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    stock intercooler with Duttweiler kneck

    Just as the ad says. In a perfect world I need a LEAK free stock length intercooler with a duttweiler kneck on it. I will consider a leak free bone stocker. Also a streched stocker. E-mail or reply with what you guys have. Thanks, Ted Tderickls1@aol.com
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    Need a stock intercooler repaired or known good stocker..

    Well the intercooler won't hold water, I can only imagine what that is like under pressure. Any idea of who can fix it? How about somebody that sells pressure tested stockers? Thanks...
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    Monocoque racing wheels?

    Anyone have any leads on where to get these things? We have a set of four on our race car and one split (yes split). From what I can gather they went out of business, just wondering if anyone new of any sitting around or an old dealer that had some sitting around. Need one or two fronts...
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    Odd brake rotor question - lightweight rotors?

    Are some rotors out there lighter then others? Is it possible to get some aftermarket or rotors from another model that are lighter? The car is 3100 lbs without driver and a 1/4 mile only car, so warpage and longevity are not as much of a concern as with a street car.
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    Pitfalls of not using a turbo buick machinist?

    Long story - I know someone who swears that a good machinist is a good machinist, and it doesn't matter that he has never built a turbo V6 before (or atleast not in many many years). He is building a 4.1 "291" casting with .030 hypers. What problems are possible and what are things of...
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    218/218 Comp Cams -> Not listed in the GN section??

    I have the biggest comp cams camshaft listed in the catalog under even fire, but not in the GN section. Can this cam be used in a turbo motor? Specs look very similar, just a little bigger. http://www.compcams.com/Technical/CurrentCatalog/HTML/110-113.asp Thanks
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    Who makes the best cold air setup for the TTA?

    Any input would be great. Thanks.
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    E.T. correction for altitude??

    Is there a general rule or equation to figure out how much elavation effects E.T. and mph???
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    Most boost run with stock turbo?

    Trying to figure out when it stops making power, Thanks
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    Piston to valve clearance?

    What kinda of piston to valve clearance should there be on a production block with production heads? Could there be a potential problem with over a .500 lift cam and a decked head? Thanks...
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    difference between 8445 and stage 1 production heads?

    I know the stage 1 heads do not have the egr holes, but is there any other difference? They might have more metal in the water jackets? any thoughts?
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    How much over bore can a production 4.1 handle?

    30, 40, 50? Or should I say far have you guys gone with your motors?
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    83-84 4.1 engine

    Looking for a 83-84 4.1 anybody got one? Can pick up at the Nats.
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    Possible to offset grind a stock crank?

    I have heard of this before but never with turbo cranks. Has anyone offset a stock crank to make a stroker and get more cubes?
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    NON computer controlled distributor for a 1986 3.8 N/A motor??

    Anybody have an HEI that doesn't need a computer input? Thanks, TD
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    Heads - 8445 vs 6593

    What is the real difference between the two? They look to be the same in flow characteristics.
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    T-Type aluminum bumper support - front

    front aluminum bumper support that came off of an 87 T-Type. Good condition, no bends or kinks $120 o.b.o Thanks!
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    ALuminum bumper supports from T-Type, what are they worth?

    What should one expect to pay for either the front or rear aluminum bumper supports? Thanks
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    Best bang for the Buck - TH350 converter??

    I have a TH 350 with a stock type torque converter that will only stall to about 1500rpm. Want something cheap that could put me in the 2200-2500 rpm range.
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    How fast on N/A crank and rods?

    I know there is a difference between the turbo and N/A cranks and rods, but is it really a big deal? How fast have people gone with the "wrong" parts so to speak? Would this be safe for mid 11's? TD
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