MORE HORSEPOWER

I HAVE A 87 TURBO COUPE ONE OWNER 79000 ORIGANAL VERY WELLTAKEN CARE OF AUTOMATIC WITH 95%OF THE OPTIONS OFFERED THAT YEAR IAM TRYING TO GET MORE POWER WITHOUT TEARING THE MOTER APART ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED

Try adding a k&n air filter and the superchip with bleed valve, next maybe a different turbo (you can pick one up on ebay for a good price, look under turbocharger). Next maybe a better exaust sytem, and finally a set off 373 gears. Hope that this will help you out.

Originally posted by Karl Furtado:
I HAVE A 87 TURBO COUPE ONE OWNER 79000 ORIGANAL VERY WELLTAKEN CARE OF AUTOMATIC WITH 95%OF THE OPTIONS OFFERED THAT YEAR IAM TRYING TO GET MORE POWER WITHOUT TEARING THE MOTER APART ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED

Yeah, go with the superchip, had one put in my 88, I do seem to get through the rpms a lot faster than I used to. Didn't seem to hurt my gas mileage either.

Originally posted by Karl Furtado:
I HAVE A 87 TURBO COUPE ONE OWNER 79000 ORIGANAL VERY WELLTAKEN CARE OF AUTOMATIC WITH 95%OF THE OPTIONS OFFERED THAT YEAR IAM TRYING TO GET MORE POWER WITHOUT TEARING THE MOTER APART ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED

3" single exhaust or dual 2.5" with super turbo or ultra flow muffler. K&N air filter in fenderwell. He has an automatic so he already has 3.73 gears. DO NOT get the superchip!!! It is a big waste of money. The only good thing about the chip is the bleed vavle. Just get the Ric Gillis bleed valve. Don't get too crazy with a bigger turbo, the automatic trans might not take it. If you do the exhaust, the air filter and turn up the boost to 18psi you should be happy. If this isn't enough then port the intakes and exhaust manifolds. This should put your car into the high 14's to low 15's in the quarter mile.

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Glenn 88TC
current mods(14.49 E.T): ported & polished big valve head(1.89/1.59), t3/t4 turbo, ranger roller, MSD 6al, K&N filter, Walboro 255 pump
Mods in progress: gutted upper and ported lower intakes, atr header, 65mm throttle body, aftermarket G.N. intercooler from Charged Air Systems, full 3" exhaust, MSD Launch Control, drive shaft loop, sub-frame connectors, Kirban adj. fuel reg., 42lb. injestors(?), eec tuner(?)

[This message has been edited by Glenn 88TC (edited 06-02-2001).]

Originally posted by Matuszak88tc:
Try adding a k&n air filter and the superchip with bleed valve, next maybe a different turbo (you can pick one up on ebay for a good price, look under turbocharger). Next maybe a better exaust sytem, and finally a set off 373 gears. Hope that this will help you out.

The chip is for sure just a big waste of money. I have the Gilli valve and it was the best $42.00 I ever spent. Automatic TCs in 87-88 came with 3.73 gears. The Reo930 K&N filter is a big help to. even more so if you remote mount it so that it doesn't see hot underhood air.
And a good free flowing exhaust is always a good idea on these cars.
Wes



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1987 TC:
Hurst compition plus shifter,K&N cone,roller cam,custom single exhaust,Gillis valve,H&R springs,KYB shocks,struts and quads.
3.73 rear.
Tubular rear control arms and Kenny Brown trac kit brackets. soon to come, Installation of Caster camber plates and a custom built roll cage.
Linton Indiana

i agree, from everything i've heard the chip is a complete waste of money. I think all it does is increase the rev limiter and allow maybe a little more boost. The gillis valve will definitely give you a good return on your investment (like $45ish). You really need to be careful with an auto transmission anyway. i am just about fed up with mine. They wont take a lot of power for too long. (assuming you have the a4ld)

You won't tear the motor apart, but if you add horsepower (even if you don't) you will tear up a stock auto trans. better get it beefed up before the performance mods. Forget the chip. K&N, Rick valve, exhaust system, timing to 12-13*.

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS.
Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges. New engine shortly, ported head and
manifolds, polished and cc'd chambers, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, Walbro 190 pump and T-3 for starters. KB subs
and jack rails.