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Is that guy still on here, supposed to be able to get reeally good deals on new cars/financing. Can't remember his name, used to have something about it in his sig. Seemed to be a pretty good deal. I'm looking into getting a new vehicle and was curious what he could do for me. Maybe he'll post...

I want to put a 200 behind a new 4.2L I-6 outta 2002 Trailblazer. This is going in my '55 Chevy truck for those interested. The bell housing pattern is different and the starter is at about the 10 o'clock position if you are looking at the flywheel. Does anyone cut off bell housings totally and...

an engine with variable camshaft timing? I.E. the new 4.2L I-6 that the General is putting in the new Trailblazers/Envoy/Bravada. I plan to put one in my '55 Chevy truck and would like to turbocharge it as well. Don't think the factory ECM will be able to control the engine under boost w/o some...

Finally got around to putting the drivetrain in my Monte. Trans arrived in January, I move really slow when its cold out. :D When hooking up the wiring for the button for the brake, I hook up switched (+) 12 V to the terminal on the trans right? Was wondering what the current draw was so I...

I seemed to have misplaced the little metric bolt that holds the TV cable base to the trans. I wanna say either 6 or 8 mm. Can't remember, don't really wanna buy an assortment. Trans is in the car so it's kinda hard to peek at to see. Anyone know dia., thread pitch, and length? TIA -Chuck

Let's say I want to upgrade to a bigger compressor wheel and housing. Do I "absolutely" have to have the center section VSR balanced? What effect does NOT having this done have on turbo life/durability? Working on my daily, can't stand much downtime. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks, Chuck.

Are they quality pieces? Thinking about using their catless "uppipe" for my WRX and was wondering how you guys felt about their products. Seems like quite a few of the members here have some of their stuff. Any feedback. I know my application isn't Buick, but this looks to be the place that has...

Bruce, Did you get the set of steels I sent out to you yet, with the smooth done on 'em? Thought I'd ask here (instead of calling) so you could answer at your leisure and maybe update everyone else at the same time. Wondering what you thought of the finish. I know only two steels isn't enough...

In the quest for a lighter and cheaper car, I want something different. Did the General ever build a 4 cyl engine that the 200-4R will bolt to. Mine has the dual bolt pattern. I just sunk a lot of cash into mine and don't really want to sell it with the car its in now. Just putting feelers out...

I just scored a killer dash mount trans pressure guage here at work for free, 0-450psi 270 degree sweep with 250psi about in the middle. Was wondering if someone could share which pressure tap to connect this to on the tranny and provide either a very good description of where its located or a...

ref no. 501 in the ATSG manual. Do I need it for one of Bruce's billet inputs. Its all back together and I noticed that wasn't there. Running a L/U convertor if that makes a difference. It's a whopping $5 at GM, and I am gonna pick it up tomorrow, just in case. Need input:D -Chuck

I have my trans completely disassembled now (after the pump failure) and its pretty dirty inside from (I guess) metal particles. The question is... Do I hit it with degreaser and power wash it with water, or is it a solvent tank only item? The only concern I have with the water is, I have...

In the quest for more boost, is it a worthwhile attempt to even try? I know this ain't a Ford forum, but if anyone has more experience with turbos and s/c its the Buick crowd. I have access to 3 Thunderbird SC's all in running condition and was wondering if turbo conversion was doable since they...

Can I make it work on a natuarlly aspirated engine. Actually wanted to use water, but alcohol will work about the same. Got a 12:1 compression 383 and I don't want to have to pay for 110 octane everytime I drive to town. Besides that it is a 50 mile round trip for me just to get 110. Is it...

Anyone build a blow through carbed engine before. Was wondering how to enrich the fuel under boost. I have figured how to boost reference the pump so fuel pressure goes up proportional to boost, just can't figure out extra fuel for the boost. Or do you really need it? Seen couple of engines...