decarlo sloan
BIG S
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2005
I finally got the car running excellent who also has this intake
jfs manufacturing intake
- Thread starter decarlo sloan
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Im half way thru my install of the kit. Just waiting on shop to powdercoat my valve covers and intake gloss black.
How does it work compared to before ??
Can you give us a quick diag of the vac line routing ??? Not sure how im gonna do mine yet.....
How does it work compared to before ??
Can you give us a quick diag of the vac line routing ??? Not sure how im gonna do mine yet.....
decarlo sloan
BIG S
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2005
i have a reds chip buned wth no egr
decarlo sloan
BIG S
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2005
it was real easy installing the kit its basic only prob i ran into is with the tps sensor had to cut wires and redo for 8687 swap prob i have now is iac is not on tb so car wont idle by it self but throttle response is rediculous dont have camera to post pics yet will be gitting one soon.
Pics
Here are some pics of my painted intake and quickly thrown together setup on my driveway. This is the JS intake with 87 TB and TA33 with TA style inlet bell. Some port work done as well to take out the factory roughness from the runners and match up to the ported heads. Gasket / port matched to the fel-pro 1200's.
The intake is now on the car - but I ran into a problem with the bottom of the TB hitting the thermostat housing. Time to figure out a fix for that. I also notice that the aluminum accessory bracket (holds alt, A/C compressor etc) is directly in the way of where the pipe must travel to hook to the TB front after exiting the IC. I figure the sawzall will fix that.... :biggrin:
Here are some pics of my painted intake and quickly thrown together setup on my driveway. This is the JS intake with 87 TB and TA33 with TA style inlet bell. Some port work done as well to take out the factory roughness from the runners and match up to the ported heads. Gasket / port matched to the fel-pro 1200's.
The intake is now on the car - but I ran into a problem with the bottom of the TB hitting the thermostat housing. Time to figure out a fix for that. I also notice that the aluminum accessory bracket (holds alt, A/C compressor etc) is directly in the way of where the pipe must travel to hook to the TB front after exiting the IC. I figure the sawzall will fix that.... :biggrin:
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Modified intake
I just picked up the last piece needed for the intake swap, a front mounted intercooler. I ceramic coated the intake, picked up a new TA49 turbo, 50 lb. injectors, larger valves ported heads. I found the intercooler on Ebay and contacted the seller. He will sell us the complete kit for $660.00 plus shipping. Here are some of the details:
THIS IS A BRAND NEW CUSTOM HAND BUILT ALUMINUM FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER FOR ANY BUICK GRAND NATIONAL, TTYPE, OR REGAL WITH A 3.8 V6 TURBO. THIS INTERCOOLER COMES COMPLETE WITH ALL THE PIPES AND HARDWARE NEEDED TO PUT ON YOUR CAR TODAY! THE DIMENSIONS OF THIS INTERCOOLERS CORE ARE 22X11X3, AND FROM TANK TO TANK IS 27 INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH. TUBE SIZES ARE ALL 2 1/2 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND ARE MANDREL BENT. THIS INTERCOOLER IS LIGHT WEIGHT AND GOOD FOR UP TO 800HP. WHEN PURCHASING PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER YOU HAVE A STOCK OR AFTERMARKET THROTTLE BODY. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT GN1PERFORMANCE@YAHOO.COM. PLEASE REMEMBER BUYER PAYS FOR ALL SHIPPING.
I just picked up the last piece needed for the intake swap, a front mounted intercooler. I ceramic coated the intake, picked up a new TA49 turbo, 50 lb. injectors, larger valves ported heads. I found the intercooler on Ebay and contacted the seller. He will sell us the complete kit for $660.00 plus shipping. Here are some of the details:
THIS IS A BRAND NEW CUSTOM HAND BUILT ALUMINUM FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER FOR ANY BUICK GRAND NATIONAL, TTYPE, OR REGAL WITH A 3.8 V6 TURBO. THIS INTERCOOLER COMES COMPLETE WITH ALL THE PIPES AND HARDWARE NEEDED TO PUT ON YOUR CAR TODAY! THE DIMENSIONS OF THIS INTERCOOLERS CORE ARE 22X11X3, AND FROM TANK TO TANK IS 27 INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH. TUBE SIZES ARE ALL 2 1/2 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND ARE MANDREL BENT. THIS INTERCOOLER IS LIGHT WEIGHT AND GOOD FOR UP TO 800HP. WHEN PURCHASING PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER YOU HAVE A STOCK OR AFTERMARKET THROTTLE BODY. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT GN1PERFORMANCE@YAHOO.COM. PLEASE REMEMBER BUYER PAYS FOR ALL SHIPPING.
