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01-12-2005, 04:12 PM
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| An American American  Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas
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| More to come.  Mike is putting the contributions to good use! 
__________________ ------------------ 'A government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson I think one should worry more when people are lining up to get out of a country rather than into it. If they're sneaking in, we must be doing something right. The Chronicles of Zap, from the early 21st century www.vortexbuicks-etc.com   |
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04-18-2005, 09:49 PM
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| Boorn Looser Join Date: May 2001
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| I'm just sick of seeing Steve Woods name at the top of this page. PS Clear Silicon rules!!!!!! 
__________________ With ten nurses knocked out in just the first week, Frank realized that building the Old Boxers home next to the bell factory wasn't such a great idea Join the NRA |
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04-19-2005, 11:45 AM
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| An American American Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas
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__________________ ------------------ 'A government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson I think one should worry more when people are lining up to get out of a country rather than into it. If they're sneaking in, we must be doing something right. The Chronicles of Zap, from the early 21st century www.vortexbuicks-etc.com |
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04-21-2005, 11:13 AM
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| IHADAV8  Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tampa FL USA
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| Here's my first attempt.. RJC Powerplate installation RJC Power Plate Installation Here's how I installed my RJC Powerplate. ... I bought this used about 1 year ago, and finally got motivated to install it. Since I did not but this new, I have no idea what is included with the kit. I received mine with 2 pristine gaskets attached, and nothing else. I'm sure there's a better way than how I did it - but it worked for me! Make sure you have the following: 1: (2) new plenum (doghouse) gaskets (One for the top, and one for the bottom) 2: New throttle body > plenum gasket. 3: Some sensor-safe silicone sealer 4: Obviously - the powerplate.  Tools: 13MM, 15MM, 8MM, 9/32 sockets, 13MM open end wrench, small screwdriver, gasket scraper.. Procedure: Remove MAF pipe, up-pipe. Unplug TPS and IAC (be gentle). Using 8MM socket, remove the screws holding the vacuum distribution block from the top of the throttle body. Now is a good time to replace the rubber vacuum section connected to the vacuum block. (if needed) Disconnect the transmission kick-down cable, throttle cable, and cruise control cable (if equipped) from the throttle body linkage. Be careful with those small clips! Disconnect any throttle body coolant lines (Why do you still have these connected?) Using a 13MM socket with an extension, remove the 2 throttle body mounting bolts. A magnetic pick-up tool works great here. GENTLY remove the throttle body. Now is a good time to clean it up. Using a 9/32 socket, remove the two small screws on the top of the cables bracket, attached to the side of the plenum. Using a 13MM wrench, remove the bolt holding the throttle bracket to the plenum. Using a 13MM socket, remove the 4 remaining 13MM bolts on the plenum. Gently remove throttle cable assembly and PCV vacuum assembly from the rear plenum mounting bolts. When clear, using a 15MM socket, remove the 2 rear side studs. GENTLY remove the plenum from the upper intake. Stuff a rag or something in the intake hole to keep debris out. Now is a good time to clean up the plenum. Using a gasket scraper, clean all gasket mounting surfaces on the plenum, intake, and also the surfaces where the throttle body meets the plenum. Pull the rag from the intake, and clear a path to make it easier to replace the plenum. Using your replacement gaskets, apply a THIN coat of sensor-safe sealant to all plenum surfaces, and the intake mounting area. Align all gaskets, and replace plenum. Replace all plenum bolts, just snug, not tight enough to squish all the excess sealant out. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Tighten plenum bolts in an alternating pattern. Take the same care an patience applying sealant to throttle body and front of plenum, and the reassemble all components. I don't race my TR, so I don't know if it's any faster number-wise, but my car idles GREAT now, and seems much smoother.
__________________ The Bastard Child Buick Message Board '87 T, T-tops, Blues, JT Chip, 307FP, Cold Air Kit, 3.5" MAF/Trans+, 130k '92 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe - 75k, sweet!  |
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05-14-2005, 09:18 PM
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| IHADAV8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tampa FL USA
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Not that I;m an attention whore - but I was wondering when someone would notice.. 
__________________ The Bastard Child Buick Message Board '87 T, T-tops, Blues, JT Chip, 307FP, Cold Air Kit, 3.5" MAF/Trans+, 130k '92 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe - 75k, sweet! | |
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01-03-2006, 10:26 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006
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| '87 GN Value? Hi all...not all that educated on GN's yet but I've found one for sale and need help figuring out what it is worth. It's an '87 with 60,000 miles. Owner has a receipt for a recent motor rebuild...over $4k. Also has full performance exhaust. The car has rust on the bottom of the doors, right through at the front of one of them so that will need to be fixed. No other rust. The rest of the car looks good, paint is decent, a few imperfections here and there but no dents. The wheels need to be refinished as they are starting to pit a little and will need tires down the road. Interior is close to mint with factory stereo. Runs and drives well. The seller is the 2nd owner and has the original bill of sale. Ballpark, what is it worth? Thanks for the help! |
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01-04-2006, 12:16 PM
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| Norb's Creation is Here!!  Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto
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| You are better to start a new thread if you want it to be seen. Welcome!
__________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament!  Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it!  Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me!  It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! PS: My name is David & I have One screen name everywhere! |
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03-08-2006, 07:15 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alberta
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| I was about to purchase a tube of loctite 567 until the counter guy said "wow thats just over $50.00"...I know it's Canadian money but still, I put the tube back on the shelf. Looks like I'll have to shop around a bit.
__________________ 87 Canadian T-top GN over built studded block,steel mains,wiesco pistons,206cc roller,ta61,57lb inj, pat's 10" 3200 converter,all controlled by a commander chip......... Shane M. |
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03-08-2006, 08:30 PM
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| Norb's Creation is Here!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto
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I got mine at Acklands-Grainger on Lawrence Ave?? by Victoria Park (in Toronto) for about $15 for a large tube! It was the last one in stock about a year ago but thats a BIG Difference!! 
__________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament! Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me! It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! PS: My name is David & I have One screen name everywhere! | |
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03-08-2006, 08:46 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alberta
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| I'll check our local Acklands....the other shop must have had it priced wrong.
__________________ 87 Canadian T-top GN over built studded block,steel mains,wiesco pistons,206cc roller,ta61,57lb inj, pat's 10" 3200 converter,all controlled by a commander chip......... Shane M. |
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03-08-2006, 09:10 PM
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| Out, damned knock  Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highland Park, ILLinois
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__________________ Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. 2008 rebuild, Comp roller cam, Cat stroker, RJC gridle, CPT66BB, PTE Stock Location IC, Champion iron, T&D roller rockers, 60# Mototron injectors w/Turbotweak chip, Monroe-ported throttlebody, RJC Power Plate, Jimmy-built trans w/Precision Vigilante converter, ATR SS dual exhaust, ATR rear sway, BMR upper and lower control arms, Edelbrock Performance shocks, Razor alky, Tinman cold air intake, MT street radials. Oh, and Russ Merritt spark plug wires. | |
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09-26-2006, 04:32 PM
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: minnesota
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| 4.1 help need some help thinking of building a 4.1 and need to know if the hyper pistons hold up and whats the best thing to do dont want to go cheap and be sorry anyone have luck with one of these and are they stronger than the 3.8 or should i say as week |
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