What have you done to your TGP/TSTE lately?

[mfewtrail]

It's kinda slow around here, so I figured I'd start a new topic.... ;) Just wondering what everyone's been doing to their cars lately such as maintenance and/or adding another performance modification.

As of lately, I've added a set of Ford yellow top 19# injectors(~21.2# or a tad higher on our fuel pressure) to replace the leaky stock ones. Four of the stock injectors were leaking, three were pretty bad, the other was leaking very slightly. They all seemed to fail suddenly...but I've read that it isn't uncommon for the early multecs to become junk in a hurry. The car idles a lot smoother now and doesn't surge a bit like it was doing w/ the leaky multecs. I also installed a set of 1.6 ratio rocker arms from a '1994-95 3100. I pulled the rockers from an Oldsmobile Achieva w/ ~80,000 miles on it at the local yard. I could feel a noticeable difference after installing them, the car feels a tad stronger all around and the top end power has improved noticeably(still ain't nothing to brag about :laugh:). The next thing I plan to do to the car is fix the crossover. I have some flexes already, but I will be ordering another set that does not have an inner braided liner. I've seen some posts on clubgp about various brands of flexes w/ inner braided liners failing on downpipes in GTP's and other 2nd Gen W-bodies(the inner liner is crimped into place). On the flexes that failed, the liner pulls away from where it's crimped and causes a big restiction to flow :icon_redface: .  I'll probably end up going with the flexes w/o the inner liner...

[GutlessSupreme]

I got my engine bay half painted. Block has two more coats of black and one coat of clear, because the machine shop didn't a shitty job. Got the new waterpump install in the timing cover. Oil pump screen, windage tray and crank sensor are installed.

Just ordered a whole bunch of goodies: new vacuum ball, oil dipstick (broke mine when removing from block), timing damper and LS1 valve seats from GMPD, and I'm getting a set of LS2 springs, retainers and locks with 16k on them from a guy on LS1tech.

If all goes well (speeding ticket $$), and GMPD doesn't take like 3 years to do my order, my heads should be rebuilt and maybe even on the motor within a month. Can't really do much on the motor until I get the timing damper and the heads done, I still have work to do on the car though, and I still need to find a subframe and control arms.

[LukeZ34]

Detailed the living shit out of it and did some wetsanding in the process. That helped get rid of some of the factory orange peel that was noticable in places. It shines like no other right now, and each side reflects like a mirror. Spent 1.5 hours cleaning each of the rims. Then took the buffer to them and shined up the outer aluminum rim and the gold paint. (I've never seen gold x-laces look this good) :icon_mrgreen:

Other than that, it's sat in the garage for the past 4 months. I drove it around town a few weeks ago and it still had it's usual idle problems. Fixed the high idle problem, runs like it's new now.
Parts awaiting installation
  - NOS GM FPR - Done 9/18/06
  - GM Accumulator for the PM III Done 9/18/06
  - GM Heated O2 sensor (replacing the Bosch sensor)
  - New antenna cable

Other maintenance to do list
  - Oil Change
  - Remove the turbo and x-over check for connection leaks. Replace accumulator while they are off. No longer need to do.
  - Repaint and reposition the valance so it doesn't hang down
  - Tint the windows
  - Replace tires
  - Replace carpet
  - Replace struts

All of this is money pending of course.

[kuntzie]

well shit i have done alot in the last ~ 3 weeks...


first off i mounted my FMIC, and this week ill be putting the piping in,

i have Delowered the front of my car, and im going to do the same to the back. (becasuse of the axle issue.)

i took off the turbo because i am adjusting it for the new piping...... so i figured id do this....



ive also sandblasted/ glass beaded the spare rims i have for a little project i am doing with them aswell

[Invasion1]

Driven the shit out of the Turbo CS

HAHAHAHA enjoying every second!!

[z284pwr]

Rebuilt Trans
Rebuilt 3000 Stall Converter
External Trans Cooler
Exhaust/Turbo Wrap
Re-routed a BUNCH of water lines
Triple Gauge Pod
Electric Boost Gauge
EGT Gauge

Just the basic list.  I would definitely say any advantage a 5spd ever had on my car is now gone.

