Project 7GM newbie

Supro · 07-13-2005, 07:23 PM

Hi there, I am new here and have recently bought a 1987 3.0i 7M-GE manual in awsome condition, and I would like to start the long road towards upgrading the engine, bigger brakes and better suspension etc.

First, you guys in the states have no idea how good you have it - the price I had to pay here was just under $11000! I am in South Africa and cars here are @#%@% expensive... Anyways, I don't think I will have cash to even afford gas, but it was a dream fulfilled!

Where do I start - I am going to keep this car forever and would like to get the most out of it - turbo for starters, then all the rest after that?

I have also never taken an engine apart, so treat me like a three year old

All and any help would be fantastic.

Supro · 07-15-2005, 06:40 PM

c'mon - someone help me here... I have searched through the forum and nor found much apart from getting a new engine for upgrading to more power...

are there any other options for adding more hp, apart from swopping out to a 7gmte? I suppose changing the tranny would be a have to as well?

IMC · 07-15-2005, 06:52 PM

Here's a good start...

Steps to modding mk3

found it in the FAQ section..hope this helps

peace

07-13-2005, 07:23 PM	#1
Supro Stock Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: out in the sticks, bottom end of africa Posts: 19	Hi there, I am new here and have recently bought a 1987 3.0i 7M-GE manual in awsome condition, and I would like to start the long road towards upgrading the engine, bigger brakes and better suspension etc. First, you guys in the states have no idea how good you have it - the price I had to pay here was just under $11000! I am in South Africa and cars here are @#%@% expensive... Anyways, I don't think I will have cash to even afford gas, but it was a dream fulfilled! Where do I start - I am going to keep this car forever and would like to get the most out of it - turbo for starters, then all the rest after that? I have also never taken an engine apart, so treat me like a three year old All and any help would be fantastic. __________________ 1987 n/a sitting in a shed waiting for parts

07-15-2005, 06:40 PM	#2
Supro Stock Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: out in the sticks, bottom end of africa Posts: 19	c'mon - someone help me here... I have searched through the forum and nor found much apart from getting a new engine for upgrading to more power... are there any other options for adding more hp, apart from swopping out to a 7gmte? I suppose changing the tranny would be a have to as well? __________________ 1987 n/a sitting in a shed waiting for parts

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07-15-2005, 06:52 PM	#3
IMC Stock Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4	Here's a good start... Steps to modding mk3 found it in the FAQ section..hope this helps peace