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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel Line

« on: November 25 2021, 07:21:29 PM »

Yes, just thought a $25 was pretty funny. I guess someone must be buying them . Looking at that and a dw400. Looks like the dw400 would fit in the stock tank more easily. Gotta look at the hanger and see what might need modded. Maybe a bigger output line through the bulkhead. Not sure especially if I do the 1/2" line . I guess if it is a short section right at the pump it wouldn't be too much of a restriction. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel Line

« on: November 25 2021, 06:45:04 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373717482117?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20191002094254%26meid%3D509e035b0b444819998379bc67aa4bd9%26pid%3D100889%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D334043594843%26itm%3D373717482117%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb&_trksid=p2332490.c100889.m5204

These things are cheap(less expensive) makes me think it is a knock off. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel Line

« on: November 25 2021, 10:39:01 AM »

Maybe a six in the eighth then. I don't get out as much as I used to. Really , I just want it to run and drive. Baby steps. Then I can work on taking it to the track for some passes.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel Line

« on: November 24 2021, 07:19:36 PM »

Jason had a dw400 in his grey ghost but I think he had gone bigger. Maybe that 525 hell cat pump could work.

I just figured since I'm putting fuel line on anyway might as well be big.  I saw some 1/2" aluminum line at speedway.com but it said not for fuel injection. And I've read that aluminum work hardens with vibration and cracks. Don't want that.

Also looking at the speedway Z28 valve springs. Apparently some at the big board have success with them and for $38 a set I'd like to give em a whirl.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Racing-Valve-Springs-1-25-Inch-O-D-Set-16,88.html

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General Buick Tech / Fuel Line

« on: November 24 2021, 05:38:32 PM »

So, I'm putting together a little Limited and the frame is pretty much bare. The need for fuel and brake lines comes to the front. I'm looking at some e85 and see guys do a -8 line which from my rudimentary study is 1/2". I don't really want to do a braided PTFE line and came on this 1/2" Nicole/copper stuff. It calls itself fuel line and trans cooler line.
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Nickel-Fuel-Transmission-Coil/dp/B01FOKISGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2444Q25EF0NVY&keywords=Copper%2FNickel+Alloy+Tubing+1%2F2%22&qid=1637698570&sprefix=copper%2Fnickel+alloy+tubing+1%2F2+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-8

Any one see any reason I can't put some of this in where the stick line ran?

Next becomes a filter. I guess preferably one that fits where the sock unit was on the frame. Any suggestions there. I am thinking a swim through the motion race works site and getting a flex fuel sensor for the return line so I can do that kind of programming too.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Oh and the dw400 pump or do I need something larger. Just a street car. Maybe some 10s or high five in the eighth. Not sure, no cage for sure.

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General Buick Tech / Re: E85 using a Kenne Bell boost a pump

« on: November 24 2021, 05:32:31 PM »

Leaning an engine out is way worse than dropping a tank for a pump swap. 

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: 81 Million Votes

« on: October 28 2021, 11:02:13 AM »

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: What is everyone paying for gas or diesel?

« on: October 28 2021, 11:00:22 AM »

Gas seems to have crept up above $3/gallon, like $3.05-3.19 the last few weeks. Diesel has also gotten above $3/gallon. I usually get mine at the Kroger where I also buy our groceries. Depending on our grocery buys I get 20 to 40 cents off a gallon. I buy pretty much every two weeks so as to get more discount. I've thought about stretching to three weeks but I don't like to run stuff down past 1/2 a tank any more. 

As far as these mandates and such, I fear I could get told don't come back but if several other stand by their words I wont be the only one. I cant believe that I put in the effort and braved the plandemic and now am being brow beaten and thrust into the unknown by an ungrateful administration . No long term testing so no one knows what side effects or even short term really as these haven't been in widespread use for more than a year. 

If this thing works, why are these vaxers so worried about me and my family getting vaxed? Shouldn't be a problem for them as they are protected or at least believe they are. Confidence is a crazy thing. be it this plandemic and the vax or the fed and their money games to wall street and their money games. 

where was that tinfoil hat, I know I set it down around here somewhere.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Trying to order a new truck

« on: September 21 2021, 09:29:47 AM »

Thanx fellas. It is a step back with a payment again. But no wrenching on the daily at least for a while. Maybe I can get going on some of the hobby/fun projects. 

