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    Re: 36lb injectors

    Been a while since I have worked on the GN and I'm looking for a place to purchase a new set of 36lb injectors. Any help appreciated. Bill
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    Turbo Link Knock Retard

    Made 3 passes this weekend and car seemed to run fine, but after reviewing the turbolink data I am getting well over 40 degrees of retard on each run. No one else have this problem or want to look at the turbolink data for me.
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    Re: Weld Wheels

    Trying to decide on which size pro stars to go with 15x8 or 15x10 I will be running 26x10.5 et streets intially but want to go with 28x11.5's this summer. Need pics or advice will be running 15x6's up front.
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    Re: Weather Conditions ET effect.

    I was wondering how the weather effects other TR's at the track. I went out last friday and made 3 passes and was at least a half a second slower that usual. The temp was in the mid 80's with 90% humidity. My best time in my TR is 13.30 60 degree temp and low humidity. Friday 13.86.
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    Re: Green Stripe injectors

    Got a set of used Green Stripe injectors to replace my stock (187k) orginal injectors. I am going to have them cleaned and flowed but was wondering how many miles these injectors will last when new and is there anything I should look for on the injectors that would indicate a problem. I don't...
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    Re: Lock up problems.

    Not exactly sure what's in the tranny but I do know it has about 3k on the rebuild and a D5 2800 stall LU converter. Lately it seems to lock, unlock, lock and then unlock a few times when I am driving around 45 to 50 mph. It doesn't do it all the time but it's enough to concern me. Trans...
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    Buick GTX T-Type????

    Anyone ever heard of a Buick GTX?? I have buddy who will be working on it next week, it's a 87 T-Type with a non-turbo V8. The owner claims it has 2400 orginal miles, he is the only owner and it was purchased of the showroom floor. I know Plymouth has a GTX and of course there's the GNX but...
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    Re: Head porting questions

    I am currently having a pair of stock heads ported and my mechanic was looking for some information that I was unable to find after a number of hours of searching. Here is a list of questions he had: Limit on Cam size with stock pistons, pushrods etc (Lift/Duration. What's the largest valve...
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    Re: What cam w/ported heads?

    I am in the process of having my heads ported, I have sent them out to have them checked for cracks and should have them back in a few days. It will be a light porting nothing to major, but was wondering what type of cam shaft and springs most of you guys are using, this may or maynot be a...
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    Walbro 340

    I recently installed a walbro 340 and would like to know if it is common to hear the fuel pump running. I was running an open dump when I installed it so I never heard the pump. I recent installed a new exhaust and now I can hear the pump running. Is this normal or should I pull the pump and...
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    Re: Tuning Tips

    Went to the track last Sunday, ran a best ever 13.36 @ 101 mph. Anyone have any idea's what else I can add to get into the 12's (see signature)? My laptop died after my first run but I was running C-116 w/ 19lbs of boost, <2 of knock and all other readings looked within spec's. I did go to a...
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    Re: Exhaust

    I am now to the point I want to upgrade my exhaust and wanted some opinions on a suggestion from my buddy who does most of the work on my GN. He suggested I go with a NASCAR style single exhaust the exits in front of the rear passenger side tire. Anybody ever try this and would it out perform...
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    Fuel Pressure/Thrasher 92

    Anyone have any idea what kind of fuel pressure a stock fuel pump can produce? I would like to install the thrasher 92 chip, but am concerned about fuel pressure. I have an AFPR, walbro 340 and hotwire kit, but will be unable to install until my buddy finishes his car and can spend some time...
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    Re: Weld Pro Stars

    Did a search and did find some information on wheel size, bolt circle and backspacing, but wanted some feed back before I make the two hour trip to purchase a set of Pro Stars. They are 15x8's, 5x4.75 bolt circle and 4.5 backspacing will I have any problems mounting M/T ET streets 26x10.5x15...
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    RE: Down Pipe

    Anybody using the Kirban 2 piece 3" downpipe? If so how is the perfomance and any problems with the installation?
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    Need a rebuild

    Anyone know of a good place to have my 2004r rebuilt, mine went down yesterday and with almost 150k on the trans I thought a rebuild is in order.
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    Re: Outlaw Pro Street

    Anyone want to see a 1600 hp GN run tonight. Weather permitting the word is they will be out tonight. http://www.7580dragway.com
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    Re: Upgrades

    Just recently purchased an 87 GN has over 100k on the engine, but would like to do some minor upgrades. I just installed a cold air induction from M. Heuffman(install was very easy and can already feel an increase in performance). I also have a Walbro340 w/hot wire kit and...
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    Just Died on the way home

    I was driving down the interstate when my 87 GN died. I was cruising at 70 mph when I heard one short low level pop sound, then the car just died. I was able to get to the shoulder safely, but was unable to restart. I am getting plenty of juice, but seems to be no spark. Haven't had time to...
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    Chips-R-Us

    Just recently purchase a 87 GN and with it I received a box of chips. The chips are from CHIPS-R-US, Citrus Heights CA., they are labeled and have a number directory. The directory doesn't give much information on what changes the chip will make when installed. If anyone has any idea what...
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