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Looked at Zeitronix, AEM, Innovative, PLX and Autometer Need a monitor that will be compatible with the GN and a carburetor car. I will purchase a powerlogger for GN at some point so everyone's advice will be considered. Thank you for your input.

I've been away for 10 years and have a motor apart getting the itch to put it together from my 17 year old grandson. Somewhere I read to use 95 Buick 3800 bearing for rods. Do they come in oversizes to take up the slack in polishing the crank? .001-.002 mains, and same for oversize on...

Am thing about this turbo to work with a 2600-2800 10" LU converter primarily on the street at low 20+ boost. Anyone have similar combo?

My 1997 SC is passing a little oil from behind the front pulley. I have 230K miles on the Park Avenue Ultra with no trouble but I would like to rebuild it myself B4 noises begin and need to know where to get the rebuild kit and how to rebuild it. Any information on the snout rebuild kit and...

For the V-6 turbo, is Comp Cams the ONLY one out there grinding Cams for the V-6 turbo. I was wondering about Erson Lunati, Engle, or Isky cams. Has any TB members used anyone beside COMP Cams?

I'd like input on this as I always wanted a 3255A or E but couldn't find one at the right price. This turbo supposedly had a stronger midrange than the TA-49> Can Patrick or the experts comment on some of the new school turbos that I should consider? Thanks

I bought some Sealed Power at Advanced that were .040 oversize but I'm seeing gaps at .022 for most cylinders. I was wanting to set the gaps at .018-.020> What mfg offers .040 file fit rings that are (.045) and who sells them? Thx,

a post in engine tech suggested the use of sc3800 valve springs and retainers for use on turbo heads #8445 if they would work. Does anyone have the spring pressures( closed/open) as well as the installed height of the these valve springs. Are tghe rocker ratio 1.55? also does anyone know...

Does anyone have a template that I can use to notch the top of the cylinder bores and depth from top of block to help flow to the Intake and exhaust valves. I saw that someone had this to offer but I don't remember where I saw it. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thx, Walt

When going to a WB sensor do you recommend a 2nd bung sensor location on the header B4 the turbo or after the turbo. The stock sensor is great for closed loop street driving or so I think. What is the best set up the WB sensor to compliment the stock sensor? thx

We have mainly 1/8 mile strips here. What would be a good set up for the 1/8 mile vs. the 1/4 mile. What works for you? Lower gears? 3:73's What cam? Injectors Converter? Turbo? HR sway bar? The 60 foot is most important but what else make an optimum setup? thx

If .002 rod bearings are available, who is the vendor or distributor I can go to and purchase some. Thx

I want to use a combination of std and .001 oversize rod bearings to obtain this clearance. Should I have the .001 oversize(thicker) rod bearing in the rod cap with the std rod bearing in the upper portion of the rod or visa versa? Is.007 thrust bearing clearance OK? I measured this by...

Does King bearing offer .001 and .002 oversizes as well as stock for the 3.8 turbo engine? Is there anyone in the Buick circle of vendors that distributes these bearings? Thx

What are the opinions on these rings vs others. Any seating problems? Don't know if their US made or not. A set at Advance is approx. $80.00. I'm looking at .040 oversize but don't know if they come .005 biger to file fit. Could you give me your opinions? Thanks

For those folks whose vehicle has Total Seal rings ( 2nd ring gapless), how many street miles did you have on the engine before it needed a new set of rings. I'm also assuming you take it to the strip about 5 times a year. Can you get 10,000 street miles from these rings before replacing...

I need the best place to get the best quality at the best price for a rebuild kit. I have Duttweiler's oil pan gasket already but thats all. I'll be in BG tomorrow but don't know what vendors will be there. What vendor do I need to see to get what I need to put my new motor together? Thx

With as much interest in the 16" inch front GTA wheels for the GN, are there any vendors making them in 17". Thx

What are the preferred brands , places, types should be looking at?Price range? I'd like to have a clicker wrench that is accurate and goes over 200lbs. Can you guys give me your best ideas? thx

The gray headliner material is detaching itself from the sponge backing. This is occurring on both sides above the driver and passenger. How do I fix this?? Walt