IHADAV8.com - Turbo Buick Tech, and Nonsense
Tech Area => General Auto Tech => Topic started by: nocooler on May 18 2024, 11:14:12 AM
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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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Pics or it didn't happen...
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https://jokerzperformance.com/
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He isn't interested in making it faster - just needs some maintenance and wants to hear the blower.
First pic is tear down and the 2nd is all back together - think he'll notice? :rofl:
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I love the V's!!!
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And it's done
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:rock:
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Jeremy...you have a natural talent for working on vehicles. Throw an ad on Craigslist or whatever you have there and you'll be swamped with work.
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Brad - I can’t keep up as it is.
While I enjoy working on cars - it’s not something I want to do as a job nor will my body let me
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That is very understandable
I am amazed that you manage what you do!
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First time I’ve talked someone out of a tune. The car is so good I don’t want to fuck it up.
All it’d do is spin the tires more with all the factory nannies disabled
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Brad - I can’t keep up as it is.
While I enjoy working on cars - it’s not something I want to do as a job nor will my body let me
Like Steve, I fully understand.
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First time I’ve talked someone out of a tune. The car is so good I don’t want to fuck it up.
All it’d do is spin the tires more with all the factory nannies disabled
NICE car !! :cool; I looked at the wagon version . I really liked it. Needed something low so my dog could get in an out of it. I also left my car stock (not a Caddy) . 600hp all wheel drive . This new stuff is amazing . :rock:
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Merc?
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The engineering blows my mind. I think and engineering degree might help.
Yaklin has a 170. He told me that he generally just mats it!
https://youtu.be/ODraBknARYc?si=lHAJMKxOtQJkA2kS
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Merc?
Ya the wagon E63S. Very impressive . 23 mpg goin back an forth to Florida last winter. My buddy had the V6 caddy V. That was cool. Then he got the V8 V .. Again a beautiful fun car BUT he couldn't get the car to go faster with mods . I told him to leave it along an enjoy it. He gave up on that an eventually got a Tesla Plaid. Impressive as hell but just not for me.
Steve all this new stuff is mind boggling ! :chin: I am finally out of Buicks. Dont have any drive left to work on cars right now. Dog is a full time job :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/6CMOoga.jpg)
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Dan, a dog is always my priority. I have no drive or motivation most days👍
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Dan, a dog is always my priority. I have no drive or motivation most days👍
Ya I can relate ! Lucky if I get 4/5 hours of work a day. To all you "youngen's" enjoy it NOW. Time goes by fast ! :rock: :cheers:
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If I bust ass, 4 hours is about all I can manage.
I’m trying to get everything I can do done while I’m able. I’m not going to be a good old guy. I may get lucky but with the amount of nerve damage I have - I highly doubt it.
I see less automotive work in my future and more messing with plants.