Oh Davis, what kind of EGT temps do you see in the CS?

[twinturbosedan]

Just the basic list.  I would definitely say any advantage a 5spd ever had on my car is now gone.

what about the advantage of a 5-speed just plain being a ton more fun to drive? :icon_razz:

anyways, my Turbo Cutlass has been sitting in the same spot for 2+ months now.  it's gotten alot of new suspension/brake parts since it's been sitting but it's probably going to be sitting for quite awhile longer yet.  i start it up and let it run once a week but that's about it.  alot of things in my life are up in the air at the moment so no big plans for it.

[Dark Ride]

I threw a big army tarp over my TGP and threw in some dryer sheets to keep out the mice, even though there isn't really an interior anyway :icon_redface:.  Getting it ready for Winter cuz I ain't gonna have money til spring.  I know...It Blows. :icon_frown:
Does That count as Something? :icon_lol:

[mfewtrail]

Detailed the living shit out of it and did some wetsanding in the process. That helped get rid of some of the factory orange peel that was noticable in places. It shines like no other right now, and each side reflects like a mirror. Spent 1.5 hours cleaning each of the rims. Then took the buffer to them and shined up the outer aluminum rim and the gold paint. (I've never seen gold x-laces look this good) :icon_mrgreen:

Where are the mandatory "just detailed" pictures Luke? ;) :icon_mrgreen: I'm planning on detailing mine later this week and maybe taking some pictures out by the lake.

[Prospeeder]

I threw a big army tarp over my TGP and threw in some dryer sheets to keep out the mice, even though there isn't really an interior anyway :icon_redface:.  Getting it ready for Winter cuz I ain't gonna have money til spring.  I know...It Blows. :icon_frown:
Does That count as Something? :icon_lol:

I wouldnt put a tarp on it if its out in the open, wind will cause some major paint wear fromt he harshness of the tarp. I guess if its in storage it wouldnt matter seeing as theres no wind (obviously) but then why would you need a tarp at all then if its shelterd?

Oh and what id done latley is re mount my transcooler and remove my front fascia and rear quarter flares for repainting and got new headlights and foglights all of wich have been painted with black trim around them, and the glass headlights will soon have black vynal around them so it dont have to worry about peeling

[z284pwr]

what about the advantage of a 5-speed just plain being a ton more fun to drive? :icon_razz:

You know honestly, I was stuck driving our '88 Beretta GT 3.1/5spd for 2-3 week while the TGP was taken apart and by the end, I hated driving, I'm just not a 5spd person anymore at all, it bugs me.  To much of a pain in the ass for me, I do mostly city driving and the fact I can just drive an automatic manually shifting gears and be just as good off :icon_razz:

[pontiac6ksteawd]

I got my car apraised so I can try to avoid a salvage title marker. Replaced 2 rims when the wife wrecked it. And have let it sit since. Wheel bearings are shot from the wife hitting the curb.

[twinturbosedan]

what about the advantage of a 5-speed just plain being a ton more fun to drive? :icon_razz:

You know honestly, I was stuck driving our '88 Beretta GT 3.1/5spd for 2-3 week while the TGP was taken apart and by the end, I hated driving, I'm just not a 5spd person anymore at all, it bugs me.  To much of a pain in the ass for me, I do mostly city driving and the fact I can just drive an automatic manually shifting gears and be just as good off :icon_razz:

yeah i hear ya.  i have to admit driving my GS has been a relief.  for a city driven daily driver a 5-speed can get old after awhile.  i like having both though :icon_mrgreen:

[RareGMFan]

Let's see....

Changed:
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires
Ignition coils
Ignition control module
Oil return line
Battery terminal bolts
Thermostat
Lower heater hose
Radiator (with one from the old parts car)
Transmission cooler lines
Sub-frame bolts, retainers, upper and lower bushings, and spacers.

I might be forgetting some things....

[mfewtrail]

I might be forgetting some things....

Got that bolt removed yet? ;)