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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Motorcycle Repair Channel

« Last post by SuperSix on Today at 11:20:10 AM »

I've watched him for awhile, used to be subscribed. Got repetitive after awhile, but interesting channel for sure. Helped me a bit repairing the basket case Bayou 400 I have. Recently got into Pole Barn Garage, he's pretty funny.

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General Auto Tech / 09 Cadillac CTS-V

« Last post by nocooler on Today at 11:14:12 AM »

I'm blessed to have friends who entrust me to work on their prized possessions.
My buddy Gus has this beautiful 2009 Cadillac CTS-V that needs some love.
The supercharger drive coupler is failing as they all do - I'm going to replace it with an aftermarket solid unit, install a Cold air intake, oil catch can, plugs/wires, coolant flush, and oil change.
Unfortunately, the entire supercharger needs to be removed to pull the snout off to get to the coupler/isolator.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Motorcycle Repair Channel

« Last post by Scoobum on Today at 07:23:05 AM »

This came up in my recommendation s a few weeks back...and I've been binge watching as many as I can. He basically buys bikes from people who can't get them running or the bike has issues they can't deal with. The young lad comes off as a bike mechanic or just one of these people that's a natural. The tutorials are excellent. Bikes have always been my first love and I've owned a crapload of them in my life, mostly enduros/dirt bikes. I currently own a 2006 50th Anniversary Special Edition R1 which I purchased new, a 2014 CRF 250 L which which was purchased new and a 2009 Harley Fat Bob and they're all in showroom condition. Enjoy the channel...link is below.

https://www.youtube.com/@2vintage/videos

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by Scoobum on May 10 2024, 05:56:54 AM »

Take your time...it ain't your daily driver. Close enough ain't good enough with these cars. Phil...and the rest of you guys. You screw up just this much with these cars...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuVemrruDTg

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by Steve Wood on May 09 2024, 02:56:10 PM »

Holding you to that! 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by phil_long on May 09 2024, 11:36:44 AM »

The trans is next in line as well. I may have an opportunity to ride with some guys up to Janis for a weekend. We'll see. I'm making significant progress though and intend to keep you guys posted. I WILL drive this car and get the inspection done before the summer is out.

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by nocooler on May 07 2024, 07:53:06 PM »

Nope the Latvian Bosch 210 pound per hour injectors are still on my bench.
I did check the serials with Bosch and they are legit.

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by daveismissing on May 07 2024, 04:05:38 PM »

Have you tested the Latvian injectors? Seems to be all rally racing there from what I've seen

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by Scoobum on May 03 2024, 10:36:46 AM »

The CEA turbo's were a game changer. I cut my teeth with Dusty Bradford on the other board about torque convertors. I talked to Patrick as soon as the CEA turbos came out. Joe, my engine builder/friend had a 16930 that Patrick said would work nice with the 6262. Went out and cracked off an 11.5 at 121 on the first pass on 20 PSI. My home track has a short shutoff so I got moved to 1/8th mile Sportsman Class. I never even looked at 1/8th mile numbers until my first dial in run. Car was a turd in the 1/8th and short time. A light went off in my head so I took a look at the 02 numbers at the shift points. Think it was in the 830's. Dialed the low gear fueling down and business picked up. I went back to my NA days spinning the distributor a few degrees for a little more timing would wake it up. Applied that to these engines...same thing. Erics default timing for his race chip was 28-26. I slowly moved the timing up to as much as 34 degrees of low gear...and things really got rolling...exce pt 60 foot. I got Dan Keller to video the rear quarter and what I saw was the rear bottoming and unloading the tires. Threw a pair of rear single adjustables on and went for an evening test session and kept dialing them firmer on each launch and I was into the 1/5's. Getting these cars through the 330 is everything. High gear is easy. Throw enough fuel at your desired boost level so it doesn't hurt itself. Oh, and stay away from cool guy parts and snake oil salesmen.

As far as convertors, the PTC race convertors are the hot ticket...spec'd by Dusty of course. FYI. Patrick is back at Precision again.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by Scoobum on May 03 2024, 08:52:45 AM »

The engineers got it right with these cars. The only weak link is the transmission.. .and owners that don't comprehend that the electrical/fuel system has to be up to snuff.