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    Need help. No power (electrical) at all.

    Hello folks, I have an problem. Car has been sitting for a while, and the battery tender died, so the battery eventually died. I just stuck a new battery in, and when to fire the car up to back it out of the garage. But right when I opened the door something went "click" or "pop" and...
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    Moser Axles, Problem with loose wheel studs

    I just ordered a set of the 28 spine c-clip axles to replace the stock axles (Part #A102808). Along with a set of ARP, .485 knurl press-in, 12mm x 1.5 studs (ARP-100-7710) (stock length). I just ordered them from Summit. I had a shop press the studs in, rather than beating them in, but...
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    Cutting a heat shield

    Is it possible to cut an already chrome plated turbo heat shield to clear a 3" DP without damaging the chrome? Anyone in the central FL area that can do this? Thanks,
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    Nationals merchandise

    Anyone know who prints and sells the GS Nats event t-shirts? Can they be ordered, or only purchased at the event?
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    Converter or other problem?

    Had the Buick at the track this past Friday for the first time with the TE-44, etc. Decided to get an idea of how its running. I know my converter is tight, but I would think it could still break the wheels lose at some point, even after I've beefed up the rear brakes to hold boost (which I...
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    Oil pump noise?

    Is it possible in any way for the oil pump gears to develop any play, in any direction, or make noise? I've always had the unknown knocking noise that the car has had and been thrashed a little here and there with for almost 3 years now. It was very faint when I first got it, so I blamed the...
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    Timing in a Red's chip

    Anyone know the timing in a Red's "107 H" chip? And minimum boost for octane? It's for 009's and a TE-44. Obtained it from a friend. Would like some insight before I go blasting down the track with it. TIA
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    Line lock / frt brakes arent holdin..

    Finished up my Hurst line lock install tonight. My problem is, with a nice firm plant on the brake, line lock engaged, pedal released, the front brakes just dont seem to have enough clamping force to hold, and the car just pushes right through after easing into the throttle only a little...
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    Wheel cylinder effects

    Is there any difference in pedal feel, effort, or travel when using the S-10 wheel cylinders with the larger bore? I just did this switch (after rupturing a cylinder on one side somehow). I switched to the larger bore S-10 cylinders, and for some reason I cannot get back the same high pedal...
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    VDO oil pressure sender/gauge

    Does the sending unit that comes with the VDO electrical oil pressure gauge have one terminal on it or two? Only one wire needs to be run from the sending unit to the "S" terminal of the gauge correct? Then the "+" to power source, "-" to ground? What about light? Is that incorperated in the...
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    Upgrading Injectors

    When you upgrade injectors, say from 30# to 42.5#'ers, how much do you compensate for in fuel pressure? Meaning if I run 44 psi static with the 30# injs, about how much reduction will I need in static FP with the 009's? Or is it really changed at all? I've heard different takes on this from...
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    External Trans Cooler

    I'm finally looking into an external trans cooler, and would like to run it inline with the one in the radiator as advised. My question is, which trans cooler is the best but easiest to install in terms of connectivity and fittings? I see a lot of people talk about the B&M SuperCooler, and...
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    Laptop scantools

    You guys using laptop scantools that record... At the track, when do you start recording? While staging or boosting on the line? Or immediately after the launch?
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    RJC Boost Controller

    Anyone have good luck with the RJC boost controller on a basically stock setup car? Does it eliminate boost spike at all? I'm still having bad boost spike. If I nail the throttle, it jumps to ~ 20 psi more ot less, before it settles to where I have it set at. (Currently 17 psi, 18 w/ cutout...
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    KYB shock part #'s

    Anyone know the actual part numbers for the KYB gas shocks? Front and rear? TIA
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    Decals and Graphics

    Anyone have any recommendations on where I can get custom lettering/ graphics / decals made up? Like some car clubs have, and performance shops have, etc. Looking for something reputable, but affordable. Dont want to pay a fortune for someone to design something. Our club has one now that I...
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    145 MPH Speedo Calibration

    Who is good and affordable for re-calibrating stock speedometers to the 145 mph overlay? Who, where, how much? TIA I'm liking Mark Hueffman's overlays. They look closer to stock then the other styles with the long lines drawn on them. Hey Mark, I'm still patiently awaiting my electric...
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    Xylene & gasoline seperation

    Curiosity question.. How fast does xylene usually seperate and settle to the bottom of the fuel tank? If I mix up some home brew fuel, and the car sits during the week, should I expect problems starting it after it sits for any amount of time?
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    Looking for T-link cable

    Have software. Now looking for cable for TurboLink 2.13. Working would be nice, but I'll even take a malfunctioning one, and have it repaired. Please e-mail.
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    Wanted: Laptop..

    I know this should probably be in the for sale section, but might get a better responce in the lounge... I'm looking for a good deal on an older laptop with an old basic version of TurboLink already on it, or that I may aquire it myself to install it. (With ALDL cable too) I've searched...
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