01-19-2010, 08:49 AM | #1 | |
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1985 Buick T Type
Traded for this car yesterday. I will admit that I do not know a whole lot about them, but I am reading as much as quickly as I can. Plans are to get some body work done to the car, and have Matt check her over. I think it may need some tuning.
First impressions - fun car to drive with a good bit of potential. Mods - from ad Quote:
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01-19-2010, 08:51 AM | #2 |
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I like those cars. They really look good lowered a little with a nice set of wheels.
Skillet had one, too, so he may be able to help you out.
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01-19-2010, 11:06 AM | #3 |
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85 is a hot air car. Not as much potential or as popular as the 86-87 cars. With the added intercooler, alky kit, and upgraded turbo it's probably a fun car. They were rated at 200hp/300tq from the factory. Not too many people hot rodding the 84/85 but I couldn't really tell you why. That's a pretty rare car even if it isn't super valuable.
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01-19-2010, 11:28 AM | #4 |
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I think my car needs some tuning, or tweaking. It is fun, but I am not sure if everything is working correctly. What happened to yours?
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01-19-2010, 11:46 AM | #5 |
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I sold mine. It got to where I had put so much stuff on it I couldn't keep a transmission in it.
http://turbotweak.com/ is a good place to get a chip from. A scanmaster is a must with these cars but I don't see one for the 84/85 cars. The laptop software might still work. |
01-19-2010, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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Great cars, lots of fun. Change the color. Good Luck with the project.
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01-19-2010, 12:47 PM | #7 | |
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01-19-2010, 12:51 PM | #8 |
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Here is the manual. It tells you what the codes are as well as the range for each parameter. http://www.fullthrottletech.com/showthread.php?t=1488
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01-19-2010, 12:52 PM | #9 |
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01-19-2010, 01:15 PM | #10 |
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I really want to go out today and test the car in a parking lot or deserted road. But, yesterday, after driving 60 or so miles on the interstate (fine), the temp gauge started to worry me when sitting in traffic.
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