316 - 1977 - petroscf - Greece

[raseeda green]

Hi mate,
A lovely car you have! It's very good condition, guess it's that warm weather over tthere!
Any more update yet, like new engine. I like the cup holders good idea, and seats are cool, I bet they are comfy for the long trips.

[petroscf]

Hi mate,
A lovely car you have! It's very good condition, guess it's that warm weather over tthere!
Any more update yet, like new engine. I like the cup holders good idea, and seats are cool, I bet they are comfy for the long trips.

Thanks!
Yes the weather is a friend here as fas as it concerns rust, but strong sun is an enemy to other details, such as interior (dashes even on newer cars full of cracks!), rubber and plastic parts, colour etc. So I would say that my best ally is the closed parking lot the car sleeps in.
About new engine: I am still collecting parts for this project, but I guess it's about time it should start, as I already have gathered lots of upgraded parts waiting to be fitted on the car.

Am currently thinking about an M50B25, but I have to admit that the thoughts of going with (upgrading) the M10 have not totally left me yet..
So, as I haven't yet finally decided, any help and suggestions are welcome.

[petroscf]

Thanks Nas!!

[Jeroen]

[petroscf]

Getting there, (ok, on small steps)!!

Goodridge braided hoses ordered

[petroscf]

Steering Rack came, but I guess it's also going to be stored for now in order to be fitted together with engine
Soon pic of the rebuilt rear trailing arms.

[petroscf]

Something new to play with:

[uwbuurman]

Tweaky tweaky! Nice for good performance!

[Jeroen]

Nice, and good results already huh?! One suggestion, I'd try to refit a dust cover underneath the rotor arm. Nr 3 on below image.

[petroscf]

!! Thanks Jeroen, will look into the matter!
(how come I don't already have this however?)

[petroscf]

Unbelievable upgade! At least on my car
Much better pulling at all revs range, especially low, but higher range as well
Way more torquey car, this little thing unleashed some power that was probably lost because of old contact ignition set up
Can't believe the difference yet, when ever I am driving!
My car is smoother, deffo faster, and I am almost sure that it also is less thirsty, will come again to this later, after a couple of tank fillings, in order to be sure.
My best ever spent 100 something euros!

[Jeroen]

Cheap tuning does exist lol!

[petroscf]

Cheap tuning does exist lol!

Lol

Unless I was the last one out there who didn't know the "secret", imho all should go for this ugrade
A real upgrade, and really not expensive at all

[Jeroen]

Can you make a detailed new topic on this, with pics, specs, links perhaps? Sounds like a good one for Our Top Tech Topics indeed!

[E21noob]

Yes please do Petro - I have the same engine as you and I am just about ready to pop on this after your success