Update on my t-type BBB - Deck lid pics

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Here is our pit crew mounting the rear deck lid. lol., pit crew.

[fastest430]

Skinned stock lid is the way I went . :) But, VFN............... nice :TU:

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I still have to add more, it's filling up quick :pp

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Here we go :

The trans is finished less the brake. I have a billet manual valve body in for break in. Don't want the temptation of trans brake launches :laugh: and some other neet stuff inside....

The rear is the 8.5 from the car. Moser 30 spline, spool, weld on ford "big bearing" ends and GM 373 gears. Welded tubes for grins.

The glass is in the car. I have a spare block that were going to bolt to the trany after the rear is bolted in, tomorrow I hope. Then we can start on the driveshaft and tube cross member. You can also see in the first picture the new glass rear bumper.

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we cut the door braces off each door, what a pain. I will look for that pic...

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Roughed out rear interior. We will be adding the rear seat loops in the rear firewall this winter. Not sure if the seat will ever go in though.

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couple more . what do you think so far?

[monkeyy337]

couple more . what do you think so far?
I think you got alot on your plate but will be happy when its finally complete. I wish my garage was the size of yours. Mine is so small I'm afraid to start up a heater as it will probably catch the wall on fire.

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I think you got alot on your plate but will be happy when its finally complete. I wish my garage was the size of yours. Mine is so small I'm afraid to start up a heater as it will probably catch the wall on fire.


Your not kidding with the plate thing! lol, but I have some good support over here with Finishline Motorsports guys helping and such. Not to mention we had 8 guys over last Wed drinking my beverages while I wrenched, smirk....

Not sure how much heat you need in Ky? But it's colder than a witches t... (you get it)
up here. Soon I'll have the wood stove going and the torpedo heater at the same time!

I moved the 72 Chevelle to storage for this winter so we can FINISH the Buick. I will not allow spring to come and go without doing a huge burnout in front of my house! I have had it with not drag racing!

[fastest430]

Are the glass bumpers from VFN as well? How did you mount them?
Everything looks GREAT so far!!:beer

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Thanks "430" ! Yes on the VFN bumper (rear). Still need the front one. The VFN rear does not have mounting brackets so I removed the stock aluminum filler and used only the stock alum frame, after I sawzawed the thing into just the perimeter or shell. I made alum mounts to replace the stock shock type. The whole thing weighs about as much as two summit mags and three jegs!

Below is the test Block and heads for clearance stuff. The trany is under there as well. The Wilwoods bolted right up but the TA girdled cover doesn't fit. The top and bottom bolts are off by .030" to .050" in opposite directions.... The side bolts are right on? Not sure what’s up with that. The alum frame motor mounts don't come close to anything either? Great fun. Bob and Randy are the Wed night regulars.

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Looks like we need to shim the motor mounts on the motor and the correct 10 bolt cover is on the way. (Grand National 10 Bolt girdled cover is not the same as BOP 10 bolt, lol, who knew)

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We had to oblong one of the top two alum motor mount holes and ended up drilling our own third, or bottom hole.

NOW, we set the headers in to see if they would line up. Nope. They hit pretty bad on both sides. 2" primary stg 2. Drivers side hits the brake distribution block and the frame and the tranny shift linkage. The pass side hits mostly on the firewall, nothing a big hammer can't fix, and the frame.

[monkeyy337]

Just a word of caution. I also used another block for mock-up and what I found when I installed the block I was going to run was that things were alittle different. Reasom being the block I used for mock-up was a standard block (never been touched) and the block (motor) I was going to run had been zero decked and that moved the headers down about .040 and things that did fit now hit something. Don't know what your using but take the block differences (if you have any) into account. I also have 2" header tubes and had to have the #7 cylinder tube re-configured to fit (no denting though) but for a different reason than you. Seeing I only paid $40.00 for a brand new set of headers it was worth putting some more money in them but they are a tight fit. It took me 4 hours to get all the header bolts in them.

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Just a word of caution. I also used another block for mock-up and what I found when I installed the block I was going to run was that things were alittle different. Reasom being the block I used for mock-up was a standard block (never been touched) and the block (motor) I was going to run had been zero decked and that moved the headers down about .040 and things that did fit now hit something. Don't know what your using but take the block differences (if you have any) into account. I also have 2" header tubes and had to have the #7 cylinder tube re-configured to fit (no denting though) but for a different reason than you. Seeing I only paid $40.00 for a brand new set of headers it was worth putting some more money in them but they are a tight fit. It took me 4 hours to get all the header bolts in them.


oh ya, that makes more sense. I will stick some old gaskets under the heads, that might help. The heads I have are borrowed stg 2 Early castings with plenty of work done. O-ringed and decked etc... This weekend I might try to figure out how much they took off those in order to "build" mine back up. The blocks should be pretty close. Looks like if we shave the alum mounts the motor might slide back just enough to clear one of the many clearance problems.

Thanks for the reminder :laugh:

Here is one for ya .... Add these numbers up as fast as you can:

3+3





5+1





4+2






Pick a vegetable ?



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was it a carrot?

[monkeyy337]

oh ya, that makes more sense. I will stick some old gaskets under the heads, that might help. The heads I have are borrowed stg 2 Early castings with plenty of work done. O-ringed and decked etc... This weekend I might try to figure out how much they took off those in order to "build" mine back up. The blocks should be pretty close. Looks like if we shave the alum mounts the motor might slide back just enough to clear one of the many clearance problems.

Thanks for the reminder :laugh:

Here is one for ya .... Add these numbers up as fast as you can:

3+3





5+1





4+2






Pick a vegatble ?



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was it a carrot? No, tomato?

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Try that to someone you know in person and I bet they say carrot. About 8-9- out of ten usually pick carrot. Have them add up numbers that all equal 6, maybe even have them subtract to 6 .. then have them pick the vegatable, all while going fast.

[chryco63]

I did that a long time ago, and yes, I did come up with carrot. Apparently, the number 6 is often associated with the colour orange, or in a vegetable context, carrot. :) You're right, though... the mathematical questions must be asked in rapid succession.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled big block Regal discussion...

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I did that a long time ago, and yes, I did come up with carrot. Apparently, the number 6 is often associated with the colour orange, or in a vegetable context, carrot. :) You're right, though... the mathematical questions must be asked in rapid succession.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled big block Regal discussion...



lol... I wondered where the carrot thing came from :eek2:

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This weeks progress, the pipes... Great fun. We had to grind the upper control arms, the lowers, the frame, the brake distribution block and the firewall. Next will be the frame notch and weld, then the brake line re-route. But they look cool. The plastic is up across the half way mark in the barn and the wood stove is cranked. 12-12-07.

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Definitely the makings of a highly covert operation. Looking good! Once you get passed the mach-up and all the b.s. with the headers it is easy flying the rest of the way. I would have never thought about the BOP 8.5 and the GN 8.5 covers. That's good information to know. What radiator are you going to run? Think about this know before its too late. Where is the oil filter going to be postioned?

You may want to do some notching on the frame on the passenger side to make lower rad hoses and oil filters a little more accessible for swapping out. I didn't do any notching over there and it can be a real b&$#@ to change a little larger than normal oil filter. I sometimes end up driving a screw driver through it because I can't get my oil filter tool on it.

Here is something else. If you run vacuum brakes make sure you put the one-way valve back in the line, or use a catch can, otherwise your master cylinder vacuum will bleed back to the motor and you'll get a soft pedal.

It definitely takes a real man to tear down a Buick and put it all back together. You should be able to handle that.:beers2:

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Hey Davey,

Thanks for the advice and encouragement. Since you mentioned it we will put the front cover on along with the oil filter and check out the clearance issues over there.. The chassis guy will love it. More notching, more "c" ..
Great advise!!!!!!! :TU:

Were running the Master Power old style all cast manual brake master cylinder. I would try something else next time.

Covert. lol. Perhaps for the Chevy guys around town that know another Buick will hit the tarmac next year. I have been hanging around the Finishline Line Motorsports guys too much lately :Dou: Now, smartly, the Bottom end is going on a road trip sometime next week for a set of these : SEE Picture below. Were also going to deck the block to get closer to 11. 1 along with additional oil mods.

I have been looking for a rad; any suggestions for this build would be helpful. I would like to keep the $ down though. Alum is much preferred for weight. Mez electric pump is part of the system.

Oh ya, The heads are finally complete! They were on the motor but the flow numbers didn't quite add up, so we flowed each port (thanks Bobb!). They turned out to be pretty good for this street / strip motor. 340 Int 260 Ex. + +

[RATROASTER]

For an affordable aluminum rad I went with the biggest Summit brand aluminum rad they had and bought a Griffin Rad cap. I did have to notch out my core support, but it was weight well lost. I used upper mounts from a Ford Crown Victoria and reused my lower rubbers. You may have some problems finding a lower rad hose for your build. I went with a lower rad hose from an 86 Regal with an olds 307.

I also pulled an electric fan out of a Lincoln Continental. Lincoln's always have the best electric fans. That beats anything you can buy new.

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I will take a look at that stuff :TU: Good idea on the fan and hose

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For an affordable aluminum rad I went with the biggest Summit brand aluminum rad they had and bought a Griffin Rad cap. I did have to notch out my core support, but it was weight well lost. I used upper mounts from a Ford Crown Victoria and reused my lower rubbers. You may have some problems finding a lower rad hose for your build. I went with a lower rad hose from an 86 Regal with an olds 307.

I also pulled an electric fan out of a Lincoln Continental. Lincoln's always have the best electric fans. That beats anything you can buy new.

Ordered the Summit rad today, thanks for the tip !

