Recent content by Bryan Marietta

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    Emmissions Test for 1987 Vehicles in Texas

    I had mine in just before Thanksgiving (Travis county). No emissions test. Bryan
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    Anybody Raced A Challenger

    I have both ('87 WE4 and '09 SRT 6-speed). The Buick is stock block with typical upgrades (TA49, TT chip, etc.); the Challenger is basically stock except for a CAI and 295 Nitto Invos on the rear. I agree with counterman's assessment - the Buick is quicker with a slight rollout - the Hemi takes...
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    Rear end rebuild, all new parts

    Auburn Pro. They're not rebuildable but do have some sort of replacement program. It'll last longer than I will as a fun street-only car before I need to do that.
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    My batt goes dead over nite?? HELP

    +1 on the antenna. I had to put mine on the charger last night because of it. All seems OK after I put it back in today (unplugged the antenna first of course).
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    your thoughts on this diamond in the ruff

    Mine sat almost this long - parked it in my garage in '90 with 14k miles. I pulled it out two years ago to get it going again. Changed the oil and filters, put in a fuel pump, and about a teaspoon of Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, let it sit overnight, and it started right up with a couple...
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    G BodyParts Alum Rad

    I agree with the other posters - it was a great purchase, and installation was pretty simple. I just had to trim the support cushions a bit. We had 68! days over 100deg this summer and I never saw water temps over 175-180 with a 160deg thermostat. My stock rad couldn't get it under 200 on a...
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    tell me what # I have

    Mine is 446390. Bought it July(?) '87 - some guy's financing fell through on his order, so I got a decent deal on it. 15k mi., lots of bolt-ons. Bryan
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    How many active Texas members do we have?

    Bryan Marietta Austin, TX WE4 - original owner
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