just picked up my dream car

[wolfloc]

hey my name is wolf and i just picked up my 2nd g body. i think im getting addicted to them. i frequent this site quite a bit but i never contribute (mostly for my lack of knowledge) so i figure now would be a good time for an introduction.

here she is. 87 turbo t all stock (for now) shes in pretty decent condtion no visable rust but definatly had some body work. clean interior except no headliner at all (not even the cardboard). runs decent now that it got a tune up (had a misfire when i got her) but i think the trans doesnt have much life left.

i am welcome to any comments questions suggestions and critizism

 

[adumb]

nice!! congrats man.

i know what ya mean on the not posting. i probably stalk in more threads than i post in. haha.

 

[82355supreme]

1st thing you need to do is get a Scanmaster. Without one, you have no idea if the engine is knocking under boost. You will destroy the engine if it's detonating.

Once you get a Scanmaster you can check & moniter the various sensors and make sure they are within spec.

You said it had a miss. I'm assuming you changed plugs & wires. If not, do it. Along with a new PCV valve. Also take the intercooler out & clean it good. Simple Green or Brake-Kleen works good. Keep flushing it out until the cleaner is no longer dirty looking.

Even though it's not black....... welcome to the dark side.

Lastly, click these & read your *ss off.

www.turbobuick.com www.gnttype.org

 

[fodoimp]

nice car man congrats! Black out that trim! haha I think white t's with all the bezels blacked out is sick looking

 

[foxtrot]

Nice ride dude!!! Welcome!!!

 

[Blake442]

Welcome!

I wouldn't mind having a Turbo Buick myself...

 

[2000.malibu.ls]

Welcome!

I wouldn't mind having a Turbo Buick myself...

who WOULD mind having one? lol

 

[wolfloc]

82355supreme - yeah a scan master is next on the list but i was thinking about going with a powerlogger because i have an old laptop i can keep in the car at all times. are there any benefits of having a scanmaster over the powerlogger program?

fodoimp- yeah blackedout trim looks good on white but the parts are really expesive. anyone know if you can paint over the chrome trim?

 

[scot w.]

82355supreme - yeah a scan master is next on the list but i was thinking about going with a powerlogger because i have an old laptop i can keep in the car at all times. are there any benefits of having a scanmaster over the powerlogger program?

fodoimp- yeah blackedout trim looks good on white but the parts are really expesive. anyone know if you can paint over the chrome trim?

Hi, Nice car BTW!

Yes there is a slight advantage to having the scanmaster over the powerlogger.

1) The scanmaster reads several perameters the powerlogger don't.
2) The scanmaster shows o2 volts & Knock at the same time and is a nice little tool to ALWAYS have on and running while driving.

Powerloggeer PRO's

1) The powerlogger is a great tool for logging runs at the track.
2) The powerlogger is nice for looking at while fine tuning your car.

BOTH are pretty much the norm for most everyone that owns these cars.

Hope this helps

 

[wolfloc]

scot- thanks for the input after reading your post and doing some research i think i will go ahead will a scanmaster first. oh and are you the guy who makes the led taillights? those are the coolest things ive ever seen. definately near the top of the to-buy list