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What are some of the members oil pressure readings (hot) on a 3.8 motor? I have seen some engines 20psi hot and some even down around 10 psi. Once the car temp cools down oil pressure increases. Are stand-alone oil coolers beneficial or is this a sign of bottom end wear ????

I was wondering who supplies/makes these rims for the GN? thanks

I'm looking for feedback on the engine gasket sets most of you are using when doing an engine rebuild. I have a leak from my front timing cover crank seal and want to know if it is better to use the fel-pro set (TCS45930) or to stick with using the gasket from the factory (GM). I know these...

I know this may have been asked before but I think Buick vendors come and go and sometimes tell you what you want to hear over the phone to get your business. We get our build-up home and the support disappears :confused: Who are the vendor(s) who are building and tuning Stage 2 motors and...

4.1 on-center block (new) purchased at GM Motorsports , the block is machined and ready to go. Brand new J.E. piston's for the block (still in the box) 3.625 motorsports crank 10/10 checked and ready to GO 6.5 carillo rods Duttweiler...

This topic has probably been brought up before but with all the technology and info out there I thought I would put this question to this board... camshaft duration @ .50 some are even split such as a 206-206 ,218-218....some are 210-205 and 212-206. There are also 206-212. What are...

I just listed my Stage 2 Motor in the Parts section check what is listed thanks

On the DFI calmap 6.32 version, how do you add and subtract on the base fuel map, for example if you wanted to add 10% can that be done to the whole base fuel map? if so can someone describe what steps to take to do this on line and off line Also is it the same steps for the ignition map...

What are some of the symptoms when a cam lobe is worn on a 206 206 flat tappet cam. Does the car idle funny, or backfire does it run rich at idle? Is there a lot of valve train noise. Anyone with experience please chime in. Thanks:confused:

Sorry to sound stupid, I have seen great things about RPE on the board and I would like to know who it is and how do I contact them to build up my S2 on center motor thanks

I'm still having problem's with my car running rich all of a sudden. The car was running great when I put the car away last year. I have posted my concern on here 3 weeks ago. Bob Cunningham was nice enough to give me some direction, but I'm still having the same problem. Here are my readings...

Fast management question???? I have run into a road block with this problem. My 87 GN has the FAST/sequential on the car for 4 years now. The car was dialed in last year with only 5-7% of correction in closed loop. The beginning of this year the car started to run very rich at idle & on...

I have the fast system on my car, the car started running very rich and dumping black smoke all of a sudden, I tried to change the ve fuel settings and not much difference. I then took it out of closed loop and adjusted the tables to lean it out a bit it and it got better. I check the...

I'm still using the DOS-based C-COM software on my fast system. I'm looking for feedback on how the Windows Platform of the C-COM works and is it more user friendly for the novice for tuning?

Does the 400 trans with the Olds bell housing bolt right in to the 87 GN aith out any driveshaft modifications?? also what gear shoud be installled in the diff to compensate for for difference in gearing on the trans.

I'm running a hydraulic 206-206 cam my valve springs do not have enough seat pressure. I have cast iron heads with mild porting what valve springs should I be using and where can I purchase a good set. Thanks:confused:

I tried to mount a P275-60-15 bfg drag radial on the stock rim. It rubs on the rear frame rail. Are there any suggestions on what to do? I still want to use the stock rim for stock appearances....:confused:

I was using C16 race fuel on my GN , no detonation car ran great , made good power . I was out of the C16 and decided to try torco 118 a friend of mine had. The car detonated like crazy until I took the timing out of the program.I though because the octane as higher it would be better , but...

I'm wondering what valve springs go with the 206-206 cam that have the correct seat pressure. I noticed the horsepower starts falling off at 4900rpm as if the springs are floating. Is there a set of valve springs that can be puchased that go with this cam? I do not want to shim them...

I've installed a precision convertor multi disc lock-up. I have a fast fuel management system that does not have a program to engage the convertor. Should I now install and separate switch to lock up the convertor or is there another way to have it come on at a specific speed.???