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    Tranny capacity with Derale pan?

    Anyone one what is the TOTAL number of qts. in the tranny when using a Derale pan.? I'll be changing the tranny fluid and need to know how many quarts I'll need. Thanks.
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    Discontinued Turtle Wax Black Chrome !!!!

    I've got a bottle if anyone wants to buy it. Bought a bottle when I was anticipating buying a Black/black Ty. Anyway, ended up buying a Black/gray Ty so have no use for this. Anyone interested just shoot me an e-mail found in my sig. below.
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    Sy #1404 first time autocrossed/results

    hey Frank : Just wanted to confirm passenger pressures should be taken cold but shaved tires for autocrossing pressures should be taken when hot right? Thanks
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    anyone using lojack

    I was at one time looking at Lojack until I ws told of the drawback. Here's a scenario, you're sleeping and the truck is stolen , say, at 2am,you wake up at 7am and realize it's gone. Now , you must physically go to the Police Station , fill out a report THEN they will activate the the...
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    Sy #1404 first time autocrossed/results

    Frank: Thank you for the feedback. Will let u know how it goes. Kev
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    Any recommended tranny shops in NY/NJ area? Need Advice.

    Denny: Thanks. How much an hr. do they charge?
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    Sy #1404 first time autocrossed/results

    Hey Guys: I have an Autocross coming up on the 17th. I know the shoe polish thing but what pressure should I set it at initially. I'll be running shaved Yokahama 245/40/17 A032R tires on 17 x 9.5 rims. Didn't want to use the same size tires as my everyday tires; 275 and 315 mostly due to the...
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    Autocrossed the Typhoon 4 the First Time

    Hey Guys: I have an Autocross coming up on the 17th. I know the shoe polish thing but what pressure should I set it at initially. I'll be running shaved Yokahama 245/40/17 A032R tires on 17 x 9.5 rims. Didn't want to use the same size tires as my everyday tires; 275 and 315 mostly...
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    Any recommended tranny shops in NY/NJ area? Need Advice.

    I forgot to add above it is a TCS converter but where is TCS and what does the acronym stand for? Any phone #?
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    Any recommended tranny shops in NY/NJ area? Need Advice.

    Actually there already is some Lubeguard red in it but where can I get a new TCC solenoid?
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    Any recommended tranny shops in NY/NJ area? Need Advice.

    Looking for a quality, competent shop. I'll describe the problem I'm experiencing to the best of my ability. I've had the truck approximately 6 months and everyhting was good until last week when I started having a problem. I have a B&M Converter lock-up control and 1/2 the time have...
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    Did I screw up my Blitz boost controller?

    Electronically it works; can change settings etc. but it won't show the boost readings. I have an opportunity to just buy that Black box where the hose from the wastegate and the intercooler connect to. I tried removing the box and seeing if it was clogged somehow but air flowed through it...
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    Did I screw up my Blitz boost controller?

    Last Friday I decided to use GM's Top end cleaner; http://www.sytyarchives.com/howto/viewarticle.php?article_name=top_end_cleaner.php&dir=engine Mine is liquid so I followed the instructions and added it to my Brake booster vacuum line. Afterwards I changed my oil and filter as well...
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    Turbo downpipe iinsulation kit

    What is the result of too much heat? I have an ATR downpipe.
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    Turbo downpipe iinsulation kit

    I bought a turbo insulation kit, http://www.thermotec.com/products/full/15001/15001.html and the very last sentence in the instructions states that the downpipe should not be covered. Can someone please tell me why? To reduce engine compartment temp. I wanted to eventually cover the...
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    Mr. Clean AutoDry Carwash

    Just bought one today. Autobarn is selling for $29.00 Autozone has starter kit for $18.99 plus will give you a mail-in rebate of $5.00
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    Your Experience Good and/or bad with your Syclone

    http://www.carsurvey.org/model_GMC_Typhoon.html The Typhoon is "A lot like a girlfriend - takes a lot of money to keep going, but when she puts out... man oh man!"
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    Turbo Blankets: update SYTY PROTOTYPE PICS

    I'm in for #2 / PTE
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    Any reason not to go with 17 x 11's for the rear of my Sy?

    Being used as a daily driver: With 275's in the front and 315's in the rear can anyone tell me what tire pressures you're using? Thanks
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