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The article by Razor has helped a bunch, and maybe I'm just looking for a magic cure here. Today I got KR of 18.8 with 02s at 847. I was over 40 mph in OD, so the tranny kicked down when the sirens went off. The cool weather shot the boost up to 19-20 lbs.. I got out of it fast. The car has...

This doesn't seem right. Any suggestions or opinions would be welcome. 19 lbs. of boost w/alky. I just got 02s of 847 with KR of 18.8. This was punching it in OD and having it downshift.

Any helpful instructions regarding the removing of old and installing of new motor mounts would be appreciated. Thanks

How good is it, and what all do you use it for? Thanks

At the hose going to the FP regulator my car has 17+ vac.. That's a good thing, yes? FP hose off is 43. FP hose on is almost 40 (39+). That isn't right, is it? Shouldn't there be a bigger variance? (Accufab) Is something plugged up somewhere, or do I get to order more new parts? Thanks

I'm "missing closer" as my Dad used to say. Put in some 110 to isolate my knock problems (think it's false), and shut off the alky. Also stuck in a new knock sensor. No difference. Tuned a lot (and learned a lot about setting the TPS and TV/throttle blade settings) When the 110 got low, I...

I've done this many times before, but I seem to have lost my touch. What's the easiest way - without using a file. Have also read numerous opinions as to what the desired numbers should be. What "should" they be? Also confused about the ideal WOT setting. I have floormats in my car most of...

My FP seems to change all by itself. Tonight it had moved up to 44 1/2, even though I had set it to a bit below 43. Mean anything? (Accufab) Also, what "should" the difference between line on / line off be? I only get 4 lbs. difference. Thanks

Would someone please explaing to me how too much octane or too much alky could cause knock? It has been suggested to me several times that this could be the cause of my knock problem, but I don't see how. Bogging, fouled plugs, smoking, loss of power - those symptoms I could understand - but...

The knock sensor I just took out is 10456287, as is the replacement I bought. Additional numbers on the old one are 0279-2S. The new one says 8254-2F. Are these different parts? If so, which is correct? Thanks

110 octane at only 17 lbs. of boost and still getting knock. It only seems to happen from punching it at under 25 mph. SC numbers are right on the mark. My mechanic buddy (who knows Buicks) put it up on the hoist and couldn't find anything. TC bolts are tight. Flywheel isn't cracked. Motor...

Other than banging around on stuff to be sure it's working, is there a test for the knock sensor? Can it be too sensitive, and if so, what causes that? Thanks

If I have alky and also use race gas, is it a pretty sure thing that any knock I get will be false? Boost will be below 20 lbs. I'm chasing a gremlin here. Thanks

Check out page 29 in the July 24 edition of "US Weekly". There's a picture of David Spade with his car. The headline is "They Drive Old Beaters". My wife and daughter found that amusing. :mad:

Would this be a worthwhile purchase? I have a chance to get one. MSD / Dis-4 High Output ignition unit. Thanks

Sometimes it works fine for awhile, then stops. It still blows from the dash vents, but it's not AC. Then kicks in again. This doesn't matter whether or not you've had a load on the engine or any boost. Sometimes it doesn't kick in until I turn it off and on it a few times. When it works...

If I have the alky spraying AND use race gas - any knock I get is probably false, correct? (I haven't tried the race gas yet) Then can things go to the other extreme where I could still get knock because it's too rich? ScanMaster recall had 17 (points?) of knock today with 825 02s. That ain't...

Still chasing knock gremlins. Does the TV cable route under or over the wiring harness behind the intake? Mine goes under and almost sits on the knock sensor. (recent tranny replacement). Also, the crimped metal ends on the AC hoses are on top of the metal cinch mechanism for my hold down...

This will probably sound ridiculous, but - A year ago while trying out a new tranny, I was experiencing difficulty at WOT with the 2-3 shift. The car fell down and just didn't want to do that. It hit a certain rpm and just stayed there in 2nd. I swear I did "something" probably involving the...

Anybody read their new review on waxes? Think it's accurate?