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    ambient temps and O2

    guys, took my car out for the first time, temps in the 40's, noticed some real low o2 readings at wot....like in the 720 range....usually 770 or so....no kr due to a good infusion of race gas.....boost hits 20 then settles at 16....could the cold ambient temp. affect 02's to that degree, or...
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    horsepower and boost

    just watched an interesting show on speed channel.....had an expert on turbos discussing boost......he said a 1 lb. of boost increase is worth a 7% increase in horsepower.....interesting.....might have to break down and roll it up!
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    brake pedal clip

    replacing powermaster......need to unclip brake pedal, i have contorted to see it and touch it but......how does that clip come off, don't want to ruin anything.....thanks
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    powermaster install

    guys, ran down a rebuilt PM unit, will arrive in two days, replacement looks straightforward.....any tips on removal and replace? thanks
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    dreaded powermaster

    need a rebuilt....stopped today at autozone, advance, federated, called kirban.....even hit the neighborhood buick dealer hoping they might have a lead....all to no avail....any ideas? thanks
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    autozone powermaster

    well, i keep blowing fuses, i respect the advice to go vacuum but trying to maintain originality on a low mile car, anyway i have done the search and see autozones PM is used by some....any feedback on this would be appreciated
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    powermaster masters please advise

    guys please help, driving on the highway for about 1/2 hour, get off to exit and no power assist for the breaks, luckily no one in front of me....scary.....baby the car home and find that the 30 amp fuse has blown....check around the powermaster unit and there is a trace of fluid on the...
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    EOS find

    steve barry buick in the cleveland area has about 6 cases of eos on hand, i just picked up a case, call 800-362-9130 and ask for Barry.....they are good guys and gn fans and ordered it special for me.....don't want to see the entire amount on e-bay.....just for those who really need it for...
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    hot wire down side

    thinking about adding one, any downsides? ie pump life etc. which kit to go with? thanks
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    lo blm cured

    i,m feeling kinda stupid about this but....i recently posted about a lo blm condition and the solution was that my maf screen had come loose and obvously the cheap plastic retaining clip was loose in the filter also. luckily nothing sucked beyound the maf. like most my screen is held in with a...
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    hate to ask another lo blm question but...

    I have done the searches etc. but still am confused. My idle blm has suddenly dropped to 110=115, cruise at 110. Never have had a problem before, but I did run leaded 110 at the track, they were not selling unleaded 100 as in the past, just as a precaution. I had never done this before...
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    plug question

    have a basic stock setup and switched to the colder ac43's, went to the track and car slowed down appreciably, it was a hot nite but my question is........why the colder plug as some suggest?
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    convertor side up??

    guys, just putting my convertor back on for inspection and forgot which side goes up..........perforated side up or down( the side with all of the holes) ??? They do a visual and I cannot remember, thanks in advance
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    60 ft times and dr's

    Just thinking here, what would be respectable 60' times for a basic stock setup using nittos? Trying to get my basic stock setup into the high 12's. Putting a dut neck on and finally breaking down for an adjustable waste gate, plan to raise boost to about 19 and use 100 unleaded, just wonder...
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    turbotweak service

    guys, just have to say that i have been communicating with eric about a chip that he sent to me, very good service, prompt, friendly etc. good guy to do business with.
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    castle nut

    guys, just put new front brakes on, repacked bearings etc. How tight do you go with the castle nut? In the old days we used to spin wheel on rev. and then back off a bit......what about these cars?
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    02 and ambient temp

    guys, went to the track friday nite, temp around 50, was expecting better times but didn't happen, anyway, I noticed my 02's higher than normal. used to be about 815 and were around 850 on the cool nite. What effect does ambient temp have on this if any.....just curious. thanks
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    tuning help requested

    guys, give me some advice, I am trying to make my stock gn as fast as I can in basic stock trim, street tires and 94 octane, I just ordered Erics chip (very nice) for stock injectors. The programable feature is very interesting. Should I add or subtract fuel and or timing, and in which gears...
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    dut neck and boost

    Guys, am thinking about adding a dut neck. What effect does it have on boost levels. I run a turbotweak street chip 94. Boost level peaks at 16. I get 0 kr on 94 pump gas. Just wondering how things are going to change witn the neck.
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    chip suggestions?

    Guys, any suggestions for a good street chip for a basic stock setup. I used to run a hypertech stage 2 and got laughed off the board, however on a recent trip to the track it was .25 faster than reds 93. I did this test on the same day and identical conditions with similar 60ft time. The...
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