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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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welcome, nice m edition.
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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My favorite color combo.
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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some tlc and it will look good as new, as far as obd1 is concerned, there is no software. to check for codes you jump ten and ground at the diagnostic box under the hood on the driverside up toward the headlight, which will make the check engine light flash a X times, and you see what it correlates to.

IIRC obd1 is emissions exempt in some places, and the sensors and stuff are very simple to use and work on.
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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hmmm I didnt know that.. thank u RTM
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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OBD1 cars can be modified with relative impunity in many jurisdictions that otherwise have emissions compliance regulations. That makes them more desirable in certain states/metro areas. That's really what it is about.

My car has the same Montego Blue and tan leather color scheme. And my clearcoat has taken a beating as well, lol.
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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i am in a location that has no emissions requirements.. so i assume that does nothing for me? or does it
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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Check with your local DMV on emissions testing requirements. As a general rule OBD1 cars are exempt due to their "primitive" emission control system.
Old Mar 25, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Thanks DM but no need.. we have no emissions requirements
Old Mar 25, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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Feel free to turbocharge your car as you see fit. You will love the feeling.
Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
Feel free to turbocharge your car as you see fit. You will love the feeling.
I have been looking at turbo kits.. and looks to be about 3 grand.. bit high I think.. but who knows .... maybe down the road.. way down lol..
I was planning on it until I saw the prices,, but not out the window altogether..
I was under the illusion I could do a small one for a grand or so but wasnt really planning on 3g's



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