TA49 upgrade - Page 2

Just a Six?? · 10-23-2005, 12:53 PM

My 49 has the Garrett housing from Kirban & just a couple years old. I might trade with you for the bigger Limit one? Can we just do a plug & play so to speak? direct bolt in foe Each of us?

87natty · 10-23-2005, 02:22 PM

Gary! Hey, get a new oil feed line and drain back tube while your at it.

Grumpy · 10-23-2005, 03:06 PM

isn't Gary's car a low mile Cali car ??? why would ya need new parts like the feed an return line

forzfed · 10-23-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Wells

Okay, so does Limit Eng. come with the Garrett or the PT & E housing.
I want the Garrett smaller housing?

I noticed 200 rpm difference in spool on the DS with the PTE .63 housing compared to stock. I cut a best 60ft of 1.61 on a cool day, unopen motor and stock intercooler. Best mph was over 116 with a V4 intercooler, but this was through the stock exhaust system.

forzfed · 10-23-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

isn't Gary's car a low mile Cali car ??? why would ya need new parts like the feed an return line

Because he likes to spend money!

Yeah that is a waste of money.

87natty · 10-23-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

isn't Gary's car a low mile Cali car ??? why would ya need new parts like the feed an return line

Good point. It's not like he's beaten on the thing. I'm still amazed Gary is modding his car.

Grumpy · 10-23-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 87natty

Good point. It's not like he's beaten on the thing. I'm still amazed Gary is modding his car.

I was thinkin of the same thing ..

Gary Wells · 10-23-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Just a Six??

My 49 has the Garrett housing from Kirban & just a couple years old. I might trade with you for the bigger Limit one? Can we just do a plug & play so to speak? direct bolt in foe Each of us?

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I am sorry, Just a Six??, but I only use brand new stuff on my car. Hate to be rude, crude, and socially unacceptable, but one on my golden rules. I did get your PM this afternoon, but I just did not have a chance to answer it.
I do appreciate the offer, though, and I don't want to appear snobbish, but this is a 16K mile car.

Gary Wells · 10-23-2005, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

I was thinkin of the same thing ..

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I was down to buying another t to play with, and when I figured what it would cost for something as nice as I wanted even for a toy to mod, and nothing nice out here to buy, boredom and feeblemindedness set in. This AM I had the Neal Steward chip installed, afpr installed & set at 42.5, Bilsteins installed, and there just aren't words to describe my amazement and fun driving that car home. Lo and behold, it actually will go around a corner without me getting out and pushing it. I'll be damned. Can't wait to do more. I would feel bad if this were a 1.6 K mile car, but 16.5 K miles, look out Buick modifications/upgrades/replacement parts are in order. And you are correct, Brian, those were good suggestions and I intend to replace at least the line that is replaceable with the stainless steel braided one. I wonder if my Z06 rims and tires will fit under this thing? Anybody can keep one of these stock, but it takes a real man to hack one up.

Grumpy · 10-23-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Wells

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Anybody can keep one of these stock, but it takes a real man to hack one up.

hey I cut 2 427 Cobra's in half ...welllll to fix one

then 15 years ago someone put the one we cut up for parts back together

THATs cuttin up a car

I will have my 24k Limited like Melissa's WE4 ready for next summer

MR Buick · 10-23-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Wells

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I was down to buying another t to play with, and when I figured what it would cost for something as nice as I wanted even for a toy to mod, and nothing nice out here to buy, boredom and feeblemindedness set in. This AM I had the Neal Steward chip installed, afpr installed & set at 42.5, Bilsteins installed, and there just aren't words to describe my amazement and fun driving that car home. Lo and behold, it actually will go around a corner without me getting out and pushing it. I'll be damned. Can't wait to do more. I would feel bad if this were a 1.6 K mile car, but 16.5 K miles, look out Buick modifications/upgrades/replacement parts are in order. And you are correct, Brian, those were good suggestions and I intend to replace at least the line that is replaceable with the stainless steel braided one. I wonder if my Z06 rims and tires will fit under this thing? Anybody can keep one of these stock, but it takes a real man to hack one up.

They are all bolt ons that can be swapped back to original.

Grumpy · 10-23-2005, 07:54 PM

Gary keep it simple bolt on's .... Melissa went 11.5s with stupid "junk"

87natty · 10-23-2005, 07:57 PM

Just keep your stock parts bro, I have all of mine in a couple of boxes. Even have the original MAF, maybe I can get it rebuilt?

Just keep the Sawzall away from it and you'll be fine. As far as Z06 rims, you'll probably need spacer or something, but I don't trust those for sh!t. I have to say the T's got the best rims out of all the TR's. Keep those on.

Gary Wells · 10-23-2005, 08:10 PM

FWIW & IMHO:
I must be strange, because I think that the GNX & GNX replica rims look good on any of the trs, but the only thing that looks better that the t-type rims on a t-type are the GNX.

87natty · 10-23-2005, 08:23 PM

Hey, you need an install, don't be afraid to hit me up.

10-23-2005, 12:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Just a Six?? OK! Who Farted Again?? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,488	My 49 has the Garrett housing from Kirban & just a couple years old. I might trade with you for the bigger Limit one? Can we just do a plug & play so to speak? direct bolt in foe Each of us? __________________ 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!! BPG Member #2040

10-23-2005, 02:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
87natty Register Boozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South San Diego Posts: 3,902	Gary! Hey, get a new oil feed line and drain back tube while your at it. __________________ 'What do you know about surfing? You're from G*ddamn New Jersey!' www.dripbook.com/lynch231 < Photo portfolio

10-23-2005, 03:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 12,081	isn't Gary's car a low mile Cali car ??? why would ya need new parts like the feed an return line __________________ Dan welcome to the Internet....where accurate information is scarce and in-accurate information is plentiful. 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com

10-23-2005, 07:54 PM	#27 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 12,081	Gary keep it simple bolt on's .... Melissa went 11.5s with stupid "junk" __________________ Dan welcome to the Internet....where accurate information is scarce and in-accurate information is plentiful. 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com

10-23-2005, 07:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
87natty Register Boozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South San Diego Posts: 3,902	Just keep your stock parts bro, I have all of mine in a couple of boxes. Even have the original MAF, maybe I can get it rebuilt? Just keep the Sawzall away from it and you'll be fine. As far as Z06 rims, you'll probably need spacer or something, but I don't trust those for sh!t. I have to say the T's got the best rims out of all the TR's. Keep those on. __________________ 'What do you know about surfing? You're from G*ddamn New Jersey!' www.dripbook.com/lynch231 < Photo portfolio

10-23-2005, 08:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
Gary Wells Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Beach, PRK Posts: 1,526	FWIW & IMHO: I must be strange, because I think that the GNX & GNX replica rims look good on any of the trs, but the only thing that looks better that the t-type rims on a t-type are the GNX. __________________ TIA: Gary wells / "TOLTK" '02 QS Z06 vette, 55K miles '87 Buick Turbo Regal, 22K miles '98 honda CBR1100XX, 1.2K miles Garage prostitutes to the max

10-23-2005, 08:23 PM	#30 (permalink)
87natty Register Boozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South San Diego Posts: 3,902	Hey, you need an install, don't be afraid to hit me up. __________________ 'What do you know about surfing? You're from G*ddamn New Jersey!' www.dripbook.com/lynch231 < Photo portfolio

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