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    Buick 350 w/carbed turbo?

    I have a Buick 350 that I am considering setting up with a carbed turbo from a 301 pontiac. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Anyone tried it? I would need some sort of adapter for the intake. Is the turbo just too small?
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    Timing and Boost on a carbed turbo6

    I am to the point where I will start messing with timing and boost to try to tune my 78 231 turbo I have the basic timing specs from the 78 service manual and a general idea of what I am doing. Within reason, it could be said that more timing equals more power, to a point. At the same time...
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    EST question - 78 231 turbo

    On my EST units there are two wires, Pink and light blue that go to a connector. This should connect to the same color wire leads off the engine harness. However I dropped the engine in an 83 wutlass without that particular harness so I need to figure out what connections need to be made...
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    1978 231 turbo 6 build

    Here is my build thread for my 78 231 turbo engine. I had been considering purchasing a Gbody regal to drop it in or maybe dropping it in my 83 Cutlass (original thread here http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/adding-78-9-turbo-setup-to-1987-231-v6-in-a-regal.407038/). Still undecided as...
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    adding 78/9 turbo setup to 1987 231 v6 in a regal?

    I am considering purchasing an 87 regal with 231 6cyl in good running condition, about 75k miles. The idea would be to add a carbed turbo setup to the running engine. I have a complete 78 or 79 engine core, and a functional oddfire v6 with a turbo6 carbed setup on it. My question is, can a...
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    Swapping a Carbed turbo 6

    Hi guys I am Ken G and I am in the process of getting a carbed turbo 6 running. The engine is a Buick 225 from 1967 that has a 1978 intake, turbo and manifolds. The Qjet is a 1980 turbo unit. I am sure to have some questions along the way so I thought I would introduce myself and show...
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    WTB: Gate shifter for 200r4

    Looking for a Quarter Stick - style shifter for my 200r4. Used in good condition is just fine Prefer a complete setup, but will consider units with only a small part or two missing. Thanks.
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    200R4 w/CK kit pressure test results

    So I put a CK shift recalibration kit in my 200R4 (OG code) along with a superior servo, a D5 converter, and some pump upgrades. I would like the experts thoughts on my pressure test results.: MIN TV Gear range Desired Actual Park 90 85 Reverse 130 145 Neutral 90 85 D4 90 90 D3 90...
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    trans ID help 200R4

    BM81 7-15-80 is stamped on the tag of my 200R4 Supposedly out of an 86 Cutlass. Any help with ID'ing this trans/application? Thanks!
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    200R4 mods for a heavier car

    I thought Id ask the 200R4 experts for opinions: I am swapping a 200R4 (86 Cutlass) into a 72 Buick Skylark 350 (~315HP,360Torq) that will not be revved over 5000RPM. It is a heavier car, and I am looking for suggestions on what mods to do to the trans. Currently I am planning on...
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    performance servo 200R4

    I am looking for a performance servo for a 200R4 trans. Used good condition is just fine. 86/87 GN or 89 TTA OEM or aftermarket units are fine. I am located in 06035, CT. thanks!
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