Recent content by YLDMAN

Yeah, I just had to replace mine. Good luck.

Well thanks moose for your input. I will let you know the outcome. I was really hoping that some GN guru or grandmaster wizard mechanic would see ALL the details and tell me, "Well obviously your problem is...." and save me alot more time and money. In light of what you guys have said, I am...

I was a little slow in my response. he-he

The stock turbo was just fine. Ran like a champ! Just wanted to upgrade. I just added the NEW IC (maybe 100 miles on it now), after I added the NEW turbo (maybe 2,000 miles on it now), and just before I added the NEW heads (maybe 50 miles now). Maybe the timeline will help. The car ran...

I bought the TA49 new from Jay'sGN... No oil TB/up-pipe... And to my knowledge, when the heads were being installed the mechanic (whom has a good rep for good work) took care in the process... And the "experts", Jay & Tom (previously mentioned) are the ones who have ruled out the heads as...

I got them NEW. It should have all new seals?? Bronze valve guides. But I am going to replace the umbrella seals and the FELPRO gasket anyway. I just don't see any other solution with that much oil on the plugs. Thanks for your reply.

Thanks for your response man. I didn't know this was such a BIG topic. But I just had another mechanic look at it today. He said it MUST be coming through the valve seals, with as much oil that is on my plugs. I looked at the plugs he pulled after running the car for about 20 seconds and...

Have you replaced your crank sensor yet? If not, you might consider that.

FYI- 2nd owner 87GN. Bought it bone stock w/58k original. Now it has 63k. I think I have added just about every bolt-on part available for the GN to include a TA49. The car has run flawlessly until now. Best E.T. of 12.202 @ 5600ft. elevation. Just added CHAMPION Racing Heads and REED...

I was told by a guy who has worked on these for 30 years .052 drill bit is correct. It was very hard to find a bit that size. Found one at ACE.

I got springs and shocks (KYB) at jaysgn.com I am happy with the performance and got a good price.

Re: thanks What's with all the hostility? I know I tried to help as much as I could (me being a rookie myself) and it's just like another guy said, not everybody reads these on a daily basis, you have to have some patience. Back to your subject: I referred you to my post "Looking for turbo...

The only thing I can say is don't go too small, you'll regret it later. It sounds like you've layed the ground work for a pretty decent turbo combo (unlike me, putting the cart before the horse). I would suggest taking a look at the "Performance Recipes" at Turbobuick.com to help you make a...

thanks Thanks Woody for your help also. It looks like I still have a ways to go. I thought I had enough crap done to the car to just upgrade the turbo. I guess its back to the drawing board. Can you tell me how your TE45 compares to say a 62/63 series?

thanks Hey, thanks for all your help, I really appreciate you taking your time to help a rookie out. I'll keep in touch from time to time let you know how it works out. The time slip will tell. Unfortunately, not until next Spring. :)