FYI - when you order the pro star rims, they are 4.75" not 5x 4.5" !!!! OOpppss :grin:

The rest of the fuel system will be here this wed!! Well, I still need to pick a regulator as the Magnafuel I have turned out to be for EFI.

[monkeyy337]

Ordered the Summit rad today, thanks for the tip !

FYI - when you order the pro star rims, they are 4.75" not 5x 4.5" !!!! OOpppss :grin:

The rest of the fuel system will be here this wed!! Well, I still need to pick a regulator as the Magnafuel I have turned out to be for EFI. Glad your making some progress, I'm not. I thought my back was getting better but now its back like it was. I'm starting to realize that if things don't get better I will never be able to drive the Regal again. Maybe I need to think about selling the car or motor so someone else can enjoy them, oh well.:Do No: :Do No:

[fastest430]

Keep those pix. coming and thanks for the frequent updates:Comp:
:) :TU: :puzzled: :beers2:

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Glad your making some progress, I'm not. I thought my back was getting better but now its back like it was. I'm starting to realize that if things don't get better I will never be able to drive the Regal again. Maybe I need to think about selling the car or motor so someone else can enjoy them, oh well.:Do No: :Do No:

Just think about how quickly you recovered from injury 10 years ago. Keep that in perspective as you heal from today’s ailments, it will come back; just give it more work and extra time. Lol, we don't need your Buick, ours suck all our time and cash as it is! Keep thy chin high and work on your back more than the "reag" you will get it all back where it needs to be!

FASTEST 430 : "Keep those pix. coming and thanks for the frequent updates"

We are having a blast each week putting this thing together. Glad to hear some other folks out there like to see it as well. It makes posting this stuff fun when there is feed back!


Merry Christmas !!!!

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Ordered the Summit rad today, thanks for the tip !



Its a great feeling knowing that you just saved 300 bucks.:beer

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Its a great feeling knowing that you just saved 300 bucks.:beer

lol, ya, kinda :puzzled: I think the word saving and my car don't go hand in hand :TU: But ya, shaving a buck or two when it doesn't make it run any harder is always a good thing :cool:

[RATROASTER]

I always consider it savings......I'm gonna buy it anyhow.


Consider the options! Drive a Hyundai or Build a BuHoGG!

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I always consider it savings......I'm gonna buy it anyhow.


Consider the options! Drive a Hyundai or Build a BuHoGG!

good point :laugh:

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Here are a couple of this weeks chores :grin:

Nice hack job on the trunk "A" :grin:

Two 8an's off the cell to a "Y" 10an, Summit 100mic 10an filter, A1000 pump, 10an to Magna fuel three port, port 8an's to carb, through flow to 10an A1000 reg, 8an return, nothing off the reg. I was going to feed the third or middle port on the magna fuel block to a 6an NOS solanoid.

[monkeyy337]

Here are a couple of this weeks chores :grin:

Nice hack job on the trunk "A" :grin:

Two 8an's off the cell to a "Y" 10an, Summit 100mic 10an filter, A1000 pump, 10an to Magna fuel three port, port 8an's to carb, through flow to 10an A1000 reg, 8an return, nothing off the reg. I was going to feed the third or middle port on the magna fuel block to a 6an NOS solanoid. Per NHRA rules if you care (and I think you do) you have to make a cover (aluminum or steel) to cover any portion of a fuel cell that protudes below the trunk floor. The rule book I sent you will tell what thickness it has to be. You will have a PM from me soon (tonight).

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Per NHRA rules if you care (and I think you do) you have to make a cover (aluminum or steel) to cover any portion of a fuel cell that protudes below the trunk floor. The rule book I sent you will tell what thickness it has to be. You will have a PM from me soon (tonight).


Crap, I know better. I talked my self right out of the cover. I chaulked it up as one of those, how could it be, seems stupid rules? Well, atleast we won't see the hack job! Er, atleast that one :pp

Thanks for the heads up. I'll look it up and start on it this week.....

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This was a cuss.... The stock rotor has a stud hole of .500" the new ARP studs are .580" . I had to drill the holes .. Fits now.. Also got the rear rubber in .

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This was a cuss.... The stock rotor has a stud hole of .500" the new ARP studs are .580" . I had to drill the holes .. Fits now.. Also got the rear rubber in . ARP also makes a metric stud (longer than stock) that I used (part#100-7708) that no drilling is necessary. It can save you some money if you already have some metric lug nuts. I have never seen these studs listed in a catalog but both Jegg's and Summit have them but you have to ask for them. Don't know how they expect you to ask for them when they don't list them in their catalog's? What size rear rubber are you running, I could't tell from the picture?

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Well, I had some shank style lugs nuts that didn't fit the metric stock front studs so I drilled and pounded in the ARP studs.. Only my lugs nuts are 1/2" and the new studs are 7/16"..... So I need new front nuts. I knew the ARPS would be tight or they wouldn't fit, Jegs claimed thats the best they could do. Can't wait to see what the rear moser axles will need. I think those will be correct as the measurements were right on with what jegs had.

The rear rubber is 275 60 15. The rear wheel spacing is 4.5 They are 27" tall and 10.7" wide (tread). I just put those on to break in the car, my buddy calls them melt me offs. I should have used a lighter offset and used a wider tire. Any idea if you can use wheel spacers or some sort of shim for drag racing?

The front is 26 7.5 15

[monkeyy337]

Well, I had some shank style lugs nuts that didn't fit the metric stock front studs so I drilled and pounded in the ARP studs.. Only my lugs nuts are 1/2" and the new studs are 7/16"..... So I need new front nuts. I knew the ARPS would be tight or they wouldn't fit, Jegs claimed thats the best they could do. Can't wait to see what the rear moser axles will need. I think those will be correct as the measurements were right on with what jegs had.

The rear rubber is 275 60 15. The rear wheel spacing is 4.5 They are 27" tall and 10.7" wide (tread). I just put those on to break in the car, my buddy calls them melt me offs. I should have used a lighter offset and used a wider tire. Any idea how much wheel spacing you can use, if any, for drag racing?

The front is 26 7.5 15 My rear axles (also Moser) have the 5/8" wheel studs and I wouldn't recommend anything else for drag racing. My theory is that if you go big then you won't have to upgrade in case you go to more power at a later date. I currently run 30x13.50x15 ET streets but will probably go with a 315 MT Drag Radials in the future as my buddy runs them on his Regal and really like them. My Regal as well as my buddies both have the frame notched and wheel well lips trimmed to get this size tire under the car. I don't remember what the wheel off set is but will check for you. I have always gone with the rule to fit the tallest tire that will fit as that will better control wheel spin.

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My rear axles (also Moser) have the 5/8" wheel studs and I wouldn't recommend anything else for drag racing. My theory is that if you go big then you won't have to upgrade in case you go to more power at a later date. I currently run 30x13.50x15 ET streets but will probably go with a 315 MT Drag Radials in the future as my buddy runs them on his Regal and really like them. My Regal as well as my buddies both have the frame notched and wheel well lips trimmed to get this size tire under the car. I don't remember what the wheel off set is but will check for you. I have always gone with the rule to fit the tallest tire that will fit as that will better control wheel spin.

Hmm, just measured and the rear studs are 1/2". Guess that will do for now. I would like to know your off set, the car is going to the chassis guy in "two to four weeks". That would be a good time to notch the frame. 30" tall would be nice. Did you do anything to the tubs?

[bigdawg70]

if you notch the frame the 4.5 inch offset will work fine. you can use a insert and widen the factory wheel well and most wont even notice as far as the 30 inch tall tire depending on how tall the car sits and how much flexn the chassis will do you should easily work i run a 295/65/15 which is a solid 30inch plus tall tire you may have to do sum work on the outer quarter especialy on tha right side when or if the chassis twist

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if you notch the frame the 4.5 inch offset will work fine. you can use a insert and widen the factory wheel well and most wont even notice as far as the 30 inch tall tire depending on how tall the car sits and how much flexn the chassis will do you should easily work i run a 295/65/15 which is a solid 30inch plus tall tire you may have to do sum work on the outer quarter especialy on tha right side when or if the chassis twist


I have air bags and the HD Regal coils in the back. The fronts are Moroso drag springs (middle rate in the catalog) and comp engineering shocks. I should be able to see the ride hight tonight. The guy doing the roll cage and cross member should be able to help with this. I will pass on your information
Which is greatly appreciated :TU:

Dig my Chevelle with the turbo rims! kack -- temp..... Joey the pit dog doesn't like it either...

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Got the rear arp studs in tonight... It took an hour for the drivers side and 10 min for the pass. First time for that not including last weeks fronts. Got er down pat now.

Joey my dog is pictured above, he helps with advise. Joey brought in his 100th documented kill in the barn last week. Good boy. We started keeping track just a few years ago. He's 10.

You can see next weeks stuff. Ignition, tack, rad and trans cooler. I still need to bolt in the rear end and lower boxed controll arms. Oh ya, the G-Body "A" arms are in as well.

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Mike,I just installed my G-Body A arms also.What do you think of... how they do not have limit bumpers( nothing to stop the suspension from toping out)? Brian assured me it wasn't an issue and that GN's were running into the 8's with them.I am unshure of the best specs for my alignment.How are you going to set up your front/end alignment?

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Ya, not sure on the a arm hitting the frame on wheels up stuff? rubber snubber on the frame closest to the firewall was all I can think of? Other than you and I racing down the 1/4 and see not who wins, but who still has a car rolling straight!

I just put the stock shims back in the old location. Figured the alignment shop would do the rest. Did you put the all flat side of the a arm (long) bolt towards the tire? I asked the cute sounding girl at G-Body which way should I put it, she said " the same way you took it off, the guy you really need to talk to is not here" !!!!!

