I've decided that this winter's project will be installing ITBs on my perfectly good 1988 Carrera, along with an ECU upgrade.
The reasoning is simply aesthetics. The look and sound of the ITB's is simply outstanding. I've convinced myself that it's a good idea, too, should I decide to go more aggressive with cams of something like that in the future
After quite a bit of research on this board and elsewhere, I've decided to take a path right between DIY and a turnkey kit (actually, time will tell, but it may be closer to a turn key kit that right down the middle).
I've selected Al's (X-Faktory) Triumph ITB kit and Andrew's (Rasant) AEM kit. That's all been ordered and I am (impatiently) waiting for a great Christmas present.
In the mean time, I've begun the tear down and will post, retro, some of that process. I've learned all I know from this board, so hopefully this will give a little back.
As background, I'm starting with my lightly modified 1988 Carrera, which became mine just over 6 years ago. I've done something to it every year, gradually increasing in complexity and the risk of me impairing what has turned into a great investment...
1) Rebuilt the brakes all the way around
2) Installed a Fabspeed euro cat bypass and a modified stock muffler with 1 in, 2 out, debaffled (plus Steve Wong chip)
3) Full suspension refresh with poly bronze, sport bilsteins, turbo tie rods, sway away adjustable spring plates, too many small parts to list - WOW, this had great seat-of-the-pants value (lowered the car too, actually too much but I love it)
Here are some glamour shots:
More soon