BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!

[liquidh8]

That's the truth Jack.

Well, I've been driving and tuning. Trying to get the AFRs in line, I'm almost there. Minor tweeking of the AE tables and some other small things. The goal is to get the tune in with this turbo and one fuel pump, then add the second pump, n2o and alky, then more tuning.

The trans has a horrible 1-2 under full throttle. The line pressure is the, I'll verify when I put an gauge on it. I am thinking the band is on its way out. I have to get under it and check the travel of the servo.

I may just slap a CK performance kit in it with a bigger servo. If I can get the year out of it I'll be happy.

And finally, I'll be staying after work today to align the front end, then I need to buy new front tires. I have the performance alignment specs, so we'll see how it goes.

All in all I've been driving the crap out of it!

 

[liquidh8]

Getting the front end sorted

 

[TURNA]

Lookin goooood!!

 

[liquidh8]

Thank you, got the front end done, the damn machine crashed halfway thru. But it's done. Hardly any shims either. I must admit I was concerned with running the 1/2" taller upper and lower ball joints. But those and the Spohn arms worked great. The have caster built in and it shows.

I did find I have an exhuast leak, the turbo to header gasket is shot. Ugh.

 

[liquidh8]

Did a little wrenching on the wagon over the weekend. I managed to get the cargo floor repaired, painted and installed. I still have to finish the spare tire door.

Then, I pulled the downpipe off, as I was getting ready to replace the turbo to header gasket, and found the stock turbo has almost 3/16" of axial play [emoji44]. So, I decided to leave it while I look for an upgrade.

 

[liquidh8]

Turbo play

I hate hearing myself in video!

 

[TURNA]

You sound like one of the Muppets!!

The one that juggles the fish!!!!!!

 

[Rktpwrd]

Time for an upgrade!

 

[Turbo Zach]

Maybe now is the time to go stage two. Just kidding, too much for that stuff!

 

[Turbo Zach]

Give Bison a call.