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posted by  someone claiming to be 77 242 brick on  Mon Apr 25 19:24 CST 2005 [RELATED]

hey all, my 242 is in the shop as i write this getting a couple motor mounts replaced. the engine is the original b21f... but it doesn't offer much in the field of performance....just looking for some suggestions to give the car a little more hp / torque. ...something noticable....thanks ...also...the car doesn't really take turns well..hah.








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    posted by  knucklebuster on  Tue Apr 26 06:18 CST 2005
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    If you want to upgrade your suspension on the cheap then head for the wrecker. You may be able to find a car with aftermarket sways, or better yet a '79 GT which would have fatter bars, chassis braces, and strut tower reinforcing plates. Finding some Virgo(turbo) 15 inch alloy rims will also help.








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    posted by  DougC on  Tue Apr 26 02:26 CST 2005
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    Check all your steering components and suspension bushings. These can make a huge difference in cornering and general handling. And, like the other poster said: struts, shocks, bars. Also, wheels and tires can help a lot with handling.
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    Thanks everyone for all the help, Doug C. 81 242 Brick Off Blocks, turbo bars and wheels, M46; 86 244, B230, 150k , auto.







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