Forum: S-Series Mods
02-04-2014, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 6,170
Re: New Paintjob
I have collected several books over the years concerning doing your own paint and body work. A few of the better ones tend to devote whole chapters to the idea that it may not be worth messing with...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-24-2014, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,172
Re: all wheel disk brakes conversion
It is a nice upgrade. I'd recommend if you have the cash to also upgrade the lines to SS and the pads. The largest benefit to the rear discs is pad selection.
Doing a JY upgrade is pretty darn...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-24-2014, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,939
Re: Saturns in Racing?
I'm going to play with the question if you don't mind.
Is it worth autocrossing a Saturn?
Yes, they are sporty handling little cars. And even autocrossing a Crown Vic is a fun experience if...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-13-2014, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,737
Re: Suggestions on what to do next for my Saturn
Speakers. Nothing to crazy, maybe some Cern Vegas H.E.D. units. Replace the paper speakers Saturn ran in the car. A head unit later will sound even better with good fresh speakers. You stock unit...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-03-2014, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 945
Re: exhaust system
I'd talk to the folks that put it on. It may be a hanging too low, or it may need need some more work in order to clear the suspension.
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-03-2014, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 777
Re: Cold air intakes
Fixed
There are no chances for a SOHC to make more power without doing much more than a camshaft. Nitrous or turbo, sure maybe, but the SOHC has a lot of breathing to make up when compared to a...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
12-13-2013, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Re: Lowering Ideas? Cut springs?
Nope, no misspeak. It is kind of hard to completely explain without a model. Comparing a spring to a hose is not a reasonable comparison.
I tried to explain this here but ended up with it getting...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
12-12-2013, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Re: Lowering Ideas? Cut springs?
I'd go for the later then, and just leave it alone. Cutting them, especially that low, will cost you in the long run. If your struts are not dead now, they'll be dead soon because of the increased...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
12-12-2013, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Re: Lowering Ideas? Cut springs?
Going that low on cut stock Saturn springs would be dumb. You really need a full adjustable coilover set and a lot of camber control to attempt it and even then you'd have a car that can't handle.
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Forum: S-Series Mods
12-12-2013, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 700
Re: intake manifold?
These engine don't flow like many modern 4 cylinders. You can get some power from them with breathing mods, but nothing like you see in Japanese cars. in the quest for power, your money is probably...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
12-12-2013, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Re: Lowering Ideas? Cut springs?
Sure you can cut springs. There are lots of things to keep in mind though.
Length is not the only thing you are changing, as you make it shorter it is getting stiffer. This is a good thing in...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
11-07-2013, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,332
Re: suspension
FWDs that oversteer is having your cake and eating it too. An oversteerring FWD is a beautiful thing and it can make you look like a superhero. The power input and steering with the gas works in a...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
11-07-2013, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,332
Re: suspension
You probably need to spend a little more time learning the terminology to be able to have more discussion on this topic. Learn What "Camber, Caster, Toe and Ackermann steering is; The later being...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
10-29-2013, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,368
Re: mod question.
I know this is a Saturn forum, but if you are selling an SOHC because of performance. I couldn't really advise in getting back into a Saturn. There are other cars that offer more performance and...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
10-25-2013, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,118
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Forum: S-Series Mods
10-11-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,198
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Forum: S-Series Mods
10-01-2013, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,332
Re: suspension
To clear up some bar discussion. The rule of thumb is stiffen the end you want to slip, soften the end you want to stick.
Really it is a differential game.
If you want the rear to step out...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
10-01-2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,332
Re: suspension
Is this your first event? If so don't mod anything. Many mods make a car worse. Either worse in class or truly worse from a like of understanding the princibles involved.
If you are determined to...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-27-2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 14,158
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-27-2013, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,522
Re: N/A High Rpm Build
Well, you are probably cutting edge with your current high RPM use.
I'd bet that the later bottom end is a bit better for high RPM use.
I've heard that the later heads could take the Ecotech...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-27-2013, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,144
Re: Exhaust: Options?
To find exhaust leaks I take a Q-tip and pull the cotton out a bit to make a sort of wispy cotton feather on the end. Then I run it around where I think the leak may be while the engine is running....
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-26-2013, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 777
Re: Sorry Another Exhaust Question
Perhaps not bad for an uncorked Saturn, but I'd not call it great when compared to a many other cars.
I'd put a resonator in, like the factory did.
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-24-2013, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 777
Re: Sorry Another Exhaust Question
I have a header highflow cat, 2.5 inch pipe, Magnaflow straight as a resonator and a OBX straight twin tip muffler at the end. It is stupid loud and heavier than it needs to be with 2.5 instead of...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-24-2013, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 777
Re: Sorry Another Exhaust Question
So this is a question we don't really get that often. Many are modding for performance. But you started with wanting sound. That is cool. It think if that is your goal you can find decent sound at a...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
09-20-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
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