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09-19-2004, 11:45 AM
#2
Originally Posted by ScreamingVQ
I'm now the owner of a 93 VE 5speed. Its charcoal metallic with black leather. All options; where do I check to see if it has VLSD? 
Metal plate on the firewall.....if the last letter in the tranny code is a "V", then you have a VLSD.
09-19-2004, 11:47 AM
#3
Congrats! Sounds like a nice car. Most all VE 5-spd's have lsd, and I believe that is represented by a V at the end of the tranny code on the firewall plate under the hood.
^^ahh, beat me to it!
^^ahh, beat me to it!
09-19-2004, 04:19 PM
#5
This is my first time owning a manual transmission car, although I have driven a couple, I'm no expert when it comes to launching but practice makes perfect. I did do 3-4 WOT runs from 2-4th gear. Poor little Monte Carlo LS didn't know what was coming to him 
My 2-3shift has much improved and I'm rushing through the gears now at WOT.
VE 5speeds run about 15.3@91mph right? 2nd and 3rd gear pull from 2,500rpm to redline is awesome. There is a V in the end of that plate located on the firewall after a series of letters and numbers.
The VE engine is awesome! When I went in for a test drive, I thought it was going to be a crude engine because of its iron block/heads compared to the VQ. Its almost as smooth and TQ'ey and just as fun in acceleration as the 98 I also test drove.
My 2-3shift has much improved and I'm rushing through the gears now at WOT. VE 5speeds run about 15.3@91mph right? 2nd and 3rd gear pull from 2,500rpm to redline is awesome. There is a V in the end of that plate located on the firewall after a series of letters and numbers.
The VE engine is awesome! When I went in for a test drive, I thought it was going to be a crude engine because of its iron block/heads compared to the VQ. Its almost as smooth and TQ'ey and just as fun in acceleration as the 98 I also test drove.
09-20-2004, 06:33 AM
#6
with a few mods you should be able to run very low 15s no problem. With more more mods and a good launch, you can reach 14s.
if you want to free up hp, initially the best things to get are a y-pipe and an intake of some kind.
if you want to free up hp, initially the best things to get are a y-pipe and an intake of some kind.
09-20-2004, 06:37 AM
#7
Part of the 1/4 time depends on where you live.. I ran a 15.1 with only intake and UDP. in Kansas City.
At Houston, ran a 14.73 with intake, UDP, and flywheel (same slipping clutch). I highly doubt the .4sec I dropped was only due to the flywheel.
At Houston, ran a 14.73 with intake, UDP, and flywheel (same slipping clutch). I highly doubt the .4sec I dropped was only due to the flywheel.
09-20-2004, 06:42 AM
#8
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
Part of the 1/4 time depends on where you live.. I ran a 15.1 with only intake and UDP. in Kansas City.
At Houston, ran a 14.73 with intake, UDP, and flywheel (same slipping clutch). I highly doubt the .4sec I dropped was only due to the flywheel.
At Houston, ran a 14.73 with intake, UDP, and flywheel (same slipping clutch). I highly doubt the .4sec I dropped was only due to the flywheel.
09-20-2004, 08:59 AM
#9
We have an iron block but aluminum heads. If anything, it makes the engine more durable. Abiet heavier.
Originally Posted by ScreamingVQ
The VE engine is awesome! When I went in for a test drive, I thought it was going to be a crude engine because of its iron block/heads compared to the VQ. Its almost as smooth and TQ'ey and just as fun in acceleration as the 98 I also test drove.
09-20-2004, 10:41 AM
#11
Originally Posted by CamryKilla
i think those numbers you were referring to were the stock numbers ran by C+D back in 92. Now that these cars are so old, the times aren't there anymore. With a few bolt-ons you can get back tho.
09-20-2004, 01:44 PM
#13
My car is the victim of the window regulator, that screw driver is holding the window in place so it doesn't fall down. When I bought the car, I was told that the window wasn't functioning. I happened to play with the window switch, got it to roll down, but it doesn't roll back up so I had to cut the wire on the regulator to move the window back up. Otherwise, the car is in prestine condition interior/exterior and everything functions.
VLSD
Engine bay needs detailing and washing so I'm not going to show those until then
I can't believe a car with this many miles has no squeaks and rattles whatsoever. I still have my Courtesy FSTB from my A33, I wonder if it fits?
09-20-2004, 02:49 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by MrGone
are you sure about that?
09-20-2004, 05:23 PM
#16
The window regulator is a very easy fix. I think I paid $60 shipped for one off of ebay with a new window motor and used Craig Brace's site. The first one took me over an hour (yeah, I am slow) but the second one I did only took like 30 minutes or so.
09-20-2004, 05:38 PM
#17
Originally Posted by CamryKilla
i think those numbers you were referring to were the stock numbers ran by C+D back in 92. Now that these cars are so old, the times aren't there anymore. With a few bolt-ons you can get back tho.
09-20-2004, 05:41 PM
#18
Originally Posted by ScreamingVQ
This is my first time owning a manual transmission car, although I have driven a couple, I'm no expert when it comes to launching but practice makes perfect. I did do 3-4 WOT runs from 2-4th gear. Poor little Monte Carlo LS didn't know what was coming to him My 2-3shift has much improved and I'm rushing through the gears now at WOT.
VE 5speeds run about 15.3@91mph right? 2nd and 3rd gear pull from 2,500rpm to redline is awesome. There is a V in the end of that plate located on the firewall after a series of letters and numbers.
The VE engine is awesome! When I went in for a test drive, I thought it was going to be a crude engine because of its iron block/heads compared to the VQ. Its almost as smooth and TQ'ey and just as fun in acceleration as the 98 I also test drove.
My 2-3shift has much improved and I'm rushing through the gears now at WOT. VE 5speeds run about 15.3@91mph right? 2nd and 3rd gear pull from 2,500rpm to redline is awesome. There is a V in the end of that plate located on the firewall after a series of letters and numbers.
The VE engine is awesome! When I went in for a test drive, I thought it was going to be a crude engine because of its iron block/heads compared to the VQ. Its almost as smooth and TQ'ey and just as fun in acceleration as the 98 I also test drove.
i am getting jealous......
09-22-2004, 11:10 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by ScreamingVQ
Also, I can't seem to find the transmission dipstick 
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