Newbie Needs Advice
#1 _Bigmac123_99_
Posted 29 May 2006 - 10:52 PM
i am new to the forum and am getting my new baby delivered to me on wednesday. She is An LH Sedan and i cant wait to start working on her.
well, i am asking people for advice because i also have a magna which is my everyday car while i get the rana on the road. because i have had all my experience with the magna i dont really know much about aussie engines.
so, i ned to know what i should be doin machanically wise, it has a 173??? i think which is on straight gas that has been changed from dual fuel recently so it is tuned to gas.
i dont know what i should drop in her, i have access to a 202 Blue. Are these engines any good?? do they need much work done so htey haul ass??
what am really after is a sleeper that will rhomp if i need her to. how much will i be looking at spending on the engine so she will smoke em up off the line easily.
thanks guys.
Chris
#2
Posted 30 May 2006 - 01:03 AM
#3 _Bigmac123_99_
Posted 30 May 2006 - 01:33 AM
what are some mods i should do to it??
#4 _Flamenco_
Posted 30 May 2006 - 07:08 AM
#5
Posted 30 May 2006 - 10:57 AM
#6 _Bigmac123_99_
Posted 30 May 2006 - 01:13 PM
i dont want an F1 car i just want enough power to feel it push you back into your seats a bit. im not expecting too much coz ive been told that 202 can be decent if a couple of things are done.
and i cant put anything bigger then a 202 in because of the P plate restrictions. i am puting a 350 in her when i get my full lisenseb but i plan on driving it before then so i have to go a 202.
Performance wise, if i put my foot down flat i expect the wheels to spin fairly easily.
#7
Posted 30 May 2006 - 01:46 PM
If you're still on P plates, I'd suggest keeping the 173 dead stock, and spending your time and money on getting the rest of the car how you want it (paint, trim, wheels, brakes, suspension, etc), then at a later time, slotting in a mild 308. That way, you will have a nice looking car that you know a fair bit more about by the time it comes to doing an engine transplant. The 308 will bolt in with minimal mods and extra costs, and it's also much easier to get registered, as it's an option on that model.
If you have access to a blue 202, kep it as a spare, as if the 173 has been running on gas for a while, it might start to have valve and valve seat issues. The 202 is a better engine, but it's probably not worth changing over unless you have a problem with the 173.
#8 _Bigmac123_99_
Posted 30 May 2006 - 03:14 PM
all this aside, would a 202 blue be worth spending some money on? can theybe woked to be even above average given the right hardware??
#10 _Bigmac123_99_
Posted 30 May 2006 - 03:45 PM
im readnig it now, looks like it will come in handy.
thanks boss
#11 _kangur_
Posted 30 May 2006 - 05:50 PM
#12 _70rey_
Posted 31 May 2006 - 09:51 PM
if u dont want that then put in a 3.8 ltr comm engine. that will make her haul ass and wont drink too much
#13 _youngy_11_
Posted 31 May 2006 - 10:18 PM
thanks ryan
#14 _Keithy's_UC_
Posted 01 June 2006 - 09:23 AM
My 179 is putting out very similar power to an ecotec, but im using about 11l/100 in town and 8.5/100 on the highway - i think we have a winner with the commodore motor!! Unless you love the carby sound and just dont like the thought of a commodore 3.8l in your rana!
Keith
#15 _youngy_11_
Posted 01 June 2006 - 09:48 AM
thanks ryan
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