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    Brake light on after vacuum conversion

    Anyone have a way to turn this baby out like maybe a resistor in the pressure switch plug or something like that?
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    Factory Aluminum 4 Barrel Intake for V6

    Have a friend who is lookin for a 4 bbl factory intake for Buick V6. Let me know. Thanks
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    Powermaster cycles with every pedal movement.

    So Ive been driving this 87 that i picked up in April for the past 2 weeks. The brake light came on for a second yesterday under normal driving. This is the only time its done that. I drove it today and it was ok. Only thing is I notice that the pump runs for about a second everytime I push the...
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    WTB: 86-87 Turbo Regal in NJ or surrounding areas

    I have a friend who is looking for a turbo regal in the NJ, PA, MD, VA, NY and DE areas. Grand National prefered but all cars considered. No white cars was the only request. Stock cars prefered but will entertain tastefull upgrades. Hardtop prefered but will consider others. Looking to be in the...
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    SUNOCO is the newest sellout.

    Not sure if any of you have been following this story on the news in the northeast, but the CEO of SUNOCO, my current employer, has decided to "exit" the refining business. The CEO aquired the position around 2008 and has slowly picked the company apart to nothing. This was a wonderful company...
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    Highway Stars: this vendor knows customer service!!!

    Ok so last week I saw that Highway Stars had NOS connecting rods on sale for 130 a set. I was at work when i saw them and wanted to order a set when i got home. Well one thing led to another and I missed out on the sale. I emailed them about it and without hesitation, they extended the sale upon...
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    I finally got this GN squared away...

    Been workin on this car for weeks. One thing after another since I bought it but finally she is running good. New Plugs New 8mm Wires New Intake Gaskets New Oil Pan Gasket New FPR Injectors Rebuilt and Matched New TB Gasket New Upper Intake Gasket New TCC Solenoid New Tranny Oil and...
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    How to rebuild a stock 86-87 turbo

    Ok guys, I posted in the turbo section to see if there would be any interest in this how to and some people said they would like to see it so here goes. I hope everyone finds this useful. Its gonna be full of pictures and will be very detailed. I looked around but did not see an in depth how to...
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    Futura GLS 225/60/15s

    I have a pair of these tires in almost new condition. Took them off in favor of some 235s. These came on a car I bought. $75 for the pair. Local pickup or I will ship them.
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    WTB: Stock 86-87 Turbine wheel shaft

    I tore down two turbos and both have bad compressor wheels. Between the two, i got a set of parts to build one good turbo except for the turbine wheel/shaft. Anyone have one they are will to let go, please contact me. I would take the stock compressor wheel too as a set that way they could be...
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    Feeler Thread: Any interst in a turbo rebuild HOW TO?

    Im about to rebuild my stock turbo. ANyone have any interest in a HOW TO with pictures. Ill do a step by step from disaasembly, inspection, cleaning and reassembly if there is interest. If not, thats fine too. Just trying to give something back to the community. :wink:
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    Good stock 86-87 turbo

    ANyone have a good, possibly semi low mile, stock turbo laying around that they might want to sell to help out a good guy..;). Mine is puking oil and I really dont feel like rebuilding it as I will most likely be upgrading next summer. Really tired of dumping money into this car right now but...
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    GN Wheels

    I have 8 GN wheels I wanna get rid of. I need to start unloading some stuff. All of these wheels I would consider cores. Some have light rust on the lips and some have chrome peeling. A few might be driver quality but im considering them all cores. All have good centers and bolt holes. Perfect...
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    Futura GLS 275/60/15s

    I got a nice set of these tires from a car I bought. Practically new condition. They retail for $95 a piece. $100 for the pair. Id like to sell locally. I also have a pair of 225/60/15s in same condition. $75 for the pair. Ill sell all 4 tires for $150 I only removed these because I...
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    As Bruce Urie Requested: Broken Grill Repair

    Here ya go, Bruce... Im always willing to share info with my fellow Buick friends. I sadly sadly regret that I didnt take pictures. I usually do write ups on things like this. Have done a few on the Syclone forum and people loved them. The repair to the grill when done correctly is super strong...
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    Picture Request Thread

    How about a section where members can request a picture of something specific on a car. Lets say perhaps youve had your car apart for, ohhhh I dont know, 2, 3, 6, 15 years :rolleyes: and you kinda forget where stuff goes. You could put a request for a specific picture of something in and other...
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    EGR Valve. WHat are we using for a replacement?

    I have a bad diaphram in my EGR valve and I see that the AC Delco ones are discontinued except for NOS4GN but I have a hard time swallowing $150 for an EGR valve. All the stock replacements shown on the local parts stores sites are either completely wrong or have a universal cover that wont...
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    G80 Posi Clutch Kit

    Is it me or are these near impossible to find. Does anyone have any leads or connections on getting a set of clutches, steels and clips? I just rebuilt a complete 72 Vette posi for a friend and he says he has had his kit for years and cant remember where he picked it up. COuld it be that these...
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    Torque converter ID label

    I have this torque converter that has label on the front with the number 8639265...looks like a GM part number maybe and it also has CBBD too. Can anyone comment on how this deciphers?
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    Long Time GN owner.

    I guess I should have done this a while ago but never got to it so here goes. My name is Joe and Ive always had a love for cars. I was an automotive engine machinist/assembly specialist for 10 years and always held a job as a part time mechanic. I currently work for BIG OIL...(dont hate, LOL)I...
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