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  1. Performance mods - next step - a bit long winded

    Got the '86 GLHT out of storage for some up coming summer drives. Well a couple of months away. Thought about building a JCW mini but man they seem unreliable and expensive to maintain. Any Mini...
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    Electronics 86 T1 Logic module needed

    Hi Guys, looking for a MP stage 2 or stock logic module for 86 Glht,
    Thank you
    Jon
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    Re: Turbo lag questions - kinda long

    I do remember getting the quick spool version. Chris has recommended a 3" exhaust. The block and head have been machined under my ownership.The cam timing does look okay but I am thinking of moving...
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    Turbo lag questions - kinda long

    Hi Guys, back after a 2 year hiatus...(Restored vw bus). 1986 Omni GlhT - stock setup was super responsive. Installed Spearco over the tranny intercooler system. i have been really disappointed in...
  5. Thread: Turbo smoke?

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    Turbo smoke?

    Hi Guys, after 8 months i have got my 86 Glht back together. Got the t1 block machined, forged pistons, t2 rods, TU 60 turbo, A555 trans, spearco intercooler kit. i have kept the log intake and such....
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    Glht rich at idle

    Hi Guys, been working hard on my GLHT for summer. Replaced head gasket, new tu60 turbo, deleted egr and got custom elbow made,
    spearco T1 intercooler setup. Installed wideband about 28" from turbo,...
  7. Fuel 803's and miller woods turbo fueler wanted

    Hi Guys, looking for some 803 injectors for my intercooled log motor
    and also an old school miller woods turbo group fueler 5th injector.

    Thank you
    Jon
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    General 46mm Tb for log intake

    Hi guys, Hoping to find an old school T1 46 mm Throttle body for my log intake setup on 86 ghlt. Any leads appreciated.

    Thank you
    Jon
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    Re: slow boost build in 1st gear

    Thanks for the response guys. Compression test was 125 across the board with a cheap tester. That seems fine. Check the timing with distributor out. flywheel at tdc, checked cam position, looks fine....
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    slow boost build in 1st gear

    1986 glht. I have recently installed a spearco intercooler kit on my glh. I have the mp
    computer for a t1 motor. Stock exhaust.Before inercooler install the car was really responsive and built boost...
  11. Thread: Tranny?

    by islandglh
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    Tranny?

    Having fun my 86 glh. Just got it painted silver and installed spearco intercooler kit at christmas. Local shop installed new clutch a couple of months ago. Car has an a555 trans.
    Shifting has...
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    Re: Spearco install & some ?

    Hi Ralph, thanks again for the intercooler, install is going well. I will be disappointed if the rings are bad, will take valve cover off and check the breather.
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    Re: Spearco install & some ?

    Thanks Mike, I will try some sealent. I also wanted to thank Todd Nelson for scanning and sending the intercooler install instructions.
    Can't believe he still had the info, kinda like the front bra...
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    Spearco install & some ?

    Started the install of a spearco intercooler kit (circa late 80's) on my 86 T1 GLH today.I keep the car at my sign shop
    and use it for lunch runs and errands. Prior to the the install today, I have...
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    Re: Grainger Valves (Boost Controller)

    I will take one. Will email you tomorrow.

    Thank You
    Jon
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    Turbos/Intercoolers Re: Spearco T1 Log kit

    I would like to purchase the kit, please contact me at
    Jon@signfast.ca

    Thank
    Jon Shoring
    1986 Silver GLH
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    Re: Stock or not?

    Thanks for the varied opinions. I will post up some pics in the next couple of days and post changes as I go. The car is a 1 owner, local here on Vancouver Island.
    Thank You
    Jon
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    Stock or not?

    I have had my silver GLHT for 6 weeks and have done a ton of new stuff and
    detailing on the car, hopefully making you guys proud.Car has 72,000 km.
    All stock except has a cable shifter.Hood and...
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    Re: New member, need some advice.

    Thanks for the help guys. I bought the car, put new tires on it.It runs really strong. I noticed the rear control arm nut was broken off, leaving half the bolt seized inside the bushing. Could not...
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    Re: New member, need some advice.

    Cuda Tugger,I don't have enough posts to pm you. Please send an email to
    Jon@signfast.ca

    Thank you
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    Re: New member, need some advice.

    Great comments guys, it's the first glh I have seen in years.very few here in Canada.I will check underneath better for rust. The car came new with the existing tranny, I will look for the cables or...
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    Re: New member, need some advice.

    Thanks for the response, a pic is in my profile under vehicles. The car is totally stock and unmolested. The shifter has a button that you pull up on to go into reverse.My GLH brand new never had...
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    New member, need some advice.

    Bought a new glht in 1986, installed the spearco ic, mp computer, miller woods 5th injector, water spray on ic, mopar roll cage. Super quick and fun car, sold in '92. 18 years later i have found a...
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