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    Stall question/issue

    Okay, so I ordered a 2600 Stall from Edge Racing, hoping it would give me a little more edge on drag racing days, but keep factory manners on the road, considering the stock stall was 2200. Well, the car has the new converter in and still only stalls to 2200, and even seems slower out of the...
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    1986 Grand National - 87K orig miles

    I am selling my 1986 GN with 87751 orginal miles. I am wanting a LS1 car, so I have to let one of my other toys go. So here are the details. Car has not been modified except for new Hooker exhaust, A-pillar boost guage, adjustable waste gate, and K&N conical filter setup. Car is very strong...
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    KBB.com prices?

    Has anybody seen www.kbb.com prices lately. They have seriously jumped. I checked it a month ago and my 86 GN with 86K orginal was $13800.00,,, now it is saying way north of that, like around $20K.. :eek: .. Did I miss something. I also cross-refrenced nada, and it went up as well. I guess...
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    Need help ASAP - Air Bags

    I am needing to order some Air Bags today, but I need to know some stupid info, because I have never done it before. I was going to order from FullThrottle, but I can't get them on the phone, I think they are moving or something. Anyway, I was going to order the one Air Bag for the pass side...
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    WTB: 86-87 T-type wheels, need 2

    I just need 2 for the rear, so that I can put some ET Streets on for track duty. Also needing an Air-Bag setup. PM me if you have some you want to sell. Thanks.
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    90' Z28 w/400 - KILL

    Well, I haven't been out in a long time in the 86' T-type, but this weekend we got the Big Neck Intercooler for the T-type and I put it on. The new IC was supposed to fix the lag issue we was having, and well, it seriously fixed it. Before I could only get 1-2psi off the line, and now the...
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    Best Converter Selection for PT3255e

    I figure I need a 3000 to 3200, but I am on a budjet and need a good torque converter for the above Precision turbo. Car has bad lag at takeoff, so I fugure this is what it needs. Anybody know where I can get a street/strip torque converter at a good price. Thanks.... :)
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    Stock Springs?

    Where is a good place (cheap) to buy a full set of stock springs for my 86' T-type. I have looked all over, and only see the Eibach Performance springs which lowers. Any suggestions. The orginal springs are so weak now that when I accelerate really hard the backend wobbles a little. I...
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    86 GN, 86K orginal miles - Stock

    1986 Grand National: Has 86K orginal miles, documented, and has a clean CarFax. I even have the orginal Window sticker. Car has not been modified except for new Hooker exhaust, A-pillar boost guage, adjustable waste gate, and K&N conical filter setup. Car is very strong and drives very nice...
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    FS - 2000 Grand Am GT - RamAir

    2000 Grand AM GT - RamAir 3.4 V6: Fully Loaded, Moon Roof including wind deflector, tinted windows, premium sound system, Excellent condition, very clean inside and out, engine too. Keyless entry and alarm and newer tires, best wheels, not fakers. Wife is wanting a new suv to haul the kids...
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    2003 Cavalier LS Sport - NICE! Daily Driver

    2003 Cavalier LS Sport: Fully Loaded!! 2.2 Ecotec 5-spd. Black/Grey, Moonroof & Chrome Wheels - 22K miles, still has warranty left. Super Nice car, just like new. Great Gas Mileage and good on Insurance. Car has no problems. Asking $9,995.00 **Trades Considered** Located in Western KY...
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    Is it a GN? Is it a good deal?

    I found a 1986 GN with 30K miles for $11995.00. I ran the VIN on CarFax to check it out, and it came back and said it was a 1986 T-type. This car looks really clean and has all the GN emblems, etc... I did the VIN decoder, and it says the T-type code (K), but I didn't see a GN code, or maybe...
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    What should I be running?

    Hey everybody, just got our 86' T-type completely done. Now its on to the tuning part. Also, many Thanks to TurboG (aka: Glenn) for all his help with this project. He was instrumental in helping us do this by ourselves (he also has a wicked fast 87 T)... Anyway, I was wondering what I...
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    Cause of slow Turbo spool?

    We just got done upgrading our 86' T-type with a new Precision GT3255e turbo and it seems to spool up very slowly. Infact, the stock turbo which was bad, still spooled up faster than this new turbo. As far as I can tell we have no exhaust leaks, and everything is in good order. The turbo is...
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    Is this a good boost guage?

    I am in need of a good boost guage that won't break the bank, so I found this Glow Shift boost guage on the internet, and it doesn't look to bad and the price is good too. I just wanted to know if anybody has had an experience with this boost guage, or where can I find a good one for about...
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    Holy Sparkplugs!

    Sorry guys for the catchy title, anyway, I was needing some recomendations on what type of Sparkplug to go with. I found that the AC R43TS was recommended on the Turbo Regal website for mid 13sec. cars, but when I went to Autozone, all they had was the R44TS, which I'm guessing is the same...
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    Good Buick Mechanic? Western, KY

    Hey guys, I'm in Western KY, and I need to know if anybody knows of a good Buick mechanic around close to where I am. We have a 86' T-type, and we have ordered all sorts of goodies to upgrade it with. Just want somebody we can trust. If I could do it myself, I would, but I don't want to take...
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    In need of a good buick mechanic - KY -

    Hey guys, I'm in Western KY, and I need to know if anybody knows of a good Buick mechanic around close to where I am. We have a 86' T-type, and we have ordered all sorts of goodies to upgrade it with. Just want somebody we can trust. If I could do it myself, I would, but I don't want to take...
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    Turbo Hoses? Good deal or not?

    Hey Guys, as some of you know I am restoring a 86' T-type and I am going through everything. I found a Turbo intake hose (long) and a Turbo Hose and Clamps kit. If you could, check out the ebay links and let me know if these are good prices or not? If not, where can I go to get these items...
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    What kind of Performance boost with?

    Okay, some of you guys know I got a 1986 T-type that I'm wanting to restore to its bad butt self. Well, I have been doing my homework, and after much talking this is the setup I think I will be going with. The car has 71K miles and is in great shape, but the stock Turbo is toast. So after...
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