Recent content by shanghaismith

In Georgia a title is not needed for cars that are 20 years or more old.

Good to hear from you and Anubis. I like what you said, "build it right the first time" but I would say "build it right the first time, no matter how many times you have to try to get it right." :giggle:

The car you see in my sig line ran an 11.28 in the 1/4 I spent around $15,000. Here are some of the mods: The engine is an Olds 403 .040 over with: Arias Pistons 330 Steel Crank Old Performance Products Oil Pump Milodon 7qt oil pan Lunati VooDoo cam and lifters Comp Cams roller tip rockers and...

Hey all, Long story short, my car just about stalls out in 4th gear when the torque converter locks up because it goes into 4th gear so early. I've been having to leave the car in 3rd and then manually shift into 4th after the car is going fast enough to where it runs right. I don't want to...

Also, is the cable for the throttle valve adjusted properly? If not it could cause the trans to shift to soon.

Here are some specs and pics of my 85 Salon with a built 403. Oh yea, it's for sale. This car ran mid 12's The engine is an Olds 403 .040 over with: Arias Pistons 330 Steel Crank J&S 4 Main Girdle Old Performance Products Oil Pump Midon 7qt oil pan Lunati VooDoo cam and lifters Comp Cams...

I second that. This is a very common problem and the first thing I would check.

I have a Q-Jet from Sean Murphy Induction, worked great with very little adjustment right out of the box.. It was on my 403 Olds that ran in the low 12s on motor only.

Before I retired I ran a sign shop and UV damage was a concern. We used a product called frog juice and I was pleased with the look and performance of this stuff. I used it on signs and vehicle graphics and I think it would be worth a try. Here is a link...

Found some.

I am looking for both backup light housing and lens for an 85 Cutlass Salon.

Video of UMI's test mule at the track. Jump to around 5:00 for the on track action. https://lnkd.in/ekzr2Si

I have 88 die cast Oldsmobiles. I want to sell them all at one time. Here is a link to my CL add. If you want to make an offer PM me. Thanks http://macon.craigslist.org/clt/5620429398.html

I had a 200-4R in my Cutlass with a 403. The 403 was around 430 ft lb and 400 hp and I used a 150 shot of nitrous. Here is a link to an article about building the 200-4R. http://realoldspower.prophpbb.com/topic3814.html

What color orifice tube works with 134A?