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bubbgs1

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Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2003 10:01 pm

Just bought a 79 LUV 4x4 with 4 speed and stock 1.8. It has been lifted about three inches and has 10.50's all around.The motor runs really sweet but has no power at all.Are there any simple ways to get just a little more zip out of the 1.8? I've built a lot of v-8's and air cooled vw's but never tinkered with these things before.

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bcg187

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Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2003 10:57 pm

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i had the same problem when i lifted mine. you could get those big ass tires off of it, or do little things like a good exhaust and headers will help. try putting the k and n filter in it.maybe a weber carb(i plan on doing that soon).aslo take the smog shit off.you'll be able to tell with the horsepower when you take the smog off

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=33550

this should fit

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1980 luv sport 4x4 Just a memory now

Frame rusted from the inside. Truck stripped and now looking for a new donor in southern ohio

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bubbgs1

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Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2003 11:03 pm

Smog stuff aint a problem.It's been off this one for years.Where can tou find a header for one?

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bcg187

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 1:04 am

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to bad man, this is only up to 75'. good luck on finding one/ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=33617

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1980 luv sport 4x4 Just a memory now

Frame rusted from the inside. Truck stripped and now looking for a new donor in southern ohio

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drummerforhire

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 10:10 am

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Get a Weber!

http://forums.luvtruck.com/viewtopic.ph ... ight=weber

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4x4chevette

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 5:38 pm

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Location: Lancaster, OH

where did you get your lifts?

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bcg187

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2003 6:36 pm

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im just put shackles on the rear(20 bucks at checkers),and cranked up my torsion bars

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1980 luv sport 4x4 Just a memory now

Frame rusted from the inside. Truck stripped and now looking for a new donor in southern ohio

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bubbgs1

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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:33 pm

Mine was already lifted when I got it.Anybody know where to find a header for 1.8?

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toto_dave

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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2003 3:31 pm

Hello, Try Pacesetterexaust.com, Go to truck headers LUV is first on the list! Hope this helps...

Dave

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orangeLUV

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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2003 10:58 pm

Go out and get a pacesetter, a flowmaster muffler, new carb, a k&n airfilter and change the rear axle lube to automatic trans fluid and it'll be quicker

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bubbgs1

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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 11:15 am

Thanks for the info guys.That'll help a lot.

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