Recent content by HP Man

Hello Guys, I Just Inherited My Daughter's 86 T-Type! Need Advice To Build A Street/Strip Car? Not A Collector Car! Stock Type Engine With Mods, Now! Stock Transmission, Leaks, And A Stock Torque Converter! Ported Stock Cast Heads, CNC Machined, With New Valves, And Bronze Guides! Stock...

Hell, I' am back after a long absence and need advice for daughter's 86 T-Type? Engine Mostly Stock, Te-67 Turbo, Ported Steel Heads, Stock Intake, A Daily Driver But Want Speed!!!! Needs: Trans Rebuild and Torque Converter, Shocks and Springs, Exhaust System Complete, Gas Tank and Fuel Pump...

IHMO check with someone using such a combo and take their advice not some machine shop's that don't know the Buick Engine or it's requirements? First, what are your goals in performance and building a engine combo that lasts should be your main concern? Personally I'm scared of how far you...

My opinion is are these person or persons consistently selling products on this site or they selling parts on a one time basis? Consistent selling the they should be charged a vendors tax based on the products sold and price charged? Hence a Consumer Tax based on the products sold? A flat tax...

I'm not really interested in buying this car now but after reading some of the dreamer postings my reply is waranted? I just got a quote for a Dutweiler TA Stage 2 engine from Kenny himself for $35K for a complete running engine? So this car is worth every penny of $35K for a complete running...

Will, a nice looking engine compartment! My next car I hope will look as good. I had the original SS ATR Headers and did some mods just to help the fitment. No problem with the band clamps, clocking the turbo was a PITA, down pipe too! One thing on SS headers NEVER COAT THEM, it promotes...

Super Good Job Tony! A lot of work paid off! TA Block does it too. A truly "Going Fast With Class Car". Gene

A question for you ignition GURUs. I know this is not a Turbo Car but still is a Buick. A no spark condition and test several things so far. This car was towed to my house because it died suddenly, long story. Now, tried another type2 coil/module,(junk yard part) still no spark, no engine codes...

Air leaking into the valve cover means a leaking valve, possible carbon not allowing the valve to seat. Air leaking into the crankcase means rings leaking. I would worry about the bottom end lasting on a high mile engine, especially the #2 or #1 rod bearing. Probably some valve guide wear...

Load test alone doesn't always prove the battery good or not. Sulfation can weaken a battery over time. I would try another battery, maybe from another car etc. Yes, fuses can corrode over time as my GN wouldn't start because of this. I replaced all the fuses with new ones, used the old ones as...

I hope you are installing the cam brgs with the main caps torqued in place? Absolutely a HV OP will cause front bearing wear. If the cam bearing has worn then all the copper/babbit material has circulated through the block, a complete block tear down and flushing is required, do it right or...

MHO "Get Rid Of Those CC Lifters and Cam" Both are a POS! My experiences that cost me two upper tear downs, noisey, chrome flacking off the lifter rollers, ruining my cam lobes and the Great Customer Service of CC. (5 mo of waiting and only after sicking on them with several other Buick People...

I wholly agree with NM's statement and attest that he and others in AZ have been involved in Buick for Yrs. Just a few Engine Builders would I trust to either build my engine or give advice, the same for transmissions. I'm thinking of a forged crank myself on my new engine so this info will help...

My GN had the old RC fans, they ran both speeds and were controlled by the ECM just like stock. I have designed my own circuit that doesn't over load the factory wiring. Both fans ran low speed and high speed, plus used the manual switch to boot. High speed they draw over 30A, I'ved done an amp...

I'm in process of Restoring my Daughter's 86 T. Color change, Pearl Paint, very Straight Body, some new Innovations? I'll be removing all the trim of course so my question: drip rails, door trim (by 1/4 glass), all glass trim pieces, rear window, windshield trim is already off. What tool or...