http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/-t1.htm "Go-fast" mods and repair info for '96-'99 SC Rivs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:53:31 GMT 10 http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/aasearles/RivPerf%20Icons/rivperf_logo29.jpg http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/-t1.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/help-vacuum-line-s-t6404.htm Natesriv Hey gang, I have a new problem. Pulled a P01020 code (MAF sensor) so I bought some throttle body cleaner and sprayed the MAF. However I noticed I had old cracked fittings on the vacuum lines The vacuum line rubber fittings are so old they're cracked. So I bought some tubing and connectors and "modded" a new system. Now however the SES light and Traction OFF light are coming on, it idles too high (then settles down) and I hear a hissing type sound from around tranny. ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:53:31 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/help-vacuum-line-s-t6404.htm#92641 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/help-vacuum-line-s-t6404.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/what-grade-fuel-should-i-use-t24.htm AA Premium only! One of the first things you can do to make more power is to use the right gas. The L67 engine was designed to run on premium fuel only. This means 91 or better octane. If you can find 94, go for it. Higher octane fuels help prohibit engine knock, which is caused by excess heat inside the engine, a lean air/fuel mixture, and/or using a fuel that is too easily combusted. A higher octane fuel helps to resist cylinder combustion until it is ignited by the spark, so the burn ... Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:17:35 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/what-grade-fuel-should-i-use-t24.htm#26 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/what-grade-fuel-should-i-use-t24.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/which-spark-plugs-wires-should-i-use-t26.htm AA The type of plug you use will depend on your level of modification. A good upgrade for a stock engine is to replace the OEM plugs with a type known as "cooler" than stock. A good copper spark plug is the Autolite 605 or 104. Autolites are very reasonable at about $10 for a set of 6, and can be found at most auto parts counters. The idea behind cooler plugs is that they will dissipate heat away from the electrodes more quickly than standard plugs. Since excess heat in the combustion chamber ... Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:34:11 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/which-spark-plugs-wires-should-i-use-t26.htm#28 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/which-spark-plugs-wires-should-i-use-t26.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-4t80e-transmission-install-t6334.htm dreww Im going to document my 4t80e transmission swap/install. I will post some pics up. Im doing this because the only other install like this has instructions that aren't very specific, or at least not documented as much. So far, the 4t60 is out, so most pics will be from here on out. Pulling the trans is fairly straight forward. We had to drop the subframe completely though. Surprisingly, the 4t60 looks great, as do the axles. Our first problem we ran into was that the stock flywheel ... Series II Engine & Transmission Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:38:50 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-4t80e-transmission-install-t6334.htm#90871 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-4t80e-transmission-install-t6334.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/random-stall-t6171.htm cjoform I have a 99 silver arrow with the SC 3.8. Ive owned it for about a month now. Three times since I've owned it the car has randomly stalled out. Twice I was driving at 55mph and the engine shut down. I was able to restart the engine no problem. Once the engine stalled just after I was at WOT. About 5 seconds after I slowed back down the engine stalled. All 3 times have been easy restarts. Anyone know if this is a common problem? I will tell you that I know the car needs an alternator. Atleast ... Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:42:54 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/random-stall-t6171.htm#87489 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/random-stall-t6171.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/electric-superchargersgood-bad-t1701.htm rivcop Been following the forums for along time but never posted. Very helpful website. I have a 96 (SC), and getting ready to spend money that I DO NOT have on it. First off, thanks guys for answering alot of questions for me(Recently how to turn the stinking calipers with channel-locks, because I bent 2 c-clamps!!), but here is something I found. www.electricsupercharger.com , this is not the junk ones, this is patented. Was wondering if you guys think this would work???Expensive mod, but I do ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:32:00 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/electric-superchargersgood-bad-t1701.htm#18094 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/electric-superchargersgood-bad-t1701.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/new-harmonic-balancer-water-pump-weird-sound-t6277.htm Natesriv Just had a new waterpump put on, while they had it apart they put on a new harmonic balancer. I've noticed since that the engine sounds different from in the cabin. It drives fine, no problems, but I hear a gurgling sorta sound, very faint, in the background noise, that I don't remember... It sort of sounds like the exhuast on a Grand Am with the V6...you know that common sound to all GM V6's...? Would a new balancer make a "new" noise? Is it possible to put it on wrong, ... Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:34:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/new-harmonic-balancer-water-pump-weird-sound-t6277.htm#89488 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/new-harmonic-balancer-water-pump-weird-sound-t6277.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/wire-harness-and-connector-repair-t6375.htm Mr.Riviera Well i installed 1.84 roller rockers today, all went well, but my life would not be complete if something did not go to hell. While moving the wire harness around to remove the rear valve cover something must have been moved too far because when i cranked the car it stumbled and died. I spent the rest of the night diagnosing the situation and i found my +5v signal wire for the MAF has broken somewhere in the wire harness. therefor I have no MAF right now. The car runs pretty well on the VE tune ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:54:48 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/wire-harness-and-connector-repair-t6375.htm#91789 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/wire-harness-and-connector-repair-t6375.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-replacing-belts-and-pulleys-t725.htm AA Contributed by Jack the R (Nov '05) Replacing Belts and Tensioner Pulleys on the 95-99 Buick Riviera Supercharged The moral of this repair is "be prepared." With these instructions, and the needed tools and parts at hand, replacing the belts and tensioner pulleys will only take a few hours and be minimally frustrating. Replacing the belts and tensioner pulleys on the supercharged Riviera is considerably more involved than the same job on normally aspirated cars. ... Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:47:39 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-replacing-belts-and-pulleys-t725.htm#7400 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-replacing-belts-and-pulleys-t725.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/knock-knock-t6393.htm landyaht97 Hey guys, I just recently installed a 3.3" pulley on the riv and damn shes starting to pullll . But alas, during WOT in the upper 4000RPM + range Im starting to get some knock up til 3*. Before the pulley, With all my current supporting mods I never had any resulting knock til i installed the new pulley. Does anyone have any recommendations as to a way I can get rid of the knock and enjoy the newly installed pulley? I ordered an AFC 1.1 and I'm contemplating ordering the rear ported ... Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:16:05 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/knock-knock-t6393.htm#92172 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/knock-knock-t6393.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-temps-high-idle-t2036.htm robertwolf86
could it be the idle sylinoid not working right when cold out or is it normal to be doing what its doing?]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:51:22 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-temps-high-idle-t2036.htm#21319 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-temps-high-idle-t2036.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/egr-blocking-t6378.htm Snowdog So...has anyone here blocked the egr?(but a plate front of the egr valve so it wont let exhaust gasses recircle back to the engine again) or tottaly removed it? well...i changes intake gaskets and all others what had to be changed whit the work. and also buted a blockoff plate between egr. but still got the wire on the egr. Now i have a service engine soon light on. so i'm not sure...did it come cos of the egr blocking?, did i damage a lambda cencor on exhaust work, my new vacum ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:10:32 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/egr-blocking-t6378.htm#91829 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/egr-blocking-t6378.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-installing-intercooler-ic-t2288.htm oldsman105 Dreww's write-up: http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-installing-intercooler-ic-t2288-60.htm For ewolfe's IC install: http://rivperformance.editboard.com/showroom-f3/here-is-my-rideupdate-8-14-08-w-vids-t1312-75.htm someone please do this http://www.pfyc.com/pc/WB3037/GN/MAP+Engineering+Intercooler+Kit.html Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:25:58 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-installing-intercooler-ic-t2288.htm#4670 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-installing-intercooler-ic-t2288.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/riviera-vendors-t6377.htm ssei turbo well as i said in my intro, i've been in the 3800 scene for a while, i'm familair with all the vendors for the other 3800's, like the gp's, bonnevilles, regals, impalas, etc.. none of the bigger vendors offer anything specifically for the the rivs. i din't even know the body style code for this car.. as i said i'm new to the riviera. anyone have any preference as to "similair" body styles that the parts will kinda fit on the rivs with some modification? ie: is it closer to a w-body, ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:18:51 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/riviera-vendors-t6377.htm#91811 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/riviera-vendors-t6377.