89 conversion van exhaust suggestions ?
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89 conversion van exhaust suggestions ?
Hey all,
Have an 89 conversion van (302 fi) that I'd like to "get a little" more out of.
I've looked everywhere for cat back exhausts. Also -I live in rural Mich(no smog check) so I may even look at eliminating the cats with a "test pipe" just for evaluation purposes.
Anyhow, do any exhausts from pickups "retro fit" to this thing ? or - anyone know which companies specialize in exhausts for Ford vans ? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places.
Also....what's with the BIG DROP into overdrive ?..........jeez.....she gets out onto the e-way great and then boooof...into OD and she's a slug......any trans mods ? trans fluid and filter were just changed by a reputable shop (102k miles)
Thanks, Dan
Have an 89 conversion van (302 fi) that I'd like to "get a little" more out of.
I've looked everywhere for cat back exhausts. Also -I live in rural Mich(no smog check) so I may even look at eliminating the cats with a "test pipe" just for evaluation purposes.
Anyhow, do any exhausts from pickups "retro fit" to this thing ? or - anyone know which companies specialize in exhausts for Ford vans ? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places.
Also....what's with the BIG DROP into overdrive ?..........jeez.....she gets out onto the e-way great and then boooof...into OD and she's a slug......any trans mods ? trans fluid and filter were just changed by a reputable shop (102k miles)
Thanks, Dan
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Joined: Aug 2001
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89 conversion van exhaust suggestions ?
Try Bassani, I believe several years of pickup exhausts were identical.Also, check your timing for 10 btc with spout unplugged maybe adjust it to 12 or so if it doesnt spark knock. try a k+n filter, and run full synthetic oil.May also change to a freer spinning clutch fan.I have run Aamco brand dextron 5 part synthetic tranny fluid in my tranny with success.11 quarts with torque convertor drained.Also make sure you are running a thermostat(I like 180) or your gas mileage will go to #####.
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