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    87 Turbo-T for sale

    Well guys I figured this day would come sooner or later. I'd hate to get rid of it but dont really have another option at this point. Anyway here it goes. It's and 87 Turbo-T. White, T-tops with power everything. 126'000KM's. Some minor performance upgrades like hooker cat back, cold air kit...
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    Need help testing boost controller

    I just finished installing my ATR dial a boost, and I want to test it and make sure it works properly. It has a little light on it which I assume lights up when its working. With the car on and switch to manual control the light doesnt turn on, the only time the light flashes is when the key is...
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    Need help with tip in stumble/hesitation/IAC

    Well the car went back on the road yesturday and I'm in the process of tuning it up. I've been trying to figure out a tip in throttle stumble for awhile, but I waited until I got some scan tool #'s to post. I hooked the scan tool up and check IAC and TPS. TPS was at .55V at idle and IAC is in...
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    Need help finding a GM part#

    Im looking for a part # for that set of molded steel vacuum lines that run to the top of the throttle body. I checked everywhere but can't find a # for them. If anyone can help me out that would be great. Approximate price would help alot too. Thanks,
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    Question about EGR and drivability/performance

    I'm just curious if blocking off the EGR system with a power plate would have any effect on drivabilty/ performance of the car. I'm trying to find some gremlins in my set up and I'm wondering if this makes a difference or not. Thanks,
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    OK, cars back together and running but....

    It's not making any boost. Car's a dog right now. I spent all morning putting the new turbo on which is a pt53. I'm hoping its just the flapper valve on the THDP. Now I've got an older style THDP and the wastegate puck is 1 1/4". The new turbo I believe it's just alittle smaller than that so it...
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    OK, i feel like a moron here but help me out

    So I was putting my valve cover back on the passenger side of the engine and I decided to pull the wires off to get it on abit easier. So I pulled them off and set them aside in the right order, but 2 of them fell and got mixed up. Its the 2 front ones. If anyone has a link to the wiring diagram...
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    For the guys who run LT1 valve springs.....

    Any of you guys break the stock type timing gears when running those valve springs? Im in need of valve springs and trying to find the best ones for my set up. Thanks,
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    Can a 7th injector be modified?

    Just curious if an ATR 7th injector setup can be modified to become an alky kit. Anyone ever do this? Thanks,
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    Any TR shops in the Buffalo area?

    I guess Buffalo's the closest place I can go to pick up parts. Anyone know if there's TR shop in that area that I can head too? I need an alky kit and a scanmaster 2 at this point. Thanks,
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    Need help finding a part#

    The little plastic bushing just below the shifter handle pretty much broke into pieces when I pulled the shifter handle off the other day. Ive been trying to find the part # for the replacement with little sucess. Anyone know it off hand? Thanks,
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    Putting a bigger puck on a THDP?

    I've got an exhaust housing for my turbo but It's an .82 and a little to big for my liking. I've got a .63 sitting in my garage but the wastegate puck is the same size as the ported hole in the housing and I'm worried its going to bind. Anyone ever install a larger puck on a THDP themselves? If...
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    Questions about ATR dial-a-boost

    I just bought a ATR dial a boost off ebay and I just received it today. It looks interesting but I have a few questions. The installation of it seems fairly straight forward but it came with 2 control units. Both are the same type that fits in the ashtray, but I just can't figure out why there...
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    What makes a fast "street" car?

    Everyone knows that slicks, race gas, and race chips make huge HP levels in these cars. But what makes these cars awesome on the street where ppl spend the majority of their driving time. Please share combo's, tips, and any secrets to making a fast "street" car.
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    Help with stuck exhaust housing PLZ!!

    I'm in the process of trying to get the 15 year old exhaust housing off my old stock turbo. I'm fighting a losing battle here. It's been soaking in WD-40 for days and still nothing. Any secrets/tips would be greatly appreciated. THX
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    Where can I find a...........?

    Im currently making a alky kit, but I need a hobbs pressure switch. I'd rather get one from a eletronics store if I can instead of paying for a NOS unit. Anybody know where these are available? Thanks,
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    washer pump strong enough?

    Just curious if a windshield washer pump is a good enough pump to run an alky kit? Can it put out enough pressure to atomize properly? Thanks,
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    changing fuel pressure?!?!

    What can cause fuel pressure to change? i have mine set at 36 psi line on with my set up. sometimes i start my car in the morning to find FP is completly different than were it should be. For example..... The other day fp was set at usual 36 psi line on. the next morning fp was way high so i...
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    PLEASE HELP!!!! very disappointing day at the track

    Went to the track for the first time since last year yesturday. Car ran alot worse than I expected. Last years best time was..... 13.3@ 102 Mind you this was on... Completely stock long block, stock turbo and IC, stock converter, slipping tranny, and 009 inectors. running Jay C street chip...
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    what needed to hook?

    OK, My car is finally back after having the tranny done, and it rocks. TE-45, eastern FM, 55# injectors, bone stock long block, and so forth. Heres my problem, I cant hook. it doesnt help that i still have the stock 215 radials, but BFG drag radials are sonn on the way. What suspension...
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