Search results

I am curious, I am looking at installing a 1987 turbo setup on a 1987 non turbo SFI FWD engine. Will the parts just bolt up and what would be the downside to this conversion? Thanks, Trent p.s. This is for a sandrail installation not for a street car.

I am currently in the planning stages of installing a 3.8 series II sc engine into a sandrail. I will be using a VW type 2 trans. I am not worried about the mechanics of this project put I am concerned about the PCM/OBDII side. Is their someone out there that can program the PCM so that the...

Are all Series II SC motors FWD? If so and I want to make it RWD, is it as simple as bolting a RWD trans on it and installing the engine 90 degrees to what it is used to? I want to install it into a sandrail and bolt a VW trans to it. Thanks, Trent

Hello, I am currently running an 83 3.8 turbo in my sandrail and it runs great. For my next sandrail, I would like to install a 3800 series II SC engine in it. Is this feasible? Besides the engine and harness, what else would I need to make this work? What computer? Is it OBDII? I will...

Does anyone out there in So Cal have and 86/87 complete grand national engine they want to get rid of and sell? I don't really want to spend the $500 it takes to have one shipped from the east coast. Thanks, Trent

Hi, I need some help. Just got the turbo back on. During launch in 1st gear the engine misses and stumbles badly. It is like someone pulled the plug. I have to let off the gas because it sounds like something is wrong. Once I get past 2500 RPM it accelerates like a rocket through all the...

I am looking for the turbo inlet pipe that goes from the exhaust manifold to the turbo inlet for a 78-83. Does anyone have one? Thanks, Trent

I am looking for a good header to turbo pipe for a 78-83. Thanks, Trent

Do I need to replace the head bolts when doing the head gaskets. The block has studs on one side and bolts on the other. Thanks, Trent

I have my heads off and am trying to ID the pistons to determine compression ratio. The pistons are aluminum with valve reliefs with 2232P stamped on them. They are .030 oversize. Can anyone ID these? Thanks, Trent

Any reccomendations out there for head gaskets? Thanks, Trent

Does anyone know what the tip diameter is for a "CS" secondary metering rod. Thanks, Trent

Upon performing more research and looking at old threads, it appears that the ESC relay inhibits the system on start only. The relay opens up the TCC ground during cranking. Are there any problems with having the system active during cranking? If the relay failed it seems that system would be...

I am getting ready to wire in my '78 TCC. How should I connect the pink and purple wires that come off the wiring harness that connect into the relay? Referring to "Beforeblack's" wiring diagram, my system stops at the connector by the relay. I do not have the buick style starter and relay...

I am trying to find a location to mount my '78 knock sensor on an '83 motor. Is there a reason I can't mount it to the aluminum intake? (poor ground?) Thanks, Trent

I really need some help on this. I have been unable to find the PEC valve anywhere. Is there an aftermarket source or some other way to protect the power valve from boost? Thanks, Trent

I have been unable to obtain a PECV for a 78/79:(. Are there any alternatives out there that I could use. Thanks, Trent

I am still looking for the turbo support brackets for an '83. Can anyone help? I have also posted this in the "Parts Wanted" section. Thanks, Trent