Replacing "Stuff"

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03-27-2001, 01:40 AM

ZenArcher

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Replacing "Stuff"

What are the options when replacing Electronically Adjusted Suspension on my '85zxT? The only options I know of are OEM, Tokico Illuminas,& KYB w/ their "kit".The first two are very expensive & I'm kinda wary of that kit for KYB.
Also mufflers:who can tell me the real difference between a welded stainless muffler & a crimped stainless muffler.And I'm wondering why I should pay $80 to $125. for a muffler when all I really want is a straight through pipe that "looks" like a muffler.Anyone answer these 3 little questions?

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03-28-2001, 10:46 PM

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Re: Replacing "Stuff"

Well, I here NOPI has a semi-decent deal on Beilstien (not sure on the spelling) shocks for an 85 zxt. I think they are in the neighborhood of 75 $ a piece for heavy duties. As far as the muffler goes, to my understanding a welded muffler has the two halves actually welded at the seams instead of just crimped over. Supposed to last longer. Therefore, supposed to cost more(hearsay).
Hope this helps alittle.
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03-29-2001, 12:14 AM

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Re: Replacing "Stuff"

Thanks Ghostz.Every shock/strut ad I've looked at has a footnote saying "not for use w/ elec. adj. suspension".Except for the Tokico Illumina's,which are very expensive, & KYB w/ a kit that puts them in the same price range as Tokico.And as for the muffler,it's stainless steel.What's not to last?Maybe I'll just run w/o a muffler.The turbo & the cat might be enuf sound control.Thanks for the info