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    Turbo control module box

    I have an 80 turbo MC with carbureted Buick 231 & its missing the turbo control module that mounts to the fan shroud. Does anyone have 1 for sale or is there an up-to-date replacement for it?
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    Blazer rear brakes

    I have a quick question: has anyone here did used Blazer rear disc brakes on their car? I'm currently doing the Blazer front brake upgrade on my MC & would like to use the rear brakes too if it's possible. Seen a YouTube vid of a guy using all 4 brakes from a 00 2wd Blazer and all he did was...
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    Back Again for the First Time

    Its been a while since I've posted & over a year since I've owned gbody. My 84 Type-T got impounded 2 months before I moved back to TN & due to "trumped up" charges, I left & it stayed. But anyway, last week I purchased a rare gem I'd been eyeing on CL. Bought a '80 turbo MC wit just over 15k...
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    PITA TH200 kickdown cable

    I have an 81 Buick Regal with 231ci V6 & a b*st*rd child th200 transmission.. Long story short, I need a kick down cable & AutoZone act like they cant comprehend that all Regals dont have 200r4/TH350's.. Is there another cable that I can use because the CA-1960 from AutoZone isnt working.. I had 1...
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    Exhaust manifold

    I have a quick question & need to be pointed in the right direction. I have an 84 Type T. Last weekend, the thermostat when out which led to me sitting on the side of the I-10 enjoying the warmth of the CA sun. Anyway, the thermostat's been replaced as well as the water pump. Now the mechanic...
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    82 Buick Regal

    I recently bought an 82 Buick Regal for $600.. Car runs fine but has a few issues.. What do you expect for a $600 car.. But anyway, it's leaking oil from the oil pan gasket & transmission fluid as well.. My question is, how long & hard is it to remove/replace the oil pan gasket? I can take the car to...
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    84 Type T

    Posted a thread in the for sale section abt a wk ago.. I'm selling my 84 Type T.. Car ran when parked 2 yrs ago. It'll make a excellent parts car/prject car.. Interior is there but in pieces, dash needs to be replaced. I'm keeping the hood/bumpers.. Car is located in So Cali so PM me if you're...
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    86 Buick Regal Limited

    Hey GBF, have a quick question. I plan on buying an 86 Regal Limited within the next few days. Body's d*mn good considering, interior needs work, tags are 3 yrs out but too good of a deal to pass up for da price.. Anyway, I want to get more from the stock V6.. Don't say swap it out for 350 cuz...
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    84 Type T

    It's been awhile since I've posted but I'm always in the shadows reading/learning/admiring the other board members cars/project/wide range of knowledge. ANYWAY, I have an 84 Regal Type T that ran like new last time I drove it. Unfortunately that was over 2 yrs ago. I did a full tune~up shortly...
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    At wit's end..

    Ok, here's my dilemia. I have an '84 Type~T that's been parked de to medival issues. I few months ago, I replaced the plugs, wires, coil pack, performed an oil change. Just installed a new battery last wk & there's no spark at the points on the coil. IDK WTF the problem is. Bought a new coil...
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    '84 Type T

    I have an '84 Type T that I'm looking to upgrade. I'm on turbobuick/turbobuicks.com & not looking to do the GN conversion or methanol injection. What else can be done to improve performance? Its currently parked & collecting dust so I can get it bored and/or intercooled if necessary. Ideally...
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    Dashboard Interchangability..

    I have an '84 Buick Type-T & I'm tired of idiot lights. Can an 80's Gran Prix be swapped in it's place? I'd rather have multiple gauges that tell me everything vice lights that come on & tell me nothing.
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    231 motor & 350 turbo transmission

    I just swapped a th350 in my 85 Olds Cutty and have a few questions for anyone who's done this swap. Which shift linkage did you use.?. The shift linkage I have isn't long enough to allow the transmission to shift thru all gears.. Any/all advice would be greatly appreciated..
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    New to forum..

    I'm new to the forum and been searching high/low for a forum that caters to more than 1 specific g-body car.. In the past, I've owned 2 Regals, 1 MC SS clone and about to purchase my 3rd Cutlass.. I'm in CA and would like to know what mods could I do to my stock 231 to make more horsepower while...

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