Recent content by Mikko R

The pistons had 030 written on top, so likely 030 oversize. Unfortunately I have no information on them, as this is the first time I opened the engine. Didn't notice anything strange in the pistons, but the oil rings were pretty badly stuck on all of them. Also some connecting rods must have...

Thank you again! That was a very good explanation :) It's my first engine re-build, so I hope I'm not asking too stupid questions. -Mikko-

Thanks Earl! I assume the 79 block is not grooved, but I had the cam bearings in when I took it to machine shop, so couldn't actually make sure. I suppose it doesn't harm too much even if there is a groove in the block and I have a grooved bearing. About the hole position. You point it to 4...

Some progress as it is winter after all. The block is at machine shop, and I received a box of parts. Sealed Power main bearings with 3/4 oil grooves, in hope of a bit better oiling. And Enginetech cam bearings with a grooved first bearing. I was a bit surprised that there is only one hole in...

Hi, I did some reading and ended up getting cam bearings with grooved first bearing, to be fitted while my block is at machine shop anyway. I was a bit surprised that there is only one hole in the grooved bearing. I have seen quite many posts about the location of holes on these forums, so...

Attached a picture of the pistons from side as well. Somehow I expected the oil rings not to be that deep in the groove.

Well, the winter fun has started again :) It seems to take temperatures well below freezing point to actually start working at the garage. Engine is now torn to pieces, and will hopefully soon be going to the machine shop. Would you guys have experience on what I should know to check from the...

Thanks Adam! It sure is different than most :) In Finland you can't get the kit (or factory built) replicas registered on the road, so there are very limited options if you want a "cobra", and they all seem to get expensive. The trick is to change less than 50% of parts, so the car remains as...

Couple of more pictures to end the season

Long time since I updated this one. The setup to go for has got more clear. There is now a demon 650 blow through carb sitting on top of a 86/87 GN lower intake. Basically it has a 1" carb spacer and a 5 mm aluminum plate to mate the bolt patterns between carb and intake. I fitted a Malpassi...

Hi, Not sure if this will fit under the Buick hood, but here is a picture of a version with 1" mr gasket adapter and a 5 mm aluminum plate under it to adapt the bolt patterns. I haven't tested it yet, but hopefully the 5 mm plate is strong enough there. ...we'll see. with 1979 Regal, the...

Charlie, so the 87 turbine side could be combined with the 79 compressor side ? From somewhere I had got the impression that they would have a different size shaft. But can't actually remember where. This project is the first turbo, first automatic and first American car for me, so there are...

Yes, "around here" is Finland in my case. The rules are very different, and change even more when the body is changed from the car. Adam, since all the 78- engines are even fire, I suppose the aftermarket cams sold for even fire buick will fit to the block ? Leaving the decision of which...

Very nice adaptation you have done! As I mentioned, I have a used 87 turbo, which needs new bearing, gasket (or whatever it is that helps for shaft play). So with a TTA compressor that could be modified to fit the early intake and carb plenum. If changing the intake manifold, and keeping...

Hi, I only get an error, trying to open the link in your sig Charlie. Anyway, I remember reading a thread where you compared at least 3 different turbo housings, and made a hybrid version. Perhaps it was this thread ? I also got a bit confused with the cam selection. Most of them are...