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new maf and translator, rich at idle or is it?
BLM’s are fine 👍 Almost dead nuts on , remember 128 +/- 10 is within the acceptable window . At 125 , your ECM is pulling just a hair of fuel (so yes , engine is a tiny bit rich), but nothing to worry about . What’s your AFR at WOT at the top of 3rd gear? 🤷♂️- 1KWIKSIX
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- Forum: General Turbo Buick Tech
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headlight retainer ring black or silver? 4x6 headlight fitment issue
The stock headlight retaining rings are silver (believe they are stainless steel). I elected to change mine out to black to match the GN’s dark theme. Had no issues fitting Hella 4”x6” headlights or 4”x6” Projector LED headlights with my original retainers- 1KWIKSIX
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- Forum: General Turbo Buick Tech
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Need some advice on Turbo/Converter for a 100% Street driven car
Grab the double ball bearing 5857 or 5858 turbo with 4” S Ported Shroud & a David Husek (Turbo Buick Performance ) 3021 Lock up Torque Converter & you’ll be all set . Add a Lorenz adjustable manual boost controller & you’re good to go! Hang on and get ready for low 11’s or better , but...- 1KWIKSIX
- Post #9
- Forum: General Turbo Buick Tech
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Flex plate
Do yourself a huge favour …:while you have the transmission out & are able to access the flex plate , remove it and take it (along with your original flex plate) to D. Garland & Son to have them balance match it to the original . These are internally balanced engines so your original balance &...- 1KWIKSIX
- Post #14
- Forum: Transmission Talk
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Flex plate
Where are you located ? I am in Mississauga , Ontario Went thru a similar situation with LC2 flex plates. I found a place in Scarborough that can straighten bent flex plates & can also match balance for you . The name is D.Garland & Son on Milner Drive in Scarborough . My factory flex plate had...- 1KWIKSIX
- Post #12
- Forum: Transmission Talk
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Plastic piece behind the speedo, wanted
Did you ever find one ?- 1KWIKSIX
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- Forum: Parts wanted
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Wtb :VDO tachometer
Did you ever locate one of these ? I have one (in good working condition) that I’ll be removing soon (another over the winter project)- 1KWIKSIX
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- Forum: Parts wanted
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Lifter preload
I set my old school Lunati Voo Doo 210-205 Flat Tappet cam with GM Lifers at 0.050” preload. Cometic HG’s., stock rocker arms, Elgin 110# valve springs , TA Perf HD Rocker Shafts with (6) rocker shaft saddle supports & TA Performance Rocker Shaft Stud Mount Kit. Had to order custom push rods in...- 1KWIKSIX
- Post #5
- Forum: Engine Tech
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What shoes/pads and brake cylinders
Would also be a good idea to install an adjustable brake proportioning valve so you can dial in the proper brake bias- 1KWIKSIX
- Post #5
- Forum: Bracket Racing Across America
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87 GN Proportioning Valve Removal - Brake Light Connector Question
Pretty sure it’s screwed in . So Lefty Loosy, Righty Tighty- 1KWIKSIX
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- Forum: Brakes, Suspensions, Tires & Wheels
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ATR TPS Tester
Digging thru some boxes in my garage today & found an old school “ATR” TPS Tester. Can anyone recall how this works ? Am unsure how to hook it up to check Thanks in advance Dave- 1KWIKSIX
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- Forum: Engine Tech
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Need Extreme Automatics 200-4R Stage 11 feedback
Chris Cox is the 200R4 specialist there that I’ve been dealing with z. Try reaching out to him if you can’t get a hold of Lonnie- 1KWIKSIX
- Post #12
- Forum: Transmission Talk
