My new 1986 GN T-Top write up

[TURBOPOWERED68]

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

how are you guys supporting the custom inlet pipe with the LS1 Maf?

 

[GNRick]

This is how I did mine http://www.turbobuick.com/threads/bracket-for-your-lt1-maf.433612/

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

This is how I did mine http://www.turbobuick.com/threads/bracket-for-your-lt1-maf.433612/

That helps
Thanks

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

update
the 02 F-body front brakes work amazingly good, I was considering going to HB brakes but i think that with any more stopping power it could make the car dangerous.
took the car out a few times and it drives great.
still need to do a bunch of stuff but at least i am already driving it.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

working on the paint

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

wife claiming the car

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

at Sunday morning cruise

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Wheel alignment done, inspection is done,

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

A lot has gotten done to the car.
ATR exhaust is in and with a most likely one of a kind modification that makes it droneFREE and still flow as it should.
Inside Rear view mirror is in.
Alky injection is out BUT i may still come up with something for the summer.
Front braces are in.
Fixed Dash speaker panel that WAS cracked in a few places.
I am far from done but at least i am putting miles on this bitch.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Got my hands on a Hellwig rear bar, hopefully i can get that in sooner rather than later.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Where do i start?
Hellwig rear bar is in.
Put a Vband at the end of the DP then a 14" flex pipe and cut out that shit 4 bolt flange from the Y pipe.
New tires all around.
Classic FAST
Scanmaster G for FAST.
Hopefully new Trans late next week.
And
been putting a lot of miles on it.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Classic FAST is out and and for sale
XFI 2.05 is in.
Sanmaster G XFI is badass and in.
Flex fuel sensor is next in line.
oil and fuel logging kit is also on the to do list.
Husek Built Trans. is in the garage waiting and on Husek 3021 LU converter to show up.
Metco Drive shaft loop on the to do list.
Driveshaft upgrade
Need to make a decision on upgrades to the OE rear OR ford 9 inch.
Rear seat braces and front aluminum light weight bumper shock replacements are on hand just need to be installed.
After all the above crap body work and interior work will follow.

 

[gm5150]

Good thread, and congrats on your work and getting it up and running!

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Got a lot of shit done in the last weeks
Done list
1- Rear seat braces
2- Husek built Trans with Husek LU TC -- Loving it.
3- Fiberglass front bumper/air damn combo and aluminum front shocks are in -- lots of weight is out.
4- Pinion seal - replaced
5- Oil leak from rear block plugs fixed
been driving the car a lot and loving it.

 

[Nigel]

Dave's 3021 makes a great street/strip converter.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Dave's 3021 makes a great street/strip converter.

I went somewhere in between his 3021 and 3025.

 

[pacecarta]

dave did you forget about this thread ? so did you find a shift cable ? wheres some update pics ? hows that c68 treating you ? lets see those new brakes and floor pan and you got carpet .. lots been going on in the past year

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

This was getting to be like talking to my self but in writing.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Damn where do i start.
PacecarTa Rebuilt the rear - New gears, all bearings, and straightened it out, Also installed F-Body rear disc brakes and it works great - Thanks Dude.
XFI is set to Flex fuel and working great - Also thanks Pacecarta.
XFI is also controlling the ON/OFF function of the second fuel pump
Driver side floor pan has been replaced, new light weight insulation behind both parts of the back seat and new carpet installed.
Center console was replaced.
New antenna mast installed.
Got a replacement Digital climate control head unit still no blower motor control.
Got a Caspers Control module still no blower motor control
Backyard fix coming soon using a PWM.
Installed a remote (catch can) copy of the OE pcv system