Sy_Zero484
New member
Well, #484 has a new home. I've wanted one of these trucks since high school ('96). I was going to buy one from out of state, but this one popped up 20 minutes from my house. The truck is in great shape and just needed a little TLC.
I have a strong background in Turbo Buicks. I've owned two Gn's and two t-types, the quickest went 11.45 on a stock bottom end. I did a lot of research on these trucks before I decided to buy. I bought Datamaster and the cable from RPM and they showed up the night before I picked up the truck. I drove home and checked out as much as I could like hoses, fluids, etc. and then hit the road to make some logs. So after driving and logging for an hour, the truck felt good and everything seemed ok, so I got on it a little. I heard this "pop" and the truck fell on it's face. I thought "oh sh*t" I just detonated the motor. The log only showed 1.2* of retard. Then I thought head gasket....but the engine sounds fine....so I pulled over and popped the hood. No smoke, no smell, no noise. The IC hoses were tight and I didn't hear anything weird. So I head to the house, and everything sounds okay but the truck won't make boost. It turns out that a big peice of the intake tube chipped off and destroyed the turbo.
So, 12 hours after owning the truck I was bolting on a new turbo
I found a brand new stock turbo and lines for $800. You guys weren't kidding when you said to invest in good jack stands :rotf:
I'm two weeks into this and about 90% done with the maintenance. Vac lines are done, turbo, all the fluids, heater core, new oil lines and power sterring lines, cap/rotor/plugs..... Next up is the engine tie down, propshaft loop, and IC line upgrade. When that's done I'll head to PRP and see how it runs.
I'm from Greensburg PA not too far outside of Pittsburgh. I'm a certified welder and I do alot of TIG at home. I'm always working on something, so let me know if you need anything welded. I ran into a white Ty the other day and it turns out he lives just down the road from me. I saw a Sy at the Irwin car show but didn't get a chance to talk to him.
Thanks for having a great community.....I know I would be lost without the information that's on here. And thanks to SY0237 for helping me out.....
Matt
I have a strong background in Turbo Buicks. I've owned two Gn's and two t-types, the quickest went 11.45 on a stock bottom end. I did a lot of research on these trucks before I decided to buy. I bought Datamaster and the cable from RPM and they showed up the night before I picked up the truck. I drove home and checked out as much as I could like hoses, fluids, etc. and then hit the road to make some logs. So after driving and logging for an hour, the truck felt good and everything seemed ok, so I got on it a little. I heard this "pop" and the truck fell on it's face. I thought "oh sh*t" I just detonated the motor. The log only showed 1.2* of retard. Then I thought head gasket....but the engine sounds fine....so I pulled over and popped the hood. No smoke, no smell, no noise. The IC hoses were tight and I didn't hear anything weird. So I head to the house, and everything sounds okay but the truck won't make boost. It turns out that a big peice of the intake tube chipped off and destroyed the turbo.
So, 12 hours after owning the truck I was bolting on a new turbo
I found a brand new stock turbo and lines for $800. You guys weren't kidding when you said to invest in good jack stands :rotf:I'm two weeks into this and about 90% done with the maintenance. Vac lines are done, turbo, all the fluids, heater core, new oil lines and power sterring lines, cap/rotor/plugs..... Next up is the engine tie down, propshaft loop, and IC line upgrade. When that's done I'll head to PRP and see how it runs.
I'm from Greensburg PA not too far outside of Pittsburgh. I'm a certified welder and I do alot of TIG at home. I'm always working on something, so let me know if you need anything welded. I ran into a white Ty the other day and it turns out he lives just down the road from me. I saw a Sy at the Irwin car show but didn't get a chance to talk to him.
Thanks for having a great community.....I know I would be lost without the information that's on here. And thanks to SY0237 for helping me out.....
Matt
