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found mechanic in my back yard
Ok guys found a mechanic very close to me that was always in the shadows of ANS PERFORMANCE back in the day.i truely believe he can handle the work.This is the guy that purchase a new 2003 cadillac cts and removed the engine in order to istall a low 11's gn engine in it. i passed by his shop and notice he had 2 old school gs and 2 turbo t's.one of the owners of the turbo t was their and had a chance to speak to him.He had his motor redone by him 4 years ago without any problems.
My ? TO YOU GUYS IS WHAT MODS CAN I DUE BUT AT THE SAME TIME KEEP IT MILD NOT LOOKING FOR A RACE ENGINE BUILD JUST A STEP BETTER OR SOME WHAT STOCK.IM MORE INTO THE CRUISING/CAR SHOW,MY GN DOENST SEE MUCH TRACK TIME TWICE IN FIVE TEARS ONLY.
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210/210 DLS roller cam kit,2 1/2 hookers exhaust,test pipe,t49 turbo @ 20psi,42LB,billet adj fuel regulator,adj waste gate, tt chip,160 thermostat,hot wire kit,torque strap,boost&vac gauge,knock gauge,,billet aluminum vacuum block,17'' budnik wheels,Scanmaster,LT1 MAF,Translator,Vigilante 9 1/2 torque converter 2800 TO 3200 stall,trans cooler,Jimmy's rebuild trans,walbro fuel pump,PTE stock location ic,37,000plus miles and maybe alky to be a little slower Last edited by DA87GN; 08-24-2008 at 05:20 PM. |
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Your sig looks great for a daily cruiser. I don't see a fuel pump ugrade listed, so that's is something you should seriously consider. I would also consider a torque convertor upgrade as money allows. Hope all works out for you. BTW, who is the mechanic?
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the mechanic name is turbo tommy,he has work on buicks since day 1.And yes i have yet to install a fuel pump in the car due to all the stories that i hear about the walbor pumps play it safe and stick to stock unit
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210/210 DLS roller cam kit,2 1/2 hookers exhaust,test pipe,t49 turbo @ 20psi,42LB,billet adj fuel regulator,adj waste gate, tt chip,160 thermostat,hot wire kit,torque strap,boost&vac gauge,knock gauge,,billet aluminum vacuum block,17'' budnik wheels,Scanmaster,LT1 MAF,Translator,Vigilante 9 1/2 torque converter 2800 TO 3200 stall,trans cooler,Jimmy's rebuild trans,walbro fuel pump,PTE stock location ic,37,000plus miles and maybe alky to be a little slower |
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My goal is have the headers, crossover pipe and down pipe heat coated painted and install perfomance underdrive pulleys,roller rocker arms and double timing chain.If needed will replace piston but will try and save as much as possible
also will be porting and polishing out the intake manifold and the stock 90 elbow to the turbo downpipe. im hoping this combo will bring me into the to high 12's
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210/210 DLS roller cam kit,2 1/2 hookers exhaust,test pipe,t49 turbo @ 20psi,42LB,billet adj fuel regulator,adj waste gate, tt chip,160 thermostat,hot wire kit,torque strap,boost&vac gauge,knock gauge,,billet aluminum vacuum block,17'' budnik wheels,Scanmaster,LT1 MAF,Translator,Vigilante 9 1/2 torque converter 2800 TO 3200 stall,trans cooler,Jimmy's rebuild trans,walbro fuel pump,PTE stock location ic,37,000plus miles and maybe alky to be a little slower Last edited by DA87GN; 08-25-2008 at 07:43 PM. |
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I would let him give the car a look over... Then plan
Not sure what you heard about walbro fuel pumps. There is a good possibility the 21 yr old fuel sock may be collasping under acceleration. I would also consider new valve springs (again the age thing)
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I would lean away from the underdrive pullies. You don't want to slow the alternator or waterpump down on these cars.
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im going with a high end convertor with a 3000 stall for the gn.Jimmy's is the go to guy here in chicago.HE IS ONE OF ARE VENDERS THAT IS LOCAL
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210/210 DLS roller cam kit,2 1/2 hookers exhaust,test pipe,t49 turbo @ 20psi,42LB,billet adj fuel regulator,adj waste gate, tt chip,160 thermostat,hot wire kit,torque strap,boost&vac gauge,knock gauge,,billet aluminum vacuum block,17'' budnik wheels,Scanmaster,LT1 MAF,Translator,Vigilante 9 1/2 torque converter 2800 TO 3200 stall,trans cooler,Jimmy's rebuild trans,walbro fuel pump,PTE stock location ic,37,000plus miles and maybe alky to be a little slower |
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