Does your ball joint rubber boot come off the spindle when fully extended? Mine does by 1/8" ?

Yes, one of the wheel studs is not seated. i need to hit them with the impact. Stop me in the pits if forgot :laugh:

[fastest430]

Yes, same scenario with the balljoints.
Going straight after all of this... would be great:puzzled:

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I guess the grease level should be loooowwww...

Finally, we have brakes and new upper a arms. The new lower ball joints were put on last summer.

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KICK ASS :blast: :blast: :blast:

The ride height has been established! AFTER 2 years the mighty t-type sits on its own four legs........ :TU: We think the weight in the front end is close. But I guess it doesn’t matter since when I put my 185lb but on the grill it didn't move any more than what we have right now. lol.. Dukes of hazard, "No, I really Want to Fu..k it!" lol..................... :beers2:

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A closer look at the ride hight and we noticed the front was ALL the way up, springs are too tight :shock: They are Moroso "middle rate" for the GN. With my 320lb buddy and me on the front bumper mount the A arms are level. I hope they settle cuz I am not adding another 500lbs to the front. The directions says we can cut One coil from the springs..... Hope that helps.

[monkeyy337]

A closer look at the ride hight and we noticed the front was ALL the way up, springs are too tight :shock: They are Moroso "middle rate" for the GN. With my 320lb buddy and me on the front bumper mount the A arms are level. I hope they settle cuz I am not adding another 500lbs to the front. The directions says we can cut One coil from the springs..... Hope that helps. Had the same problem on a Malibu (G) body car after replacing the stock springs with Moroso ones. The car set up to high in the front end but I ran it that way for awhile. After cutting one coil out of the springs the car sat like I wanted and picked-up about 1 1/2 mile per hour in the quarter due to the wind going over the hood instead of under the car. Question though, when you say "middle rate" do you mean by front end weight? I thought that was how I figured which ones I needed and how the springs were rated. My Regal really sat low in the front with the iron headed BBC motor but my BBB motor with aluminum heads, etc, is about 200lbs less so I'm wondering if I will need to cuts some coils when I get it off jack stands. Word of caution though, you can do all the bouncing you want on the front end but I found from experience it won't really settle until you make a few passes down the track or a few burn-outs with it especially if it has been setting on jack stands for awhile. Rule of thumb,, check ride height, cut only one coil at a time, make additional adjustment as required.

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It has already loosened up a touch... I will go with that, meaning I am going to drive it for a bit and see what happens. We think the rate was 242 (lb in?) The Middle rate was 242, light was 214? and 250+ for the heavy ones.

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Lets see. The rad is mounted. The Trans cooler is mounted. I found out why the car wouldn't roll very far. Take a close look at the Wilwood caliper. See where it was hitting the rims! I ground the high spots off the China Jegs ,Prostar, knock offs and some off of the calipers. Clears now.

The rear cover is in and it fits! Next week I will need to finish the fuel return line. It is all finished but the last fitting for the fuel cell, and perhaps another clamp or two.

I still don't like the front being so high........ :shock:

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Not Buick related, but check out the new Mopar body -The Die was M/C last summer / fall. It was fun to see it evolve.

[NCTyphoonKid]

lookin good:TU:


korey

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lookin good:TU:


korey

Thanks :TU:

Anyone need a set of 242lb Moroso springs for their GN , Regal? lol, as you can see from the picture below (Dan D taking a ride on the car) , the front is stiff!
We ordered these because my buddy's GN and t-type have the same rate 242's. We must have removed a bit more weight than we thought we would..

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Not much done this week. Still waiting on the cage guy.. its worth the wait.. but you know.

The fan is wired and the return line is plumbed all the way. 40 relay and the switch has a breaker. I will cleen up the wires after I get the Electric pump wired next week....

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The front cover is done ... Might switch it over using the finishline scavenger though.. The entire ignition system is done. I need to wire it all yet. The MSD "pro billet" is set up with two blue springs and the stock bushing. Not sure how else to set it up yet.

[monkeyy337]

Not much done this week. Still waiting on the cage guy..

The fan is wired and the return line is plumbed all the way. 40 relay and the switch has a breaker. I will cleen up the wires after I get the Electric pump wired next week.... Mike is your fuel cell metal or the plastic type?

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Aluminum 20 gal with sender from Jegs. The lines are Aeromotive braided, 10 up and 8an back.

Should have chosen the alum color, or un -painted....

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Yep, going with Finishline Motorsports Scavenger system. Ordered the R&R aluminum rods, oil pan with baffles, cam and lifters the other day :TU: :TU:

The intake manifold is almost done. Also have a V.E.D. carb shear plate on the way. Should be cool.

http://www.visnerengine.com/custom-spacers/shear-plates-1.html

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Dang Mike, I remember when I finally dropped my Buhogg down on all fours after 6 months. You can't beat that feeling. Your doing a good job. I hope to see you at Naionals (take your pic on which one!)

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Dang Mike, I remember when I finally dropped my Buhogg down on all fours after 6 months. You can't beat that feeling. Your doing a good job. I hope to see you at Naionals (take your pic on which one!)

Hey thanks :TU: I got the call from the chassis guy yesterday, looks like it is going in for the cage next Monday!!! :beers2:

I hope I can make it to the Nats :puzzled: :TU:

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I rolled it outside to load it on the trailer. Going to the cage shop tomorrow :beer :beer

It hasn't been out in a long time!

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This sucks, nothing to stare at in the barn? :pp It went to the cage shop today :3gears: !

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still there...................... :Dou:

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Some progress :laugh:

Almost gave permission to mini tub it, thanks for holding me back Geof :cool: We did upgrade to the 7.5 sec cage. I am going to need a bigger motor to make use of that though !

[fastest430]

Bigger:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: AH OH:Dou:

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Bigger:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: AH OH:Dou:

lol, left the chasis shop feeling under equiped. Now that my little motor is almost done, I need to set the plan for the big one :TU:

These things never end do they? ...:Brow:

[monkeyy337]

Your little motor might surprise you, mine did.:3gears:

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Your little motor might surprise you, mine did.:3gears:

Hope so! Either way it needs to last for a bit. Before I get a big one going I will need a 9" and a better t-400. I have two 400's now but they are mild.

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Looks like the cage might be done this weekend :kodak:

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I like this one .. :TU:

[monkeyy337]

I like this one .. :TU:It looks to me like the bar on the outside of the driver might be 1/32" to low (LOL). Just kidding Mike, looks like the guys doing your cage know what there doing. Do you have everything to put the car together once you get it back in your shop?

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lol, I think the bars are close enough for me :Brow:

I was at finishline yesterday and ALL the parts are in :cool: :cool:

We should be tearing down the bottom end early next week to get ready for the R&R rods and re-bal. After we mill the deck for more squish the thing is going back together. The Mez water pump came in as well. After we dyno it and set the car on a scale were going to have the converter built. So I guess the only thing missing is the cam, oil pan, valve covers and spark plug wires. The cam is being ground now and the oil pan is being built by the cage guy. Oh ya, I need to order the front glass bumper.

The front header is prepped and in primer.

fun stuff :laugh:

[m louk]

lol, I think the bars are close enough for me :Brow:

I was at finishline yesterday and ALL the parts are in :cool: :cool:

We should be tearing down the bottom end early next week to get ready for the R&R rods and re-bal. After we mill the deck for more squish the thing is going back together. The Mez water pump came in as well. After we dyno it and set the car on a scale were going to have the converter built. So I guess the only thing missing is the cam, oil pan, valve covers and spark plug wires. The cam is being ground now and the oil pan is being built by the cage guy. Oh ya, I need to order the front glass bumper.

The front header is prepped and in primer.

fun stuff :laugh:

Mike, Can't wait to here the dyno numbers.........Mike

[Running]

Can't wait either :TU: it is still a pump gas motor so we'll see what happens.

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Ahhhh, Kinda, now that it is back home all I see is how much work is left! lol.. Oh well, still fun :TU:

The cage looks awesome. Hope I never use it. Check out how small the trans cross member gets!

The windows are going to be tinted as black as I can go on the rear, rear sides and as much as I dare on the doors.... That might hide the cage for a bit on the street , er, maybe not ! No really, it runs 12.99's all day....

BTW, Tim Clow of Total Fabrication built the cage. His welds are awesome. Tube placement is right on ! I went through Finishline Motorsports and they were right, he does great work.

[m louk]

Ahhhh, Kinda, now that it is back home all I see is how much work is left! lol.. Oh well, still fun :TU:

The cage looks awesome. Hope I never use it. Check out how small the trans cross member gets!

The windows are going to be tinted as black as I can go on the rear, rear sides and as much as I dare on the doors.... That might hide the cage for a bit on the street , er, maybe not ! No really, it runs 12.99's all day....

BTW, Tim Clow of Total Fabrication built the cage. His welds are awesome. Tube placement is right on ! I went through Finishline Motorsports and they were right, he does great work.

Mike At times it seems over whelming but when done the play time makes up for it. Your car is looking great.

[Bobb Makley]

HEY HEY HEY is that my trailer, how did your car get inside of it with out my knowledge. Man is that going to cost you. Boy do I have you now LOL:bla: :bla: :bla:

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Mike At times it seems over whelming but when done the play time makes up for it. Your car is looking great.

