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    Corteco head gaskets?

    Anyone use Corteco for head gaskets and have any feedback? Part number 20596CS. FK
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    Cam ID questions. (degree wheel 1st-timer)

    Bought an engine and trying to figure out which cam is in there. I bought a Comp Cams degree wheel and have been trying to figure out the whole procedure. I used a dial indicator on the #1 piston to set TDC on the degree wheel and wire attached to the block. I noticed the You Tube "degreeing the...
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    Timing cover/high oil pressure-volume and crank end play questions.

    Hey guys, Finally getting around to checking out a motor I picked up that supposedly had been rebuilt recently. Piston bore looks good with no ridge and installer had put in a .20/.20 crank. Also getting ready to degree the cam to see what is in there. The crank and bearings looked good. I...
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    Old camshaft identification/.020 crank/rod bearings.

    Hey there, Getting back into the GN game after a long break... I've got a used engine I'm tearing apart to take a look at and might use short-term to get my car running again until I put together another engine I've needed to assemble for a while. The used engine has .030 pistons (with no...
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    86 GN engine rebuilding/tips available?

    Hey everyone, I had an 86' T-type way back that I sold so I could get an 86' GN. I bought it with engine trouble and I've had it for a few years now and am finally ready to put the engine together. Anyone know of an engine assembly manual that can give me tips on a 3.8 turbo rebuild? I've...
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    New Terry Houston D/P for sale

    New Terry Houston stainless downpipe for sale. Never installed. $380 shipped. I'm near Ann Arbor, MI and the Detroit area for local sale/delivery. I can take Paypal. Look up my 100% Ebay feedback under "mizzrachel". (Wife's account) I have car parts I sold there with feedback around May-June...
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    Want to trade:86 GN stock Powermaster for regular G body brakes.

    I have a complete powermaster setup for an 86 GN I want to trade for a G-body brake setup plus some cash. I have the whole setup including pedal, gaskets, all the other stuff too. I am going to Bowling Green as well. I'll be there Thursday. The setup ran great until I parked the car about a...
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    Cam recommendations for 86 GN.

    Hello all. I've been a member here for quite a while and bought a few items 2-3 years ago with the intention of building a mid-11 second car. I need to know which cam you guys like for the following set-up: Precision turbo either PT52 or TA52. (one=590 horse and the other=600 horse) 50#...
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    96 Supercharged T/A for sale. Lower price..

    Original Florida car. Runs-looks excellent. Many, many new parts. Brand new SPEC 3 clutch, tune up, Optispark, all springs, shocks and struts. Has electric water pump, beefed-up Rockland 6-speed trans, headers and bigger exhaust, sub-frame connectors, Corvette C-5 wheels, (275/17's in front and...
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    96 Supercharged Trans Am-$9500

    Original Florida car. Runs-looks excellent. Needs nothing. Dynoed at 385 RWH last year at Detroit Speed-Livonia. Many, many new parts. Brand new SPEC 3 clutch, tune up, new Optispark, all springs, shocks and struts. Has electric water pump, beefed-up Rockland 6-speed trans, sub-frame connectors...
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    96 Supercharged Trans Am-$9500

    Original Florida car. Runs-looks excellent. Needs nothing. Dynoed at 385 RWH last year at Detroit Speed-Livonia. Many, many new parts. Brand new SPEC 3 clutch, tune up, new Optispark, all springs, shocks and struts. Has electric water pump, beefed-up Rockland 6-speed trans, sub-frame connectors...
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    Best engine rebuild info manuals?

    I just got my 86 GN engine back from the machine shop along with most of my parts. Who has the best engine rebuild manuals for our cars? I know a lot of the info is here and on GNTTYE.ORG but does anyone have any opinions on which books/manuals are the best. Dave
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    Rod issue?

    Hello all. It's been a while since I've posted. I'm getting ready to rebuild an 86 GN engine and just took two short blocks apart to see which cranks, rods, block looked better to see what to send to the machine shop. When examining the rod caps on one engine, I noticed that on several rod caps...
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    Wanted:86-87 Buick factory repair manuals

    Wanted: Factory repair manuals for 86 or 87 Regal. I need them for the engine disassembly-assembly sections. Or if anything with this info is available elsewhere like a CD, etc. Thanks. Dave fordwhupper@hotmail.com
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    86-87 Turbo Regal rebuild books, info?

    I'm getting ready to rebuild my first 3.8 turbo Regal motor and need to know if there are any manuals, books out there for engine assembly and hints, etc. Any websites with good info out there. Thanks.. Fordkiller
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    Wanted 1986 front and rear GN bumpers..

    I live in Michigan near Ann Arbor and am looking for a decent set of bumpers for a GN. I'd be willing to travel to Ohio, Indiana, etc. to get them or could pick up a set of them at the Nats next month. Dave fordwhupper@hotmail.com
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    68 Mailbu for sale or trade $11000

    1968 Chevy Malibu for sale. (Chevelle SS wannabee) Great condition. Small block Chevy V-8. 2 speed Powerglide trans. White with black stripes, rally wheels, black vinyl top. Runs great. Tossing in "extra" 350 performance engine and aftermarket intake and carb. Car has newer seat package...
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    87 Turbo T for sale at Bowling Green

    I'm bringing my silver 87 Turbo T to Bowling Green tomorrow to sell. It has 133K miles on it and is relatively rust-free other than a little at the bottom of the doors and some in the passenger front door jamb. I am the second owner and it was originally a California car. I bought it in 1996. It...
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    86-87 TR alternator wiring.

    How many wires are supposed to go to the voltage regulator in the alternator and what are their colors and orientation? I installed a Modern Musclecar voltage booster a whole back and am trying to put the car back to stock. Any help would be appreciated! Dave fordwhupper@hotmail.com
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    Copper turbo-exhaust manifold gaskets.

    I'm running out of time before Bowling Green to get my car done to get the copper gasket that goes from the turbo to the exhaust manifold. Do these have to be copper or can I make a gasket out of either flat copper or header gasket-type of material? Did the factory even have a gasket there...
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