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Number: 0617
From: asc709
Date: Thu Mar 7, 2002 9:58 am
Subject: Re: 88 McLaren
Body:
Do it! Do it! If you want to enjoy the car, modify it as you like.
Mine's got the 2 1/2" Flowmaster system and an off-road H-pipe. You
wouldn't believe the attention it gets...As long as you keep up with
the car and not let the looks slip away you'll be happy. I have no
qualms about dropping the top and cruising it around anywhere I go.
Don't live in fear of enjoying it or you'll regret it if you ever let
it go!
Personally I have been on the lookout for a VERY low mileage 93'
Cobra (Teal, opal grey leather, sunroof) to turn into my daily
driver! Some might scream in horror at the thought of putting two
kids in the backseat and driving it 14,000 miles a year, but it's
what I want to do. If you looked under, in, over and around my ASC
or GT you'd never know the amount of miles they have. It's hard
work, but it keeps me very proud of them.
Sandy kept his cars original and pristine, but I doubt he'd ever
drive it cross country (rain, wind, dust, mud...what do you think
Sandy :)) and I respect him for it, but I'd hate to see the car leave
or wrecked and know that I never had the chance to show it off or
enjoy it. Maybe I just don't have the patience...
Just my .02!
--- In ascmclaren@y..., n20capri <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Actually an 88 Mustang Lx 5.0 in 1988 came from the factory with
> 225 HP. I say do the exhaust too and enjoy the car. I have an 86
> Asc McLaren Capri #26 that is extensivly modified and have no
> intention to sell. I get comments about the car all the time. I
> love the attention. Flowmaster, Borla, Edelbrock, Mac, among
others
> all make bolt-on exhaust systems that will fit the car like a
glove.
> Make sure to get exhaust for a GT cause you'll need the turn-down
> tips. They will all HELP performance and of course sound awesome.
> If the car has the Ford B cam as you say...along with the gears,
the
> exhaust will be even more beneficial. Good luck and have fun. If
> you have any other questions about increasing performance email me
or
> make a post here, I'll be glad to help. You can check out pics and
> specs on my car here:
> http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~st947g38/myfriends/MikeMartinelli.html
>
> Take Care,
> -Mike
>
>
>
--- In ascmclaren@y..., asc88mclaren <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > Hey Sandy show me your stuff!
> >
> > Here it goes:
> >
> > 1) I have a 1988 McLaren. I heard a rumor that they produce
> 300hp!
> > First, is this true, and second how can this be true when all
they
> > added was a Ford B-cam? If they added more I would be very
> > interested to hear about it. Did they hop up the computer???
> >
> > 2) What gear ratio is the rear 2.73? Same as stock, or is it
that
> > hopped up to?
> >
> > 3) I was thinking of changin the exhaust by adding a 2 1/2" hi-
flow
> h-
> > pipe w/cats, and finish the rest of the exhaust with 2 1/2" and
mac
> > mufflers. I was wondering if the exhaust is different than an LX
> > coupe, and if I change it will it help or hurt performance? I
know
> > they sometimes calibrate back pressure to the specs of the
engine,
> so
> > I don't want to loose any horsepower, if anything I want to gain!
> >
> >
> > I know your the GOD of McLarens, so I appreciate any info/help
with
> > my questions. Thank you.
> >
> > Anthony
> > ***bE oRiGiNaL***