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    Fuel system help/advice needed

    I've got my car apart right now and am needing some advice on what fuel system I will need. Right now, the car (86 t-type) has a single Red's in-tank pump, stock fuel lines, adj regulator, 60# injectors and Alkycontrol dual nozzle setup. I will list my power setup below. I am looking for...
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    Any recommendation on what forged 4340 stock stroke crankshaft to go with?

    There seem to be several options. List prices vary ($550-$800). This will go in the car in my sig.
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    Need advice on engine build/setup.

    I will have my engine out soon and would like to do some strengthening upgrades at the time. Currently, the shortblock has only been "refreshed" with new bearings, ARP bolts and an Edelbrock 204/214 cam. This is topped off with a set of Champion irons and a Champion intake. Precision 6262 bb...
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    Pulling engine with transmission attached. Need advice/tips.

    Hey, guys. This is going to be my first full engine pull. I have everything disconnected/unhooked from the transmission and the driveshaft is out. I'm at a point where all I have left is to disconnect the oil cooler lines and the grounds that bolt to the head. Questions: Should I remove the...
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    What bolts do I need to mount 3.8 to engine stand?

    I recently purchased the engine stand in the link below. As I expected, it did not come with any bolts to mount the engine to the stand. Does anyone know what (4) bolts I will need? Thanks in advance...
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    Who owns the White 1987 T just south of Albany (Selkirk area)?

    I was in Albany a couple of weeks ago for work and saw a beautiful white 1987 T down in the Selkirk area (Hwy 144). I wanted to turn around and go BS with the owner, but we were running late. Very nice looking car.
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    What machine shop do you Houston area guys use?

    I'm just wondering who you guys use. I may need some motor work done soon and I'd like to take it to someone who is well experienced when it comes to Turbo Buicks. Thanks.
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    FS - 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie

    2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie Up for sale is my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie. I have thoroughly enjoyed this truck for the past 4 years, but I have decided an SUV is a better fit for my daily family duties. It’s fully loaded (see below) and has been very well taken...
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    Well, the "fun" continues...lost coolant, tapping under passenger valve cover, etc.

    I have owned my current Buick a total of 4 months. In that time, I have put maybe 80-90 soft street miles on it. About 55 of those miles were myself, my wife, our 7 year old daughter an our 18 month old son cruising to/from a local car show a few weeks back. Last Friday, I shut the car off at a...
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    Insane deal on Centerline Telstars at Jegs!

    I just thought I'd let you guys know about this. I've been wanting a set of Telstars since I owned my previous Buick, but I never wanted to fork over $300 a wheel for 15" Centerlines. My quest to find a set of 18's at an affordable price that everyone and their brother didn't already have on...
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    Those with 18" wheels...

    Can you post up pics of your cars and combos? I'm thinking of going with 18's and would like to get some ideas. Wheel width (front/back) Tire sizes Suspension setup (springs, spindles, etc.) It's hard to weed through all of the threads in this forum looking for 18" wheel/tire setups...
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    Question about Ignition Control Module testing

    It’s pretty well know when ignition modules start to fail, they like to start acting up when our cars get up to operating temps. Could an ignition module (in it’s early stages of failure) test good on the bench at the parts store since it is at a cooler temperature? I’m currently chasing down...
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    Questions about cam sensor, cap, code 41, etc. Need some help.

    I just purchased an 86 T-Type. I have driven the car all of 1 mile since it arrived on the transport truck on Sunday (waiting for tags, plates and inspection). Yesterday, the car had a bit of a stumble, rough idle and the CEL came on. I checked for codes and got a code #41 (Cam Sensor Circuit...
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    Anyone selling their Buick?

    I'm looking for a clean (good paint with no rust) 86-87 Turbo Regal or GN. I prefer a GN, but will consider black, grey, or silver TR's. Tasteful performance modifications are a plus. Let me know what you have. No t-tops. Please, no project cars or junk. Thanks, Ross
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    Who's that in the 87 GN in Friendswood (2351/hwy35)?

    I have seen you the last 2 mornings (7:50-ish) and I saw you yesterday around 5:30pm. I was in my truck at the light and you were turning from the northbound lane on Hwy 35 onto Hasting Rd. (2351). Your car sounds and looks good. I gave you a thumbs up this morning right there at the curves...
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    Picked up a daily driver a couple weeks ago.

    I'm back in a Buick. I just bought my 4th Regal last Friday. My previous 3 were an 87 Regal T, an 87 GN and another 87 Regal T. Here's my latest. 1 owner (elderly woman) since new (1997). 17.3K original miles!!! I got a hell of a deal on it. I had pretty much narrowed my search...
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    Picked up a new (to me) daily drive a couple weeks ago.

    Hey guys. I just bought my 4th Regal last Friday. My previous 3 were an 87 Regal T, an 87 GN and another 87 Regal T (all turbo cars). Here's my latest. 1 owner (elderly woman) since new (1997). 17.3K original miles!!! I got a hell of a deal on it. I had pretty much narrowed my...
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    Who's going to the Nationals?

    We'll be heading out Tuesday (5/12) afternoon. We'll probably arrive in Bowling Green Wednesday afternoon. We'll be watching the races Thursday and Friday. I have to be back in Houston to watch my wife receive her Master's degree at 7:00pm Saturday, so we will be hustling back some Friday...
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    F/S - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 (LOADED!)

    I'm putting my 2006 Ram up for sale. This truck is loaded to the max and stickered for over $37k new. There's probably not another one like this anywhere around here. It's an SLT with the Sport package. 26,747 miles Under bumper to bumper warranty until June of 09 or 36k miles. Options...
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    A few parts for sale (cam, lca's, test pipe, etc.)

    See below for prices...ignore my craigslist prices. Buick Grand National parts for sale (T-Type, Turbo T) 206/206 cam - 500 miles 2-1/2" test pipe Stock LCAs - (51,000 original miles - good stock bushings) perfect for boxing yourself. Oil pan gasket (cork) Stock MAF intake hose...
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