Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Looking for information on possible upgrades so any part numbers, links and websites on them would be greatly appreciated.Ignition coil upgrade?Best exaust size? The original has been patched many timesBiger brakes?Computer tuning?Suspension? Lowering, poly bushings, coilovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PontiacDude210 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Keep the stock size, replace or delete the cat, and go with a camaro single into dual muffler. The sound is killer. Convert to the Delco ignition and you can get Accel or MSD coils. You can convert the brakes to larger Camaro discs, just search here. Lowering has been a non option so far. Theoretically you could use the El Dorado front lowering kit that used to exist back in the day. The rear would be way more complicated. There's not much to tune with the stock 3.8. Not a lot of hot performance options either. That doesn't mean the previously mentioned modifications can't still be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Cat delete will be easy dont have to wory about emissions. On the camero muffler what year would be the best to get. And is there a post to swap to a delco ignition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PontiacDude210 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm running a late 90s? Camaro aftermarket muffler universal in/out mounted sideways like the original with an outlet on either side and a cat delete. Most of the original cats are plugged. I've got the ICM out if a 92 olds 3.8 with MSDs. Search function or the ROJ should help with the ignition conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks. If im thinking right the rear muffler layout i could use a rear resonater from a 1973 opel gt since the exaust entered on the right side and then dualled straight out the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 This would be the rear resonator for an opel gt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Keep the stock size, replace or delete the cat, and go with a camaro single into dual muffler. The sound is killer. You can convert the brakes to larger Camaro discs, just search here. 2000-2002 12"camaro front brakes will completely bolt on,but the reatta wheels won't clear them.There's not much to tune with the stock 3.8. Not a lot of hot performance options either. That doesn't mean the previously mentioned modifications can't still be fun.if your handy you can bolt in a supercharged 3.8.wiring it up is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Ok the engine swap wouldnt be to bad the wiring would get me stumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Upgrades no, modifications yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PontiacDude210 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Upgrades no, modifications yes.Or you can enjoy the best of both worlds. I have one stock coupe and one modified. I love my sunroof coupe with the flashy bolt ons, loud exhaust and sound system, but my other 90 coupe is just awesome to drive. it's quiet, rides smooth, and looks great original. My sunroof coupe was too far gone to ever be original again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well biger brakes are an upgrade from facroy ones, especially when i go to the mountains. Free flow exaust better sound and slight increase in performance, coil swap to msd better spark and fuel burn better reliability. Those are upgradesModifications would be take pre existing bezels for gauges, console, and door parts using the mounting hardware from them and make carbon fiber replacement. Also removing body molding a smoothing out would be a modification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Does any one know what years would be best for getting an engine with a supercharger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Those are modifications, anything other than how the car came from the factory is a modification. There's nothing wrong with doing modifications But call an ace and a spade a spade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Terminology just depends on where your from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 mod·i·fi·ca·tionˌmädəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/nounnoun: modificationthe action of modifying something."the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification"synonyms: softening, moderation, tempering, qualification"the modification of his views"a change made.plural noun: modifications"there will be a number of modifications to the engines"synonyms: alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, refinement, revision More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 up·gradeverbverb: upgrade; 3rd person present: upgrades; past tense: upgraded; past participle: upgraded; gerund or present participle: upgradingˈəpˌɡrād,ˌəpˈɡrād/1.raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components."the cost of upgrading each workstation is around $300"synonyms: improve, modernize, update, bring up to date, make better, ameliorate, reform; Moreantonyms: downgraderaise (an employee) to a higher grade or rank.synonyms: promote, give a promotion, elevate, move up, raise"he was upgraded to a seat in the cabinet"antonyms: demotenounnoun: upgrade; plural noun: upgradesˈəpˌɡrād/1.an act of upgrading something.an improved or more modern version of something, especially a piece of computing equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well, you are in the collector car world not the world of Webster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 How about this, those "upgrades" would be considered "modifications" if you happened to have the cars judged which I doubt will happen. But that's how the terminology works in the collector world. As I said there is nothing wrong with doing upgrades and modifications, but don't expect those that are the more purists in the hobby to change set terminology to go along with your whims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm not in the judging world or the Webster it is that I get tired of people trying to correct me. I go towards performance so my direction would be upgrade. I never plan on being judged on my car. So honestly I was never wanting to be a collector I just wanted to improve the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 imo a supercharger should have been an option for the reatta.and that option would have likely included better brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I agree it should have been an upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rule Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Decon!! WOW!! A fellow Colorado Reatta upgrader!! I have two red tan '88 parts cars. You are welcome to come pick parts. My white convertible has too many mods to count---big brakes, SC, and over a hundered DELEATS of so called luxury items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks. Havnt had mine for very long. Just trying to work out some bugs with it then I'm going to start molding it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 What type of fleets have you done with the luxury items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 if your handy you can bolt in a supercharged 3.8.wiring it up is the problem.It is cheaper, more reliable just to swap the engine than try to bolt a supercharger on the ln3 motor.On an other note I have pretty much every part one would need to rebuild the ln3 into a series one supercharged engine. All some one would need to find would be the intake manifold and the power steering bracket. Shipping would be expensive but it would be an engine with less than 30k on it. Also many of the gaskets are with it plus new ARP rod bolts. I had kept it all for a friend after I did my series three swap then they sold their Reatta. If I do not get rid of the parts soon they will be going to scrap. I also have a transmission for the 88-90 modle with the same 30k but that may be too costly to ship out of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm not to worried about the supercharger right now since the current ln3 I have only has 20k on a rebuild same with the trany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 With lowering the rear of the car I was wondering if anyone has tried to flip the transverse leaf spring. Only reason why I am asking is because that is how I lowered the front of my 73 opel gt when I had it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 no because the spring is already arched downward.i did think about cutting a quarter inch off the edge to weaken it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 That's what I was thinking the leaf spring is arched downward but take it out and flip it upside down so it arches upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 That's what I was thinking the leaf spring is arched downward but take it out and flip it upside down so it arches upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 How about heating it up a bit?I think if you flipped it you would have the tires touching the wells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 i think its fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Can't its a fiber glass. I could tub the wheel wells a bit so that the tires and wheels fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I like the looks of that Opel exhaust but would it handle the larger displacement of the Reatta 3800? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've seen them used on the 2.4. That have been modified so I don't see why not. And the muffler is a rear resonator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Also it would look like dual exaust but they would be closer to the middle buy the two 5mph vertical bumpers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The stock '88-'90 Reatta muffler has a 2 1/4" inlet on one side and dual 2" outlets on the other. (If you need a replacement, the Walker #18240 is a good choice.) What are the inlet/outlet sizes on the Opel muffler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decon Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Inlet and exits are the same size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 21/02/2015 at 10:04 AM, Decon said: Ok the engine swap wouldnt be to bad the wiring would get me stumped Wiring is pretty much just extending a few connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 33 minutes ago, D-a-n-i-e-l said: Wiring is pretty much just extending a few connections. What you have done with yours would be a fine addition to the engine enhancement thread if you care to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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