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    A-pillar 3-Gauge Pod For Sale

    Hey everyone, I'm selling my 3-gauge a-pillar pod from G-body Parts. Part is still new, never installed. I no longer need it so I'm selling it. Its in the same grey as the GN interior, although the pictures don't quite show it. Selling for $50 plus the ride. Thanks!
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    Instrument Cluster Support Removal and Pass. Side View Mirror Remote Fix

    Anyone? Its the last piece to getting this all done and any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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    Instrument Cluster Support Removal and Pass. Side View Mirror Remote Fix

    Hey everyone, I've got a couple of hopefully easy questions and they're both focused around my new instrument cluster install I'm doing. First, how do you remove the instrument cluster support bracket? Its the big black plastic shroud to which the instrument cluster attaches along with the...
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    Johnson or Crower Lifters

    Guys, Thanks for all the input. I guess I'll stick with this set up for now and see if I can just dial it in a bit more. Looks like I might have TurboTweak on speed dial for a little bit. :LOL: :LOL: I'll keep you guys posted what comes of everything.
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    Johnson or Crower Lifters

    Hey everyone. Sorry for the delayed response. Last couple days have been pretty nuts. First off, @Mike T, good catch on the solid lifters. I completely missed that. Does Crower make a hydraulic roller lifter for the Buick V6? In regards to the cam, I live in CA and do need to smog the car...
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    Johnson or Crower Lifters

    So, how can I determine the valve spring pressures? I'm assuming this would mean having to take the springs off, right? Also, is there a downside if the lifter is stronger than what the valve spring pressures require?
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    Johnson or Crower Lifters

    For the spring pressures, I'm currently running a custom grind roller cam that's between the CC 212 and 218 (closer to the 218), but its a bit hotter than I want. So, I'm going to swap to the CC 206 roller cam. Running 1.55 RRs as well. For the valve springs themselves, I'm not 100% what they...
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    Johnson or Crower Lifters

    Hey everyone, After reading a lot of threads on here on lifters and seeing the general negative outlook on Morel lifters these days, I think I'm going to swap them out. My question here is which one should I go with, Johnson or Crower lifters? I can't find anything definitive to go one way or...
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    200-R4 Tool set

    Thanks everyone. This is most helpful! I’ll give Lou a call on Tues. I appreciate all the help! As for the rings, when I drove it last, I went to full boost then got a lot of blue-grey smoke. When I got her home, I started hearing knocking. I pulled plug #1 and it was covered in oil, but no...
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    200-R4 Tool set

    Thanks, but not helpful. Is he open? The People’s Republic of CA is being dumb over reopening the state. I’m looking to do this since most shops that would do this are not open. And, it’d be nice if I can do this with my boys and teach them along the way.
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    200-R4 Tool set

    Hey everyone. So, a few months ago, I blew the rings on the motor. I guess 200k and a new turbo don't mix too well. Anyways, with the current situation (and all opinions aside), I'm thinking about rebuilding the motor myself. I feel ok in pulling it out myself with the right tools, but have a...
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    Wrapping up the Turbo Install

    So, I was able to get one of the two bolts (one closest to the front end) into place using the method you mentioned. The other one just won’t line up. Pretty sure it’s the RemFlex gasket’s thickness that’s throwing it off. I’ll take another look, though, and see if I can get it on. Thanks for...
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    What is this??

    Awesome, thanks!! Gotta love Casper’s!
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    Wrapping up the Turbo Install

    Any reason to worry if I don’t use anything at all and just leave the 2 disconnected?
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    What is this??

    Yessir!
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