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Help, I need help in doing a major tune up. I have someone that will be doing the tune up, but I need to buy the parts first. What parts do I need for a 1993 Lx ? Any help is appreciated.

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Distributor cap,spark plug wires,rotor,spark plugs,fuel filter,pcv valve.Set timing at 14 degrees for best power.Make sure you remove the SPOUT connector when setting timing.Its a small gray plug in the distributor wiring harness,right by the distributor.Turn off engine,take it out,restart engine,set timing,turn engine back off,put SPOUT connector back in.Restart.That should be a decent tune up.Also i would add a 180 degree thermostat,or a 160.Although some people would say not to use a 160,i do and have no problems.Cooler engine=more power.

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yeah but cooler engine=worse gas mileage, and runs richer(which=less power)

mike

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Thank you both. I will take all the help I can get. Thanks again.

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Originally posted by mike g:
yeah but cooler engine=worse gas mileage, and runs richer(which=less power)

mike

Whatever [BS flag]

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Originally posted by mike g:
yeah but cooler engine=worse gas mileage, and runs richer(which=less power)

mike

And gas mileage????????We wanna go fast.Maybe you should buy a Honda!

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