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    Reproduction seat covers (where to get?)

    Couldn't find an interior section to post in so sorry if this is wrong spot. I'd like to buy a set of repro seat covers for a Turbo T in tan but would also like the power 6 logo on headrests. Where can I get them?
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    What is max boost for my 1979 set up?

    I got an adjustable wastegate from member OddMonte to put on a pretty much stock 1979 set up. The highest pump gas here is 91 octane. I will purchase a boost gauge to put on the A pillar. I don't even know what stock boost is. What do you think my max boost will be set at? I just posted a thread...
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    What do you think it would run in 1/4?

    I'm building up a pretty much stock 1979 draw through 3.8 from a turbo Century. I'm putting it in my 80 Regal. My work buddy is saying it won't out run his 03 Silverado (5.3). The short block will be a stock rebuild with Edelbrock 5487 cam (already bought), 8445 heads, 1983 Regal turbocharger...
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    PEVR questions (1979)

    I don't know what to do here guys. I have read that the PEVR can be sent to TA performance for a new diaphragm. I also read about a PEVR mod using a 3 way check valve instead of original PEVR. Obviously the check valve would be the ultimate budget way to go and have a few here already. Which way...
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    PROJECT back to high school 80 Sport Coupe clone

    If you've been watching my Turbo 79 Century videos, a rusted away vin tag caused it to not be buildable. I'm NOT selling any parts off the Century in case I find another body in the future. I decided to find a 78-80 Regal to use the turbo V6 from the Century. So it will be a Sport Coupe clone...
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    Camshaft selection for my 79 Century (help)

    Guys, my cam has a wiped lobe so I need to buy a cam. I'm not going to take it drag racing but would like it to have some pep if I get challenged at a stop light. Stock torque convertor, carb, and turbo. The only upgrades are 8445 heads, 1983 turbo Regal aluminum intake and turbo, 3.73 posi rear...
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    1983 turbo interchange on 1979

    Guys, I have a complete top end from a 1983 Turbo Regal. I have read that the 83 turbo housing is bigger/better than my stock 1979 one. Not sure if the housing means the aluminum part or the cast iron part though. Will the 83 housing bolt onto my 79 turbo? The 83 turbo is seized from outside...
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    Using aluminum 1983 intake with 1979 stuff

    So I want to use the 83 aluminum intake on my 79 engine. Should I drill and tap the aluminum intake for the PEVR? Where should I drill and tap for the knock sensor. I have read about the check valve used instead of the PEVR so should I do this instead? Also, will the newer style knock sensor...
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    Later heads and cam in 1979 turbo 3.8?

    Guys, I have a 79 Turbo Century. I have grabbed a set of 8445 heads from my local U Pull salvage. When I tore my engine down, one cam lobe is wasted. I'd like to know if the 86/87 Grand National spec stock replacement cam will work. Also will these mid 80s 8445 heads work with my 79 model block...
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    Need help verifying codes and numbers 1979 Turbo Century

    I have been trying to authenticate my 3.8 engine block matches my Century (numbers matching). The flat pad on the left side of block where it mates to trans has no numbers stamped there. The raised cast numbers on top of the rear of engine block is 1261438 which I found to be a 1978 turbo. The...
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    What turbo is on a stock 84 TR?

    I SAID 84 BUT IT'S A 1983. I need to purchase a turbo rebuild kit for a stock 1983 Turbo Regal. I'm not sure what turbo it is to get the parts kit. Can someone help?
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    1979 Riviera turbo control box difference?

    Guys, I found a 1979 3.8 Turbo Riviera today at a salvage. I bought the control box, distributor, carb, PEVR, knock sensor, and some other smalls. If you seen my threads, I have a 79 turbo Century that had a severe engine fire. Everything on the left side is melted away. What is the differences...
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    Replacement gasket for turbo to intake

    I could not locate the gasket kit so I bought a few different sizes. This gasket is nearly perfect for a replacement. It is actually for a header collector. Remflex part# 8008. I'm no expert on these 78-83 carbed turbo engines but this is what I'm going to use. In case it could help someone else
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    Give me the low down on a Holley swap

    I have read countless threads here for a couple days. My issue with the 79 Centurys draw thru system is, I don't have a Q Jet. I do have a brand new Holley 600 with vacuum secondaries in a box already. I have read mixed things about cfm. Don't get me wrong, I like Q Jets but I've had several I...
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    Is there any external things to look for 78-80 Q-Jet?

    I know a guy that has a massive amount of Q Jets. He's offered to give me one if he has it. I know the straight fuel inlet but is there any smoking gun features to look for going through his stash on a non CCC Q jet draw through? I read through the sticky but some of the links are dead
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    Where to get turbo gaskets?

    I read that FelPro discontinued the gasket kit for our turbo mounting, egr, and drain back tube. What do we do for gaskets?
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    MEGA project but I'll save it. Turbo Century

    I'm going to need some help from you guys to give this old girl a new lease on life. I've been restoring cars almost 30 years and this car needs my help. I've owned 4 87 intercooled Grand Nationals and all of them I rebuilt the engines and tweaked on. I have ZERO experience in carbed hot air...
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    What do we do for turbo gaskets?

    I've read that FelPro discontinued the gasket set for turbo mounting, egr, etc. What are you guys doing for gaskets? I have a new turbo to down pipe donut. For my 79 Turbo Century Sport Coupe
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    MEGA project but I'll save it. Turbo Century

    I have owned 4 87 GNs in my years and this is my first hot air car. It should be scrapped but I have been restoring cars for almost 30 years. I have already stripped a 4 door Century for all the front stuff. I have tail lights coming from Grand Rapids. I just finished a 78 Cutlass Salon factory...
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    Turbo Buick collection

    I am selling my collection of scale Buick cars for $200 bucks plus shipping. The shipping will be whatever post office quotes me. There are some hard to find stuff and some not so hard. the 2 Johnny Lightning Promo cars are in the package and they are the 2 wheel variations(they are not punched...
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