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    Simple speaker upgrade

    I haven't dug into my factory speakers on my 87 gn but I know that plenty of yall have. I'm thinking of running a Bluetooth amp to power new speakers in the factory locations, I'll leave the factory headunit but not use it, just stream off my phone. What is a simple bolt in speaker solution...
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    Spring questions

    Two question, for two different cars. 1. 87 gn that's a street strip car that's mostly a factory build car. If I want to lower it a tiny bit while refreshing things is the moog 5608 up front and a duralast rear spring the ticket? Then pick a shock? Think 99% street. Car number 2. Silly gutted...
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    Wtb maffless intake pipe

    Iso mafless intake pipe now that I've gone to xfi before buying new. Would prefer 4 inch. What's out there collecting dust?
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    Aluminum replica wheels

    ISO gn aluminum replica wheels, two 7 inch wide and two 8 inch wide. Located in nc but travel up and down the east coast. Figured I'd throw it out here before buying new.
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    Intake hardware and stuff

    Hey guys ive got a small list of questions for today. Im getting closer to having my engine finished. I installed my intake last night. 1.Anyone have pics for all the intake sensor locations? 2. is there a gasket between the throttle body and the plenuem? 3. Does anyone have pics of the fuel...
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    Am I missing anything?

    Hey guys, I'm needing some thoughts on this because I've had my engine apart for so long now. I'm going to be going to Richard Clarks shop again for round two with my engine assembly and instead of bombarding him with questions over the phone I figured id put up a thread so I can make a list...
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    RJC headgasket kit

    I have an RJC headgasket kit that im not planning on using that ill sell. 100$ shipped
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    Anyone use the Zeitronix LCD wideband kit?

    A few years ago I bought the Zeitronix LCD wideband kit and used it in a few different cars. I'm looking at permanently setting it up in my Buick and I'm looking for some install ideas. I'm also thinking about trying to use all of its features instead of just AFR like I did on other cars...
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    anyone in eastern NC able to help me measure bearing clearances?

    Hey guys, this is a long shot but is there anybody with in an hour or two of New Bern NC that could help me measure my bearing clearances? I had a machine shop polish the factory crank and they measured it and I also double checked the measurements with a mic at work and this is what I've got...
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    anyone in NC able to help me measure bearing clearances?

    Hey guys, this is a long shot but is there anybody with in an hour or two of New Bern NC that could help me measure my bearing clearances? I had a machine shop polish the factory crank and they measured it and I also double checked the measurements with a mic at work and this is what I've got...
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    Installing a new front cam bearing

    Are there any tips or things I need to do or be concerned with when I replace my front cam bearing? I've got the factory bearing in my block, I plan on removing the old one and installing a new one just like the old one was installed.
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    Do these rods look right?

    Alright guys I've hit a little bit of a wall. At one time, 5 years ago I tore down my bottom end while doing a rear main seal. Two of the rod caps got out of order, as in turned around, they are still on the right cylinder. I'm working on assembling the rods to measure for oil clearences. On...
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    what size main and rod bearings to buy

    Alright guys I just got the crank polished and measured today and I have some numbers to report back with. Mains from 1 on back to the rear 2.4995 2.4994 2.500 2.4995 Rods going from 1 on back to 6 2.2248 2.22489 2.22489 2.2249 2.22489 2.2249 Full throttle has standard mains and rods and...
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    another what converter thread

    So my build direction has changed. Im just getting the engine put back together with new rings, gaskets, comp 980 springs and the factory turbo. I have the factory d5 converter and a PATS 3000 rpm stall that was spec'd out for a Turbonetics CPT61 and 60 lb injectors. Would there be any negatives...
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    dumb egr question

    Quick question before I get to painting some engine parts. I have a turbo tweak chip that disables egr. The rest that I still need to do is make a block off plate for the intake and cut off the tower in the dog house correct? Ill need to know what work I need to do since I bead blasted my dog...
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    Look what I found in my engine

    So the joys of having a project sit are showing themselves. Back story is I took this engine out of the car after I broke the timing cover by being an in patient young person. Fast forward 5 years, a house, few deployments and other things I'm finally getting to this engine. It was supposed to...
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    torqing down the bottom end

    Hey guys I need some help here. I'm putting the Buick back together and need some step by step play by play instructions. A few years ago I pulled my engine out to re gasket, replace the timing set and engine mounts. Life got in the way along with a few deployments and I had hopes and dreams of...
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    Aluminum repop wheel questions along with brakes

    Alright guys I'm needing some input so I don't shoot myself in the foot later on. Bone stock 87 gn in the wheel and brake and suspension department. My steel chrome wheels are shot and I'm looking at replacing them with 15x7 up front and 15x8 out back with the aluminum repop wheels that are out...
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    need wideband O2 input

    Alright guys heres the scoop. Ive been looking alot at the LM-2 due to the fact that I can plug and play into all of my cars very easy and be able to tune them. But for every good review on the LM-2 theres another bad one, there seems to be alot of malfuntions with the controler, and even though...
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    WTB LM-2 wide band

    Im looking for an LM-2 setup for sale. Id prefer a single channel complete kit, but let me know what you have. Im only looking for the LM-2 so that I can tune multiple cars. Please email me at shocker_marine@yahoo.com with any leads. Shipping would be to 28529, Grantsboro NC.
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