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Hey all, I haven't been around the turbo buick community for a while but I have a 109 3.8L Long Block that I'm trying to get rid of and I'm trying to find what the market looks like for one that needs rebuilt(spun rod bearings). The rebuild has less than 10k miles on it(03/2007) and has been...

I spun a rod bearing in my 3.8L GN engine a few months back. I am looking at getting a new crankshaft for the engine. I had the old rotating assembly balanced, would/should I get it rebalanced with a new crankshaft? Thanks, Chris

Up for sale/trade is my Custom 3" Downpipe that is made to fit 3.8L Turbo Swapped 82-92 Camaro/Firebirds. This will only fit the Buick Headed 86-87 Turbo engines, not TTA/FWD Heads. It will connect to 86-92 305/350 Catback exhausts with single catalytic converters. It has a HKS Wastegate with a...

GN/TTA Parts(all prices negotiable) 87 Turbo 3.8L Grand National Longblock (needs rebuilt) "109" Block with ARP Main Studs Stock Turbo Crank(need replaced/machined) Stock Turbo Rods w/ ARP Bolts .030" Speed Pro Forged Dished Pistons(8:1 Compression w/ Stock HG 1445 86-87 GN heads w/...

Im selling a nice 70mm Kenne Bell Throttle Body and Upper Plenum combo. It comes complete with TPS and IAC sensors. A nice performance/ dress up piece for any 86-87 Turbo Buick or TTA!! Will include plenum gasket. I'd like to get $400 shipped for the combo. I also have an RJC...

Im selling the following parts because Im parting out a GN Swap to install a different powertrain combo. I bought the injectors and ECM off fellow board members in the Spring of 2007. The Turbotweak chips are for #55 injectors. #55 Siemens Low Impedance Injectors- $175 Shipped Modified ECM...

I have a Scanmaster 2.1 That I purchased last summer(6/07 off Fullthrottlespeed.com) Selling because Im getting out of the TurboBuick stuff for now!! Still has full length of wires remaining. $220obo Shipped in the 48 states(HI and AK extra) PM if interested!!!

Engine (was rebuilt 3/07 but has spun bearings disassembled 10/08) 3.8L 109 Block bored .030” Stock turbo crank .020”/.020” Stock Turbo Rods TRW/Speed Pro Forged pistons (.030”) Stock Main caps w/ ARP Studs Stock Un-ported 8445 heads w/ 100lb springs (rebuilt and resurfaced 3/07) Stock...

Over the last month, I replaced/installed the following; Duttweiler neck stock intercooler AlkyControl Single nozzle(havent used it yet) RJC Power plate for Kenne Bell intakes New coil module and coilpack(old one wasnt bad but was sputtering with it after mods) New 160 degree thermostat...

I recently ordered an Accel Supercoil(42000 volts) from jegs. I replaced my old one because the #1 spark plug tip thing broke off of it. Is it possible that I got a faulty one from the factory? It blew the volcano out of a spot near the LF(if your driving the car) plug. I havent checked...

Well, My car has been running hot due to the cooling fan not coming on. I tested the fan and it works whith battery voltage. Ive checked fuses, swapped relays, still get no fan action. And in the procass, Ive lost ignition voltage to my alt gauge, coolant gauge as well as the scanmaster...

Im looking at replacing my front cover and waterpump this winter due to some minor leakage and its 20 years old(cover at least). Id like to hear some opinions on the Full throttle speed cover and high flow waterpump. The luck I have with this engine leaking, I think its LQ9 6.0L V8 time:eek:

Hey guys, After having my car down for a few months, Ive finally got it running again. I replaced head gaskets, fuel pump, as well as a few misc upgrades(Power Plate, Duttweiller Neck IC). I let it idle for about 30 minutes before road testing it. After a few minutes of...

I just installed an alcohol kit from Razor, I have a TT 93 street chip as well as a TT 110 Race chip. Which should I use for a base to tune from? I'd be sending in the other chip to get reprogrammed for alky and pump gas. Thanks for looking, Chris

I have been doing some upgrades to my Turbo 3.8L Firebird(Buick Headed 109 Block) and changed the oil today. The car has sat since June 1st in my garage. Well anyways, I pulled the drain plug and about 1/4 cup of green coolant came out before the oil. No chocolate milk mix though. As a...

This may be a dumb question but Ill ask anyway! Is it acceptable to cut the exhaust port flange so each primary seals against each port on the head? Something like a saw width relief in between each port? I have a warped header and dont have the money for some Aftermarket headers. Wanna...

Im looking for a decent place underhood to install my Alky pump. Not really concerned about it being hidden but hidden is good too! Pics are worth 1000 words too!! Thanks Chris

Hi, I have an Innovative LM-2 Wideband kit that Im wanting to install on my GN/Trans AM Hybrid. I got to looking in the box and its looking like 10,000 wires and a black box! Got me nervous to install. Has anybody done one and if so, how did it go? Thanks, Chris

I'm doing some upgrades to my Turbo Firebird, installing an AlkyControl kit, 3bar map, RJC PP, TT Alky chip, as well as getting my TE44 Rebuilt. What spark plug does everybody recommend running with my setup? 3.8L, stock crank and rods, TRW Forged pistons (8.1:1 compression) Stock...

Which turbo would you guys recommend me to upgrade from my CPTE44? My goal with the car is low 11's high 10's around 23-26psi. But Id like as much as I can throw at the combo. My setup right now is; 3.8L, stock crank and rods, TRW Forged pistons (8.1:1 compression) Stock rebuilt 8445...