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what can i do
« on: Jan 10, 2007, 02:52PM »
hey guys, ive just acquired my first car (a 1988 pintara GXE) which was given to me out of kindness by my mother (it also has a flat battery and doesnt run very well)  :D lol. so i have a few questions
1. the air intake seems to be one of the problems & it causes the car to idle very roughly...what should i do?
2. im looking to improve the performance what would be most effective? (im not looking to turn 96kw into a 11sec car) like most pp, just turn a few heads and maybe an extra 20-50 kw
3. would an engine transplant be a good option?

thanx in advance

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #1 on: Jan 10, 2007, 08:02PM »
Welcome bloke.

the pinni is a r31 im guessing? Cant argue if its free  ;)

I hope you have replaced the battery already. My suggestions:
1 - check the air filter, see if its full of garbage? Try running for a bit without a filter (not driving around though). Could also be a fuel supply problem.
2 - Pod filter, exhaust, extractors are cheapest, could try a home made cold air intake  :-\
3 - If u have some coin or a donor enine lying around then it could be a good option  :P

If it is a r31, try the r31skylineclub.com , despite the name, caters for r31 pintaras also - many helpful people there, aslong as you dont step on anyones toes (like anywhere i spose).

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #2 on: Jan 10, 2007, 08:18PM »

2. im looking to improve the performance what would be most effective? (im not looking to turn 96kw into a 11sec car) like most pp, just turn a few heads and maybe an extra 20-50 kw



Welcome to the site.

You could whack on an antrx sticker. Sure to improve performance. ;D

Most people (me included) start with exhaust, sports chip, and a CAI. These are fairly cheap mods but you  have to start somewhere.

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #3 on: Jan 10, 2007, 09:00PM »
chuck in a KA bro. disconnect the back brakes and you got a mean smoke machine.

or do the nice legal sensible mods listed above. Don't forget head and camwork.
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #4 on: Jan 10, 2007, 09:14PM »
Mate you have a CA20E, save your money until you get off your P's and throw a CA18DET in. Ask budgie about CA18DET's. Stock there pretty tame. But from what I have read, the CA18DET are stronger then the legendery SR20DET.
Your car may be able to go faster.
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #5 on: Jan 10, 2007, 09:43PM »
Or ask matt, who dropped a CA18DET from an S13 into his R31 pinny.

I can't mind the thread at the moment... hummmm.
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #6 on: Jan 10, 2007, 10:00PM »
i didnt really ask for smartass comments just some simple help...but thanx anyways mate. like most ppl i just want to make the most out of my first car by just adding minor mods like the ones mentioned above. and im not worried about coinage because money comes and goes so i will just gradually modify until im off my p's n get something more worthwhile...i have a while (3yrs)

ps. thanx for all of your help

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #7 on: Jan 11, 2007, 08:26AM »
rebuild, high comp, fat cam, exhaust, intake, tune

spend 7000 and you have a na machine.

bdw, to get 50kw out of your engine without turbo'ing it requires alot of research and knowledge, you will also be looking at a rebuild...

don't waste $$ on dumb mods like a cannon muffler, or a pod filter.. they don't do anything...
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #8 on: Jan 11, 2007, 01:04PM »
ok then....on a different note....how much would i get for a r31 pinny...pretty good condition

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #9 on: Jan 11, 2007, 01:10PM »
realisticly... 1.5k
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #10 on: Jan 11, 2007, 01:41PM »
shit thats more than i was hoping u'd say.....and how much would a r31 skyline set me back? im thinking within the same 1-2K price range

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #11 on: Jan 11, 2007, 07:20PM »
aaahhh yes, r31 skyline good choice. Vary from <1 k to 4 upwards generally. Look around and take your time to find one, theres still a few one owner car out there :) 1.5 for the pinni depends on condition etc of course

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #12 on: Jan 11, 2007, 10:14PM »
haha another question....does anybody want to buy a 1988 pintara gxe ;D lol seemed the right thing to do seeing as how you guys would treat it right so i thought id ask u's first....if not ill just go private....ill post some pictures tomorrow

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #13 on: Jan 13, 2007, 06:11PM »
haha another question....does anybody want to buy a 1988 pintara gxe ;D lol seemed the right thing to do seeing as how you guys would treat it right so i thought id ask u's first....if not ill just go private....ill post some pictures tomorrow

wtf??? i thought you wanted to do it up?
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #14 on: Jan 14, 2007, 11:20AM »
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #15 on: Jan 14, 2007, 01:46PM »
go buy a pulsar sss, put extractors and you gain 20kw and chirp 3rds uleh
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #16 on: Jan 14, 2007, 05:41PM »
well ive found a pulsar...not a sss but its motor-less but its 150 bux so yeah ill chek it out and i might have sold the pintara for about 1000

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #17 on: Jan 14, 2007, 05:45PM »
hey man there is a ET pulsar turbo in the trading post for $1100 ono might be worth a look if you can get a grand for your gxe
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« Reply #18 on: Jan 14, 2007, 06:09PM »
let him buy a pulsar, be a sick [i seem to suffer from tourettes]  ::)
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #19 on: Jan 14, 2007, 06:13PM »
well there both pulsars lol
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #20 on: Jan 14, 2007, 07:54PM »
what do u guys rekon.....i can get a grand for my pinny i offered it to a mate today n he rekons yeah...so would it be cheaper to get one for 150 and chuck a new(recon or second hand) engine in or just get the 1100 one

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #21 on: Jan 14, 2007, 07:56PM »
i hope you know how to "chuck" in an engine and get it all working without spending nothing less or more, but hey, you're money, your "no power gains"
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #22 on: Jan 14, 2007, 08:50PM »
i asked what do u reckon....an opinion

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #23 on: Jan 14, 2007, 08:51PM »
mo powa, mo attitude hey chris?

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Re: what can i do
« Reply #24 on: Jan 14, 2007, 08:58PM »
this is what i rekon,

go learn how an engine operates and what you can do to make it work more efficiently.

yeh so what tas, he makes us waste our time for what ? to say he wants to sell his working car and buy something else ? yeh cool,

people with minds like that won't go no where with cars, yeh i understand this is a no flame noob zone, but as far as im concerned im not flaming im just stating my opinion and the darn truth.
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #25 on: Jan 14, 2007, 09:25PM »
settle down buddy   mite blow a fuse haha this is a noob zone.....for noobs why do u think i come to these forums....to learn more and as for wasting ur time nobody said u had to reply
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #26 on: Jan 14, 2007, 09:33PM »
...Just ignore everything Chris says  ;D


I think it would be a lot easier and probably cheaper if you bought the pulsar with the engine, but you may be one of those people who enjoy doing everything on their car by themselves?

Also if you do plan on putting in an engine I suggest reading up on it big time - just so you know what you're getting your self in to.
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #27 on: Jan 14, 2007, 09:56PM »
nicely said mate thanx but yeah.....im not a total noob n i noe its a lot of work...but yeah i suppose diy is my thing and my dad and a few of his mates have alot of knowhow so either way i should be pretty right wat. what engine did the 1990 pulsar come out with   ca18...16?? ???

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« Reply #28 on: Jan 14, 2007, 10:23PM »
check out the forums on http://www.pulsar.org.au

The search function on there isn't working atm... I think the 1990's was the last year of the N13's and they came out with a 1.6L or 1.8L ... not sure if it was the CA series though?
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Re: what can i do
« Reply #29 on: Jan 15, 2007, 01:02AM »
GA series im pretty sure ga 13 pretty pissweak ive heard...can u clarify that