My 86 GTS Drive
Finally got to test drive an 86 GTS Manual this morning, the sales person at the local dealer was very helpful and I can only recommend the local dealer (Autocorner Mackay) from this very short experience.
As is the case in our area most of the roads are flat and straight with the odd round about thrown in for good measure. The test drive was useful to decide on the direction of forced induction
The car gets up to any of the lower speeds very efficiently, the lightweight of the body does the trick, motor does seem dead through the midrange but is very willing at the top end of rpm range and idle to 3000 perfect for anyone driving the car in a town/city situation. The clutch is very crisp on the uptake and the gearbox pretty much flawless. Handling ditto - all good, brakes very good too
During the drive I tried to determine which method of FI would suit its character the best;
A centrifugal SC would give more of the same power delivery and while mid would be much better it may feel to be still lacking compared to a rip roaring top end power punch. Found a low cost method of install and easy too, not complicated like what is becoming available soon.
A screw blower would likely just make the car feel very awesome, like a potato chip with a rocket strapped onto it, the mid would be tough and top end still strong, car would then really push you into the seat from 2500rpm and BE impressive. Where to put it? yes there are some solutions but $$$
Turbo, I dunno, you set it up for some nice low to mid and then the top will lose its punch, set it up for better top end punch and then bottom to mid will lag and adding a decent ATA cooler is going to slow response all over again, which is highly undesirable for this ride. Not much places for a decent install of turbo (consider heat issues, drain back etc) and ............
So, maybe centrifugal is the sure bet for the moment, something that could be done for around $3600 in a box is whats needed
Enjoy the couple of pics, I am sure they are the same as many others
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