It gets about 15mpg going back n forth to the job. Loaded with people and stuff in the bed got 20-21 mpg on the high way. Pulls the flat trailer with about 3 tons of rock on it like nobodies business. Excited to get the big toy hauler out and see how it pulls. 

Already refinanced it to our credit union. Cut the interest rate more than half and that cut six payments off the term for $.40 less per month. Seemed like a no brained to me. 

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Trying to order a new truck

« on: September 20 2021, 11:36:33 AM »

Got scared as the k2500 was having issues and wife said pull the trigger so I did. 

2018 Ram 2500 with Cummins power and a 68rfe six speed auto. I really like it so far. 26k miles and pretty clean. We will see how it goes. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Broken inside door handle, driver's side, 1987 TR

« on: September 19 2021, 06:32:50 AM »

When it comes be ready to massage the back plate to fit the door slot and make it right. You can pop rivet it back in or use some nuts n bolts but I would put some locktite on em so it doesn't loosen up. I bought off eBay .
Left Is driver in my mind but who knows what you might get. Cheaper to get both sides as a pair. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Proper Vacuum/Boost Hoses?

« on: September 10 2021, 09:27:38 PM »

I've bought regular rubber line as well as silicone line. The silicone stuff came off ebay.
I would do the zip tie on them to keep em on the barb. 
Not sure what to make of the "it breaks easily". Just need to get the correct inside diameter so it can go on the barbs.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Tim Stockwell. Always worth a read

« on: July 22 2021, 08:52:45 AM »

Ken White run low 10s on a stock long block. Lots of bolt ons and tuning and a gnecu and a 275 to hook it up. 

The format is good. But when you buy the part of the month it can get blurred.

No one does it alone. 

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Trying to order a new truck

« on: May 13 2021, 08:51:35 AM »

It is a truck. We have a 2500 suburban and k2500 pickup that she is having trouble getting in and out of since her knee surgery last year. So a lower 2wd with some side steps and no miles was decided on. She has her Malibu too but it won't pull either of our trailers.

Several guys at my work have the half ton and a couple have the 2500. One just got one a couple months ago. He got a long bed so was able to get the 50gallon fuel tank. I'd like that but they don't offer it on the short bed. I'm sure 31 gallons will be plenty. If not I can get something to put in the bed and have more fuel that way like we did in the oil field.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Trying to order a new truck

« on: May 11 2021, 04:26:10 PM »

https://www.ramtrucks.com/bmo.ram_3500.2021.html#/build/powertrain/75270/CUT202115D23L91A/2TA/APA,PUW,X9,ESB,DFX,DME,Z3S,TCN,WBH,V9,A6B,AMP,ANT,JKV,BAJ,XAA,XHC,LPL,MR5,CLF,GFA,XMF,UAM,2GA

Wife talked me into just ordering a new truck. Son in law sell ram so we went and looked. He didn't have any 2500 or 3500 on the lot and it appears other dealers don't want to trade so we looked at used . With the state of the used market and how many miles they seem to have, the used idea as I've been doing for the last twenty yrs didn't make mathematic sense. So a new one was decided.

Went through their website and looked at what was offered. Seems the 2500 now comes equipped with "multi link" rear suspension. What is this you might ask? So did I. This means it is coil springs on the back and front . I don't know about you, but I feel a truck needs rear leafs for longevity and tough ness. I'm not buying a car. This lead me to the single wheel 3500. This unit has the rear leaves, and also comes with towing mirrors, and tow hooks where these things are options on the 2500.
Then comes the short bed angle. Used to think I needed a long bed but have been doing with a short bed for ten yrs and wife wants to drive it so short bed it is for her parking ease. Though about 4x4 but I have two and can't remember the last time I used it much less needed it so for $3k less it becomes a 2wd.

So we give the dealer a check and tell them submit the order. I get a call last night from the salesman and he tells me they have ceased taking orders for the 2021 model year. Well that isn't his fault so I guess we wait to see what happens with the pricing for the 2022 models and I guess order one of those. This gives me a little more time to make sure this is what Is best.

Any thoughts on the Ram? I've never had a dodge or Chrysler product so this will be a new experience. I looked it the Ford and both gm brands and the Chevy looks like ass to me. Ford and GMC was more expensive for what appeared to be a similarly equipped truck. So here we are I guess.