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    Cant find adjustable wastegates for HA cars...

    I've been trying to find a wastegate for my '85 and all Im coming up with are ones for 86-87's. From what I can tell there is a difference in the mounting bolt holes between the two. Is there an adapter piece of some sort to use the IC style wastegates on HA cars? The stocker on mine is leaking...
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    Getting ready to start on the brake rebuild

    Im in the process of gathering the stuff I need to rebuild the brakes on my TR. It has vacuum brakes, no powermaster (long story) and Im doing wheel cylinders, brake hoses, drum hardware, brake lines and master cylinder. Brakes, body, and fuel pump are all thats stopping me. Im busting my butt...
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    Anybody know of any TR clubs in Ky?

    I've been searching for a TR club in Ky either in the Louisville or Elizabethtown area. I live in Sonora which is closer to E-town (actually 1/2 way between Louisville and BG, but Louisville is OK too.) We're just looking for ppl to meet up with for an occasional pizza and BS night. Ive tried...
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    Using inline FP...what lph is needed?

    I think the tech guy at Summit fed me some bad info. I bought an inline fuel pump that he assured me would "easily and reliably support 500hp on a fuel injected engine." The pump has a max psi of 60...ok I think Buuuut its flow is 43gph which if I did my math correctly equals out to roughly...
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    Trying to get it tuned and running right...suggestions??

    I got my 85 running finally and for the most part its ok, just needing help getting the fuel right. It starts and idles beautiful just a little rich, but has a brief hesitation when I rev it like its not getting enough fuel and pops ever so slightly out of the exhaust. Already tried a different...
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    Fuel injectors will not fire...sorry long post

    Ok here's what I've done. I swapped the drivetrain from an 85GN into an 85 NA Regal. I swapped the engine harness, dash harness, ECM, instrument panel, as well as engine, tranny, etc. Now the problem. The injectors will not fire. The car will fire right up and run smooth for a few seconds if...
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    Frustrated with my FI swap...may be going carb/turbo

    I swapped a 85GN HA drivetrain in my 85 Regal and wish I could say all is well. I just cant get it to run right. Its a mix of fuel and electrical probs. (too much fuel then not enough, fires great then not at all, boosts to 14 then nada) If I cant get it straightened out soon, I'm going to yank...
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    exhaust crossover fitment probs

    Im in the process of buttoning up my 85 Regal HA frankenstein. Im having a h*ll of a time getting the exhaust crossover to bolt to both of the headers it seems like it is about 1/2" too wide. The headers are factory HA pieces and the crossover is factory as well. The thing is I just dont...
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    Found a 81 TR in a junkyard in Louisville,Ky

    I was at Pull-A-Part this weekend and found a 81 turbo Regal. The turbo, intake, carb, and posi is gone out of the rear. Rest of the engine looks fairly complete. Instrument panel is still there. Overall the car is sad but still could get alot of salvageable parts. If you need directions there...
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    No keyed voltage to fuel pump relay

    Ok I have a problem here goes. I swapped out the dash and engine harness, ECM, instument panel...pretty much everything on my 85. I turn the key and the fuel pump relay will not close. I pulled the relay and the circuit sending juice to the fuel pump is ok 12.7v...just no voltage signal to close...
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    Need a up-pipe to turbo adapter for hot air car

    I need the adapter that goes between the up-pipe and turbo on a 84-85 HA. Its the adapter that has 3 bolt holes, is flat on 1 side and is domed out on the other end to bolt to the exhaust up-pipe. It doesnt have to be pretty just no cracks. Thanks- Donnie
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    Brad Padgett is a GREAT seller

    I bought an up-pipe from Brad and I highly suggest doing business with him. He shipped it fast and I am very happy with the purchase. He described the part as very good description and it was more like awesome condition.
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    Got a TTA fuel pressure reg as a freebie

    I got a stock TTA fuel pressure reg as a freebie...well almost free I had to drive over to my neighbors and get it. He said as far as he knows he's pretty sure its a couple PSI higher than a stock GN FPR but it looks identical to my stocker...is he right...should I use it? Free makes it REALLY...
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    F-body radiator???

    Ive heard of several TR owners putting F-body radiators in their car. What year/engine combo should I ask for if I go the F-body rad route? Also, is it just a better choice for a radiator...how do they fit compared to stock??
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    Needing adjustable wastegate assembly

    Im needing an adjustable wastegate assembly (diaphragm and rod) that'll fit an '85 with stock turbo. The one I have got bent when the previous owner removed it. PM me or reply here thanks.
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    WTB 84-85HA header-to-turbo pipe and adjustable FPR

    I need a factory pipe that installs from the header to the turbo on a 84-85 hot air car and am also looking for an adjustable FPR...doesnt have to be fancy...just wanting to get the car on the road. PM me with info/prices/pics thanks.
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    What FPR do I need for '85HA?

    Im getting ready to order an adjustable FPR and have a few questions. Heres what Im working on...I have an '85HA conversion with an inline high pressure pump. What PSI does the regulator need to be able to support and about what PSI does my engine need? Its mostly stock just have boost turned up...
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    Tranny sat for long time...is it hurt?

    I have a relatively low mileage (76K mi) out of an '85GN. It worked great the last time the car was driven about 8yrs ago before the frame rotted in two. Im wanting to use the tranny in a new project IM working on. I pulled the pan and it looked immaculate inside. Will long periods of inactivity...
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    Best way to wire up fuel pump on NA Regal turbo swap??

    Im swapping an '85 hot air drivetrain into an '85 NA Regal. Since the Regal was a factory carb car, what exactly has to be done to get the fuel pump/fuel injection to work like its supposed to? I have already swapped the underhood and dash wiring harnesses, ECM, and instrument panel but have yet...
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    Finally getting ready to start swap

    Ive had a TR swap project that has been lingering in the shadows for about 2yrs and am now finally ready (I hope) to finish my swap. My project is a '85 Regal 3.8 for which I have a '85 GN hot air setup and matching tranny. So far I have the complete engine setup with all brackets vacuum...
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