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April 29th, 2009, 08:13 AM
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What is in your Going to the track check list?
What is in your Going to the track check list?
I am Going to track and need a check list and a list of critical components to inspect. Also what “Special” tools to take with me? thanks
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1968 LC2 Powered Chevelle best time 12.686 @ 105.15  12.916 @ 106.95  13.029 @ 102.88  1987 Turbo Regal - http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/car...rbo-regal.html Support a track in L.I, NY sign up at http://www.limotorsports.net/forum/index.php PARTS WANTED 1-Power logger 3-Translater + LS1 MAF or 4 inch MAF pipe 4-Good Used L/U Torque Converter. 5-H&R motor mount. 
    
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April 29th, 2009, 11:21 AM
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paul - MAGNA NJ rep the 86GN bests 1.41 6.57 105 10.41 129.8 bone stock shortblock ,71GTQ, msbc-1, V2, ported irons ,tt6.0wb 75# ... now extremeauto th400 w/brake , vig converter, FAST, 83s =cracked #3 piston the 87GN , 11.31 ,120.9 TE44, duttneck, weber CNC raceport irons w 1.65 T+D, msbc-1, tial38, hi-pro,protorque, TT 55# through aerochambers big thanks to julio at alkycontrol.com eric at turbotweak.com A little fun with the GNs at Atco video
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April 29th, 2009, 12:16 PM
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Good list above. Make sure you have some bailing wire or something similar. I lost my wastegate clip at the track when adjusting boost and I had to use bailing wire to keep the arm on the flapper. Worked great. I just used it like a bread twist tie on the flapper arm to keep it from popping off.
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April 29th, 2009, 01:29 PM
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Don't forget the AAA card, Sometimes all the tools in the world won't get you home.
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Big Dreams, No Cash, but a whole lot of Creativity mixed with a little bit of Stupidity! 87 Grand National - TE-61,Big Mouth Cold Air, LS-1 MAF, RJC Power Plate, 72lb Inj,Ported Irons, Comp 212 Roller, ATR Double Pumper, Big neck IC, Progressive Alky, Mease 3" Downpipe, Test pipe w/dump, ATR 3" Crossflow exhaust, Trans+ and Extender Extreme, Pro-torque 3200 converter, Nitto DRs On the injured list  .....Be back in the spring with a new 109 stroker.  06 TrailBlazer SS - Stock.....................For now.  So far she's gone 12.56 at 110.3 mph @17psi in Street Trim, 2.04 60 Ft.
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April 29th, 2009, 04:17 PM
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Dont forget tissue paper for all the owners of the big-block, open header, roll cage, slick running mid 11 second trailered cars. They usually cry when an V6, air conditioned car drives to the track and runs low 11's on street tires and pump gas.
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87GN 6776bb, stock bottom end, stock heads & intake, 206/206, 60#, PTC 10" 2800 , TT, Alkycontrol 11.20@118 mph 1.71 60' @ 23 psi87 Grand National-current 87 Turbo T Limited-Sold 87 T-Type-Sold
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April 29th, 2009, 05:19 PM
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Gallon of racing meth, tire pressure gauge, laptop w/ac/dc converter, rocker arm shaft and a small tool bag. Oh... and the Tahoe and trailer...
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Much Thanks to: Eric Marshal, Grumpy, Russ, Razor, WickedV6, Dr.Boost, RUQUKNF, TurboT990, Kevin B, Bison and a host of others!! 85 T-Top GN(LC2) 109, Iron Heads, Alkycontrol, Stock Suspension, Scanmaster, Stock ECM, and Stock Wheels 1/4 E.T  MPH
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April 30th, 2009, 02:42 PM
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When going over the car what critical stuff should I pay close attention to?
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1968 LC2 Powered Chevelle best time 12.686 @ 105.15 12.916 @ 106.95 13.029 @ 102.88 1987 Turbo Regal - http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/car...rbo-regal.html Support a track in L.I, NY sign up at http://www.limotorsports.net/forum/index.php PARTS WANTED 1-Power logger 3-Translater + LS1 MAF or 4 inch MAF pipe 4-Good Used L/U Torque Converter. 5-H&R motor mount.
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April 30th, 2009, 02:46 PM
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Have to ask... how does the car feel driving it around ??? did you find your problems you had from the last time you raced??
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Dan He who dies with the most toys, is still nonetheless dead  86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com
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April 30th, 2009, 02:57 PM
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As I said in the other thread I replaced a lot of parts and now it seems to be running good. No more sputters or dead spots. I did some short WOT blasts and it responded well. I want to be on the safe side of things and I would like to avoid surprises. I never though a damper set at 220FT# would come loose so I would never check for that, you get me? Thanks in advanced any advice you or any one else can give me.
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1968 LC2 Powered Chevelle best time 12.686 @ 105.15 12.916 @ 106.95 13.029 @ 102.88 1987 Turbo Regal - http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/car...rbo-regal.html Support a track in L.I, NY sign up at http://www.limotorsports.net/forum/index.php PARTS WANTED 1-Power logger 3-Translater + LS1 MAF or 4 inch MAF pipe 4-Good Used L/U Torque Converter. 5-H&R motor mount.
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April 30th, 2009, 03:08 PM
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watch for knock .. simple .. no knock you shouldn't blow anything up.