Thanks. When I got the car back I couldn't decide which way to go? Lol, too many things to work on it seems... :puzzled:

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HEY HEY HEY is that my trailer, how did your car get inside of it with out my knowledge. Man is that going to cost you. Boy do I have you now LOL:bla: :bla: :bla:

oh boy,

If I had a cat it would have just jumped out of the bag :laugh:

Wondered if you were going to catch that pic :grin:



Thanks though :rolleyes:

[monkeyy337]

Thanks. When I got the car back I couldn't decide which way to go? Lol, too many things to work on it seems... :puzzled: I had that problem when I put my Regal together the first time. I finally said to myself, self, either start on the front and work your way back or start on the back and work forward. It seemed I got alot more done that way but I didn't have a pit crew like you even though you say they only want to work for an hour and drink beer for the next three. Come to think of it I think I like there way better. Regardless, you will get it done and it will be worth all the trouble in the end.

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I had that problem when I put my Regal together the first time. I finally said to myself, self, either start on the front and work your way back or start on the back and work forward. It seemed I got alot more done that way but I didn't have a pit crew like you even though you say they only want to work for an hour and drink beer for the next three. Come to think of it I think I like there way better. Regardless, you will get it done and it will be worth all the trouble in the end.

Yah, your right. They are doing it correctly, hangin' with the guys and having fun was the plan when I started. Now that I can see the light at the tunnel I feel like Running to the end!!!! That always makes things seem like they are going in slow motion.

Good idea, I will shoot for the interior this weekend and early next week. Then I'll shoot for one task at a time. I get fooled when too many loose ends pop up. Missing a part here so start the next. Missed a part there so start the next... etc. Still fun, still can see the light, but wow, lots more to do when you start from nothing.

"cool beans" as a guy I work with always says. Thanks for the input and keep it coming. You guys who have written so far have saved me some gripe to say the least. :TU:

For the record, one coat has been applied to the super cage! lol. I can still taste the semi gloss from yesterday...... kack, its real good :beers2:

[fastest430]

Mike,I came across some front and rear coil spr. #'s from my regal. Incase you want to try something different with the stance.It is a Moroso trick spring (not for street use:Dou: )whatever...
Front MOR-47130......min. front weight 1,600 lbs., spring rate(lbs/in)212
Rear MOR-47520
I hope this helps ,Don

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Mike,I came across some front and rear coil spr. #'s from my regal. Incase you want to try something different with the stance.It is a Moroso trick spring (not for street use:Dou: )whatever...
Front MOR-47130......min. front weight 1,600 lbs., spring rate(lbs/in)212
Rear MOR-47520
I hope this helps ,Don


Hey that is good info. I guess the next step would be to check out a side shot of your ride, and perhaps a quick comparison as to your weight and mine..Tire height front and rear? . Would love to take a closer look!

Thanks !

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The interior is in :TU: We are pretty sure NO ONE over 80lbs will make the gap between the front passenger seat and the cage, in other words, the rear seat is for show... oh well.

Need to install the seats yet... We just set them in for an idea of what it will look like.

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Also got some bad news yesterday. The front header we found will not work. The guy took the paint off and the thing fell apart. Too many years in the barn tore it up, and it had been repaired in the past. Still need a frnt header panel. :ball:

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Hey hey, got the ign box stuck into the glove box... Now you should come over and wire the darn thing.. Tack too while your at it!

:TU:

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These came in along with the cam !! :beers2: I need clear valve covers, these rockers are too cool to cover up!
The cam: something like .600"+ lift on a 1.6 rocker, I have 1.65's. 280+ and 300+ adv 108 114, or something close like that :Brow:

[jlnel]

what should a cage like that cost installed?

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what should a cage like that cost installed?


lol , what should it cost? or what did it cost!
25.5 cage, chromoly, $2600 to $3500 . Depends on what you want.

[jlnel]

$2600 to $3500
LOL, if i had to choose i will go 2600... but want it do correct the first time and grow into it rather than outgrow...thank, looks great.

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LOL, if i had to choose i will go 2600... but want it do correct the first time and grow into it rather than outgrow...thank, looks great.

You can get the smaller "pro cage" at 8.5 sec and slower for $1600 to 2500, depending on who you find. The 25.5 "funny car cage” is extra. That would be for the 7.5 cars and slower. But if you go Pro cage first, then upgrade later, the cost will end up being more as they hack out most of your pro cage and start over. After speaking with a couple of folks it was decided that spending the extra up front would be best in the long run.

My car goes for its first cert this sat at 9:00 am, way cool!!!!!!!!


Good luck !

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It passed the 8.5 cert. :TU: Going to need a tweak in a spot or two for the 7.5 sec.. But that is a Loooong way out.

[monkeyy337]

It passed the 8.5 cert. :TU: Going to need a tweak in a spot or two for the 7.5 sec.. But that is a Loooong way out. Is that cert (8.5) for the 1/8th or 1/4 mile? LOL

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Is that cert (8.5) for the 1/8th or 1/4 mile? LOL

:confused:

What is the 1/8th ? Then what, do you race back? lol...

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Anyone know what to expect on the cost of window tinting?

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I finally have the front end all worked out, thanks to some really generous folks here on the board :grin:

All I need is the drivers side bumper filler and some flat black primer and were off!!!!!!!

I should have some pictures of it all mocked up tomorrow night :bglasses:

Some special ordered engine parts are the hold up right now.

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Here is the front end :beer

[monkeyy337]

Here is the front end :beerDid you ride home in the trailer with that front end and sand on it all the way or is that the aftermarket one you also bought? Either way it looks good. Funny what watching Buicks (especially Regals) go down Beech Bends track will do to your modivation factor isn't it? :pp :pp

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Did you ride home in the trailer with that front end and sand on it all the way or is that the aftermarket one you also bought? Either way it looks good. Funny what watching Buicks (especially Regals) go down Beech Bends track will do to your modivation factor isn't it? :pp :pp

lol, nope. The front header is still dark blue. The rest of the car is still black and gray. I guess I have a three tone Buick now? The body work won't be started until next winter hopefully. The onlt thing I plan on doing soon is to have the bumper fillers sprayed flat black so they don't stick out so much.

we mocked up the china model header and compared it to the stock donor header panel. The old stock one fit perfect so we are going to run that one. Lol, the "pit guys" said "keep the china as a back up, we know how you drive!" meaning I tend to let off only after things start to rub...

Yes, I was prettty motivated after tha Nationals! We need more bbb cars out there next year!

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Someone had a question on how we set up the master kill and stuff:

The main kill switch is between the bat and everything else. In one pic you can barely see the two panels behind the MSD box (in the glove box) . One is pos and the other neg. The remote solanoid, switches, relays etc all get the power from that power strip. They were rivited to the firewall and they are actually from a boat store. The Fuel pump has short route right to the bat. But that is cut off when you hit the master kill. All the lights have factory positions.

It looks like the fuel pump gets power all the time, but if you look close the RELAY trips the pump. The relay is powered through the terminal strip behind the MSD box, which is after the master kill switch.
Hope that helps.

Also, were going to put the one wire alt to the back side of the kill switch....

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YES! The "Black Hole” (new name) is on the hoist getting new brake lines, a rear proportioning valve and line lock . :TU:

By the time I get it back next week it will just need the motor! We are working on getting that buttoned up by the end of the month....

What other sport do you play where you Spend THousands before you even start the game?

[monkeyy337]

YES! The "Black Hole” (new name) is on the hoist getting new brake lines, a rear proportioning valve and line lock . :TU:

By the time I get it back next week it will just need the motor! We are working on getting that buttoned up by the end of the month....

What other sport do you play where you Spend THousands before you even start the game?Marriage?

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Marriage?

lol, oh ya, forgot about that one :Dou:

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Were still working on it :cool:

We put new brake lines on the thing. Line lock is on as well as the adjustable proportioning valve for the rear. We axed the stock one as the header hit it anyway.

Oh ya, the R&R rods are back. The oil pan is done less paint. I will take some shots of that next week. It looks pretty cool, trap doors and such.

5199 to date

[Don Palumbo]

Looking at the battery shut off switch... Does this car have a alternator? If it does and you don't cut the power off to the Alt. the car will still run.
I got a 4 post shut off switch and I cut the ground off to the battery with the large termials and cut the positive to the alternator with the two smaller termials. Car shuts off instantly. I have been to tracks that will make you run the car at tech and shut off the switch to test it.. And they require the car to shut off instantly. Running out of fuel cause you cut power to the pump will not past tech..
Car is really coming along nice. Looks like you are doing a heck of a job on it. When you thinking it will be ready?

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Looking at the battery shut off switch... Does this car have a alternator? If it does and you don't cut the power off to the Alt. the car will still run.
I got a 4 post shut off switch and I cut the ground off to the battery with the large termials and cut the positive to the alternator with the two smaller termials. Car shuts off instantly. I have been to tracks that will make you run the car at tech and shut off the switch to test it.. And they require the car to shut off instantly. Running out of fuel cause you cut power to the pump will not past tech..
Car is really coming along nice. Looks like you are doing a heck of a job on it. When you thinking it will be ready?

Hmm, I think if we run the alt wire back to the bat everything after the switch should die, which has the ign, fuel etc. I will have to think about that one. Actually, all the power die's so far when we kill it? The MSD box die's with the switch, so if the alt just powers back to the bat and nothing else I would think it would work?

As for when will it smoke the tires? Lol, last month would have been good! I will try again for this month.....

Thanks for the reply :TU:
what do you think?

[Don Palumbo]

The alternator will back feed everything, just like the old charging system test, where you would disconnect the battery and the car would still run if the alternator was any good. Taking away the ground from the battery and power from the altenator is a sure fire way of being sure it will shut off.. But you need to buy a four post shut off switch to do it.
Keep up the good work, looking foward to hearing more updates..

