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96 Sport, tune up complete, what's next?

Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Default 96 Sport, tune up complete, what's next?

Ibought my 1996 about a month ago, and all I have done is change the oil and put gas in it, with two bottles of Seafoam run through it. All fluids are fine, the new oil still looks great after 2500 miles, and I am pleased with my purchase. I just did a tune up with a kit from Summit, and I am wondering what I should do next to improve performance and or get better mileage?
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Custermustache
Ibought my 1996 about a month ago, and all I have done is change the oil and put gas in it, with two bottles of Seafoam run through it. All fluids are fine, the new oil still looks great after 2500 miles, and I am pleased with my purchase. I just did a tune up with a kit from Summit, and I am wondering what I should do next to improve performance and or get better mileage?

after I purchase a vehicle I drain all fluids no matter what they look like, ie, motor, trans, axles, radiator. dont trust what the previous owners say.

about better gas mileage? you want MPG's should have bought a hybrid
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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get a cold air intake for performance and neon fuel injectors for mpg's
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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I understand the limitations on mileage, but I like to do things because I can. I only drive it 2 days a week. I have receipts for all fluids.

Is the neon injector swap fairly easy?

I'm not looking to make a racecar, just a real solid machine that is a little more tuned than stock.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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from what I've read on other threads here it isnt that hard. theres one thread on here that the guy took pictures step by step of the swap and explained how to do it. I'll try and find it really quick for ya
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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The injector swap is super easy, just take your time and use plenty of bedroom butter on the Orings when seating the injectors in the rail and manifold. I did the swap and got almost a 3mpg increase.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
The injector swap is super easy, just take your time and use plenty of bedroom butter on the Orings when seating the injectors in the rail and manifold. I did the swap and got almost a 3mpg increase.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
The injector swap is super easy, just take your time and use plenty of bedroom butter on the Orings when seating the injectors in the rail and manifold. I did the swap and got almost a 3mpg increase.

Well, that's the first time I've heard it called that.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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bedroom butter???
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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bedroom butter AKA vaseline.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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bedroom butter???
Rocket polish
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Rocket polish
that's funny. do y'all designate time to sit down and come up with funny s**t?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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k-y jelly
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