Re: Slight modifications

From: Stacy Clark (clar8883@dpnet.net)
Date: Thu Jan 22 1998 - 09:39:25 EST


Rader wrote:
>
> A few weeks ago I posted some stuff about finding a local dealer to order
> your Addco anti-sway bar. Well, I finally got around to installing the rear
> bar, urethane bushings, as well as putting my FIPK-clone on my '95 318 CC 2wd.
>
> The rear anti-sway bar makes a night/day difference in my truck's handling.
> I'm not gonna say it handles like a slot car, because it doesn't, but man
> oh man did it take a mighty chunk out of that wretched understeer. The
> truck simply steers a lot more positively, and feels a lot safer. I imagine
> when I load the bed down with weight it will only feel better. Anyway, I
> highly recommend this mod.
>
> The K&N FIPK-clone was simple, once I got around the pain-in-the-ass of
> bending an S-bolt. I went straight from the bone-stock intake, complete
> with turtleneck pre-cleaner, and the old butt-dyno seems to register a
> detectable power increase. The engine used to suck wind somewhere around
> 3500rpm, but now feels much more responsive. Besides, I like the sound of
> air getting sucked down the intake. ;)
>
> Next on the list: cat-back and MP SBEC.
>
> Ron
dont the 97's come with front anti sway bars? do they come with stock
rear anti sway bars?



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