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Re: 1st step in improving performance Was: 240 wagon performance[240-260/93] posted by Paul S. on
Monday, 24 August 1998, at 2:18 p.m.
All new tune parts with synthetic oil.
Clean the flame trap and throttle body.
Clean/replace the injectors.
Hotter spark.
Free flow exhaust.
Freer flow intake.
A torque cam with a variable cam gear.
Mill the head a little.
New tires, shocks, bushings and HD sway bars.
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Paul S. 1985 245T and 1996 855O near Seattle...Mr. Clunkless
Improving performance[240-260/91] posted by Stan on
Tuesday, 25 August 1998, at 6:50 a.m.
The two improvements that I made to my 91 240 sedan were to add the IPD HI Flow exhaust system and change my transmission fluid. I cruise at high speed on the European autobahns (my car is an American spec)so needed a bit more power. I noticed a considerable difference when I installed the IPD Hi Flow exhaust system. The car seems to cruise more comfortably at 90 MPH, and has better acceleration also. Changing the fluid in the transmission seemed to give me chrisper shifts and just makes it seem to run smoother. These are both easy jobs well within the range of an average DYIer. Good luck.