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    wtb 14 bolt oil pan

    i need a 14 bolt pan to finish motor. would prefer a baffled style in good shape.
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    found some cams....need info

    i found a bunch of new gm cams at my buddies shop, still in factory packages but i can't find any specs on them. here are the gm numbers off of the boxes. 1264395 1254202 1249464 1357868 361995...
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    any new info/price on roller rocker conversion?

    just wondering what the current status is on any kits- are they available yet,pricing,etc.
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    proper material for trans lines

    i am wanting to replace/upgrade the trans lines going to and from coolers. what is the preferred material to use? i have a bunch of 3/8 parker nitrile line that is rated for 1250psi, push lok style fittings-would this be ok or should it be hard line/hydralic hose?
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    need to I.D. trans/convertor

    trying to sort out a few things and saw a "goodwrench reman" tag on my trans! model# 9TAF, serial# F7901308184. is this a valid trans( it is in a 1989 TTA)? second item is the convertor, it is a 3000 stall, looks to be approx. 1-2 inches smaller in diameter than the flywheel, painted green with...
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    ????'s on how much boost w/ alcky

    been playing with the car alot lately and boost keeps getting higher (26# after downpipe and powerplate install). i'm a little confused on how much you can run on different turbo's. do they run out of steam after so many #'s of boost or can you keep going up in boost. still have not been able to...
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    exhaust leak on t/h downpipe

    just installed a terry houston downpipe on the car( big thanks to the wife for ordering it!!!) and can't get the elbow to seal to the downpipe. tried the clamp that john sent with the pipe, tried a stainless "band" clamp- no luck. do you crank the hell out of these clamps to get them to seal, i...
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    will this methanol work

    found this stuff at napa today, midland air brake antifreeze. got the msds on it and it is 99.8% methanol with trace lubricant mixed in. will this be ok with sureflo and motor or do i need to keep looking for pure methanol. by the way, in my conversations with some chemical supply people, they...
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    lower blm's with powerplate

    just installed the rjc powerplate, firedv the car up and checked operation with scan tool- IT LOWERED MY BLOCK LEARN AND INTERGRATOR NUMBERS!!! dropped by 5-10. blm was 128-135, now 120-124. is it common to lower the fuel pressure after installing this? i usually run 42psi line off(red's chip)...
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    something strange when i open gas cap

    started to notice this when i put gas in the car. when i take the gas cap off i can hear the tank "crinkle". seems like the gas tank is in a vaccum, i've never had another car do this. is thier a vent or valve that's bad, is this a problem that needs to be fixed? thanks in advance for replies.
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    need some info on cooling fans

    i think my low speed fan quit working, the passenger side fan runs- driver's side just sitting there. which relay is for which fan( one relay is mounted next to coolant tank, other one by radiator/battery). need someone to verify which fan and relay is which. also thinking of wiring high speed...
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    shift kits (how often)?

    just wondering if you should install a new shift kit after so many years/miles. car sat for 5yrs, shift kit has approx 8k on it. i'm getting ready to change filter and i am wondering if i should install a new shift kit at the same time? would thier be anything else to update/check while the pan...
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    motor mount problems

    started to change motor mounts today and ran into a snag. the plate that the mount bolts to/bolts to the block has a broken bolt ear on it. does anybody know if these plates are available from any other car/ would anyone have an extra that they could part with/ do the poly mounts do away with...
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    could you do this?

    just thinking out loud here, could you mount an alchy nozzle in the spot where the EGR valve used to go? a plate could be made to hold the nozzle and block the egr port in the intake. could you than use the alky to stem part throttle knock when the egr is removed? this set up would provide...
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    more info needed/doing valve springs

    started replacing springs on my 1989 tta, found black stem seals on exhaust side/orange ones on intake. reading other posts i thought seals were suppost to be on intakes only. do i remove exhaust seals and replace or just leave off? bought fel-pro viton seals for intake only, if i need to...
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    ??? on doing valve springs

    got the covers off and getting ready to replace springs....valve tool looks like it's the wrong one! bought the springs w/ tool from private seller-looks like they came from Ron's automotive(only #'s i can find are on instruction sheet #6746 HD spring set & #6745 spring removal tool) looks like...
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    i think i got a problem-compression check

    finally got around to checking motor,here is what i got. #1. 140psi #2. 150psi #3. 154psi #4. 148psi #5. 150psi #6. 140psi performed the test on the motor cold(about 45 degrees F in garage),plugs out,charger on battery to keep volts...
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    looking for knock retard !

    first,let me thank all of you for renewing my obsession with these cars. i have been reading this site for two months now and you guys have given me all the info needed to get this BUIAC (1989 TTA) back out and up to snuff. my question is this:when running in WOT, i usually see 4-8 knock signals...
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