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The alternator will back feed everything, just like the old charging system test, where you would disconnect the battery and the car would still run if the alternator was any good. Taking away the ground from the battery and power from the altenator is a sure fire way of being sure it will shut off.. But you need to buy a four post shut off switch to do it.
Keep up the good work, looking foward to hearing more updates..

lol, I think we forgot about that one. Been doing that test for awhile now. Looks like a tweak or two will correct it. Thanks for your help :grin:

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The pic of the guy in the engine bay is Dale. He fixed me up with lines and all the gadgets.

The oil pan is pretty cool. 12an fitting on the one side for the "scavenger" system and the drain is on the other side. 7qt with baffle and trap door. :TU:

[Don Palumbo]

That oil pan is trick... And whats cool is you guys made it... That good old fashion grass roots hot rodding.... :beers2:

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Thanks :TU: .. The guy did a great job, he was also the same guy who welded in my 25.5 cage. Finishline Motorsports guys put me in touch with him. Total Fabrication I think. I am going to toss it in the shot blaster for a few then hit it with some paint.

[Leviathan]

...another :TU: vote for that pan. Nice work!!

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...another :TU: vote for that pan. Nice work!!

Thanks !

Here is the latest update, they look cool .. .003" rods and .0028" on the mains..

[monkeyy337]

Thanks !

Here is the latest update, they look cool .. .003" rods and .0028" on the mains..Looks good. Almost makes me want to go get my White Regal out of storage.:cool: :cool:

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Some progress :TU:

[m louk]

The alternator will back feed everything, just like the old charging system test, where you would disconnect the battery and the car would still run if the alternator was any good. Taking away the ground from the battery and power from the altenator is a sure fire way of being sure it will shut off.. But you need to buy a four post shut off switch to do it.
Keep up the good work, looking foward to hearing more updates..


I thought installing the diode recommended by Painless takes care of the feed back?

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I should call those guys..

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The Halo is on and torqued. The torque converter is in from PTC. We degreed the cam last night. Looks like the front cover with the Scavenger is next. I will post a few picks soon.

:beers2:

[85_350regal]

ay mike how much was your hood and were did u get it from wat size inch is it

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ay mike how much was your hood and were did u get it from wat size inch is it

4" from VFR . I dont remember the cost, but it was the "pin on" for less than the "bolt on".. find the web site, the price will be on it. They have pretty good stuff for glass. they are in Chicago.

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I can smell the fuel burning now :TU:

Yes, the water pump bolt will be cut shorter. :boring:

[Don Palumbo]

My headers hit the passenger side upper control arm and the was no notching it to gain clearence so I ended up getting tubeular upper control arms off E-bay nice and light and problem solved.
I am using a Griffin rad. that is a replacement for the turbo V6 rad., it fit with no mods. It has two 1" tubes, for a fan I used the new style Spal set up that fits the rad. perfectly from tank to tank and from top of core to bottom. The whole core is covered by the shroud. Got it off E-bay also(company called Universal www.universalpartsinc.com (http://www.universalpartsinc.com) phone# 866-730-7169 $249.00 included the pigtail harness) Spal part number 30102130 (dual 12" fans). They pull alot of amps so I had to run a relay to each fan. I have under drive pulleys and no thermostat and on a 90* day after a pass back in the pits the water temp is sitting at 180*.
Hope some of this helps
Don

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Thanks Don, i will keep that in mind.


Here is todays progress: :kodak:

:laugh:

[monkeyy337]

Nice looking motor, wanta sell that good looking dog?

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Nice looking motor, wanta sell that good looking dog?

Thanks :TU:

Joey the dog has over 100 kills. I started keeping track three years ago, he's 11ish :cool: Including 7 Skunks....

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Hey Bobb, dyno this thing while I'm gone! Keep the jets under 180! :TU:

:TU:

[m louk]

Hey Bobb, dyno this thing while I'm gone! Keep the jets under 180! :TU:

:TU:It's Bu:eek2:tiful bet you be chompin at the bit to get her fired up. Gotta post a vid when you do.......Mike

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It's Bu:eek2:tiful bet you be chompin at the bit to get her fired up. Gotta post a vid when you do.......Mike

Can't hardly sleep at night!!!!! :laugh:

I will for sure post the vid. If Bobb gets a chance to hit it on the dyno I will just post the "first" firing while its in the car.. soon after I'm sure

[regal-nut]

KILLER!! looks good :TU:

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KILLER!! looks good :TU:

Thanks!!

Dyno is next. Looking for the next available seat :cool:

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Yes!!!!!!!!!! :beer

On pump gas we made ...........

650 hp at 6800

on 110 and a 180 hit of spray it made 820 hp..... :birthday:

I will post some vid and pics soon.

Great huge balls of fire bevis, don't stand in the dyno room while they are spraying your motor. I saw jesus at 6900 rpm.... :TU: and he loooks goood!

A special thanks to all of you guys who helped! I really enjoyed reading your comments and took them to heart, looks like it paid off.

This thing would not have lived this far without Bobb and Geof of Finishline Motorsports! Those guys deserve all of your support and they will have all of mine. Thanks guys! You helped me put this 18 year motor project together. Can't thank you enough............................

To my pit crew: stop drinking all of my beer. lol , you know I love you guys!!!! Thank you as well.






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[monkeyy337]

Glad you finally got that motor on the dyno. Very impressive numbers, get that motor in the car and lets see what it runs. No more beers for your pit crew until its done (well maybe a few).:beers2: :beers2:

[m louk]

SWEET :eek2: Well if that isn't worth bringing out the Jack Daniel's!!! Can't wait for the vid. Yes!!!!!!!!!! :beer

On pump gas we made ...........

650 hp at 6800

on 110 and a 180 hit of spray it made 820 hp..... :birthday:

I will post some vid and pics soon.

Great huge balls of fire bevis, don't stand in the dyno room while they are spraying your motor. I saw jesus at 6900 rpm.... :TU: and he loooks goood!

A special thanks to all of you guys who helped! I really enjoyed reading your comments and took them to heart, looks like it paid off.

This thing would not have lived this far without Bobb and Geof of Finishline Motorsports! Those guys deserve all of your support and they will have all of mine. Thanks guys! You helped me put this 18 year motor project together. Can't thank you enough............................

To my pit crew: stop drinking all of my beer. lol , you know I love you guys!!!! Thank you as well.






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Quick update!

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some more .. still can't figure out how to get the vids to load...

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Like I mentioned on the other "my dyno pull" post.... Time to fire the guy who made the passenger side header............. Dick. The car is 10lbs ligher and the number two tube still has a gap on the top right side part of the port. F er..

[roboteq-1@hotma]

Put some 3" pipes on that thing and a set of resonators and then a QUIET set of mufflers and go out pink-slip-sniping for the chopstick crowd- they'll never know what hit 'em.:confused: Only give away to the sleeper image would be the carb & air cleaner stickin outta the hood of Grandmas' car...:Dou:
Nice toy!
Robert

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Put some 3" pipes on that thing and a set of resonators and then a QUIET set of mufflers and go out pink-slip-sniping for the chopstick crowd- they'll never know what hit 'em.:confused: Only give away to the sleeper image would be the carb & air cleaner stickin outta the hood of Grandmas' car...:Dou:
Nice toy!
Robert

Thanks !

My buddy's say the same thing... But the funny car style cage and 3 1/2" pipes might kill the look. The hood should cover the air cleaner. I was thinking the rust and faded paint might help?

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ok, so I still don't like the guy who made the headders... but the darn header bolt was bottoming out before the flange hit........... My fault for not catching that one... One 3/8"-16 tap later and it seals now. :grin:

Hopefully I can make fire in the car tomorrow.

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It runs in the car!!! Boy, those "race" 3 1/2" Flowmasters are REALLY going to piss my one neighbor off! lol.. I love neighbors for that reason.

Perhaps a Saturday drive is in order............ and sunday...

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So much for taking it easy on the rear end! 1 1/2" miles and it was burnout time! Huge burnouts in front of the house.... Needs sway bars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[monkeyy337]

I had to read your latest post twice as I thought you broke the rear end. I'm really glad you finally got to drive the car. When do you think you will get to take the car to the track and get some ET times? Again, I'm happy for you and can't wait for those ET's.:TU: :TU:

[fastest430]

Mike,I couldn't imagine you broke that 8.5 /31 spline rear end:idea2: Weirder things have happened thou.:Do No: I'd like to know how that car stops with the 4 wheel disc breaks?:cool: The stance looks perfect also!!!

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Mike,I couldn't imagine you broke that 8.5 /31 spline rear end:idea2: Weirder things have happened thou.:Do No: I'd like to know how that car stops with the 4 wheel disc breaks?:cool: The stance looks perfect also!!!

lol, I got a call from Bobb saying the same thing, the rear end is fine. Super crappy tires just spin all the time! I cant shift it fast enough. I am still dialing in the rear brakes with the adjustable prop valve. It gets better each time. Rides much better with 15lb in the right air bag and 5 in the left. I put the stock rear sway bar on as well. Now when I smash the gas it only jumps across the other lane in the road once! lol, prior it was smash it, hit second then third as fast as the shifter guy could ratchet it, then start ****tin as the car cut across the two lanes every 30'... Going to try the HR Parts bar soon.

I need different rims and tires for the track. I had to use wheel spacers to get these tires to fit. Not too worried about it on the street as the thing will NEVER hook with these skins. But I don't want the spacers on the track...

Got any rims for sale?

[fastest430]

I use the HR bar.It straightened me right out.It will set you back 5 bones thou.I don't have any rims at all but my vote is for the stock 86/87 T-type rims.

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The only way this thing will get sleeper status is when it isn't running! But those rims are cool

Here are some pics of Scott Dubois car. My house has been very loud this weekend! He just got his little 350 Buick running.
His motor is pretty stock as he built it as a tribute to his late brother. Don't expect that to last though as we have an entire box full of nitrous solonoids!