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/diary-of-a-dying-transmission-t1594.htm AA I've been getting P0741 codes like crazy over the past few days. It means the TCC is sticking and will not engage. Sometimes it works, today it wouldn't engage at all. Transmission works fine otherwise, but fuel economy won't be as good. Long trips will be limited, as trans temps are now higher than normal during cruise(but thank goodness for winter!). I used the PowrTuner to program the SES to stay off for this code, so I can drive with the light off. This way I'll know if the light comes on ... Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:13:26 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/diary-of-a-dying-transmission-t1594.htm#16958 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/diary-of-a-dying-transmission-t1594.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/code-p0171-lean-condition-solved-dirty-maf-sensor-t6354.htm AA Well guys, I need your help on a code that's been stumping me today. I had a few ideas instantly, but not 100% sure, so I want to hear what you think based on the description of the problem. Here goes... As I approach 195k miles, I noticed a few weeks ago during a WOT run - audible knock - last time I heard that sound, it was the result of running a 160º t-stat before tuning the KR sensor activation value. So, I figured this could be a disconnected sensor, but haven't been working on the ... Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:15:32 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/code-p0171-lean-condition-solved-dirty-maf-sensor-t6354.htm#91399 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/code-p0171-lean-condition-solved-dirty-maf-sensor-t6354.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/car-won-t-stay-idling-t6356.htm 98riviera98 Well.. I still haven't worked out all the quirks since i replaced the motor.. with my stock N* LQ4 MAF table with the 10% added across the board just like i had it before.. I go to start my car.. and it starts up and purrs like a kitten at 1k rpms.. It slowly climbs to 1500rpms (on its own) and than it hangs there for a second. and than it slowly falls down to 1000 rpms and than keeps dropping to 900 than 800 than lower to 700 and 600 and until it dies.. this all happens in about a 10 second ... Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:26:22 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/car-won-t-stay-idling-t6356.htm#91432 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/car-won-t-stay-idling-t6356.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/twin-charging-t1710.htm GothicVash from: http://rivperformance.editboard.com/riviera-talk-f21/eric-s-calling-you-out-alexheheh-t1426.htm

can you put a turbo on the sc?]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:26:23 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/twin-charging-t1710.htm#17358 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/twin-charging-t1710.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/bad-night-lots-of-oil-and-lots-of-smoke-carnage-pics-t6253.htm 98riviera98 Well.. You guys.. Bad bad bad night.. Went to perkins with some friends.. left dropped one off.. and was going home.. Decided to do some WOT.. Well it started misfiring so i let off.. and it started CHUGGING.. reallly really bad.. and the SES light was flashing at me.. it was still driving.. so i drove it home about 5-6 blocks.. it starts smoking.. i'm like FML its on fire.. so i blow 2 stop signs.. its 1:15a.m. and i get home and pop the hood to see oil EVERYWHERE on the belt side.. It ... Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:58:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/bad-night-lots-of-oil-and-lots-of-smoke-carnage-pics-t6253.htm#88921 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/bad-night-lots-of-oil-and-lots-of-smoke-carnage-pics-t6253.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/sputtering-t6351.htm seviper22 plz...]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:14:58 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/sputtering-t6351.htm#91314 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/sputtering-t6351.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/diy-s-c-portpolish-thread-t6145.htm turtleman I've decided to give the porting & polishing a whirl on my genV. So far, it's going pretty well. With the right tools and some great patience, you can do an expensive procedure yourself with same or better results than the vendor products, depending on how much you want to put into it. I am going for all out. I plan to have every surface on the inside of the blower smooth as glass (which is a little more work than the vendors normally do to my knowledge. If you have someone do it on the side, ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:53:09 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/diy-s-c-portpolish-thread-t6145.htm#87108 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/diy-s-c-portpolish-thread-t6145.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/anybody-have-a-photo-of-the-trans-dipstick-t6357.htm Jason I boxed my spare gtp dipstick with the riv dipstick when I put my headers on 2 years ago. They look very similar. Does anyone have a photo of either one so I can tell them apart ? Series II Engine & Transmission Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:59:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/anybody-have-a-photo-of-the-trans-dipstick-t6357.htm#91487 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/anybody-have-a-photo-of-the-trans-dipstick-t6357.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/dealer-update-either-loose-rockers-or-bad-lifter-t3076.htm allfalldown
Of course, a loose rocker is what I'm hoping for... lifters will get expensive.

