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    Champion fuel injection rail install question

    I searched the archives, but cannot find an answer. Champion Fuel Rails for stock 87 GN intake. Do the rails get installed above the coil pack brackets on the rear studs? Also, when using the .030 washer beneath the acorn nut there isn't enough thread protruding through the rail to get the...
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    Head Gasket Install W/ARP Studs....questions.

    Hello, first time doing head gaskets on my GN. I'm upgrading to Champion irons and ARP studs during the rebuild. Here's what I know to do: 1. Hand tighten the studs 2. Use thread sealer on studs that go into coolant passages 3. Verify torque value after studs "settle" roughly three hours (or...
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    MAF vs XFI Questions

    I'm at a crossroads with my current set up (in my sig). Should I pop for the Powerlogger , a wideband and a laptop to get the most out of my current set up or just wait til I have the money and go XFI?
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    *Feeler* Widened Stock GN Wheels

    I have a pair of stock GN wheels that have been widened to 9" with a BS of 4 1/2" that I may sell if there is interest. I just had them widened last year by a local guy who's been doing it for 40 years. I paid $125.00 per wheel to have them widened, I'll sell both of them for $425.00. I live...
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    Manual Boost Controller

    For those of you running under-hood manual boost controllers, where did you mount yours? Would you please submit photos so I can get a decent idea where to mount mine? I searched the archives and found nothing relatable. TIA!
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    Stock 87 GN Parts For Sale

    I have some parts laying around that I need to get rid of. 1. Stock 87 GN intercooler in great condition overall. Original GM sticker in place. Small rub on intercooler fins on reverse side that doesn't affect performance. $100.00 + shipping 2. Stock 87 GN intercooler that was cut in...
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    Clean Monte Carlo SS For Sale 73k Miles

    Listing for a co-worker. Very clean survivor car. 1986 Monte Carlo SS with 73k miles. Damn near 100% original. Garage kept it's entire life. One owner car! Everything works as it should and no rust. Paint is original and has some minor checking here and there like typical 80's era GM cars did...
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    Crank sensor install question

    In the process of putting my engine back together after doing a timing chain replacement. Got the cover on and got it seated, got all bolts started then tried to install the crank sensor and that's when the head scratching started,,,,, Of the two special bolts on the lower portion of the timing...
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    Crank sensor install question

    In the process of putting my engine back together after doing a timing chain replacement. Got the cover on and got it seated, got all bolts started then tried to install the crank sensor and that's when the head scratching started,,,,, Of the two special bolts on the lower portion of the timing...
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    3" Up Pipe, VC Breather and Inlet Bell

    For sale: Chromed 3" up-pipe, Billet aluminum inlet bell and angled valve cover breather. All parts were on my 87 GN for maybe 500 miles total so they are essentially brand new. I decided to throw stupid amounts of money at my GN so these parts became obsolete to me. Up Pipe = $50.00 +...
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    Timing Chain / TDC Question

    Ok, I'm doing a timing chain replacement on my 87 GN. I did not set the engine at TDC before I started pulling it apart. I now have the front cover off and want to set it at TDC before I put the new double roller timing chain on. I was going to pull the plugs to spin the engine to TDC, but am...
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    RIP Jim D'Alessandro

    For those of you who were around during the heydays of the Buick versus Mustang wars you might remember Jim D'Alessandro. His Buick was quite quick for the day. Well, I just found out that he passed away recently. My father and I used to do side work for Jim's shop (Quarter Mile Performance)...
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    Stock GN wheels widened?

    In keeping with my "sleeper" build, I am looking to widen the stock rear GN wheels to 8 1/2" so I can stealthily fit more rubber. I will not be notching the frame, only fitting as much as I can within the stock wheel well. Oh yeah, and I don't want to roll the lip. I tried searching, but found...
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    Bit the bullet....

    Today I ordered: TE60 Ball Bearing Turbo, Super Extreme FMIC, 65lb Injectors, Razor's Alchy Kit and some other assorted items. Version 2.0 of my GN about to take place. Hoping for low 11's to high 10's full street trim. I have a few other little items to buy, but took care of the "big" ticket...
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    Which One Of You Is This?

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    South Jersey Meet Up

    Any South Jersey members on here? I live in Cherry Hill and would like to put together a meet up if there is any interest. Jim
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    Trade Wheels?

    I have four stock wheels on my GN I would be willing to trade for a set of aftermarket wheels . My preferences are 15 - 16 " wheels leaning towards a race (skinnies up front) set up. My wheels are in excellent shape with four excellent center caps. Based on interest I will take and attach...
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