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    '81 VS. '83 Turbocharger: What's the Difference?

    You really should post these questions in the Before Black section. Too much information about your car, your goals and your budget is missing for anyone give an informed opinion. Not sure what you mean by "near complete" harness, but all of the necessary sensors for the '81 engine need to be in...
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    '81 VS. '83 Turbocharger: What's the Difference?

    If you don't have the complete wiring harness and computer, the computer controlled carb is useless. Without it, the engine might start but the carb would run full rich, puke smoke and be undriveable. There's a little bit of info in this thread about the 1981 wastegate actuator...
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    '81 VS. '83 Turbocharger: What's the Difference?

    The '78-'81 turbos had an .82 turbine housing. The '82-'83 turbos had a slightly faster spooling .63 turbine housing. The actuator assembly in 1981 was a one year only design and didn't work very well. Most people changed them out for one from a '78-'80 or '82-'83. You can read up on the early...
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    “Bowling green custom downpipe elbow”

    I was there that year. Lots of rumours. Supposedly the only way in was to come up from the river? But then how did they carry all that stuff away? That never made sense. Somebody definately knew what they wanted and where to find it. It is odd that stuff never turned up. Haven't heard Conrad's...
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    Replacement/Rebuild for Drawthrough Turbo

    For a rebuild on an early draw through turbo, try G Pop Shop or Work Turbo. Both have experience with them. The '78-'85 draw through turbos must use special carbon seals.
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    Rebuild Part Recommendations

    Yes, there is a difference between turbo cranks and NA cranks. The best advice anyone could give you is to do a lot more searches for answers on this site (especially Before Black) and look for some of the books on building a Buick V6 on Ebay ( Buick Power Source, Buick Free Spirit Power Manual...
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    Rebuild Part Recommendations

    That engine only makes 180 HP. A stock rebuild would be fine. If the turbo crank that was in it is in good shape, use it (or get it polished or turned if necessary) along with the stock rods and new pistons. If I was going to splurge anywhere on that engine, it would be on a 206/206 roller cam.
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    Carburetor Suggestions for Turbo 231?

    You'll need a Holley carburetor that is boost referenced and a Quadrajet to Holley adapter plate to mount it on the upper intake manifold. You'll have to speak with Holley or a carburetor specialist to get a recommendation and one set up correctly. There is a small raised pad on top of the...
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    A/c bracket

    Yours is slightly different. Mine is from an early Jeep engine with a single groove pullies. Also had to use the early style short water pump.
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    A/c bracket

    I've got one similar to that. It required using different pullies and sourcing the arm to adjust it.
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    A/c bracket

    Is this one any different than what you have?
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    Metco Wheel Well Fuel cell tank

    Here's a picture of my '78 with a tiny 5 gallon cell with vent line.
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    Metco Wheel Well Fuel cell tank

    There are some differences to think about. When mounted inside the trunk, there isn't much except the flammable back seat keeping fire out of the passenger compartment. For safety reasons, NHRA rules have long required a firewall of varying thickness (depending on whether it made of aluminum or...
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    Steve Monroe Ported 84-5 Throttle Body

    I ended up finding two. and buying both. Nice work on each of them. I'll let you know if I sell one.
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    Steve Monroe Ported 84-5 Throttle Body

    No. Got lucky and found one through Facebook. Now if I could only get that lucky and find a Champion ported intake. I'm keeping this car hot air.
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