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Re: 99 Gls advice (long)
Posted by David Wishart [Email] (more from David Wishart) on Sat, 1 May 2004 15:46:09
In Reply to: 99 Gls advice (long), Ben, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 07:02:58
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In the US, I had a 77 99GL as my first car and later a 1980 900 Turbo - both are B engined.
I never thought of these cars as blasting away from stoplights, but instead making good mid-range power once at speed.
Personally, if I had your car and wanted better performance I would do a professional and thorough rebuild of the original engine and pay lots of attention to the head and fit a mild performace cam. Upgrade to 1978+ ignition - yes to header, sport exhaust and performance air filter. Maybe fit an oil-cooler also.
I think upgrading to a 5-speed from a 1980 900 would be smart if you want low RPM at highway speeds. I thought these had better feel than the 81+ 5-speeds. Otherwise, just rebuild the 4-speed.
Have fun! I'm wish I had the time and money to purchase one of the 99 EMS on sale in the classifieds...
David
2000 9-3 Coupé
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