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    What is the part name??

    Forgive my ignorance, but I need to know what something is under the hood so I can get a new one, since mine was stolen. On the air intake tube, there is a black 90 degree elbow with an electronic connector of some sort. What is this connector called and what is it for? Also if you know where...
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    alarm

    Ok, i'm done with the factory alarm. I'm told the controller or solenoid is located behind the headlight switches in dash. I can barely see up there though, can anyone describe it so I can rip it out?! Would there be a diagram or any info about in in a chiltons manual? Need to know asap! Thxs!
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    Help!!! Factory Security Alarm

    I need help...quick! How do I disable the factory security alarm/kill thing? I had to leave my car stranded because the stupid thing will not start after having the alarm go off 3 times in a row just from opening the door. I disconnected the neg. cable and put it back on, the car cranks, but...
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    Bov?

    Does anyone use a blow off valve on these cars? I know they're more for manual trans turbo cars (aka ricers) but it seems like they would still cut down on impeller abuse from the shuddering of letting off of full throttle. I'm not all caught up on all the technology for these cars yet. I...
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    A/C Delete Pulley?

    Can anyone tell me where i can find an idler pulley so i can completely remove all A/C components but keep the serpentine set up the way it is. Thxs!
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    Weatherstrip Help!

    Had complete body makeover of '87 T-Type last year, now I need all new weatherstripping. Wondering where you guys have found it for decent prices. Between Yearone, seturbo.com, and oldbuickparts.com, I've found all I need, I was just hoping to find in all in one affordable place to make it...
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    Weather Stripping

    I just had the body of my '87 T-Type completly redone and need all new weather stripping. Does anyone know a good place I can find it? Thanks!
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    Downpipe ?

    I have a mostly stock '87 t-type. I bought a 3" downpipe from Kirban Performance. I'm in Madison Heights, MI, I was wondering if anyone could direct me to someplace local to have the turbo fitting bored so the pipe will fit. Thanks in advance!
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    pulleys for a/c removal

    All the a/c parts in my car are gone except the compressor. Where can I find the idler pulley I need to take the compressors place. I assume I do need one to have the serpentine belt still work properly.
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    Help! Lots of General ???'s

    Well, you can see what's on my car now. I'd just like some opinions on where to go next. I know I need a bigger downpipe, which is best and where's a good place to buy. Also, what kind of intercoolers are people using. Do those power-strokes fit up front? Is there something more effient...
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    car won't start!

    87 t-type won't start. I pulled a plug and its sparking. fuel pump is pumping. Remover fuel press. reg. and fuel rail has fuel in it. The car keeps cranking but won't start. A squirt of starting fluid in the throttle body makes it start for a second, but that's it. The gas in the tank is...
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    supercharged Lumina???

    Maybe someone can help me out here. The police package chevy lumina and I believe the ltz model came with the 3.8 motor. Police package car handles awesome, and is fast all stock, but does anyone know if you can put on the regals' supercharger. If so, what else do you need?
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    adjustable wastegate

    When I got my car I was told that it was bone stock. However, my friend swears it has an adjustable wastegate. It does have a threaded rod and some nuts on it. How can I tell if it is?
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    S10 Wheel Cylinder ?

    This is slighty off subject, but I was wondering if anyone knows if I could use S10 whl cylinders on my '87 Firebird rear drums?
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    thermostat intallation

    How do I remove the water neck to remove the thermostat and install a 160 thermostat?
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    S10 wheel cylinders

    I'm interested in putting S10 wheel cylinders in the rear drums. Does it matter what year S10 parts I use???
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    Help me!

    This is my first time on this site, so hopefully I came to the right place. I have a '87 WE4. I'd like to know what I have to do with the belt to remove the A/C compressor. Will it mess up anything else? Do I need a idler pulley in it's place? I was also hoping someone had the recipe for a...
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