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General Buick Tech / Re: Ignition Module Pic-Please Look

« on: July 28 2017, 01:08:30 PM »

The AC is triple the price up here.

I see... Well if you get desperate let me know. I got a couple extra here.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Ignition Module Pic-Please Look

« on: July 26 2017, 05:44:13 AM »

Wells often has a very bad reputation for this kinda stuff.  I would stick to Delco or Standard, myself

^^^ This. AC Delco 24503624 module is what you need. Works very well.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Dieing In High Gear-Opinions Wanted

« on: July 30 2016, 12:22:43 PM »

1st pass-Left from an idle and waited till it went into 3rd gear...then flat footed it. Revved clean in 3rd gear.


2nd pass-Left from an idle and waited till it went into 2nd gear...then flat footed it through 2nd and 3rd. Revved clean in 2nd and 3rd.


3rd pass-Brought the revs up to 1500 and jumped on it. Made a clean pass through the 1/8th mile. On 17 PSI with Erics chip on the default settings it went 8.40 at 84 through the 1/8th...and coasted from the 1/8th to a 13.8 at 76. High and low gear 02's were in the 850's. I used the other Delco module...seems to work fine.


Thanks for everyones help...always appreciative.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Ignition Module Pic-Please Look

« on: July 30 2016, 12:21:22 PM »

If you've ever seen the insides of a module without the potting material its just a circuit board similar to the insides of a transistor radio. The potting material is there to protect the electronic components. A crack in the potting material alone should not be a problem UNLESS the crack is letting moisture get to the board, which to me looks to be a little damp. Or the board or soldered joint is somehow cracked and is telegraphing through the potting material.

daveismissing brought up a great point about the kinked wire and what looks like metal breaking the surface of the potting material. Any metal to metal contact there would certainly be a problem. Normally you would see evidence of arcing on the potting material.

Heat is the number one cause of module failure. If its a heat related issue the potting material usually tends to get tackey.
Nevertheless, I'm glad you found the problem Brad. Look me up if you ever get down this way 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Dieing In High Gear-Opinions Wanted

« on: July 24 2016, 04:46:29 PM »

Scott, I'll give you a call around 4pm. Stay safe.

Nice talking to you today. When you're ready let me know and I'll get a module shipped out to you. I just sent a fuel pump to someone in Edmonton, Alberta. First class mail was $15 or so (no insurance or tracking) but it takes a really long time to get there... I will think twice before complaining about shipping costs to Hawaii again. Canadians have us beat!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Dieing In High Gear-Opinions Wanted

« on: July 23 2016, 03:48:03 PM »

Damn, right when I was about to prank call a canadian like they do on youtube. 

lol

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General Buick Tech / Re: Dieing In High Gear-Opinions Wanted

« on: July 23 2016, 02:58:14 AM »

Scott, I'm working tomorrow. Let me know what time would be good on Sunday. I'm in Ontario Canada...we're on EST here.

Edited my post and sent you a PM with my info. Didn't realize I was posting my number for all to see...Thought I was in private messaging...

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General Buick Tech / Re: Dieing In High Gear-Opinions Wanted

« on: July 22 2016, 06:17:42 PM »

Scoobum, if you're still in need of a module I have some spare NOS AC Delco 24503624. Couple of them still in the original box. These are the good ones made by Magnavox not the crap shoot they sell these days. I even have an aftermarket one for cheaper. Tested on my car guarantee no drama.

Thanks so much. PM me your phone number and an appropriate time to call.

I see you are in Canada so that would make us 6 hours apart. I'm still at work and have to work tomorrow as well but if you are able to call me 1pm tomorrow (your time) I should be able to take your call.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Dieing In High Gear-Opinions Wanted

« on: July 22 2016, 04:09:14 AM »

Scoobum, if you're still in need of a module I have some spare NOS AC Delco 24503624. Couple of them still in the original box. These are the good ones made by Magnavox not the crap shoot they sell these days. I even have an aftermarket one for cheaper. Tested on my car guarantee no drama.

