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General Buick Tech / Steve Monroe Throttle Bodies

« on: February 19 2012, 06:57:46 PM »

I noticed Steve's advertisement for his throttlebodies . I grabbed one from him a few years back...and I can honestly say that throttle response is much crisper...and overall driveability was better. I'm up here in Canada...and Steve...knowin g that we have a short race season up here...sent it to me immediately so the car had no down time...and let me send the core back when I got his.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller

« on: February 19 2012, 06:06:54 PM »

I gave Norbs a call about your questions. You need to know what version you have, and may have to have it upgraded to the latest version. He also recommends contacting Cal Hartline.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Number two on my list

« on: February 18 2012, 11:19:16 PM »

Damn guys...those are some serious lookin' weapons.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Bud Shootout

« on: February 18 2012, 11:14:05 PM »

I'm not a Gordon fan. Laughed my ass off a few years back when they were on a caution and the fans were peltin' his car with beer cans. I'm thinkin' they'll give 'em some more rear wing after what I witnessed tonite.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Bud Shootout

« on: February 18 2012, 10:27:54 PM »

With NASCARS changes to the cars this year...it's tight racing...with lots of wrecks.
 
 

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Old TB's.com guys get in here now !!!

« on: February 18 2012, 07:59:48 PM »

Never worked from day 1. Norbs shipped it back at his expense...and it still didn't work when returned.

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General Auto Tech / Re: 2003 Sonoma/S10 Questions

« on: February 18 2012, 07:06:31 PM »

If ya get that Sonoma, I wouldn't give him any more than 2g's for it. That's if it's good and solid and everything working. High kms on that one.
I'd ask if the intake gaskets have been done, they're prone to failure. 2wd less headaches, better mpg.

Thanks for the tip Jim. She'll likely stick her nose in the air when I tell her it ain't 4WD.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Old TB's.com guys get in here now !!!

« on: February 18 2012, 07:04:02 PM »

well Mike didn't know squat about Buicks when he started the site. At the end he still didn't know squat  . I laugh everytime I think about his "budget " 4.1 rebuild. Blew that sucker so many times I forget the # of engines he did or redid. Then of course he had the "in information" on all the different silicone colors  He really hadn't been that active for years . He got married an just moved on. Some people can do that 

He topped it when he became a full fledged vendor and starting making up science to sell alternators...

He made the right choice when he took the money, imo.

You Earl & Ed roughed him up pretty good over those alternators! 

Ask Norbs about the mini alternator. No wait...he's already on max dosage for blood pressure pills.

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General Auto Tech / Re: 2003 Sonoma/S10 Questions

« on: February 18 2012, 06:23:43 PM »

She works just around the corner from home.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Number two on my list

« on: February 18 2012, 03:29:29 PM »

Swish tops my list.
 
Bubbles talking about swish - Trailer Park Boys

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General Auto Tech / Re: 2003 Sonoma/S10 Questions

« on: February 18 2012, 03:13:09 PM »

Is her Ranger 2WD? I personally wouldn't go back to 2WD.
Get it cheap with 330K.

How bout this one?
 
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1989-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-Shortbox-Pickup-Truck-W0QQAdIdZ351724758

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General Auto Tech / Re: 2003 Sonoma/S10 Questions

« on: February 18 2012, 03:09:26 PM »

Her Ranger is 4WD. She's in a position where beggars can't be choosers.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Old TB's.com guys get in here now !!!

« on: February 18 2012, 03:06:42 PM »

I would have quietly offered it to a half dozen or so members on the board. As Dave stated...peopl e were always giving contributions. ..and in the end...that was all forgotten.

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General Auto Tech / 2003 Sonoma/S10 Questions

« on: February 18 2012, 02:39:13 PM »

Guys, my daughter's 97 Ranger has had the biscuit. It's going through antifreeze and now the clutch is fried. I tracked down this 03 Sonoma. Called the gentleman and it's been sitting in his garage for a year...so he'll likely part with it for less. Your thots guys.
 
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2003-Chevrolet-chevy-GMC-S-10-Ext-cab-Pickup-Truck-V6-W0QQAdIdZ350837333
 
 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Rear swaybar

« on: February 16 2012, 08:57:36 AM »

ATR is a cheap upgrade...the other stuff is pricier. HR seems to be the hot ticket.