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    Need better handling!

    wat do i need to do to get the typhoon to handle better. just got bilstein sports and still doesnt handle to hot. got the rear sway and 2 inch lowering blocks. rear bottoms out when going over speed bumps or decent bumps in the road. front is stock. any ideas? got corvette wheels on it 305 rear...
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    Intercooler Cap?

    where can i get an a/w intercooler cap from? i tried going to the dealership but the have to call some vintage shop to track it down. kragen and autozone have no clue where to start.
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    passenger door lock not working!

    i need some help here. being hacking at it all day and starting to lose my patient. the driver side door lock works fine and the passenger side is barely working or works sometimes. i replaced the relay under the dash and now the passenger side door lock motor actuates all the time but it doesnt...
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    Baer Brake install, help???

    Just bought the Baer Track 13" brake setup for the front. What specifically do you need to do to install them? Appoximately how long does it take? Any pictures would help. Thanks
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    Dripping Oil

    I found a small oil leak coming from the oil pan. I believe it is the turbo oil fitting connected to the pan. I'm not losing more than an ounce a week but I want to get it fixed. What's the EZest way to solve it. Is there a gasket kit and should I change the oil feed line too? I know its going...
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    Won't pass smog....

    Hey guys just got the Ty running with the new rebuild: forged pistons, comp cam, vortec heads, 3 bar, chip. Took it for a smog check passed all visual and failed on the idle emissions. I think it is idling too high but the tech said even if you lower the idle it doesn't fix the amount of gas its...
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    Left signal indicator on....????

    When I turn my lights on the left signal indicator stays on and flickers a lot faster when making lefts. I noticed the front turn signal does go on til I apply the left signal. I tried to change the bulb but still does it. Any solutions?
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    Got a problem...

    I just got my Ty running with a new engine rebuild. Runs like a champ but I am breaking it in still so haven't even boosted. Anyways when I try to turn the ignition over the starter won't crank, nothing does. This happened twice. I do notice the battery is a little low on the gauge but its a new...
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    RPM Chip...Install?

    I have the RPM flashchip and don't quite know how to install it. It is a piggyback style but which half of the stock chip rides onto the RPM one. Any pics on this. I need help guys?
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    What should i run BOV's

    i have an external waste guage mount on my connecting pipe. I was wonedering if i should block it off or run a blow off valve. What would you recommend to do. im running a stock turbo and setup.
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    Stock Turbo

    I was bolting my turbo up to the block and noticed that my water pressure pressure pipe is kinked. I think it goes from the turbo to the engine block. Any of you guys that swapped your turbo's out, do you think you have this pipe/hose? I can't find one anywhere.
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    What Plugs Should I Run?

    I have a basic stock engine with the vortec heads. What kind of spark plugs should I run?
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    Need of an Oil Pan...

    Hey guys, Still haven't found a stock oil pan. I have found 4.3L oil pans at the dealers near by, they say it will fit the typhoon, will it? Anyways if anybody is selling one PM me please.
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    Looking for a stock oil pan

    Hey guys, I lost my oil pan somewhere in the garage. I need to find one quick for the engine rebuild. I need a stock oil pan so I could modify it for my H-beam rods. Does anyone know the best way to perform this modification?
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    Looking for a stock intercooler...

    Putting my engine back togethter and don't know where the upper intercooler box is? Do you guys know where I can find one or buy? I need help, please....
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    Rebuilding engine...

    I want to rebuild my stock block up to handle some more boost. All I have in mind for the build is JE forged pistons, Comp Cam, Vortec Heads, and a Valve job. Basically I want to make this car stronger for the reliable daily driver and do some bolt ons in the near future. With a combination like...
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    Engine build sheet insight...

    Alright guys I decided to get my 93' Ty' project on the move. I've got a blown stock motor and an extra 4.3L bare block out of a regular blazer. The stock motor is complete just cherry picked out of the Ty. Anyhow here's what I had in mind. I want to build the low end up to handle pretty much a...
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    Engine Pros in the Bay Area?

    Any shops specialized with engine swaps for the Typhoon? Live in San Jose area looking to restore a blown motor on a Typhoon. Any ideas? I'd appreciate any help.
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    Future Typhoon Owner...Project Car?

    I'm a big Chevy man myself but deciding to trade my Toyota X-runner for a Typhoon. The question is how hard is it going to be to engine swap a blown motor. Am I going to be better off rebuilding the stock or buying a 4.3 core and building it up? Is there any major differences between the...
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