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General Buick Tech / Re: MAF sensor

« on: May 28 2016, 03:43:10 AM »

Not really trying to reinvent the wheel but i do spend an inordinate time on research and how things can be done on the cheap. I'm meeting up with Jason later so I had time to kill.
I found this but looked through the full throttle site and don't see where they sell this pipe.
http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-v6-turbo-tech/61277-new-4-maf-pipe-built-maf-sensor-2.html

Found these on the amazon so maybe you are suppose to buy the mafless pipe and put it in yourself.
http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-9924011-Mount-Plate/dp/B00EPYE21A/ref=pd_sim_263_42?ie=UTF8&dpID=31HIWxL5OcL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1YDNN8CNVZNMC0N3BWJK

http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Sensor-Billet-Mount-Flange/dp/B00N2K2QRK/ref=pd_sbs_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=31FTw8oKKKL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0XDA16PN96J4HXC6C6WQ

and I guess just put in one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-213-4222-Original-Equipment-Temperature/dp/B0010GDGFY/ref=pd_bxgy_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1S9C8793F2DMKPM059FA

or maybe one of these housings

http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-9705-Polished-Aluminum/dp/B003J9IXT4/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ZOj3I9q9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0XDA16PN96J4HXC6C6WQ

Then there are these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Auto-BT153X-New-Mass-Air-Flow-Sensor-/251542777752?hash=item3a911e2f98:g:0F8AAOxyoBtTjd t4&vxp=mtr

http://www.amazon.com/Shinehome%C2%AE-25180303-MASS-SENSOR-VEHICLES/dp/B018VSMIXY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1464191293&sr=8-16&keywords=maf+impala+ss

I'm leaning toward one of these AXIS translator boxes. It seems it wont do all it can without 60lb injectors and a special chip. But can go that route in the future if the eric gets out with a chip good to use the 42lb injectors. Maybe I can get some 60s or the chip will get developed. Just seems like a better thing with more potential for an additional $20. Eric sez the 5.6 chip I have will have its tunability until the new stuff happens.

http://www.turbotweakstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AXIS-1

Any thoughts? TIA

Haven't seen very many running the AXiS yet but I've been running one for almost a year now. Couldn't be happier with it. Slightly less adjustability than a regular TT chip but I don't miss it. Not having to reprogram chip settings (if you change the defaults on a TT chip) when you disconnect the battery is a feature I like a lot. If you're looking for a simple, easy to use, tuning device it's worth a look.

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General Buick Tech / Re: ignition coil

« on: May 22 2016, 06:27:34 AM »

Good rule of thumb is to replace the coil pack and module as a set, though many don't.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Help with New Stock Turbo Replacement

« on: April 17 2015, 06:18:46 PM »

 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Help with New Stock Turbo Replacement

« on: April 16 2015, 08:26:27 PM »

Nothing wrong with a 49/44 with a stock converter, as long as it the correct D5 converter. Just be sure to use the .63 Garrett housing for the quickest spool.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: And here I am (again)...

« on: January 04 2015, 12:20:49 PM »

Beautiful car! Welcome back.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Smoke Out Exhaust

« on: December 29 2014, 12:55:22 PM »

In case you were interested, I pasted my post on the other board below when I was going through my smoking problem. I'm not saying your valve seals are not the problem. I'm just saying you should first rule out the turbo, in a definitive way (not just visual), before you dig deeper into the motor. Have you checked the thrust yet? Anyway, hope this helps.


"Correct, I already looked in the usual areas and replaced the PCV. PM'd bison and he confirmed it is possible for the turbo to smoke eventhough I could not find visible oil in the exhaust side of the turbo.
 
 I also did a search on valve seals thinking this may be the problem and came across a post by Nick saying:
 
 "In all the stock valve spring replacement jobs I have done, not once have the seals been replaced. If there is an issue with the valves or seals, the heads need to come off for repair.
 
  I have seen many GN's with over 150K miles that are fine with original seals. So maybe a little oil will go through the stems, that can be a good thing to minimize guide wear.
 
 When we do a performance valve job, that is a different story. The guides have bronze inserts installed, and are machined for PC type vs. o-ring seals.
 
  I am very fortunate to have a GN owner as a friend and fellow racer who has been racing for years with one of his cars that has been 10.9 on the original, unopened engine. I continually use his car as an example of how good the original engine will perform with minimal internal work or changes, and how important it is to have the proper supporting parts.
 
  The heads have NEVER been removed on this GN with over 700 track passes, and internally all that has been done is replacing the timing chain set and the valve springs also - but NOT the oil seals!
 
 But I could be taking his statement out of context as the subject of that thread had nothing to do with a smoking problem...That said, it still doesn't mean my valve seals are ok. Whats the best way to find out?"