Anyone have experience with this in their Series 2?]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 07 May 2008 21:08:30 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/dealer-update-either-loose-rockers-or-bad-lifter-t3076.htm#35492 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/dealer-update-either-loose-rockers-or-bad-lifter-t3076.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/the-exhaust-thread-t2258.htm oldsman105 Hey everyone. There is a shop near me that is having a special with no cost for labor on all exhuast systems. They said they can put in any kind of muffler or whatnot. What has everyone here had success with in terms of exhaust? I will be heading out there tomorrow to hopefully get this thing done. Any advice is welcome. Later guys. Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:44:42 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/the-exhaust-thread-t2258.htm#10721 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/the-exhaust-thread-t2258.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/96-riv-has-fuel-pressure-and-spark-but-wont-start-t6019.htm steve96 Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum. My name is Steve I live in Minneapolis, MN and I have a 96 Riv supercharged with 133K on it. A week ago I drove through a rather large puddle (we got 3 inches of rain in a hour) and my car was running fine until about 20 minutes later. The RPMs were jumping from about 500-1500 and I had alot of hesiatation when I hit the gas. I pulled over and shut the car off, it hasnt started since! I have spark to all 6 plugs, 45psi fuel pressure at the rail, plugs were ... Series II Engine & Transmission Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:59:00 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/96-riv-has-fuel-pressure-and-spark-but-wont-start-t6019.htm#85060 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/96-riv-has-fuel-pressure-and-spark-but-wont-start-t6019.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/strong-gasoline-smell-t6212.htm Mikel I've been having a strong gasoline smell come off the vents in my 97 Riviera. It also seems to come from under the car, although I haven't found any visible leaks yet. Are there any known trouble areas to look for?
Thank you.
Mikel]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:22:31 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/strong-gasoline-smell-t6212.htm#88044 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/strong-gasoline-smell-t6212.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/bad-injector-t6345.htm Mr.Riviera Ok this is a lead off my other thread about replacing my LIM gasket. Different problem has now arisen Yesterday the car ran good and strong after getting the car back together. Today on my way to work the car did not run right at all. got a flashing SES light and the car had a cylinder 6 misfire (P0306). Also had a P1200 code (injector circuit) so since that is the same injector i broke the metal clip on the connector i assumed that was not making good contact with the injector. i fiddled ... Series II Engine & Transmission Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:17 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/bad-injector-t6345.htm#91201 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/bad-injector-t6345.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/top-end-gasket-job-help-t6338.htm Mr.Riviera AA, feel free to move this to a LIM gasket thread if you think it's better suited there. Today i decided to finally change out my lower intake manifold gasket because it has been leaking coolant and oil. my s/c gasket is in pretty bad shape too at 151k miles. Never done this before... I was able to get everything apart by myself in under 2hrs without rushing. All was good until i was removing the last 2 thing holding the lim in place...the t-stat housing. SNAP, off comes BOTH heads ... Series II Engine & Transmission Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:54:40 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/top-end-gasket-job-help-t6338.htm#90887 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/top-end-gasket-job-help-t6338.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/p0341-camshaft-position-sensor-cam-sensor-timing-chain-t4703.htm BKRIV
And does anyone happen to know if a code like this would cause me to fail emissions even if my actual gas readings are fine?]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:18:51 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/p0341-camshaft-position-sensor-cam-sensor-timing-chain-t4703.htm#3087 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/p0341-camshaft-position-sensor-cam-sensor-timing-chain-t4703.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/porting-polishing-gen-iii-blower-t4758.htm AA I want to port & polish a Gen III supercharger. I also have a stock LIM and TB that could use some help. Has anyone ever done this, or know of someone that could be of assistance? I'm not looking to experiment. I want to get it right the first time. I know what ZZP says: " Outlet porting reduces blower outlet temps and increases blower efficiency. Tests show that CFM gains begin at 10,000 rpm blower speed. We recommend porting your lower intake or running our lower intake to ... Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:05:37 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/porting-polishing-gen-iii-blower-t4758.htm#63702 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/porting-polishing-gen-iii-blower-t4758.