Recent content by simpleman01

Re: More Gauges Some folks have mounted them in custom pods. Quick search found these threads: replacing the radio speaker in the dash - one, two insert covers cupholder in center console - one, two

Re: Turtle wax black box? My opinions: http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69229

Re: new owner in nc Welcome from northeast NC. Check out the NC based GMTurbo6 yahoo group - lots of Buick and SyTy owners there. I think they're planning a meet at Jordan Lake this coming weekend.

Re: disaponted times Re: disaponted times double check the basics ala http://powertuneplus.com/. Assuming your motor is running right and the tune is good, the power must be going somewhere - slipping though the trans?

Re: Post your best SYTY pic!

Re: racing stripes? Funny, I thought the exact same thing about the white lettering. I read about the Grand Sport inspired paint scheme... painting the "GMC" grille letters to match the red hash marks might look good too. ShuggsRR- that new paint looks incredible! :tup:

I'm sure its fast, but no thanks- I prefer genuine Typhoons. Link to Autoblog article

Re: wtb lowering blocks The ones zski sells in this thread are $$ but the best out there. Summitracing.com offers these adjustable lowering blocks (not sure these fit our application) and jagsthatrun.com sells these setback plates and several different lowering blocks.

Re: 2wd s10 to awd...? I believe the truck body is different, too. I remember reading 4wd/awd cabs have a different floor pan than 2wds, although that could be fixed with some cutting/welding.

Re: Front suspension question Do your new wheels all have the same offset? Some vette wheels and the stock syty wheels had different offsets front and rear. If a wheel got put on the wrong end of the truck, you'd get your issue. A collision could bend the frame rails and it probably...

Re: 18" Tires I'm running 275/40/18s all around. You might want to reconsider the 275/45s. I went to Tire Rack's website and got the following measurements: 245/50/16s (stock syty size) measure 25.6" tall and run 811 revolutions per mile 275/45/18s you're interested in are 27.7" tall and run...

Re: One last shot... Breaking up! Nice work slogn. :tup: Might have been interesting to see what the injectors flowed right off the truck without cleaning. Good luck to boostedsuv. What a nightmare... you've got more patience and persistence than most folks.

Re: Any Firefighters here 10 years wildland (career), 3 years volunteer and counting!

Re: need catalytic converter mounting bracket Re: need catalytic converter mounting bracket I bought one from sy2206, he may have more...

Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods $775 sound cheap for a carbon fiber hood after reading this article: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/11/shelby-lowering-price-of-20k-gt500kr-hood-after-web-outrage-eru/ Shelby has been charging $18,400 for replacement GT500KR carbon fiber hoods. You read that right -...