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    rough idol and car cuts out

    Of course, My scan master just quit. Anyhow my car starts just fine but it has a rough idol and it cuts out at light acceleration. It also cuts out under wot. It works fine under light boost like your getting on the hiway. I just changed the plugs and no different. Any thoughts? It's a stage...
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    I'm back

    I just picked up a 86 T-Type and it came with a off center Stage 2 motor. It's been a few years so, I am a little behind on tuning. Is everyone using Fel Pro? I am so glade my wife let me get it. Although I didn't tell her until 2 days after I bought it. :-)
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    Trade for 86, 87 GN or 89 TTA

    I have a 1984 Z-28 Convertible that is in show car condition. I'm looking for a trade for a 86 or 87 GN or a 89 TTA up or down even a project car is ok. This car will drive anywhere. There are no issues with the drive train. The only problem with the car is that the A/C only blows on the floor...
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    Looking to trade for GNX

    I have my 1969 Road Runner convertible listed for a possible trade on a GNX. It's in the for sale section. http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/trade-1969-roadrunner-conv-for-gnx.378757/
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    Trade 1969 Roadrunner conv for GNX

    I've been out of the Buick world for a while. Now, I'm looking for a 1987 GNX. I would like to trade my show quality 1969 Roadrunner Convertible. This is a numbers matching car with the 383 motor and auto trans. The car is yellow with black top, interior and stripes. The trade value on the car...
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    Nice 87 Gn

    I'm listing my 87 Gn with 78K miles because i have too many projects and not enough funds to finish all of them. This car was built to run mid to low 10's or even some 9's in the 1/4. The motor and trans are the # matching pieces that have been built to run without driving over the crank.:eek...
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    Direct Scan problem?

    I installed the Direct Scan on my computer. Then when I try to run the program it keeps saying the computer is not connected to the direct scan. I used a USB adapter to connect the Direct Scan. All of the ports are turned on and working on the computer. What do i need to do? Thanks, Tim
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    What do i need to run E85 with 10.60 Ets?

    Hello, The car I just bought has run 10.60's on race fuel (110oct) The car has duel fuel pumps, modded stock computer, and 75 lb injectors. What injectors do i need and chip to run that fast on E-85? Thanks, Tim
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    83 Regal with Stage 2 (trade)

    I have a 83 regal with a stage 2 motor and a 400 trans. The car is built for the track only. It has Lexan glass and a cage. The motor has stage 2 alum. heads, eagle 3.4 crank, 6.5 rods, J+E pistons, 230 solid lift roller cam and much more. The block is a on center 153. The turbo is a GTQ-76 with...
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    Stage II in a sprint car?

    Has anyone ever done this? I was thinking about putting my 265 ci stage 2 with stage 2 heads in a sprint car. It would probably be best in the carb class. if they will let me :D. I was told they used to run straight 6's a while back. I would shure be fun to smoke some v8 butt. :biggrin:
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    intercooler pipe size?

    What size intercooler piping is the best for a gts 76 turbo, stage 2 heads and a powerstroke intercooler? I also have a 70mm t-body. My car has 3.5" intercooler pipe now and i think it's hurting spoolup and performance. Thanks Tim
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    Which wire do you hook up for scan master?

    My car has a 87 GN wiring harnace and computer but, the wiring in the car is for a 84 Regal so the scan master won't just hook up at the scanner plug on the drivers side. Does anyone know which wire i could use on the computer to hook up the scan master? Thanks Tim
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    Stage 2 tuning question.

    I got my stage 2 motor back and installed in my car. The combo is a 153 on center, stage 2 heads, 230 solid roller cam, stock ecm, 83 lb injectors, T76 turbo, 3" maf with translator and so on. The car runs good with the stock mass air hooked up but it won't run good with the translator and the...
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    stock 87 3.8 turbo motor

    I selling the 87 GN motor out of my car. It's never had a aftermarket turbo installed and i've only ran it at the track a couple dozen times with the stock turbo with a best of 12.06 @ 109 with only 114 Oct fuel. Yes, it leaks oil from the rear main seal. :rolleyes:. I haven't ever seen one that...
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    Black smoke?

    Yes, The car is running too rich. I've checked almost everything on the car. I replaced the ECM, Mass air, stock injectors, fuel pressure reg., fuel return line. The car has 42 lbs fuel pressure with no vacuum. It also takes about 20 seconds to start after it has been setting for a while...
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    Best gear to lockup a converter at the track?

    What is the best gear to lockup your converter at the track? Thanks Tim
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    What's the best size turbo for a 4.6 ltr

    I have a 4.6 motor with a 3200 stall. What would be the best size turbo to make over 700 rwhp and still be streetable. I've had the PT-70 with a 4.1 v6 and it did ok but it was marginal. Thanks Tim
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    Best place to get leather TTA seats redone?

    I've finally sold the TTA and i was just doing the guy a favor by trying to find out where he could get replacement seat covers for the leather TTA seats. If someone knows where to get them please let me know. Thanks Tim
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    Best weight of oil?

    I was just wondering what is the best weight of oil to use on a Buick turbo v6? I've always used Mobil 10/30. Thanks Tim
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    22lbs boost on the foot brake!

    I just checked the new brakes on the TTA and I can hold 22lbs boost on the street without a problem. This should be fun at the track tomorrow:D. I could only get 15 lbs before the brake job.
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