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So ya, without spray the thing will get nasty sideways at 60 mph... just by smashing the gas.

Can't wait for sticky tires and spray...

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Found what happens when you keep "smashing the gas"...

Guess what I am waiting for?

[m louk]

Found what happens when you keep "smashing the gas"...

Guess what I am waiting for?
If it's what I'm thinking :idea2: been there done that. Had my neighbor come and tow me home. I came up about 3 miles short. Don't leave the house less I have over half a tank anymore.

[monkeyy337]

Found what happens when you keep "smashing the gas"...

Guess what I am waiting for?Were you delivering mail when you ran out of gas?:confused:

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Were you delivering mail when you ran out of gas?:confused:

lol, i was hauling the mail that was for sure!! I guess 2-3" of gas in my cell wasn't enough to go 30mi round trip!!

[Bobb Makley]

It might have been if you kept your foot out of it. all those black marks 300 feet long up and down your road told me all I needed to know LOL:TU:

[Running]

Something is wrong with those tires? only a month old and bald? The alignment might be out as well, darn car keeps going all over the road.

[Bobb Makley]

Dude I'm so sorry to hear this he was my buddy

[m louk]

My little buddy was run over by an 80 year old lady yesterday. He didn't make it. At least he didn't suffer. I will miss my friend.

Any squirrel steps foot in my yard and its history.
Sorry for your loss

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Looks like were going to mini tub, rack, steering colum, floor mount the pedals and what ever comes up this winter.... 315 60 15's .... oh ya, alum seats.

[monkeyy337]

Looks like were going to mini tub, rack, steering colum, floor mount the pedals and what ever comes up this winter.... 315 60 15's .... oh ya, alum seats.Mike: I can get 315/60/15's under my Regal without the mini-tubbes as the rear frame rails have been narrowed/notched. Just another option.

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Mike: I can get 315/60/15's under my Regal without the mini-tubbes as the rear frame rails have been narrowed/notched. Just another option.

We'll call it a mini tub I guess. What ever it takes to get the ride height looking good and have the whole tire tucked in nice, using the un cut trim. The thing sita like a truck right now. Stance is pretty cool, but a bit tall. Kinda want to drop it a bit in front and the back..

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HR bar as well...

[monkeyy337]

We'll call it a mini tub I guess. What ever it takes to get the ride height looking good and have the whole tire tucked in nice, using the un cut trim. The thing sita like a truck right now. Stance is pretty cool, but a bit tall. Kinda want to drop it a bit in front and the back..Yea, mine kinda sticks up in the rear somewhat. I think they used to call that the California rake. My wheel well trim is also trimmed back so it doesn't cut the tire side wall. Oh, do you want me to send you some more of that Kentucky Horse pi** beer (LOL)?

[Running]

Yea, mine kinda sticks up in the rear somewhat. I think they used to call that the California rake. My wheel well trim is also trimmed back so it doesn't cut the tire side wall. Oh, do you want me to send you some more of that Kentucky Horse pi** beer (LOL)?

we thought that beer was kinda good... !!
:grin:

[Running]

What have you guys done to lower your g-body?

[austingta]

I said carrot.

[bigdawg70]

the right spring will do you right my buddy had a monte carlo he swithced to sum moroso trick springs and got a set of lowered springs but im not sure which ones off hand. But it dropped the car about two inches overall. i have also seen guys use the new control arms up front and worked with success. just be careful that you have wheel clearance if you do it. Hey running did you find anything at the expo a couple weekends ago. there having another one next weekend but im not sure if bobb is coming down for it.

[Running]

I said carrot.

lol, funny **** isn't it!! :laugh: :laugh:

[Running]

the right spring will do you right my buddy had a monte carlo he swithced to sum moroso trick springs and got a set of lowered springs but im not sure which ones off hand. But it dropped the car about two inches overall. i have also seen guys use the new control arms up front and worked with success. just be careful that you have wheel clearance if you do it. Hey running did you find anything at the expo a couple weekends ago. there having another one next weekend but im not sure if bobb is coming down for it.


Thanks. I think I might try to drop it at the chassis shop. I have moroso springs up front, but the rears are the hd g-body springs from the local spring shop. Who knows what rate they are? As for the show, I think I spent a b load of money and don't know it yet :TU: someone might be getting a rim dealer ticket and if that happens I might have to re-rim the T. Other than that I bought three drag videos and have been using them as soothing music on saturdays!

did you find anything?

[Running]

With my new seat hight people are going to scatter when they see the car driving itself down the road :bla: I dropped it back a couple and down a couple. Also took a couple "'s off the rear and it looks much better.........

[Running]

Just a few more weeks and we should get this thing down the track. I need some tires, finish some wiring, add the bottle, change the master cylinder and drive it...

Can't wait to drive it with real tires.

[Heavy D]

Did you mini tub it yet? I picked up a 400 with a brake over the winter, and have been selling off all the turbo stuff. Im going to start with the rear and chassis first. I got rid of the 8.5 and am going with a 9" from Moser. Im also going the mini tub route so the car will sit low....

[Running]

No mini tub -- -- Thought I would try hammering on it first to see what happens on the track. So we are just putting homemade adjustable upper rear controll arms on it.. and welding the whole thing to the "chassis". 9" is way good.... My ride is at the shop right now... Can't wait to piss off the locals again...........

[Running]

Did you mini tub it yet? I picked up a 400 with a brake over the winter, and have been selling off all the turbo stuff. Im going to start with the rear and chassis first. I got rid of the 8.5 and am going with a 9" from Moser. Im also going the mini tub route so the car will sit low....



Got any pictures of that thing? We love pictures :blast:

[Heavy D]

Yeh, Im gonna start a build thread and put up some pictures soon.

[Running]

Check out the seat belts, i didn't have them last year! New rear end control arms as well.

[monkeyy337]

Check out the seat belts, i didn't have them last year! New rear end control arms as well.Mike, not trying to be funny but those upper control arms kinda scare me. Do I see the rod end next to the mounting lug on the housing with just a bolt holding it? My TR7 came with the same arrangement and were going to change it over to a clevis type arrangement where as the clevis fits over the housing lug and the bolt goes through both sides and the bolt has support on both sides. Just my two cents worth.

[Bobb Makley]

Mike, not trying to be funny but those upper control arms kinda scare me. Do I see the rod end next to the mounting lug on the housing with just a bolt holding it? My TR7 came with the same arrangement and were going to change it over to a clevis type arrangement where as the clevis fits over the housing lug and the bolt goes through both sides and the bolt has support on both sides. Just my two cents worth.

THat is the same set up I have on my car it takes the hit from over a 1000 ftlbs with no issue. I have running it for 5 years and I know there are many set ups in fast stuff just like it. He has nothing to worry about :TU:

[Running]

Mike, not trying to be funny but those upper control arms kinda scare me. Do I see the rod end next to the mounting lug on the housing with just a bolt holding it? My TR7 came with the same arrangement and were going to change it over to a clevis type arrangement where as the clevis fits over the housing lug and the bolt goes through both sides and the bolt has support on both sides. Just my two cents worth.


Thanks Lar, I thought the same thing at first. But like Buick Bobb said, plenty of folks are making it work, so i guess i will too :TU:

Hey get this ! The porky thing weighed in at 3100 :beers2: It oughta haul :TU:

Not taking it to the nats this year though. Hopefully Norwalk.

[monkeyy337]

Mine weighed in at 3105. I saw it run last night during the Saturday night test/tune at Beech Bend with the new owner behind the wheel. It ran a 10.82 but I forget the mph. I only ever made one 1/4 mile pass with it (it was setup for the 1/8 mile) and it went 10.800 and on the rev limiter just before the 1000' line.

[Running]

cant wait to get the sway bar in.. I could already feel a dif from having the pinion angle set correctly. I actually pulled a bit when I kinda hit the gas :TU:

[Running]

Anyone need a stock rear t-type sway bar and some solid boxed comp engineering lower controll arms?

[Don Palumbo]

Running, Are you going to make it to Bowling Green? If you do stop by and say hi.. I will be parked next to the center asile tent that Cal Hartline sets up. My car number is 2498, that is my NHRA number my GSCA number is 498. I don't know if they will want to drop the 2 from my NHRA number. White enclosed trailer thats says BUICK RACING, Palumbo Motorsports on it... We are getting there Tuesday...

[Running]

Running, Are you going to make it to Bowling Green? If you do stop by and say hi.. I will be parked next to the center asile tent that Cal Hartline sets up. My car number is 2498, that is my NHRA number my GSCA number is 498. I don't know if they will want to drop the 2 from my NHRA number. White enclosed trailer thats says BUICK RACING, Palumbo Motorsports on it... We are getting there Tuesday...

Hey thanks Don. i will be there, but without my ride this year. I wll be there thurs or fri. See you there :3gears:

[Running]

Ok, The HR Parts sway bar is in and it works. Note: 6200 rpm third gear let off the brake = :3gears: then grass in the neighbors front yard :kodak: = cops stopping by for a warning :laugh:

Also, after you put your new sway bar on your car wont handle the same :grin:

[Running]

some pics

[Running]

Hey Don, I stopped by your pit area a few times, but no one was home. I left my card thinking you might call. Your car is awesome BTW.


Here is yet another shot of my junk. Might put the hood on tonight :laugh:

[Heavy D]

His car is awesome, and he is a nice guy. I was lucky enough to catch him there on Thursday and he told me alot about his build. It was cool to see that he fit everything under a stock style hood. The turbo V8 car next to his was bad too!

