1985 Buick T Type

CrazyInBlack · 01-19-2010, 08:49 AM

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

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Turbonetics stage 3 turbo, Kenne Bell headers, down pipe, exaust, Spearco FMIC, MSD 50# injectors, MAFT, GNX coil pack, Taylor spark plug wires, Methanol injection kit, Greedy boost controler, knock gauge, GNX dash gauges, cold air intake, intercooler hard pipe kit, camshaft

Pics - again from ad

TheJeanyus · 01-19-2010, 08:51 AM

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.

Skillet · 01-19-2010, 11:06 AM

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.

CrazyInBlack · 01-19-2010, 11:28 AM

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?

Skillet · 01-19-2010, 11:46 AM

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.

NO2MORO · 01-19-2010, 12:22 PM

Great cars, lots of fun. Change the color. Good Luck with the project.

CrazyInBlack · 01-19-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

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.

I have a scanmaster, and a turbo timer - now I just have to learn what they do.

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Originally Posted by NO2MORO

Great cars, lots of fun. Change the color. Good Luck with the project.

Thanks

Skillet · 01-19-2010, 12:51 PM

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

CrazyInBlack · 01-19-2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks

CrazyInBlack · 01-19-2010, 01:15 PM

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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01-19-2010, 01:15 PM	#10
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	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. __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

01-19-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
Skillet Lazy Bum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Moody Posts: 1,649	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.

01-19-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
Skillet Lazy Bum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Moody Posts: 1,649	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
NO2MORO Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Odenville Al. Posts: 589	Great cars, lots of fun. Change the color. Good Luck with the project.

01-19-2010, 12:51 PM	#8
Skillet Lazy Bum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Moody Posts: 1,649	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