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    SpeedTV/Speedvision; who hates it now?

    well. they lost me as a regular viewer.....if its not NASCAR, Monster trucks, or motorcycle races, its 30 minute tv shows with 15 minutes of endorsements, 10 minutes of commercial breaks, and 5 minutes of actual content...... I miss the days when they would run the World Rally Championship...
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    your dream car lists; not just TRs lol.

    basically, a list of cars you'd LOVE to own at least once in your life time; not everyone can be Jay Leno unfortunately lol. owned or currently own counts as well; seeing as many here got their dream GNs one way or another :biggrin: here's mine, in no particular order 1957 Chevy Corvette...
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    housing questions....hypothetical lol.

    not that I'm going to be able to afford such grandeur or lofty ideas; but...I wonder what would be issues with re-adapting or re-using say, a mid 80s/70s dated industrial warehouse into something of a multi-use complex with both commercial/industrial and residential purposes? I mean...this would...
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    1984 GN nearby for sale; opinions?

    I emaield a seller about an 84 GN on CraigsList, local kinda to me; (Longview) says has a turbo v6 in there...its an 84, so would my hunch be correct that it's a Hot Air car? the seller is asking $3500 for it, and it has some floor rust, no pics tho...is not running which is a problem lol; but I...
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    didnt see a 3800 NA subforum anywhere here

    wondering if anyone has ever completely divorced the OBD2 system and the L36 Series 2 3800......i'm tempted to pick up one for $550-700 from a yard after bringing the 83 Ciera 4 cyl coupe home....i want to stay within NA build, but it does seem that if i were to build a 3.8, its going to cost...
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    ID manifold and turbo please

    this is an old picture of a friend's 84 Buick Century with a 3.0L v6...on his CarDomain page, he mentioned he got the intake manifold off a 1979 Turbo equipped car, its clearly a Buick since the engine is a buick motor... not sure whats the turbocharger, it doesnt look like the usual 3 bolt...
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    looking at an 86 non turbo regal today

    welp. just found a $400 Regal, 1986 model, looks like a limited, or custom, cant remember trim levels being different from the Centuries i usually look for...it apparently runs and drives, needs headlight buckets, maybe header panels....headliner's sagging....guy is asking $400 for it, and its...
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    looking for job in engine shops...Oregon?

    are there any reputably large (read, more than 15 employees total due to the ADA thing) engine or machine shops around Oregon that may be interested in having someone help out as an intern? I've a resume on hand, and could meet up....graduated from Rochester Inst of Tech as a machinist, in the...
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    carb v6 experts; advice sought

    FWD, RWD, dinky 3.0 v6, 3.8, or even 4.1, doesnt matter; its an 82 Olds i'm looking at; among other cars (been finding rwd centuries and a few other GM cars with the Buick V6s lately around here; some in auction listings, some by owner); my question is basically...since its got a dualjet carb...
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    FWD SFI intake manifold+HA turbo set up?

    looking at an 87 Buick Century equipped with the LG3 FWD 3.8 v6, it has the SFI intake manifold (red Sequential Fuel Injection V6 Medallion); I wonder if it is possible to put together a Hot AIr set up directly onto the TB, and have the MAF sensor ahead of the turbo intake? its either that or do...
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    differences between stock head castings

    whats the real differences between say 8445 Iron heads and the other Iron heads offered in TRs? I've searched high and low and never quite found concrete explanations as to why the 8445 heads are better than the other TR heads except for aftermarket heads....can someone explain this to me? does...
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    Classic Buick Grand NAtional 1985-Salem, Oregon

    Classic Buick Grand National 1985, 68k miles 1985 Black Buik Grand National, 68k miles. In storage 14yrs, mint condition. $7850 or trade. Call 503-409-5926 Kris WOW. and i thought i was never gonna see something like this for under 10 grand!? (I SO WANT IT>>...CANT afford to get an...
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    Buick 181 NA build/turbo ideas

    has anyone else attempted to build the measly little Buick 181/3.0L carbureted engines found in the FWD X-cars and A-cars in 1982-1985? I'm saving up to buy a particular 1982 Oldsmobile Ciera 2 door, which is currently equipped with the LK9 engine....as far as my info on these engines go; I am...
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    Craigslist deal of the century for y'all

    not sure if the guy is willing to ship, or if someone already grabbed it..... appears to be a complete draw through turbo 3.8 with trans and engine and everything needed, for $220...not 2200, two hundred twenty dollars! too bad i dont have the money at the moment or a place to stash...
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    newbie here, lurker, Salem Oregon

    hello guys. new to the posting forum, long time lurker.... that said, are there any other members in Salem Oregon area? I may have stumbled on the DEAL OF THE CENTURY for you guys...especially the BB group!? I myself am unemployed, deaf, and cannot afford to buy such cool stuff, but...
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