Where Do I Start? Just Bought 1998 Zuma...

[sixstring2slim]

I bought a used Zuma with 6k miles on it but running well it seemed. I took it for a test drive today. The Zuma Started up great and ran consistently and quick throughout the drive. The brakes were needing adjusted of course. Is there a Restrictor on the Exhaust of the 1998 Zuma? Can I take it off if there is? because I want more top end speed like most, etc...? ... Is there a Laundry list of things I should check on the Engine/ Tranny that I could start checking out, and or changing since I don't know the new purchase very well? I just want to make sure I don't screw up and not check something.. thanx everyone!

[Ed33908]

do a compression check to make sure compression is good. Change the plug and change the tranny oil. That would be a good start. But you know the old saying "if it aint broke, dont fix it"

[BWSman67]

Ther is no restriction on the exhaust (if it is the stock one), nor is there one in the variator. As for checking other stuff; I would probably check/replace the belt and check the condition of the clutch rollers, clean and re-oil the air filter, maybe switch to a synthetic oil and check the tires for cracks on the sidewalls or slow leaks.