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Topic subject97 ESI, Basic engine. How /where do I start to upgrade engine?
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2177, 97 ESI, Basic engine. How /where do I start to upgrade engine?
Posted by danielgb, May-22-01 03:04 PM
Just bought a 97 ESI, non-Turbo. Engine is the basic engine for the car. I am new to upgrading engines for better performance...etc. I love this car and would be very glad if ya'll could help me with what to do first, what parts, where to find them...etc Please help. Thank's in advance.
2178, RE: 97 ESI, Basic engine. How /where do I start to upgrade engine?
Posted by Thunderous_Talon, May-22-01 03:17 PM
AEM Cold Air intake-- newedgeracing.com
AFX Underdrive pulley-- PTuning.com if you go to the main page www.2gnt.com you'll see a link and you get 5% off and free shipping
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2179, RE: 97 ESI, Basic engine. How /where do I start to upgrade engine?
Posted by Danny95ESI, May-23-01 01:37 AM
hey Daniel, shop around for that AEM cold air intake. lately, we NT guys have been buying ours for under $200. Also check out the "stages" section of the 2gnt home page.
2180, RE: 97 ESI, Basic engine. How /where do I start to upgrade engine?
Posted by danielgb, May-23-01 02:53 PM
Thanks, I appreciate yours and others help on this matter, I do not know to much about cars and I really like these eagle Talons. This site is great. By the way, I heard a friend at work mention a high speed stall or anti-stall switch? Do you know what this is or what he may be talking about? Thanks
2181, RE: 97 ESI, Basic engine. How /where do I start to upgrade engine?
Posted by Michael_97RS, May-24-01 02:05 AM
Well I'm assuming you're an auto trans, so... he's talking about a higher stall torque converter, this will allow you to get better launches off the line. The only switch I can think of that can be rigged is a switch to lock up the torque converter. I don't kno wthe exact wiring, but I have a friend that has done this, so he gets better throttle responce, which gives you better accell. If you rig this switch don't leave it on at a stop or the car will die.

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