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    Losing 5-6 lbs boost on 2-3 shift

    Recently I have been having an issue with losing boost upon 2-3 WOT shift. Noticed it last year but worse this year From a 30 MPH rolling start, going to WOT I build to about 19 lbs boost with no knock. upon the 2-3 shift at 5200 rpm the boost drops to about 13 lbs and starts to slowly build...
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    air/fuel ratio gauge wiring

    Can anyone tell me which wire of the ECM harness to tap for an air/fuel ratio (02) gauge?
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    T-Top Sun shade

    Does anyone still sell the gray inserts that went inside the T-Tops to block the sun? I remember several years back at the GS nats someone had those.
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    replacing Crank Key

    Is it possible to replace the crank key w/o pulling the front cover? Can pry up the front of the key but the back doesn't seem to want to pull out, using needle nose to grab the key. should I pull harder? what about the slinger? anyone have any tips for replacing it?
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    'play' in harmonic balancer

    For the past several months since the GS Nationals I have been having problems with getting stranded after 15-20 highway miles. So now I am in process of replacing the crank sensor and found that the balancer bolt was loose. After removing the belt I grabbed the pully to turn the engine and...
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    wtb crank sensor w/bracket

    Been waiting for 2 weeks....car on jack stands. Have order with Caspers on backorder for the bracket but can't wait any longer. Someone has to have one.
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    Crank sensor bracket availability?

    Anyone else having trouble getting Crank sensors brackets? Car has been on jack stands for over 2 weeks waiting for a Crank Sensor bracket from Caspers. They tell me that they are on back order from GM and no one can get them. They have the sensor but not the bracket Anyone know where I...
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    RACELINE kit installation instructions missing

    This past Friday I recieved the G75 installation kit BUT there are no instructions with it. What is the unbend paper clip for? What is the red jumper wire with the alligator clip for? Thanks Bob Merrick
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    Fuel pump installation ?

    I recently got the Raceline walbro installation kit but am running into issues unplugging the electical connectors in the tank. They dont seem to want to release. Is there a locking mechanism on the connector plugs or a trick to the connector releasing or should I just pull harder? The kit...
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    HELP... Need Walbro Installation Kit

    Several years ago I picked up a WALBRO 340 (GSS340M) and a hotwire kit at the GS Nats and just shelved them. I now have a need to replace the pump and found out that I don't have the installation kit. Specifically I need the wiring plug adapter. Does anyone have an installation kit available...
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    Help.....walbro Installation Kit

    Several years ago I picked up a WALBRO 340 (GSS340M) and a hotwire kit at the GS Nats and just shelved them. I now have a need to replace the pump and found out that I don't have the installation kit. Specifically I need the wiring plug adapter. Does anyone have an installation kit...
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    GN Wheel Paint

    I am freshing up my chrome GN wheels and just spent 3 hours taping and trimming.... there's got to be a better way. BUT What is the proper black paint for the centers? SEM Trim paint seems a little to flat and gloss black seems too shiny. Bob........
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    GN 8.5 posi rear end

    Well folks it happened again, this time to the rear quarter and unfortunately the rear end houseing also got bent. Looking for a replacement drum to drum rear end 8.5 3.42 posi complete drum to drum rear end. Hopefully in the midwest. Please call or email be Bob... 636.699.3671
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    3000 Stall D5 Converter

    This is a D5 lock-up converter that was opened up to 3000 stall. Used it for about 6 months behind my 455 but went back to stock D5 for around town drivability. Great for drag racing and on the highway (gotta love lock-up) ;) Rebuilt and strengthened by Converter Dan. Cost $275 sell for...
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    Lightweight GN Fiberglass Header Panel

    Last fall I procured a NO-HOLE fiberglass header panel from Excessive Acceleration for my (wrecked) 86 GN. Then the body shop decided they didn't want anything other than an OE panel so I have this huge box in my garage that is just taking up space. I got this one because it does NOT have...
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    Sponge Rubber Padding on back of Trim

    I am in process of redoing the exterior piller trim on my 86 GN T-Top. There is sponge rubber type padding on the back of the trim that I have to replace since it was pretty well deteriorated. This is an unusually soft compressible padding that I can't seem to find anywhere. What are people...
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    t-top centerbar assy and drip rail end

    I just got my 86 gn back from the paint shop and started replacing the t-top weatherstripping. Unfortunately I found the that the center assy is badly rusted. I am aware that G-body parts sells stainless replacements but that is a little too pricey for me at this time. Does GM still carry...
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    Header Panel for 86 GN

    I need the following parts for my 86GN - Header Panel. - Front and Rear bumper fillers - Drivers Fender. - Hood. - Front Air Dams. I live near St Louis MO and will travel to get them or they can be shipped to my body shop. Need to get in the next 2 weeks, no pressure huh? Can...
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    Front Sway Bar Swap

    Want to reduce the body roll of my 86 V8 regal but don't want to spend a lot of money on it. Any one know of a good Junk Yard swap? Used to get 1-1/4 bars off late 70s TAs for my GS. Any good swaps for the Regal?
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    How to stop Houston DP leak?

    I understand that you are not supposed to clamp a houston downpipe where it slips into the dumppipe to allow for engine twist. BUT how do you seal that joint? or should I clamp it tight?
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