Taking GN to shop... Any way of tuning it down?

[JimP]

Sorry I'm a little late but for future situations just gap the plugs really wide, it will start it will run, it will not build much boost before it will pop and stumble. It won't hurt anything in the process.

I've done this with my procharged Marauder but haven't had to with the Buick.

Nice to see a car getting the love, post up some after pics, would love to see it all painted and assembled.

 

[MAK507]

that spark plug idea sounds genious. I wish I would've heard about this before taking it in. Quick 30 minute job and better peace of mind.



Here is the progress so far:

The hood was totally unaligned. It was raised about half an inch on both sides near the windshield. They fixed it

 

[Bruce Urie]

Just awesome work! Looks like you got a great auto body place that knows their stuff. I'm envious.

Hope it keeps going great that way for you. I enjoy looking at work in stages like that.

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[MAK507]

 

[Evans Ward]

Looking fantastic!

 

[Evans Ward]

Looking fantastic!

 

[turbo89]

Sorry I'm a little late but for future situations just gap the plugs really wide, it will start it will run, it will not build much boost before it will pop and stumble. It won't hurt anything in the process.

I've done this with my procharged Marauder but haven't had to with the Buick.

Nice to see a car getting the love, post up some after pics, would love to see it all painted and assembled.

you DON'T want to do this ... one pop or backfire through the intake and you will be putting a MAF in it .. especially if its a stock MAF .. its also really hard on the turbo

 

[Bruce Urie]

Jeez!!! That's BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say....it's gorgeous!!!

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[notacarlo]

I just unplug the fuel pump and tell the manager the car is disabled. Most shops know how people are with their babies. On the other hand I sure would feel better knowing the car would start....makes the extra $100 I pay to get MINE OUT FIRST in case of fire worth it

 

[Sinister CO]

You could run a hose straight to the actuator, removing your manual boost controller and limiting boost to whatever the spring allows.