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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by nocooler on October 06 2024, 04:26:14 PM »

I’m waiting for Black Friday - I’ll pick up a piston style gate vs the diaphragm style

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by motorhead on October 06 2024, 03:11:05 PM »

That's wild that you're getting such crap results with the China gate. For the money it may be worth replacing it.

I had the Monte out at the track last weekend and my c.2018 eBay "TiAL" 60mm is controlling 16psi on an 11 pound spring fine using an Innovate SCG-1 boost controller. I have other tuning issues to address the laziness... but upper rpm boost control is on point.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Final step

« Last post by Steve Wood on October 03 2024, 08:33:28 PM »

Be hard to recognize when it rolls out!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Final step

« Last post by Shimy87 on October 03 2024, 08:01:09 PM »

Ready to go to bodyshop

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by Scoobum on October 02 2024, 07:10:29 PM »

If you were honest to Eric about your mods and anticipated boost level...then idle fuel should be spot on. Engines I raced checked in with the idle BLM's at 122. Don't pull your hair out trying to hit 128. Over 128...then that's an issue. Post your SM numbers with the engine warmed up in Park.

I know the off the shelf 3200 NL PTC sucks for slip rate...guarant eed the LU is even worse. I highly doubt you can lock it, unless this is a custom built convertor. If it's an off the shelf LU...you'll blow through it. I ran 2 different LU convertors...t he clutch didn't last long locked. Eric can lock the convertor via his chip for you. 1st gear fueling will be pig rich on his default setting. I usually see 02's in the 830-850 range. I have vids on how to change fuel/timing for his 5.7 chip. I'd change high gear fueling in the staging lanes to keep the car on its dial if there was a temp/humidity change from the previous round. 5.7 gives you a 20 percent window for fueling...and Eric has aggressive mode. Just jump the low gear timing 1 degree and it kicks in. Getting these cars through the first 330 is everything.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel tank and pump, electrolysis on tank? New pump?

« Last post by slojim on September 29 2024, 09:50:07 PM »

just keeping myself accountable:  I did not expect to have time for a few weekends, but I did have a few hours this afternoon - got the pump installed on the hangar, hanger in the tank, cleaned up the tank straps and got the tank in place and hoses hooked up.  Still need to wire it up. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Final step

« Last post by slojim on September 29 2024, 09:47:42 PM »

Father of the year material!   My last paint job failed, so yeah, if you post progress pics, I'll be paying attention. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Final step

« Last post by Shimy87 on September 28 2024, 05:05:59 PM »

Thank Steve!!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Final step

« Last post by Steve Wood on September 27 2024, 05:35:09 AM »

Wow !  I know one young man that is going to have the best birthday of his life! No topping this one.

You all have done a lot of work together and that won't be beat either. Congratulation s to both of you!

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General Buick Tech / Final step

« Last post by Shimy87 on September 26 2024, 09:59:31 PM »

Well after a couple years of work it's time for the paint job! I'm very excited. Local shop working with me. I will try to post progress pics. The plan is to surprise my son on his 16th birthday in Feb with a finished car. He has worked with me a ton on this and can't wait to see his reaction. Told him I'm putting it in storage for winter like last year.