 liter euro and still uses 91 at 290rwhp. ive been running the 11:1 6.5 liter with 375rwhp on pump gas with NO issues at all for over 90 track hours now.
Shame about the 93 octane requirement, you could be the only guy in California sporting JDSPorsche LH2.2 Euro chips. Looks like 20 chp for $170.
http://www.jdsporsche.com/16v%20perf...%20EPROMS.html
http://www.jdsporsche.com/16v%20perf...%20EPROMS.html
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Burning Brakes
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From: So-Cal/OC
Originally Posted by mark kibort
i wouldnt worry about the octane requirements too much.
we built the 10.5 5 liter euro and still uses 91 at 290rwhp. ive been running the 11:1 6.5 liter with 375rwhp on pump gas with NO issues at all for over 90 track hours now.
we built the 10.5 5 liter euro and still uses 91 at 290rwhp. ive been running the 11:1 6.5 liter with 375rwhp on pump gas with NO issues at all for over 90 track hours now.
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From: Hampster Bays, LI
Josh,
I wouldn't worry about getting the chips right now. First get the car running well, if it stutters and bucks like all the other euros have Johns guy rebuild your MAF, then if it runs well add the chips. I have Johns chips installed. Can't tell if they added any hp but I can attest that the drivability improved quite a bit. You will also need to check to see that you don't have the earlier brains like I did as the earlier brains (I think it was the lh) don't have removable chips. If thats the case you can pick up a 32v lh and use that. When you get there let me know and I'll get the pn you need.
I wouldn't worry about getting the chips right now. First get the car running well, if it stutters and bucks like all the other euros have Johns guy rebuild your MAF, then if it runs well add the chips. I have Johns chips installed. Can't tell if they added any hp but I can attest that the drivability improved quite a bit. You will also need to check to see that you don't have the earlier brains like I did as the earlier brains (I think it was the lh) don't have removable chips. If thats the case you can pick up a 32v lh and use that. When you get there let me know and I'll get the pn you need.
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Burning Brakes
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From: So-Cal/OC
Originally Posted by 85euro928
Josh,
I wouldn't worry about getting the chips right now. First get the car running well, if it stutters and bucks like all the other euros have Johns guy rebuild your MAF, then if it runs well add the chips. I have Johns chips installed. Can't tell if they added any hp but I can attest that the drivability improved quite a bit. You will also need to check to see that you don't have the earlier brains like I did as the earlier brains (I think it was the lh) don't have removable chips. If thats the case you can pick up a 32v lh and use that. When you get there let me know and I'll get the pn you need.
I wouldn't worry about getting the chips right now. First get the car running well, if it stutters and bucks like all the other euros have Johns guy rebuild your MAF, then if it runs well add the chips. I have Johns chips installed. Can't tell if they added any hp but I can attest that the drivability improved quite a bit. You will also need to check to see that you don't have the earlier brains like I did as the earlier brains (I think it was the lh) don't have removable chips. If thats the case you can pick up a 32v lh and use that. When you get there let me know and I'll get the pn you need.
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From: saratoga, ca
i never had a US 86, the S4 cant be helped. but i did have a set of the autopower chips and sold them to a friend for his 85 because i couldnt use them at the time with my 84 US LJet and then S4. the difference was subtle he said
dont know how they would work with the euro 85
dont know how they would work with the euro 85
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From: SW FL
Hello I have an 85 euro and i have John's chips but have not put them in yet. The car goes like stink for a stock 5-liter engine but I hope to get a little more power out of it with the chips and 4 hole injectors and one or two other things. Its quick a automobile for what it is. Best wishes and good fun,Ray
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Burning Brakes
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From: So-Cal/OC
Originally Posted by RFJ
Hello I have an 85 euro and i have John's chips but have not put them in yet. The car goes like stink for a stock 5-liter engine but I hope to get a little more power out of it with the chips and 4 hole injectors and one or two other things. Its quick a automobile for what it is. Best wishes and good fun,Ray