[Don Palumbo]

Sorry I missed you, I found your card on Saturday morning it was on the ground in a puddle... I was talking to my freind and looked down and your card was face down, I was going to leave it there then figured don't be lazy pick it up and throw it away.. when I did, I saw it was your card.. I didn't get there Saturday until about 11 ish. I was helping a friend move his trailer his hitch broke, I am heading back to BG on Friday to pick his trailer up...
Thanks to both of you for the comments about the car.
It wasn't running right though, it was breaking up in high gear. I changed plugs and that didn't help... With the rain I didn't get a chance to keep messing with it.
Was the car open when you stopped by?
Did you notice on the cover of the program they handed out for the Nat's that my car is the one on the top left corner...

[Running]

Sorry I missed you, I found your card on Saturday morning it was on the ground in a puddle... I was talking to my freind and looked down and your card was face down, I was going to leave it there then figured don't be lazy pick it up and throw it away.. when I did, I saw it was your card.. I didn't get there Saturday until about 11 ish. I was helping a friend move his trailer his hitch broke, I am heading back to BG on Friday to pick his trailer up...
Thanks to both of you for the comments about the car.
It wasn't running right though, it was breaking up in high gear. I changed plugs and that didn't help... With the rain I didn't get a chance to keep messing with it.
Was the car open when you stopped by?
Did you notice on the cover of the program they handed out for the Nat's that my car is the one on the top left corner...

Your car and the one next to it were boh open. Very, very nice rides. I went home and through rocks at mine :pp

Are you going to Norwalk? I might be there Friday to help run a buddy's car, not sure if I will get mine done due to the upcoming camping weekend.

I took my car up to the local hang out tonight. Ran out of gas on the way home and fouled out my plugs, lol. I need to hammer on it more :3gears: another excuse to plumb my Nitrous, that will lean and clean it out from time to time :TU:

[Don Palumbo]

Thanks for the compliments on the car. The car next to me is my friend Louie Lopez. He did some job on that car!!! He made all the tubing on that car, even the headers!! He is still dialing it in, on 20 lbs of boost it went 8.96 at 161, on drag radials, with a 1.74 60 foot time... he plans on throwing 30 lbs of boost at it!!!
Not going to Norwalk, I've taken too much time off work as it is, gotta pay the bills...lol We will hit the local tracks around here, but the next big meet for us will be Reynolds.
And don't throw any rocks at your car it looks good in the pictures and besides you have thrown too much money at it to start throwing rocks..

[Running]

Thanks for the compliments on the car. The car next to me is my friend Louie Lopez. He did some job on that car!!! He made all the tubing on that car, even the headers!! He is still dialing it in, on 20 lbs of boost it went 8.96 at 161, on drag radials, with a 1.74 60 foot time... he plans on throwing 30 lbs of boost at it!!!
Not going to Norwalk, I've taken too much time off work as it is, gotta pay the bills...lol We will hit the local tracks around here, but the next big meet for us will be Reynolds.
And don't throw any rocks at your car it looks good in the pictures and besides you have thrown too much money at it to start throwing rocks..


lol, your right, no rocks!!!!!!!!!! :Dou:

Perhaps next year then. Keep the wheels down Don. Well, the rear wheels anyway :beers2:

[Running]

Found some new m/t 275-60-15 's

I went back with my other car and set the trip, the two solid black marks went past .1 mi , close to .2mi ....... It felt reeeeal nice, all motor btw.

[Running]

off the trailer it went 10.94 at 126 with a 1.66 60ft. This was off idle and foot braking, same time. The converter is a we bit tight and the motor was way, way fat. It wouldn't rev past 6400 rpm, it was bad air so it didn't help. I whacked the NOS on the street and had the same burb of way too much fuel. We loaded it on the trailer and I realized the fuel pres was at 8.5lb, we dynoed it at 7.4, maybe that and the air made it rich.

My first wheel's up and tire spin on the rim was also evident that evening, awesome. We hope for deep 10's on the motor before it gets the hose...

[69BUICKSTAGE1]

carrot

[Running]

carrot

lol!!!!!!!!!! it works doesnt it!!

[Running]

So the first run was pretty good. I took it off the trailer a few days ago and noticed the driver side was up and inch higher than the pass side. A closer look and I noticed the HR parts ( thanks Finishline Motorsports guys) sway bar had moved on the axle from the torque, awesome... I am going to put in another stall converter monday along with some smaller jets, then re-set the HR bar. If it moves again it will be welded to the axle... :TU:

[Running]

10.83 with a crap track ... worse rear shocks and me, I forgot to empty the air bags that I use for street driving... Next time we will hit 10.60 without spray. i still have 250 in the bottle.

lol, see edit below.

[Running]

You need 455 more reputation points to gain your next level. :Dou:

[Bobb Makley]

you my friend are the man 10.80's and drive it every weekend to the cruise spots. I wish i was half the stud you my brother

[Running]

you my friend are the man 10.80's and drive it every weekend to the cruise spots. I wish i was half the stud you my brother

all weekend and tuesday's to fricano's pizza! We still have the hose!!

Another thanks to Buick Bobb and our little buddy Geof - -

[Running]

The NOS solenoid coil already broke! Gotta get another one before Oceola next weekend. The thing was only used twice

[Heavy D]

I've been thinking of driving over there Saturday to catch some racing. I'll look you up if we come that way.

[Running]

I've been thinking of driving over there Saturday to catch some racing. I'll look you up if we come that way.

Cool Dennis - you cant miss us, Black & grey regal (mine) Amy's red Regal and Geofs white with red regal. Hope to see you there!

[Running]

Nice to meet you Dennis , thanks for stoppin by :TU:

We got the 6 colored t down to 10.79 @125 1.49 60'. Not bad. Next time I will run it on pump gas, maybe pick up a few more. I had 110 in it for the bottle, but the bottle wouldn't see it my way. No pressure as the heater didn't work.. And overly "safe" rich tune.

[Heavy D]

Thanks! You too Mike. 9's are not far for you once you get it sorted out. You'll get there, than you can make it shiney! Mine will probably be shiney first, than we'll work on the fast part!

[Running]

Thanks! You too Mike. 9's are not far for you once you get it sorted out. You'll get there, than you can make it shiney! Mine will probably be shiney first, than we'll work on the fast part!


We hope to see your car next year! :beers2:

[Running]

Bummer - looks like storage insurance is coming up. Well, time for ultra bell, a tranny tweak and some 4-11's. Paint more than likely for this winter

[Heavy D]

PAINT? That wont make it faster! :laugh: What color you going with Mike?

[Running]

Ya, but I have a couple more tricks up my sleeve for the speed thing!! So we will get er faster as well. No 110 oct when running on the motor. 4-11's and probably a trans brake. Then spray it!

Same color, less the rust! Right now it is seven colors, lol. Shootin two tone, black and grey.

How is your project coming along?

[Heavy D]

Slow. Starting on the engine. Trying to pick out a cam and such. Did decide on the SPX and the Stage 2 T/A's. Honestly, I'm looking at BG 2011 as debute date. Trying to do this without borrrowing any money, credit card or otherwise, it can be one, just takes a little longer.

[Running]

Slow. Starting on the engine. Trying to pick out a cam and such. Did decide on the SPX and the Stage 2 T/A's. Honestly, I'm looking at BG 2011 as debute date. Trying to do this without borrrowing any money, credit card or otherwise, it can be one, just takes a little longer.

I hear ya on that one! I am doing the same plan, that is why it is still rusty..

[Running]

I found a new passenger today, my pit crew has a sence of humor. Also included will be my part of global warming along with what you should do to your trans before you even put it in. Hack the inspection cover "bosses" off for clearance. With them on you have to tilt the sucker on its side to get it in or out. Removed the tranny just slides right out, really.

[Bobb Makley]

I've seen you drive you need all the help you can get :pray: :3gears: :pray: :spank: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Running]

I've seen you drive you need all the help you can get :pray: :3gears: :pray: :spank: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

What , like the time I came out of the burnout box in third gear at 6000 rpm with the steering wheel locked and the key in the "off" position? :Dou:

:TU:

[Running]

Anyone have the rear window trim , the one on the left or driverside? I am missing the one pc...

[monkeyy337]

Anyone have the rear window trim , the one on the left or driverside? I am missing the one pc...If you don't find one before you come to the Buick Nationals let me know and I will see if I got one.

[Running]

If you don't find one before you come to the Buick Nationals let me know and I will see if I got one.

It will probably be just like that darn header panel. Soon as i find one i find four a day later! lol, Thanks again by the way!

If you need that '09 book back I can photo copy what I need and send it back?


Found me an ULTRA Bell bell housing for my t-400 the other day. One safety thing down...

[STAGE-2 TORQUE]

couple more . what do you think so far?
" ... YOUR BUICK 455 PROJECT ROCKS-THE-FREAKIN-HOUSE!!!! I LOVE IT ALL. REALLY SERIOUS STUFF GOING ON."

ROCK-ON!!!

[monkeyy337]

It will probably be just like that darn header panel. Soon as i find one i find four a day later! lol, Thanks again by the way!

If you need that '09 book back I can photo copy what I need and send it back?


Found me an ULTRA Bell bell housing for my t-400 the other day. One safety thing down...Keep the rule book as my junk is so slow I don't need it anymore.

[Running]

" ... YOUR BUICK 455 PROJECT ROCKS-THE-FREAKIN-HOUSE!!!! I LOVE IT ALL. REALLY SERIOUS STUFF GOING ON."

ROCK-ON!!!


Thanks!

