SK_BlownThunder
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I had to park my 1990 SC 5-speed for the winter already due to a massive water pump seal leak. It leaked coolant like crazy and I figured she's time to park in the shop. Over the winter I guess I'll be doing the pump first, figuring out the timing issues, then pulling the tranny out for rebuild. The synchros went on me last September and I figured I'll redo the entire drivetrain. My dad and I did the engine last fall so that should still be okay after only 25 000 kms. I plan to do gears if I get a chance. (What is the stock final drive on the 1990 5-speed SC?) I was going to go with a B&M Ripper but if the stock shifter is getting rebuilt anyway, I may stick with that.
The exhaust will need an assesment as it is still the stock setup. I plan for a Flowmaster II or Bill's system from Super Coupe Performance. I basically want a good performance sounding car but still want some mileage on the highway. What is recomended? The cats are rattling like hell as it is now and they are definitely coming out sooner or later.
For now, it is the tranny and timing. After that, exhaust hopefully, then possibly overdrive pulley and bigger intake.
The exhaust will need an assesment as it is still the stock setup. I plan for a Flowmaster II or Bill's system from Super Coupe Performance. I basically want a good performance sounding car but still want some mileage on the highway. What is recomended? The cats are rattling like hell as it is now and they are definitely coming out sooner or later.
For now, it is the tranny and timing. After that, exhaust hopefully, then possibly overdrive pulley and bigger intake.