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Old 08-24-2008, 05:17 PM
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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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and maybe alky to be a little slower

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Old 08-24-2008, 10:29 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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Old 08-25-2008, 07:13 PM
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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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and maybe alky to be a little slower
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Old 08-25-2008, 07:30 PM
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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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and maybe alky to be a little slower

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Old 08-25-2008, 09:06 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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Old 08-26-2008, 10:04 AM
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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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Talking no need 4 a rebuild motor at this time

OK guys,i got great news.I dont need to rebuild the motor at this time.it appears that my 2 GM AC DELCO OEM MAF SENSOR where out of wack after
a couple of hundred mile on it.that was what was causing my gn to run like a turd.Evan with 17 psi just slow.did install my buddies LT1 maf sensor w translator and sh*t she came out of the hole smoking the tires just the way she use to be. i droped the oil pan and all is good their too.as far as the weird
noise that was coming from the engine bay,it was the cap to the cam sensor.ALSO INSTALLED A SCANMASTER TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE TO KEEP A EYE ON THINKS
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and maybe alky to be a little slower

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Old 10-13-2008, 04:11 PM
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did you mean Turbo Tony? why does every guy who works on turbo cars put the word Turbo in front of their name. sounds foolish.
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Old 10-15-2008, 12:44 AM
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turbo tommy from chicago
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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?
Today i got a call from jimmy's transmission here in chicago and found out that my torque convertor was slipping a little causing my gn to run like a turd.
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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and maybe alky to be a little slower
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