Cheapest Mods for a 84 SVO with a LA3 swap???

84SVOrick · 07-25-2008

I just bought this SVO about 1 week ago (great car) just dont know much about these lil turbo thingys. What i know about the car is that it has a LA3 swap (t-bird turbo and intercooler and computer) cold air intake and 3 inch down pipe dual exhaust. What are some tasteful mods to get more power from the motor or turbo. also i want to get a blow off valve or wastegate even better can i get both? please list me some stuff you guys would do.

NavySVO · 07-28-2008

The turbo should already have a wastegate mounted to the it.

As for a blow off valve, I recommend a hi-pressure bypass valve. The TC interclooer has a provision for setting one up already. Forced4 sells a kit.

Do you have the inline intake? If so, the knock sensor will kill the performance, as the inline intake "hears" more noise than the square style's acoustical pitch, and will pull timing. The inline intake computers have a different filter (for lack of a better term) in their proper EEC to keep this from happening.
If you can get a square style intake, do so. You will find that there is one bolt hole in the 84 and 85 head that will not be drilled and tapped for a bolt. Most people have it drilled and tapped, others claim it will never leak. Your choice.

You want more power? Get a big calve head, Boport cam, and get rid of the IHI turbo. Get a T3/04 with an E or B trim. Talk to Charlie at Evergreen turbos. Cool dude.

84SVOrick · 07-29-2008

So there is not point for a blow off valve??? any case what do you mean by inline intake, all i have is a small 4-6 inch tube with a k&n cone filter on it. Is this what you are talking about??? Also where can i find that damn knock sensor and what needs to happen when i find it. also i went to forced4 but they have like 3 different ones, which is the most reliable and easiest to work and install. thanks for all of your help navy i think this should be your website becuase ive seen u on all of the threads. thanks again bro

NavySVO · 07-31-2008

Inline intake= AFTER the trhottle body, the intake slopes down to the head. Are the runners all in a row or in a square (or boxed) pattern? (see pic)
Do you have a VAF meter on the inlet side of the turbo? (see pic)
If not, take a pic of your inlet side and post it so I can see what Forced 4 kit you need.

I post up to help out, that is all.