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-flexible-tube-fenderwell-intake-t5094.htm TonySmooth89 Due to popular demand , I have created a true FWI system that does not require removal of the wheel and fender lining in order to allow your engine to suck in the cold air it loves so much , for less than 100 bucks! Here's a few pics of the finished product- So how much would you pay to know how to build such an intake? $100? $20? Nothing? Correct! Just for being a member of this board , you will have access to all this knowledge for free! ( other fees and charges may apply) OK ... Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:52:30 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-flexible-tube-fenderwell-intake-t5094.htm#69372 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-flexible-tube-fenderwell-intake-t5094.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cheap-headers-pace-setter-autochrome-etc-t510.htm Jason I saw these from Regalgs.org. According to the thread they are made in China and are made of 321 stainless steel ( better material then what the SLP headers are made of) Also looks like it has a 3 inch downpipe, AT $299.99 plus shipping this beats the pacesetter headers in price. link to the thread at Regalgs.org http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39751 I am actually thinking of picking these up instead of pacesetters Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:55:14 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cheap-headers-pace-setter-autochrome-etc-t510.htm#679 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cheap-headers-pace-setter-autochrome-etc-t510.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-removing-the-crank-pulley-harmonic-balancer-t1535.htm turtleman
Secondly, there's no way to mount a harmonic balancer puller or any puller anyway.]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:25:03 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-removing-the-crank-pulley-harmonic-balancer-t1535.htm#16454 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/write-up-removing-the-crank-pulley-harmonic-balancer-t1535.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/smaller-sc-pulley-t3656.htm SuperRiv07 Smaller SC pulleys make more boost, and boost allows the engine to make more power. Be careful, though. If you go too small right away, the engine will knock, which will take away power and can even be harmful to your pistons. The diameter of the OEM SC pulley is 3.8". Decreasing the diameter causes the blower to spin faster, creating higher than normal boost levels. It only takes a small change in pulley size to make a noticeable difference. Just a .1" diameter decrease will yield ... Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:53:28 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/smaller-sc-pulley-t3656.htm#36 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/smaller-sc-pulley-t3656.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/need-help-asap-where-to-get-a-radiator-cheap-t6311.htm DEMonte1997
Diagram below:

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What are your guy's opinions on a higher stall?]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:24:48 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/torque-convertor-stall-t6326.htm#90655 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/torque-convertor-stall-t6326.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/got-another-onecode-p0717-t6304.htm dreww
I know there used to be a list that labeled all the codes our rivs pull up....but I cant seem to find it anywhere.]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:28:02 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/got-another-onecode-p0717-t6304.htm#90166 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/got-another-onecode-p0717-t6304.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/pulling-a-trans-t6324.htm dreww
in order to drop/replace a trans, do you have to pull the subframe? if not, are there any tricks to make it easier? So far, pulling the sidepan of the trans (facing the drivers side fender well) seems to make pulling it out easier...albeit a little messy.]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:22:42 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/pulling-a-trans-t6324.htm#90577 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/pulling-a-trans-t6324.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-air-intake-cai-vs-fender-well-intake-fwi-t29.htm AA CAI: Cold Air Intake FWI: Fender Well Intake One of the great things about our engines using forced induction (supercharging) is that they really benefit from breathing cool air. You will notice as air temperatures drop, your Riviera will seem a little faster. You aren't imagining this; colder air is denser than warmer, so with more air molecules entering the intake, more fuel can be added by the PCM. The result is more power. It can be estimated that for every 10ºF drop in ambient ... Series II Engine & Transmission Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:15:25 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-air-intake-cai-vs-fender-well-intake-fwi-t29.htm#31 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-air-intake-cai-vs-fender-well-intake-fwi-t29.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/exactly-what-trans-swap-to-our-rivs-97-gtp-t2042.htm deekster_caddy Am trying to install a GTP trans in the Riviera. I picked up for a good deal a 'built' low milage tranny from a '97 GTP. It was a good enough deal that I can resell it if it won't fit. Axle outlets the same splines, etc? It has 3.29 gears, lots of other stuff (LSD, 3000 stall converter, etc). I've decided the 3.29s will be more appropriate for my mostly city driving anyway Thanks -Derek Series II Engine & Transmission Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:46:31 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/exactly-what-trans-swap-to-our-rivs-97-gtp-t2042.htm#21392 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/exactly-what-trans-swap-to-our-rivs-97-gtp-t2042.