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Old 06-13-2021, 01:55 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Sur View Post
I’ve got 67k on it.

What would be something that you would do first in my situation?

I was thinking an upgraded clutch and flywheel, or maybe new fuel pump or fuel injectors.

Obviously I will be changing all fluids in the next month as I always have done when buying a used vehicle.
Why? You haven't had the car very long, just drive it and learn about it. Otherwise you are just doing things aimlessly. Do you have a plan with the car? AutoX, Track days, scene queen, commuter/weekend fun car? Try it out as is, figure out what doesn't meet your expectations, then make appropriate changes.

No reason to upgrade the stock clutch unless you are going boost, or are drag racing and doing repeated launches with sticky tires, and even then the stock clutch will hold up okay. Fuel pump and injectors, again why? Stock is fine to well over NA power levels.

A full fluid change wouldn't be a bad idea so you know what is in it and when it was put in. I run Motul 300V in the engine, Redline MT-90 in the trans, and Redline 75-90 in the diff. Though my application is a bit different then normal.

As mentioned above. We are going to troll you, a lot. But it is all in good fun. When it comes to a question that needs a serious answer you will get it.

It would also be a good idea to go through the car and see what is stock and what is not. If it has a catless header, it has likely been tuned already if you are not getting a check engine light.
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