That intercooler's a beautiful piece !
Does he have more then one ? Mr.Buick - did u receive it already ?
Just wondering how the piping matches up to our existing pipes...if
I was to get one I wouldnt wanna get into modifying any piping etc...
Says USA only.... :frown:
Does he have more then one ? Mr.Buick - did u receive it already ?
Just wondering how the piping matches up to our existing pipes...if
I was to get one I wouldnt wanna get into modifying any piping etc...
Says USA only.... :frown:
IAC problem and solution
Anyone who has this kit will prob also have a remote mount IAC block. The thing with this block is that you must find a vac source after the TB and another spot to hook the remaining line. PLUS you have to find a suitable spot to mount the IAC block too.
After much consideration I have decided to have a shop build me a new thermostat housing - or mod my existing one. The IAC can and will fit in the stock location on the bottom of the TB - BUT - you must mod the existing thermostat housing or fab up a new one. There is only 1 1/4" of space (height) for the new housing with the IAC in place.
It could be made from simple sheet metal with relative ease and some welding skills. Then you have to worry about the pipe that comes out of the one side of the stock housing and crosses over the top of it. No problem - thats why JS Manufacturing drilled and tapped a second hole beside your CTS (coolant temp sensor). Just get a hose barb to fit it and connect up the hose.
In my opinion this method saves a lot of hassle for the IAC and possible probs you may run into. You will need an IAC extend wire from Caspers though...
Any thoughts ???
See my pic for the idea and R+D
Anyone who has this kit will prob also have a remote mount IAC block. The thing with this block is that you must find a vac source after the TB and another spot to hook the remaining line. PLUS you have to find a suitable spot to mount the IAC block too.
After much consideration I have decided to have a shop build me a new thermostat housing - or mod my existing one. The IAC can and will fit in the stock location on the bottom of the TB - BUT - you must mod the existing thermostat housing or fab up a new one. There is only 1 1/4" of space (height) for the new housing with the IAC in place.
It could be made from simple sheet metal with relative ease and some welding skills. Then you have to worry about the pipe that comes out of the one side of the stock housing and crosses over the top of it. No problem - thats why JS Manufacturing drilled and tapped a second hole beside your CTS (coolant temp sensor). Just get a hose barb to fit it and connect up the hose.
In my opinion this method saves a lot of hassle for the IAC and possible probs you may run into. You will need an IAC extend wire from Caspers though...
Any thoughts ???
See my pic for the idea and R+D
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Anyone run into the turbo hoses problem yet ?
You need a reducer connection at the turbo...least I do with my TA33C.
2" to 1 1/2". They gave me a length of 1 1/2' hose...but you need to supply your own reducer for your specific turbo.
What did everyone else do ?
I ordered mine at Turbohoses.com
You need a reducer connection at the turbo...least I do with my TA33C.
2" to 1 1/2". They gave me a length of 1 1/2' hose...but you need to supply your own reducer for your specific turbo.
What did everyone else do ?
I ordered mine at Turbohoses.com
my85grandnation
85 Triple Threat
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2004
Where can I get one of these intakes and what does it cost?
Modified intake
Check out ebay item # 4569691019 it is a 1985 Buick GN hot air motor with the largest intercooler tubes I have seen. He says that he used a champion style intake and heads to get a 87 style intake. Turbo is mounted in normal 85 position. The intercooler tubes have nice smooth mandrel bent curves, beautiful job. This is about what mine should look like except the diameter of the intercooler will be 2 1/2" Anyone know this guy?
Check out ebay item # 4569691019 it is a 1985 Buick GN hot air motor with the largest intercooler tubes I have seen. He says that he used a champion style intake and heads to get a 87 style intake. Turbo is mounted in normal 85 position. The intercooler tubes have nice smooth mandrel bent curves, beautiful job. This is about what mine should look like except the diameter of the intercooler will be 2 1/2" Anyone know this guy?
