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    starting over

    but not from scratch. we managed to keep our 87 GN , its still bone stock , but not for long. it gets driven to work , 50 miles every day , so driveability is a must , yet makeing it fast as possible , is also a must . we need as much input as you can put in .theres only enough money , to do it...
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    we need parts for the 87 GN , so clean out the barn and send us the list.

    we need parts for the 87 GN , so clean out the barn and send us the list.
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    Test Engine Buick 3.8T and E85

    we're doing just that with our 87 gn all stock right now .starting as soon as we run the last of the 93sunoco out of it . we're gona go through motor next year , if its together that long . it should be , from what i've read about it , im not too worried . if you hear something bad about doing...
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    What race gas?

    i was wondering if i could try running E85 in my stock 87 gn , w/80,000 mi. without causing any damnage to car . it does have hotwired walbro255 fp w/stock fpr ... any thoughts . . . ?
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    i hav a stock 87 gn , im new to the tb world so i dont really know how to answer your question ...

    i hav a stock 87 gn , im new to the tb world so i dont really know how to answer your question . but where can i buy hose clamps like those . i havent seen them for sale anywhere yet .sory & thanks
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    whats the deal w/E85

    our 87 gn is completely stock , save for the walbro and hotwire . idk if previous owner did anything , and dont really know how to tell if he did , as he is mia , and have no way to contact . is there a way to tell if computer has mods , i've never changed a chip in a cc car , and dont have any...
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    whats the deal w/E85

    i've been reading up on putting alky kit on my 87 gn and there was some skuttlebut about using E85 instead of ?:confused:
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    Alkycontrol Install Pixs 3/2010

    are those factory clamps on all your turbo plumbing , and where can i get some like them . in prety sure mine leak , and those look sweet . they look to b stainless steel . thanks .btw..sweet ride . ours aint that nice , but at least we got 1 .
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    weird electrical problem

    just my .02 cents , but i would put new ground straps from battery to body , and to frame also . every older car i've owned has acted weird , due to a bad ground condition , or loose bolts , nuts , under coilpacks / module , at one time or another . also try watching your engine run at night ...
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    no justice for caylee !

    :mad: OMG - WTF just happened ? think about it . . . if your child was 2 years old , or your neighbors , and all of a sudden , she disappeared , wouldn't you call the police or fbi ? i know this is a car site , but i cant help myself ,from asking you guys join me , and pray that whoever is...
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    best boost guage recomended

    thanks for the ideas . god bless the USA .
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    My Car Got Crushed

    u have my condolences , if u plan on rataining the vehicle , i.e. purchasing the vehicle from the insurance co. , instead of letting them sell the remains to scrap yard , make sure you let that be known , as soon as you can get the cash figures from the adjuster , or they will sell the car for...
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    best boost guage recomended

    im buying my first boost guage , and would appreciate some recomendations from any that would care to put their $00.02 in . i also need a knock sensor as well as oil pressure , and coolant temp . so basically , we need em all , but we would like to get the best possible combination of these as...
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    wiring to fuel pump/sending unit

    my hot wire is connected to light brown wire w/white stripe . idk if thats gona help you , since you didnt list that color wire , but thats how mines tapped into the harness in trunk , and works fine . i woulda liked to run the 10 guage wire all the way to pump , as it dont make a hell of alot...
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    which alky to purchase?

    what hapens if u have the alky kit on your ride and you run out of juice . can you still drive the car .
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    Pic of slightly out of spec rod....

    i have 1 exactly like this hanging on the wall i took out of my 76 TA that me and a buddy transplanted a 350 chevy motor into back in the day . i didnt really notice any major change in performance . but we were very young back then and went thru alot of engines , they were easy to come by back...
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    Is the racing dead?

    i can tell you as a new tr owner , Aug .2010 , theres alot of information to assimilate on these cars , and it can get a little bit intimadating at times . asking questions isn't exactly second nature for me . so far , the sites has been very helpful and patient . as an investment these cars are...
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    Bad news upon pulling motor today

    while you all are on the subject...what spark plug / gap would you recommend for a stock 80 ,000 mile 87 GN ? that doesnt see any race track action , yet . just your average highway wot , once and a while , and some car show hopping , city driveing inbetween . i know i ask some roll your eyes...
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    Bad news upon pulling motor today

    thanks for the warning about vacume lines blowing off between waste gate and boost controller . and the damage it can cause . i dont exactly know how that system functions , or how it is configured to work with the fuel and ignition parameters , but i probably should , before i attempt to change...
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    A/R ratio

    S cover , ? cover , 50 trim , 70 trim , what does it all mean ? is there a so called ' bible ' such as there is available for the small block chevy , that answers all the questions one would have , if he were trying to figure out which turbo would best suit a particular application ? i mean...
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