Need opinions on this Typhoon (purchase)

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INTMD8

New member
Hello, I'm new to this board (I own an f-body and I've had a few turbo buicks), but I wanted your input on something.


I looked at a 93 Typhoon, 123k miles, black/black. The paint needs to be buffed, and there is a good scratch in the R/R quarter panel, but other than that there are no dents, and there is absolutely no rust anywhere. Bottoms of doors and tailgate are spotless, and the floors aren't rusty either. The interior is very nice and clean.

Oil/trans fluid looks good, and it started up with no noises. Looking underneath, it doesn't seem there are any major leaks.

I test drove it, and the trans shifts nice, and the engine runs good, but it only makes about 8psi of boost (not very fast at WOT).


They were asking 9,000. They called me this morning to say they would take my offer of 7,500.

Do you guys think this truck is worth it? Thanks!
 
TurboManiacal

TurboManiacal

Donating Member
sharky207 said:
consider the 500 buck you got off money to repair and freshen your ty
good luck
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or even the $1500

Yes, you do have some issues to work through. As it always gets said...look to your left and read the "FAQ" and SyTy readme in the toolbar. Work through the more proable causes first like ignition.
 
bdubb

bdubb

I am teh kingpin!
hey i know you. atleast i think so, Jim is that you ;).. its BW over on mfba. anyways, letme know on this phoon. i can let you use the scan tool for these trucks, or go with you and give you some advice on it, or show you what it will need, or what has been done to it....
 
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INTMD8

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FastDubb said:
hey i know you. atleast i think so, Jim is that you ;).. its BW over on mfba. anyways, letme know on this phoon. i can let you use the scan tool for these trucks, or go with you and give you some advice on it, or show you what it will need, or what has been done to it....
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Yes BW, it is me (Jim). ;)


I was planning on turning to you for some advice if I bought it.

I don't think there is anything done to it (looks bone stock).

I'm more interested in what I can do to it. ;)
 
bdubb

bdubb

I am teh kingpin!
yeah, letme know. more then welcome to show you the little tricks on these. ignitions are total pricks on these, Brian green also on mfba is the chip guy for these, and knows a little on them too, lives over in carol stream. we got all the books on how to fix whatever, and datamaster, wide bands, and so on and so on and so on. its like what u have for camaro parts i'm sure ;)



first off, stock boost gauge is electric signal, so you know its going to be wacky. throw a real gauge on it, but first, change the plugs, wires, cap and rotor, and fuel filter. order a warlboro, order a 3 bar map sensor, and we'll get that truck moving. plus a lot of little tricks i can show you, or if you want me to go with you when u pick it up or look at it again letme know.
 
keith455

keith455

Average Joe
Staff member
BUY IT..
That's a great deal.. and it runs alright unlike mine when I bought mine for more $$$$
 
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INTMD8

New member
Well, I just picked it up. Seems like it's running out of fuel at WOT, so I'm bringing it to work to install a walbro intank pump and change the fuel filter/tune-up stuff. ;)
 
bdubb

bdubb

I am teh kingpin!
ifyour gonna have it at speed inc, letme know. i'll go up there during the day and point a few things out.
 
Ian Turgeon

Ian Turgeon

Cascading Inspiration
might wanna get datamaster and a laptop.. i think you can even get a add on to work with your ss.

congrats and enjoy ;P
 
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INTMD8

New member
Well, tonight I installed a walbro 255lph intank pump, replaced the plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel filter, and found out I have a bad wastegate solenoid.

After I installed the walbro pump, the truck was running strange so I checked the fuel pressure.

It was 105psi at idle with the line on. I removed the return line from the regulator and saw 95psi with just turning the key on, and only a few drips of fuel from the regulator.

So, looks like I'll replace the regulator and go from there.
 
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kwick6

Donating Member
INTMD8 said:
Well, tonight I installed a walbro 255lph intank pump, replaced the plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel filter, and found out I have a bad wastegate solenoid.
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Not bad for a nights work. :eek:

Scott
 
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