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Old 11-27-2013 | 08:24 PM
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Cam,the Buick Gn came with the Powermaster system,earlier years of the GN came with the HydroBoost which everone and their Mother is switching to ,if the car in question has high miles,please do not drive with the powermaster,,My 39k mile GN,the powermaster locked up when i was going fcking fast and had no brakes...Vacuum conversion is also much better then the PM...hydroboost is the way to go,,plenty of info on www.turbobuick.com
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Got the fender and radiator supports all welded up and mounted. Weighs a measly 15lbs!!




Old 12-04-2013 | 09:03 PM
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Progress! Nice.

I missed out on the one I was talking about, kicking myself now. Oh well theres always another
Old 12-09-2013 | 06:20 PM
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Header flanges came in today...
Old 12-13-2013 | 10:37 AM
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front fabrication part is done! Now time for the engine install!






behind the headlight







fits PERFECT!




important bolt so the hood doesn't go into the windshield during a front end collision!






new hood plungers or whatever they are called lol




Car has been sitting awhile...

Old 12-13-2013 | 10:49 AM
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That looks and fits superb!

You have a lot more elbow room under there now. Looking forward to seeing it filled with power adddddddddder
Old 12-13-2013 | 12:07 PM
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got 2 of these on the way today!

http://www.full-race.com/store/turbo...fmw-turbo.html
Old 12-18-2013 | 11:40 AM
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engine is in...ready for turbo exhaust manifold fabrication!
Old 12-18-2013 | 05:55 PM
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So it really is happening... After all this time... This should be fun to watch!

It's Archer by the way.
Old 12-21-2013 | 10:46 PM
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I like where this is going. Am doing the same with 5.7 with t56 turbo
Old 12-23-2013 | 07:29 PM
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collectors made...not bought






Old 12-24-2013 | 08:07 AM
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subscribing....wanting to do my T Type like this.

Are you planning on running any accessories?

Would you be interested in building another set of headers and hot side lol
Old 12-24-2013 | 08:23 AM
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Nice work on the collector. Cleeeeean
Old 12-24-2013 | 12:33 PM
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Am also interested in another set of headers if the price is right
Old 12-24-2013 | 01:29 PM
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Antonio Calvo from Calvo Motorsports made the collector and headers. You would have to contact them about pricing. Surely, not cheap. Quality is waaaaay better then anything you can buy. So, if your in the stainless works budget, these won't be for you lol



I ported and sanded the collector



passenger side is done
Old 12-24-2013 | 01:41 PM
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forgot to post this the other day...when I got it back from GB Performance Restorations. Had it all cleaned up.

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Beautiful project man!
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Nice work!

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Old 12-28-2013 | 02:02 PM
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thanks guys!!
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Got my turbo's from my friends at Full-Race!

Went with 2 Borg Warner S300SX 91/80's.










Calvo Motorsports headers taking shape



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