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    Hurst Quarterstick and factory console

    Question Will a Hurst Queetstick work within the factory console opening? I understand I need a different top plate. Thanks
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    Widest tire on GTA Rims ?

    What is the largest size front tire that will fit a stock gn on GTA rear wheels? I'm looking at the BF Goodridge G Force Sport Comp 2 Either 225 55 / 16 or preferably 245 50 / 16. They don't make 235 size. Thanks
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    Why you don't see the ATR style plastic air filter housings?

    Curious if there was an air flow problem with them ? Now I see the TinMan Cold air filter intakes. What's the difference?
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    #2 and 4 cylinders show 600 degrees with infrared gun others 300 deg

    This is all at idle Curious is it that these two cylinders are so close to the turbo and are showing a collective heat or do I possibly have two bad injectors. Anyone else see this? All other header ports right at the head show around 300 deg. Down pipe is around 400 deg Idle also smells...
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    Idles rich

    Using a Gen 2 with a G Chip LS1 3.5 mag. Car idles rich. You can smell it and the plugs are black. Fuel pressure set at 42 psi with hose on. Replaced the O2 sensor and is better but not good. What would you suggest I do to lean it in the Gen2 ?
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    How to remove check valve in master cylinder for cleaning

    I read a procedure for removing this check valve in the master for possible debris but cannot find now. Reason I believe that may be the problem for my pump turning on to often even though I installed a new accumulator. Seems that the pressure is leaking down after parking car for short periods...
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    Which Wideband is compatible with Translator Gen II ?

    Curious what has worked best ?
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    Most flexible Wideband for Gen II

    I posted in ECM section but thought I might get more views here so I was wondering what has been the best or easiest system for Wideband control with the Gen II controller. Is it the LC-1 or LC-2 or XD-16 etc ? Also using a Power Logger for data acquisition. I might be switching to an XFI...
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    Which Wideband is best with the Translator Gen II

    I was wondering what has been the best or easiest system for Wideband control with the Gen II controller. Is it the LC-1 or LC-2 or XD-16 etc ? Also using a Power Logger for data acquisition. I might be switching to an XFI system in the future so if possible Also compatible with XFI standalone...
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    Crank sensor connector pins

    Question on the crank sensor connector wires. A pin B pin C pin I have seen schematic on here somewhere where A is 12 volt B is signal and C is ground. But the wires I have on a cut off pig tail are A is green wire , B is black wire, and forgot but maybe grey wire with stripe for C. You would...
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    Ring gap on 3.8 rebuild

    What are the typical ring gaps using JE rings and pistons on a 109 engine ? Top and second ring in particular. Instructions call for about .019 top and a .021 on second ring with a finish bore of 3.835. Thanks
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    Duttweiler Oil Pump Plate Good or Bad?

    I was curious what you guys thought of that oiling system that replaced the bottom part of the oil pump that I believe was sold by Duttweiler. It came with an oil pan as well for oil return to the pan. I bought a used from one of the board members here like ten years ago and did not use it...
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    JE Pistons vs Diamond Pistons what's the pros and cons

    Curious what has been the experience of the Buick community of the two different manufacturers in particular the difference in the inverted dome shape.
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    JW Flexplate Light or Heavy for street car??

    Curious what is the opinions on the difference between their light and heavy model of the JW wheel The ad says heavy for drag racing and light for street. My vendor sent me the heavy one when I asked for the light one. Should I return it or use it. Car will be 99% street car. New build with...
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    Power window to slow with new napa motors. Is there a faster motor?

    Are there motor conversions to make these roll up and down quicker. Also which kit is good for remote door locks? Thanks
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    GM crank what's the best rod bearing for these soft cranks?

    Curious if you think that the H series bearings are to hard on a factory crank. My machinist likes them but I sort of think they might be better for a steel crank. Going into a street car. What do you say ?
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    Street car 5200 rpm: Wiseco or Stock pistons ?

    Doing a mild rebuild with new rods, bearings, and new rings. Has factory low mileage .030 over pistons. Roller cam 206/210. 5200 rpm shift. Any advantage in switching to the Wiseco Piston over stock for a street car? They are a good deal as they already come with rings and pins. But is it...
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    Wiseco Pistons any good ?

    Curious what has been the opinion of the Wiseco pistons. Are they a good choice for a daily driver or are they more of a racing piston ? Looking for a good daily driver forged piston. What do you guys think ?
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    Which rod bearings and SPS bolts

    Rod bolts and bearings While converting to a roller cam and I needed to pull the heads for guide clearance I decided to check the bearings. There was no engine damage and the previous cam was just starting to show some lobe wear on two lobes. Engine was rebuilt about 55k miles ago at about 100k...
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    SPS rod bolts and rod bearing, which?

    Bearings used in the rebuild were Clevite 960 mains and Clevite 1228 rod bearings. Clearances were checked at 1.5 to 2 thousands clearance. Engine ran well and very quiet. Front cover was massaged and always showed good oil pressure. Looking at the bearings in the engine now shows Some of...
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