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/accessory-belt-tensioner-t6292.htm Lucas i cant get this thing off to save my life... Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:42:32 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/accessory-belt-tensioner-t6292.htm#89884 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/accessory-belt-tensioner-t6292.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/fuel-line-leak-need-to-disable-fuel-pump-fuse-or-relay-t6286.htm PCweber I have a pinhole in the supply side line that sprays an arching 3ft. fine stream of gas whenever I turn the key on. Is there a fuse or relay I can pull so that it does not spray every time I turn the key on while I am chasing another issue and waiting for the fuel line repair kit to arrive? (96 Riv) Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:17:07 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/fuel-line-leak-need-to-disable-fuel-pump-fuse-or-relay-t6286.htm#89806 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/fuel-line-leak-need-to-disable-fuel-pump-fuse-or-relay-t6286.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/p0716-automatic-trans-input-speed-sensor-t6020.htm AA Long time since I've gotten a DTC. This one tripped the SES today. I see three identical codes, the 3rd one tripping the light. I'm going to assume this code indicates a real problem, although I felt no difference in the cars operation. It came on unexpectedly during a 75 mph cruise, after some WOT activity, but not during. Reading the shop manual, it says the code is an input speed sensor circuit - intermittent. The description is as follows: The Automatic Transmission Input Sensor ... Series II Engine & Transmission Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:01:19 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/p0716-automatic-trans-input-speed-sensor-t6020.htm#85066 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/p0716-automatic-trans-input-speed-sensor-t6020.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/supercharger-noise-t3009.htm dreww hey im having some problems with my s/c. I am hearing some noise in the s/c and just changed the oil in the nose. the noise is still there so i think the gears were starting to strip b/f i changed the oil. is there anything i can do to make it last longer?it still has the 3.8 pully on it. I can get a brand new supercharger with a 3.6 pully from the manufactor for $750.00. Series II Engine & Transmission Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:55:17 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/supercharger-noise-t3009.htm#3228 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/supercharger-noise-t3009.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/fuel-pump-t1766.htm dreww I did a search and couldnt find an answer here. I thought we had a write up on it. I just figured it would be the hard way on our cars, like everything else (belts,etc.).]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:34:18 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/fuel-pump-t1766.htm#18778 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/fuel-pump-t1766.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/code-p0748-t6293.htm dreww K, got the new pcm in the car, but Im pulling up this code occasionally. what is it? I want to know what the code is for before I remove it. Series II Engine & Transmission Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:22:55 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/code-p0748-t6293.htm#89901 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/code-p0748-t6293.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/supercharger-snout-t6284.htm texasfan010 Hey i was just wondering if the snout can be taken off and serviced without removing the entire supercharger. My car is kinda making a screeching noise and im pretty sure the supercharger could use a new coupler and bearings. Let me know if you have any info, thanks. Series II Engine & Transmission Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:58:32 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/supercharger-snout-t6284.htm#89715 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/supercharger-snout-t6284.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/injector-pulsing-problem-was-ign-switch-how-to-replace-t6247.htm dreww
My injectors are not pulsing...got spark, fuel at the rail, power everywhere else. Who knows what else Im missing that causes the injectors to pulse.

The injectors got power, but no pulsing. A node light will light up when testing, but wont pulse. It stays lit. Car wont start.]]> Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:26:50 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/injector-pulsing-problem-was-ign-switch-how-to-replace-t6247.htm#88771 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/injector-pulsing-problem-was-ign-switch-how-to-replace-t6247.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/l36-valve-covers-on-l67-heads-t6275.htm 98riviera98 L36 Valve covers on L67 heads? WIll this work? thank you Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:49 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/l36-valve-covers-on-l67-heads-t6275.htm#89484 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/l36-valve-covers-on-l67-heads-t6275.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/water-alcohol-injection-t3124.htm TURBO87 i heard that methanol can make 60-80 hp is this good for the engine Series II Engine & Transmission Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:48:47 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/water-alcohol-injection-t3124.htm#28631 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/water-alcohol-injection-t3124.htm