My "All About My Buick" Thread

[motorhead]

Well it looks like I will have everything to de-mod the car later this Spring.

Gonna be one boring transformation .

If anyone wants the "cool-guy" parts off my car just ask.

[good2win22]

How far are you going on the de-mod?  I may interested in a few things

[motorhead]

How far are you going on the de-mod?  I may interested in a few things

Pretty far - already working on a list (prices in retail, so assume a 50-75% return) of just the underhood/transmission stuff.  The suspension and wheels should knock another 3-4 grand off the perceived value of the car; getting it closer to "stock", and a more marketable figure (~$9-10K).  Shoot me a list of what you are interested in and I'll keep a note.  I cannot promise that I will be quick to pull the parts due to work, school, and another baby due in 4 weeks; but, the parts will be good quality and well packaged.
 

MAF Translater Pro	$400.00
Capsers' PnP Harness	$140.00
Extender Pro Chip	$95.00
LC-1 Wide Band O2	$200.00
Power Logger	$265.00
EGT Amplifier	$50.00
High Boost Control Solenoid	$80.00
High Boost Harness	$15.00
( Low-Z 83 lb/h Injectors	$390.00
(2) Modified ECMs	$250.00
	$1,885.00
Double Pumper Fuel Hanger	$475.00
10AN Modified Fuel Rail	$100.00
TH400 w/4130 3" CM Driveshaft	$1,800.00
Garrett T63E Turbo	$500.00
3" MPE Downpipe	$470.00
4" Exhaust System w/Magnaflow	$600.00
FMIC w/2.5" Aluminum Pipes	$700.00
4" MAF Pipe w/Filter & Coupler	$160.00
	$6,690.00 Total

[motorhead]

Oh yeah! I need a good stock turbo, and a stock fuel rail with the FP regulator.

So partial trades plus cash, are welcome!

[motorhead]

And the stock parts keep rolling in... OEM ECM (unopened until a few moments ago) with the ACXA chip, and I believe an OEM MAF sensor.

[good2win22]

MAF looks like an original with the plug pointed down.


Still have the wide band?  Is it complete?  I think I would like to start learning the wide band while leaving the narrow band installed as well. Shoot me some details and price.

[nocooler]

Mike - wasn't this car demodded when you got it?

[motorhead]

Mike - wasn't this car demodded when you got it?

As in not having a 10 second capable engine - yes.  I built this car out of a roller and a rust bucket.

[motorhead]

After sitting outside for the last 19 days, this car has been reduced to daily driver status because the TBSS is snowballing.  I am guessing it will be mid-Sept before it gets it garage space back.

[motorhead]

Okay this is a weird situation that has come up this Summer.

While driving the car under normal conditions the fuel system seems to shut off, the WBO2 goes to 22.3:1 (full lean), and the car loses all engine power (other electronics are fine).  I can screw with the gas pedal and flick the secondary pump on and it sort of fixes the issue; and then the engine will suddenly fire up and drive fine.

The closest "solution" I have been able to find is this: http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/fuel-cut.408664/

Which makes me wonder if the oil pressure switch is fragged and is making the car kill the pump? But, according to Steve's site this not possible: http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/oil_pressure_senderoil_pressure.htm

So WTF?!

Your thoughts please.

[good2win22]

I had one die on me while driving.  No fuel pressure, couldn't here the pump running... nothing.  Checked the fuse and it was blown.  Perhaps you have a poor connection there at the fuse block?... Crappy connection at the sending unit?... Inside the tank?...

[motorhead]

I had one die on me while driving.  No fuel pressure, couldn't here the pump running... nothing.  Checked the fuse and it was blown.  Perhaps you have a poor connection there at the fuse block?... Crappy connection at the sending unit?... Inside the tank?...

Wouldn't that be awesome?  I just had that apart recently. Ha!  Thanks for the tip.

[motorhead]

So the car cut out on me three times on the way home everytime I hit a good sized bump in the road.  When I got home I replaced the kill switch that is on the dark green/white wire at the fuel pump relay (I believe this is the exciter/trigger wire from the ECM to the relay).  I did confirm that flicking the switch definitely causes the car to shut down when running.

However, I will have to wait to test this theory as the car decided that its accessory drive belt need to lose some ribs.  So now I am on the hunt for quality replacement belt.  FML.

[motorhead]

Found a belt, $38 later... I should have it in the AM.

[motorhead]

And since I am being all about my car today... here is a good reason to run a catch can if you don't already.  Picked up another litre of 5w50 to start replacing what is missing.