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I couldn't do this even on a beater, except for the Vinyl top, which is the only benefit of that Option in the first place.
For Sale Lost out by 25 bucks.
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I couldn't do this even on a beater, except for the Vinyl top, which is the only benefit of that Option in the first place.
While the headz off of course. IF YOU CAN'T RUN WITH THE BIG DAWGZ? WE ALL KNOW ON OR UNDER THE PORCH IZ NO FUN, SHISH
I'm going to disagree... turbo troubles=$$... wiring problems are often much, much cheaper.
commando1
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Phhtttt. 19.95 + free shipping, ebay.
70bigblockdodge
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Worth every penny. Turbo whine, blow off valves popping, wastegate dumps, like a mechanical symphony.
It can be much cheaper but these old computer systems are so antiquated and not many people under 40 know anything about them or don't have a scanner to cover these cars anymore. I have an old snapon scanner and have had my issues and although cheap to fix the frustration is great at times. A turbo while expensive at least you know what your up against. That was my point anyways.
When it is all working correctly it can be a dream!!
After the good ole days the electronics ,computers,turbos etc crept in and there were real teething pains.
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commando1
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My 78 LeSabre was the turbo V6. Gawd!! Talk about crude early technology!!
The uncooled primitive turbos had to be changed out every 50k. And they weren't cheap.
The computer was a true black box. Totally encased in black epoxy.
When it got hot, the car went 100% dead. You had to wait 30 minutes to cool down enough or put ice on it.
Leading edge technology...
The uncooled primitive turbos had to be changed out every 50k. And they weren't cheap.
The computer was a true black box. Totally encased in black epoxy.
When it got hot, the car went 100% dead. You had to wait 30 minutes to cool down enough or put ice on it.
Leading edge technology...
The 63 Oldsmobile Starfire was a turbo as well as an early 70's BMW 2002. The way they controlled boost was with a restrictive exhaust sytem to keep the turbo from running away. For sure the Olds and I think also the BMW. With the Olds you ran a water methanol mix you bought from the dealer.
There were problems with turbos that weren't water cooled like Stan mentioned. Synthetic oils weren't available and coking of turbo bearings from extreme heat was a problem.
There were problems with turbos that weren't water cooled like Stan mentioned. Synthetic oils weren't available and coking of turbo bearings from extreme heat was a problem.
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68PK21 440.6bbl
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Now that looks fun.
commando1
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Selling to make room
Put ice on it?????????? Does the term VAPOR LOCK dust off any cobwebs in the memory banks Friend Commando? Late '40s early '50s products from THE GENERAL used to give me night mares.
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