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    where to buy the fan ballast thats located on the fan shroud,87 GN

    mine is missing a chunk out of it..where the connector or terminal is attached...where can I buy one..or can it be bypassed and is it OK to do so...thanks in advance Did a search...by bad..should have did that first!
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    Whats it worth: stock turbo

    Has a little more than acceptable shaft play and just started to smoke,so its a core. Thanks in advance...
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    octane needed for 17 lbs. boost/26*

    Curious as to what octane I would need with 17 lbs boost/ max of 26* of timing The turbo tweek 93 octane street chip I have has the same 17 lbs. of boost,but has 19* of timing thoughts?
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    Best convertor for a stock turbo

    I am guessing a 12" 2800 Mods are in signature...thanks in advance for your thoughts and opinions.
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    Thanks to ttaowner/James

    James sold me a nice,stock exhaust elbow..much appreciated! Now I can start porting it without taking my car apart :cool: And thanks for the ride too James!! Car turns on nice!!
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    Looking to buy a "turn key" Dutweiler necked IC

    I am thinking by the time I pick up a good,used intercooler,buy the neck and then have some someone that knows what they are doing install it,I might as well just buy this and be done with it: 86-87 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL GN TTA DUTWEILER INTERCOOLER - eBay (item 370191962991 end time Feb-11-11...
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    Thoughts on what this combo might run

    stock 87 GN (motor,convertor/trans,rear and suspension) mods are: K&N open element ported exhaust housing,3" Kirban downpipe test pipe,Hooker 2.5" exhaust Duttweiler neck,wastegate set for 17 lbs. TT 93 octane chip Hoosier Q/T DOT Pros 26x15x9.5" this is a street driver,not looking to...
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    No downshift into 2nd gear

    BRF trans... 1 to 2 shift is very soft at part throttle,but still firm at WOT,2-3 shift firm Anyway,trans will not kickdown into 2nd,it goes into first..like it skips right over 2nd thoughts? Did a search..didn't really come up with anything specific I will be going to talk to the builder...
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    Thanks to ttaowner/James

    Bought a few used parts,including a Hooker exhaust,welded drivers side header and most importantly,a good,stock turbo. Very happy with everything...especially the turbo..got it all back together a few days ago and I am still smiling! Thanks again James.... Still can't believe how many parts and...
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    wow..the Flowmaster exhaust really sucks

    I recently installed the Hooker system along with a test pipe.What a hige difference! The car formerly had the Flowmaster system with the single factory style muffler. I read this and I was very suprised at the HP/TQ increase: Pypes Complete Cat-Back System - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
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    Car runs awesome,but lots of smoke

    basically stock 87 GN,does everything its supposed to,but smokes like a freight train out of the tailpipes. Smoking got worse after swapping the stock exhaust for the Hooker 2.5" system and test pipe.Turbo seals maybe?
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    ET/MPH gain from exhaust swap

    What kind of gain in ET and MPH could be expected from swapping out the stock cat for a test pipe and stock exhaust for the Hooker 2.5" system? Car currently runs high 13's/low 14's around 97-98 MPH basically all stock (mods in signature) on regular street radials. 60 ft range is 2.05-2.30...
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    Nice 85 Grand National on ebay

    Buick : Grand National:eBay Motors (item 200404317441 end time Nov-16-09 17:58:56 PST) nice clean ride!!
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    Wha makes the 1-2 shift go "soft"

    Rebuilt BRF unit (about 4 years and 8,000 miles ago) Has a Fairbanks Super Servo...unit used to shift very firm on the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts...now its soft on the 1-2 but still firm on the 2-3 thoughts? Fluid is pink with no stink
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    Whats the quickest a hot air car can run on 93 octane?

    Thoughts or experiences?
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    Passing emissions with a test pipe

    Any thoughts or experiences? I live in CT and this is my 87 GN...it passes with the cat and stock chip now with no problem.
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    Direct Scan and old laptop

    got an old laptop with Windows 95 laying around...is it a good candidate for directscan?
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    how much octane for 26* of timing

    If you are running 16-17 lbs. of boost with 26* of timing ,what would be the suitable octane? I would guess 110,but I don't want to take a chance...
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    1984 3.8 Turbo motor

    this is the long block only..no intake,etc.Heads are still bolted on along with the oil pan. Low mileage,but has been sitting for a few years. Consider it a core. $100 firm pick up only Located in Connecticut,zip code 06514
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    84 T-Type project or parts car

    http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/cars-sale/204134-84-t-type-project-parts-car.html
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