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    Rebuild Time

    Gonna be sending my car off for a little rebuild. Got a few questions for the guys who've been there and done that. Should I go roller cam? Should I go ahead and port the heads? Not looking at breaking the bank, just curious if there are any other things I should look at. Not a racer but...
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    Small Engine Fire

    Been having a few issues with the TTA lately. Was washing it the other day, with the car idling, and I could smell something burning. Well the car stalled and when I finished washing it the car would not start. Found out the fusible link was cooked. Fixed that and was preparing to take the...
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    Another Stage 2 TTA with 800 rwhp????

    Prolly a scammer but figured I'd post it anyway since its local to me...... http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/4168612595.html
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    Where to Find???

    May be looking at having a cam and lifter swap done on my TTA. Guy at the shop said it may take a while to get parts for the car because of the rarity, something I hadn't thought about. Where can I find a stock spec cam and stock lifters?? Would these items normally be in stock? Last time I...
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    Thinking about selling, whats it worth??

    As the title says I'm thinking about selling my TTA. Its basically a survivor with 52k on it. Give yall a list of the bad: Needs paint (hood and roof are checking), headliner and seats need to be redone (really just drivers seat), headlight motors are shot, heater core is bypassed but AC...
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    Pulling Timing with my TT Chip.....

    Been having a detonation problem so I adjusted some parameters on my TT Chip via Scanmaster. Cured the detonation but I had to pull alot of timing out and I'm wondering if this seems normal. I had to bump the timing from the 128 BLM number down to 112 to cure the detonation, did this on...
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    Last GN for sale???

    Found this on Craigslist. Bet it won't be cheap!!:) Paperwork and only 15 miles..... last ever made buick grand national
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    Name that Part!!!!

    Been having a noise/vibration that I thought was a bad trans mount. Got some new tires on the car and I asked them to check the mount, well the owner comes out and brings me in the back. The problem was not the mount, there is a bracket that bolts around the transmission and attaches...
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    Replacing the Headliner....

    How tough a job is this? Been looking on ebay at a few of the kits and I was wondering how "mechanically oriented" should you be to try this? Do you need adhesives to stick to the roof of the car? Any help is appreciated as I will be moving on this quick because my headliner looks HORRIBLE!!!
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    Stumped.........Pt 2!!!

    Found my problem, vacuum line is loose but it is inside the car. The line goes into the firewall on the drivers side by the brake booster. Can anybody tell me where it goes before I pull anything else apart? :D Prolly a stupid question but if I knew the answer I wouldn't be asking.
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    Stumped....

    _Posted in Tech also... Changed some of my vacuum lines and now my vents an cruise don't work. Air comes thru the dash only. Found a leak and I tightened it up and air worked fine....next day I get up and take the car for a spin and the air came out the defrost again. This is on a TTA and my...
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    OK I'm Stumped......

    Changed some of my vacuum lines and now my vents an cruise don't work. Air comes thru the dash only. Found a leak and I tightened it up and air worked fine....next day I get up and take the car for a spin and the air came out the defrost again. This is on a TTA and my BLM's on my Scanmaster...
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    Craigslist Find

    DFW area. If I win the Powerball tonite......... 1987 Buick GNX
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    O2 Readings

    I have a question about O2 readings on my Scanmaster. Gettting some knock on my SM as I rev thru 2nd gear. If I hit recall on my SM can I use the readings to tell if I'm too lean? Or do I have to make a full pass? I ask this because when I hit the recall button it shows high 600's, 698 to...
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    Setting the Cam Sensor

    Curious if anyone has any helpful hints on this job. I have Caspers Cam Tool. Crankshaft bolt.....does anyone know the bolt size off the top of their head? Car isn't located here presently. Thanks for the help.
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    Eagle Brakes

    Anybody have any experience with this company? Thinking about blowing the dust off my TTA an possibly taking it to Cruising the Coast this year. Brakes are prolly overkill for my car but I like them. Also open to recommendations if these are junk. PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM Perf&Turbo 88 89...
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    Headliner

    Anybody have any experience with this??? I'm guessing he's prolly a member here but.... NEW 1989 FIREBIRD GTA TURBO TRANS-AM T-TOP HEADLINER: eBay Motors (item 200371953900 end time Jul-05-10 16:18:53 PDT)
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    200R4 Question

    Having problems with my car upshifting really fast after I get off the interstate. Driving around the city I have no problems whatsoever, but after getting off the int even for a short ride 2 miles or so the problem occurs. Buddy of mine says it sounds like the torque convertor is staying...
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    Fuel Pressure ????

    Went to the track last nite and lo and behold I see another 89 TTA out there. He pulls up to the tree and proceed's to run a 14.4@94. Hmm go talk to the guy and he had just started trying to get it running right. Had head work, sounded like a cam, bigger turbo, dutt neck intercooler and 9...
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    TTA Headers

    For those who have a set sitting around, here is an indicator of value. May have to polish mine up soon! eBay Motors: Exhaust Manifolds 1989 Turbo Trans Am (item 260273978324 end time Aug-18-08 18:12:16 PDT)
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