Sponsor needed.. lol. Well, finish Line Motorsports is my sponsor. Those guys are great

[Running]

I found me a trans brake the other day :laugh:

I just need to wire the NOS to shut off when the rev limiter is on, buy a new solenoid as mine went south for some reason, and make a few 180 shot passes :grin:

[bigdawg70]

I found me a trans brake the other day :laugh:

I just need to wire the NOS to shut off when the rev limiter is on, buy a new solenoid as mine went south for some reason, and make a few 180 shot passes :grin:

rev limiters are for Quitters Stop listening to Bobb and put a 250 shot and let her go. as long as you shift it will be fine.

[Running]

rev limiters are for Quitters Stop listening to Bobb and put a 250 shot and let her go. as long as you shift it will be fine.

Actually Bobb said hit it with 250 on he dyno, Geof said "NO", lol. That could have been 900 + NUMBER:Dou:

If all goes well with the 180 I am sure the 1/4 shot will soon follow :)

[bigdawg70]

yeah i know i talked to Bobb before.You should be good and will want to up the nitrous after you get a good hit with it.

[Don Palumbo]

OK... Are we going to see the car in Bowling Green ?? Maybe this year I'll be at my trailer if you stop by...lol

[Running]

OK... Are we going to see the car in Bowling Green ?? Maybe this year I'll be at my trailer if you stop by...lol

The mighty Tetnus #1 will not be making the trip this year, bummer. I will be there though. I will look you up again, but this Time I wont leave my card in the mud, lol.

My tow vehicle is not yet up to speed for a long trip so hopefully next year I can race it there. We are taking the car to Norwalk the weekend after the nats!!

[Heavy D]

The mighty Tetnus #1 will not be making the trip this year, bummer.

That's funny!! You should put that on the licence plate!

[Running]

That's funny!! You should put that on the licence plate!

lol, I thought so. Tetnus #2 is my '72 Chevelle. :laugh:

[STAGE-2 TORQUE]

Here we go :

The trans is finished less the brake. I have a billet manual valve body in for break in. Don't want the temptation of trans brake launches :laugh: and some other neet stuff inside....

The rear is the 8.5 from the car. Moser 30 spline, spool, weld on ford "big bearing" ends and GM 373 gears. Welded tubes for grins.

The glass is in the car. I have a spare block that were going to bolt to the trany after the rear is bolted in, tomorrow I hope. Then we can start on the driveshaft and tube cross member. You can also see in the first picture the new glass rear bumper.


"king, do you feel I need to change/upgrade my stock 1984 T-Type 8.5" 10-bolt posi axles for Buick 462 10-compression/2800-converter/ta-290-08H cam set-up?:gp:

[Running]

"king, do you feel I need to change/upgrade my stock 1984 T-Type 8.5" 10-bolt posi axles for Buick 462 10-compression/2800-converter/ta-290-08H cam set-up?:gp:

No. If you had a spool and slicks I might be worried. Call Moser sometime and ask them what they think about your 8.5" . They seem to think it can be as strong as the old 12 bolt with the right parts.

[STAGE-2 TORQUE]

No. If you had a spool and slicks I might be worried. Call Moser sometime and ask them what they think about your 8.5" . They seem to think it can be a strong as the old 12 bolt with the right parts.


I do plan on going to Atco or Englishtown this summer for my first time ever ... TRACK-DUTY:3gears:, and I am going to buy Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials for daily/dry days.

I will call Moser this week and ask them also.

Thanks very much ... again.:TU:

[73-462GS]

Mine were too loud when they were new. They haven't changed a bit! 3" all the way back. Peace, Mike D.

[buicksstage1]

I hope you don't mind me posting a couple links here but if you need some regal speed parts I am sell a bunch. Chris Skaling
Scroll down to 86 regal then there is a list that fellows.
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=186840
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=201840
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?p=1620365#post1620365

[Running]

[QUOTE=buicksstage1;1620369]I hope you don't mind me posting a couple links here but if you need some regal speed parts I am sell a bunch. Chris Skaling


Nope, don't mind.

If someone responds to your sale items a message direct to you and not here would be best :TU:

If I ever "finish" the car I plan on using this as documentation / scrap book stuff. Now is a great time to say something nice about the build :cool:

lol

[Running]

Huh, looks like every time I went wot I was pulling 4deg out of the timing. oops, forgot to put the zero deg chip in the box. lol.

Well we will see in norwalk next weekend whats it worth on just pump gas and all the timing. Doubt I'll spray it. Trans brake is in and half wired

[Running]

I used the trans brake two weeks ago and went 4 rounds before I fell asleep at the light. Ran .020 lights then a .003 . decided to "slow down" I guess that is hard to do with the button. But hey, it works great!

I do however need to work on the carb a bit. It hits pretty hard with the button and the car will lift the front tires, then fall on its face for a bit, then hammer. I only had a 3000 rpm chip in as well.

The car wants to win pretty bad though. It ran 3 perfect dial in numbers!!!!

Next week wed we have a plan. Trans brake it with no chip in to see where it revs to. Drop the rpm by 500 with the chip. Then lean out the carb until it hammers all the way through. Then dump the bottle :laugh: into it for a pass!

Then the week following: Scrap the 373 rear end gear for 411. Send out the converter and go from 3400 to 4800- 5000 rpm... Whamo, drag the bumper :grin:

[Running]

Hi.

Ran a 10.46 at 124 last night on the bottle, 175 shot. Blew the tires off the line, and again at 300'. Then I let off again at 800-1000' as I was bouncing the rev limiter at 6400. I forgot to up the chip before i left for the track. 1.7 60'.

The track sucked and was running slow so we didn't have time to change the car tune up. The best part about the "ride" was after the run I was looking for my phone. It flew out of my side pants pocket and shot under the rear seat and ended up against the rear firewall!!!! too funny.

We might try again next friday...

[Heavy D]

Sounds like a 9 second pass if you didnt pedal it, and it would of hooked!:TU: Your making some good power!

[Running]

The guy next to me was 4 mph slower than me at 1000' and he ran 10.0, I was off the gas already! I want a 9 before I see snow :laugh:

[Don Palumbo]

Maybe there is a 9 second pass waiting for you in Bowling Green in Oct... Where you planning on going?

[bigdawg70]

Mike your goin to catch hell trying to make it hook off the line. Buicks have so much tourqe that it always is tricky! Try leaving on motor and as you go into second grab the button(of course im assuming you have a button and not a wot switch) It always been worth 8-9 tenths for me that could put you where you want to be. What kind of tires are you running now since i know you lik to burn them up lol.

[Running]

Mike your goin to catch hell trying to make it hook off the line. Buicks have so much tourqe that it always is tricky! Try leaving on motor and as you go into second grab the button(of course im assuming you have a button and not a wot switch) It always been worth 8-9 tenths for me that could put you where you want to be. What kind of tires are you running now since i know you lik to burn them up lol.

What up Dawg...

275 60 15 MT dr's. You know, I haven't really thought about that much, they might be toast? So far I have had some good feed back after that pass. Here are some idea's I / we will be doing before I head out again:

Drop 5+ heat ranges on the plugs. At 62 going to mid to high 50's (Champion)
Timing from 35 ish to 30-32
removed the rear air bags in the rear springs
changed the front shocks to 60-40 ds and 70-30 ps
change the oil, it was due
fix the trans brake and launch at 3/4 $. The NOS micro switch hits at 90% wot
Maybe add 20' of N.O.S. hose after the nos sol. to soften the hit
Find a NOs progressive controller,

BG is possible, but I doubt I'll make it. I have been racing Harescrambles and that along with Duck hunting season coming up in Oct my guess is my change pocket will be pissed at me by then :) ...

[Running]

Not a great pass... the guy next to me ran 10.0. Not knowing what was going to happen I let him take off a bit before me.. What you can't see is how bad the tires blew off the track three times. All I did was lift off the gas 1/4 of the way, taking the secondary throttle plate off the NOS micro switch. Well, you can see it right off the line...

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[Running]

Drove the buick last weekend .. I had to put the torpedo heater under the car and run the water pump at the same time for an hour until it warmed up. 40 deg weather and rain but I couldn't help it :cool: We cant let the neighbors think they own this place :TU: Mopar , chevy loving fools :)

No hood, no trunk lid and some 112. :3gears:

[Heavy D]

You must be jonesing...... we got a lot of winter to go, this stretch till spring sucks. Ya gonna paint that thing this year?:kodak:

[Running]

You must be jonesing...... we got a lot of winter to go, this stretch till spring sucks. Ya gonna paint that thing this year?:kodak:

I let it idle in the trailor for a couple extra min just to smell the 112 .. And it Was Good :TU:

I think I'll be riding my dirt bike in the basement today, it has 110 premix.. Maybe it will stick to all my clothes hanging down there!

I lost my spot in the Body shop until summer. A friend of mine. So it will be painted this fall / winter. Same color as stock. Were still hanging on to the "sleeper" look for now :TU:

[Heavy D]

I like the sleeper look :beers2:

I was watching your video. Do you leave on the plate? Single or 2 stage?

[bigdawg70]

Mike just make sure you have it at norwalk. I will be back in action and will be looking for you to knock that stage 2 off with my lil ole stage 1LOL :blast: :laugh:

[Running]

I like the sleeper look :beers2:

I was watching your video. Do you leave on the plate? Single or 2 stage?

I left with a 170 shot right off the line, foot brake launch. It just spun so I Backed off 1/4 throttle which took the spray off for a spilt second. did the same thing in 1-2 shift and again at 1000'

And for Norwalk - Bring it :laugh: lol..

[STAGE-2 TORQUE]

Mike just make sure you have it at norwalk. I will be back in action and will be looking for you to knock that stage 2 off with my lil ole stage 1LOL :blast: :laugh:

LOL!!! ... A "JUMP-OFF", gentlemen?????:grin: