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  1. TexasT

    March 23, 2024...

    http://www.motortexas.com/events/detail.aspx?event-id=282 Didn't see this posted. FB has some chatter about it with several Turbo Buick types planning on showing up. Thought I'd throw it out there. Anyone else planning on coming out?
  2. TexasT

    I was looking at fuel filters....

    https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/FIL600429?cid=facebook_AP-2024_Shopping_ASC&store=%7Bstore_code%7D&utm_source=spk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=AP-2023-P2PWASCCO_June_ASC-Test_DPA&fbclid=IwAR34PRHanxKgdydwUsIZQ3S2mQKThyjEKbvG_FzfwbZ5KbLDV482lXOQzGw_aem_AYIxuAlknx6v-LN_Me4_Hvke0vQZpJyYG4FcHRhzP...
  3. TexasT

    throttle body and plenum

    https://alteredmachine.com/?fbclid=IwAR03-VjvfTIF4vrKXJ8E5wBwObUKbsjOWDW1tVXYDwzl2kIyRpOF0s0j7fE anyone have something to say about these people(person)? with the go to guy retired I wondered if this could be the replacement goto .
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    new hp tuners box

    https://www.lsxmag.com/features/sema-coverage/sema-2023-hp-tuners-redefines-performance-with-core-ecu/ anyone checked it out?
  5. TexasT

    I like boost discussions...

    I like boost discussions...and this guy puts down some pretty nifty ideas.
  6. TexasT

    Steve Magnante...

    Sounds like he isn't doing well.
  7. TexasT

    So, i'm doing some reading...

    https://www.turbobuick.com/threads/bleeding-front-brakes.482833/ Reading on these proportioning valves. I bought a brass one several yrs ago and put a search in on the ebay and came up with something like this...
  8. TexasT

    main bearings

    so I searched up and read up on bearings and clearances. I have it in my head that my rod journals have been cut .020 as measured and the main journals cut .010 this is a used crank so I didn't get the cut n polish and am just measuring with the mics I have . used the bore gauge I bought to...
  9. TexasT

    Possible fast xfi issue?

    Look for things like the crank signal and ignition timing for clues as to where to look . Could be a bad sensor, or something inadvertently changed in the tune.
  10. TexasT

    where to buy body bushings

    I purchased some poly type ones off rockauto.com. I think they are energy suspension brand.
  11. TexasT

    What happened to the avatars?

    Seems I'm not the only one who lost their avatar. I went ahead and loaded up another one.
  12. TexasT

    Wasn't sure where to post this.

    As some who are following along know, my og we4 took a hit. I have several leads on parts and such to repair it, and thanks to everyone who has helped. I have another iron in the fire as it were. Let's say you came across a semi low miles car that someone took apart. Said vehicle is sitting on...
  13. TexasT

    Ran into some bad luck and need a frame.

    Well after over thirty yrs of ownership(bought it new and have enjoyed driving it very much), a lady ran into the back of it on the way to work last monday. It will be repaired, and I'm waiting on the lady's insurance to come out and adjust on it. Gonna need a frame, pass quarter and some...
  14. TexasT

    Cool Tee Shirt

    Anyone know where I can get a tee shirt like this? I looked at the teespring but didn't see it. Not sure where I saved the pic from. Thanks I found this one. Pretty similar. https://teespring.com/shop/tha-joker?aid=marketplace&tsmac=marketplace&tsmic=search
  15. TexasT

    Rescedule of the TnT event

    Looks like Ken W has a tentative date of August 10 as a reschedule date at Xtreme Raceway in Ferris,Tx Looks like it will be a multimake event with Cadillac. Ken said the Cadillac guy thought they could have fifty cars so I hope is Buick guys can as well.
  16. TexasT

    GtG June 15 Arlington

    Humperdink's BrewPub 700 Six Flags Dr ARLINGTON near six flags, i30 and hwy 360 Ken White suggested this location as it is pretty centrally located. Anyone else interested? Not sure on the time. I'll see what I can find out.
  17. TexasT

    Fuddruckers Grapevine March 23 4pm

    it has been announced there will be a gathering this Saturday march 23rd in grapevine at the Fuddruckers at four pm. Hope to see everyone there. More info on the DFW turbobuick page on fb.
  18. TexasT

    a question about the input shaft

    My friend in Germany is overhauling his 2004r and asked about this piece #505 I don't remember pulling this piece out or putting one in. Thanks for any help.
  19. TexasT

    All Buick/Buick powered and Cadillac event August 10th 2019 Xtreme Raceway

    We are in the preliminary stages of putting together a Buick event at the new track south of Dallas on i45 in Ferris Tx. https://www.xtremeracewaypark.com It is an eighth mile venue. Very nice. Ken White is going to contact the track and see about a date. Will post updates as things get...
  20. TexasT

    Control is the operative word

    Sixty-two percent (62%) of Americans say that in crimes involving use of a gun, the shooter is more to blame than the availability of guns in America. But 31% disagree, saying the availability of guns is more to blame. So, let’s go and look at that statement in bold type for a moment...
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