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I just acquired a set of used T&D 1.65:1 roller rockers. Are there any concerns I should be aware of, any reason I shouldn't run these? I got them with the intention of just throwing them on the car along with a new set of PAC 1201 springs. I'm running a hydraulic roller cam I got from...

Looking for the exact location guys have used to put the flex fuel sensor. I'll be running a new -6 return line next week and have a flex fuel sensor to go in the line, so I can put my SD2 in flex fuel mode. I've seen a recommendation to put it way in the back by the gas tank, and another to...

Is there a two tone paint scheme that looks good with the GNX style black mesh wheels? I need to get my 87 GN painted, and those are the wheels I have. I'll probably go back with basic GN black, but I have always loved the designer series cars, and am toying with the idea of a two tone paint...

Anyone done this, or heard of it? A decade or so ago on of the Houston guys supposedly did this - had his wheel bearings coated with a dry film lubricant - and it made a significant difference in the friction between the wheel and spindle, as observed by how long it took for the wheel to come...

I am going through my ac system again - the cheap compressor I used last summer died - and have a problem. A friend of mine did the R&R on the compressor last week for me. Now I am flushing lines, hooking everything back up, getting ready to evacuate and charge it, and there is an electrical...

It has been a few years since we had a Buick get together around here. It is way past time! So we are planning a meet: Date: third weekend in May - Saturday May 21st Time: 7pm till they kick us out Place: Santa Fe Flats 21542 TX-249 Suite #5 Houston, TX 77070 http://santafeflats.net/ (Hwy...

I did my a/c this summer. I’ve been meaning to write up some notes that could help some others who are doing something similar, since I had a few hurdles to overcome. I replaced my compressor, my condenser, orifice tube, and accumulator. I reused my hoses and evaporator. The condenser is a...

Got a Racetronix hot wire set up, with the fuse mounted on the back of the alternator. Swapped out a/c compressors yesterday. Failed to disconnect the battery as step 1, and made a nice *zap* when I was disconnecting the alternator wires. Now I'm trying to start the car, and it has blown 2...

I recently got the latest SD2 chip upgrade from Eric, version 1.2. Got the latest PL software, 2.5.2. Only been running it a few days. An odd thing happens - when I give it enough throttle to get up to about 0 psig boost, the SES light comes on. Let off the throttle and it goes away. It...

Recently got a PLX wide band set up (controller only, no gauge) that I need to wire up to my PowerLogger. Had an LM-1 that was one ugly install. I just used it on a temporary basis here and there, so it was no big deal if I ran wires from under the hood up through the window LOL. But now I...

I need to do a little troubleshooting on my a/c. It's still got R12 in it, so the two Schraeder valves are stock. At least I think they are - my hard lines that run across the top of the radiator were replaced back in the late 90's, I think with an OEM hose set. The high pressure port on the...

hey guys - we last got together at Santa Fe Flats for a few beers and chips and whatnot back in December. Things are finally slowing down at my house and I sure would like to do it again. Anyone interested? I was thinking Saturday 6/22 or 6/29. Anyone else up for it? Post up! John

Not sure how I ended up with this thing, I think it came with my first GN that I bought back in '92. Been moving it from house to house ever since! Maybe a high tech ATR piece from back then? If anyone wants it, make me an offer I can't refuse, at least covering postage to where ever you are...

It's been what, 6-7 weeks since we got together before? Let's do it again! I'm thirsty! Anyone up for meeting on 10/6 at Santa Fe Flats again? Or propose a better date. John

There was a brief discussion in a recent thread about installing a Translator or Translator Plus inside the car instead of under the hood. I did this several years ago, using what we called the "Samurai" method. My T+ is located behind my glove box, and I wired it right up to the ecm. No...

I've been wanting to do a little work to my front brakes for a while, but not sure what route to take. I've got GTA wheels on the thing, so I could fit something a little larger, but time to do a lot of work is in short supply and will be for a while to come. Plus this is a pure street car, so...

I'm looking at an XFI file for a friend. The car has just recently been fired up for the first time, and very little work has been done on tuning so far. When I look at the Spark Offset vs IAT table, it shows 31.75 degs through the entire table. Which is weird since the table axis stops at 12...

Just to be sure, could someone confirm something for me? I'm starting to look at an XFI controlled car that is running E85. If I set the Fuel Energy Constant at 0.680 for E85, then what should I do with the air/fuel ratio table? Does it get the appropriate E85 AFRs (i.e. I specify 10.0 if I...

A few years ago I had part of my home HVAC system replaced. One of the things they replaced was the blower that circulates air in the house. I kept the old one and figured I'd wire it up so I could use it as a fan in the garage when I needed some good air flow. I'm ready to do that now, but I...

I had an exhaust leak that I could hear when the car was cruising, but could not hear or find when the car was at idle. I have had good luck pressuring up the intake system with my air compressor to find leaks on the intake side, so I decided to do the same on the exhaust side. I made a plate...