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Dan He who dies with the most toys, is still nonetheless dead 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com
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April 30th, 2009, 09:17 PM
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there will be a lot of common and not so common spare parts,tools, test equip at the rental , it is after all Buick rental
but you do have a bit of a ride and you'll be on your own for most of it
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paul - MAGNA NJ rep the 86GN bests 1.41 6.57 105 10.41 129.8 bone stock shortblock ,71GTQ, msbc-1, V2, ported irons ,tt6.0wb 75# ... now extremeauto th400 w/brake , vig converter, FAST, 83s =cracked #3 piston the 87GN , 11.31 ,120.9 TE44, duttneck, weber CNC raceport irons w 1.65 T+D, msbc-1, tial38, hi-pro,protorque, TT 55# through aerochambers big thanks to julio at alkycontrol.com eric at turbotweak.com A little fun with the GNs at Atco video
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April 30th, 2009, 09:58 PM
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just in case something does goes wrong.
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1968 LC2 Powered Chevelle best time 12.686 @ 105.15 12.916 @ 106.95 13.029 @ 102.88 1987 Turbo Regal - http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/car...rbo-regal.html Support a track in L.I, NY sign up at http://www.limotorsports.net/forum/index.php PARTS WANTED 1-Power logger 3-Translater + LS1 MAF or 4 inch MAF pipe 4-Good Used L/U Torque Converter. 5-H&R motor mount.
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April 30th, 2009, 10:10 PM
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in that case make sure your tow vehicle has what it needs and your trailer lights and brakes work , bearings are greased ,tie downs are safe and tight (check them again once you've been a few miles ), tires inflated (and not to 32psi check the sidewall ) and your trailer spare checked and tools to change if need be (and a pair of thick gloves).
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paul - MAGNA NJ rep the 86GN bests 1.41 6.57 105 10.41 129.8 bone stock shortblock ,71GTQ, msbc-1, V2, ported irons ,tt6.0wb 75# ... now extremeauto th400 w/brake , vig converter, FAST, 83s =cracked #3 piston the 87GN , 11.31 ,120.9 TE44, duttneck, weber CNC raceport irons w 1.65 T+D, msbc-1, tial38, hi-pro,protorque, TT 55# through aerochambers big thanks to julio at alkycontrol.com eric at turbotweak.com A little fun with the GNs at Atco video
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April 30th, 2009, 10:38 PM
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Sucks for me but all I have is a tow dolly and a tow bar.
I will be using the tow dolly. (Thinking of renting a car carrier) I have been chasing down a Trans plug with no luck. I have never removed the drive shaft for the last 25 years of towing but I will start to do it now since the Trans builders think it’s a NONO, I will listen to their advice. Other things on my list are. 1-I will be checking the Torque Converter to fly wheel bolts. 2-Motor mounts and Trans mount. 3-Damper bolt Again 4-U joints 5-i will remove all of the antifreeze and just use water. Side note I now last minute changes are usually the killer. That said I hope to have my posi in the car by next week.
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1968 LC2 Powered Chevelle best time 12.686 @ 105.15 12.916 @ 106.95 13.029 @ 102.88 1987 Turbo Regal - http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/car...rbo-regal.html Support a track in L.I, NY sign up at http://www.limotorsports.net/forum/index.php PARTS WANTED 1-Power logger 3-Translater + LS1 MAF or 4 inch MAF pipe 4-Good Used L/U Torque Converter. 5-H&R motor mount.
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May 1st, 2009, 01:19 PM
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For those of you with a trailer without a winch, bring a come-along with you to get the car on the trailer if something bad breaks. Standing there with a broken car and no way to get it up on the trailer or dolley is not fun.
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Big Dreams, No Cash, but a whole lot of Creativity mixed with a little bit of Stupidity! 87 Grand National - TE-61,Big Mouth Cold Air, LS-1 MAF, RJC Power Plate, 72lb Inj,Ported Irons, Comp 212 Roller, ATR Double Pumper, Big neck IC, Progressive Alky, Mease 3" Downpipe, Test pipe w/dump, ATR 3" Crossflow exhaust, Trans+ and Extender Extreme, Pro-torque 3200 converter, Nitto DRs On the injured list .....Be back in the spring with a new 109 stroker. 06 TrailBlazer SS - Stock.....................For now. So far she's gone 12.56 at 110.3 mph @17psi in Street Trim, 2.04 60 Ft.
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May 25th, 2009, 07:14 AM
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I am still on the fence about renting a flat-bed car carrier or using my tow dolly.
Do any of you guys use a tow dolly to go to the track? My biggest fear with the dolly is if an axle brakes I would have to load the back half of the car onto the dolly and drag the front tires on the road. The big problem with that is that the chevelle's steering wheel does not lock in position. I would have to rig something up to lock the steering wheel in order to keep the front wheels from turning. With a flatbed I would just load up the scrap metal and go.
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1968 LC2 Powered Chevelle best time 12.686 @ 105.15 12.916 @ 106.95 13.029 @ 102.88 1987 Turbo Regal - http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/car...rbo-regal.html Support a track in L.I, NY sign up at http://www.limotorsports.net/forum/index.php PARTS WANTED 1-Power logger 3-Translater + LS1 MAF or 4 inch MAF pipe 4-Good Used L/U Torque Converter. 5-H&R motor mount.
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