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That would have to be a huge vacuum leak.

Is this the one Jim Lore was advertising?

Also, if there was a vacuum leak, it would create a lean condition....not rich.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Adam, I know that it's tough for you to break away next summer, and you will be missed. I was really hoping for another '71 Centurion coupe! </div></div> I would really love to get out there, but as you know, I cannot afford the time off from work during the busy season. I'd consider it if it was in January <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ...I'll be in San Diego in January this year.

Kris, I would be happy to host a regional website, but I already am overloaded with what I am responsible for... Gateway chapter Buick Parts Directory Centurion Registry and forums Buick Performance Group website and forums Professional Irrigation Systems (my company) No more, please!! Thanks for the response though...I had heard something about Cream City hosting a regional, but wanted to confirm what I had heard.

Does anyone have any information on next year's event? This will be my "national," since I will be unable to attend the meet in Seattle. I believe I know WHERE it will be held, but is there any other info other than that?

...and I'll keep pushing the envelope with it, too! You should see the set of heads I got the oter day. They were ported by Charlie Evans...and flow very well.

oops, I guess it would be a good idea to paste the link this time: http://www.buickcenturion.com/1971/adam_m2/

All you "C" nuts now have a home <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> BuickCenturion.com Forums As of this posting, there are only a few members registered, but I plan on sending a personal invitation to every Centurion owner who has registered a car with me. Also, if anyone has interest in any of the full size 71-73 Buicks, this would be a great way to get more information. Ask away! Looking forward to seeing you on the board <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

It has lower compression, that's about it. There are some slight visual differences, but you really have to know what you're looking for. It's still a strong motor. As far as de-value, you're looking at a non-numbers matching car now. Yes, its market value is effected.

Here is the option list... Probably 2-300 lbs lighter.

I believe there were "tall port" heads in 68 as well.

I love the hardtop! Many reasons for selling the vert. I got really tired of dealing with the scissor top. The hardtop is much more untouched and I have a better car to work with when I want to enter any of the national shows. And this car is lighter than the convertible <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

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You can get them at most hardware stores.

not sure yet...that will be one of the last things I do.

yes..it's a video I've seen for about a week. One of the morning shows was talking about it this morning...were debating that possibility that it's fake. I think it's real.

It'll be at the Heartland Regional this year, and in Flint '08!

It had some ratted out resonators on it when I bought the car, but the whole exhaust system from the mufflers back was pretty much trash. I got a set of 2 1/2" tail pipes made with the stock pattern, and they fit perfectly. The mufflers I bought are performance mufflers, since I'm a go-fast nut. They were a bit long, so it was difficult getting them to fit in the spot where the old muffs were.

All they're doing is showcasing their crate motor so they can make the gawkers drool at SEMA. That's what the show is all about - aftermarket parts. Do I agree with it? HELL no...but I do like the attention the Buicks got at the show. Very cool for the Name. I was listening to a morning show based in Tampa, FL this morning, and they are going to be test driving a new Lucerne on Friday morning. All the while, they were talking about Buicks being Granny cars....until they saw a picture of the Lucerne. "Wow, that's pretty sporty!!"

Video of the new exhaust system: http://www.buickpartsdirectory.com/coupe/exhaust_rev.avi

Quick update on the exhaust - it's finally finished! Not a bad job, but it's not perfect, either. It looks presentable when you stick your head under the car. Pay no attention to the crooked pipe here or there. It sounds really nice, too. I had the short case Dynomax muffs on the convertible, and it was pretty loud. These long cases sound a bit more tame. Of course, this one doesn't have headers in front of it, either. I put a rebuild kit in the carb this evening, as well. I found out when I took it apart that it was missing the spring under the piston the holds the metering rods. No wonder it ran like crap. I put in some rich secondary rods, and it bogs when I open up the secondaries now. I have some tuning work to do with that. Speaking of the convertible - I said goodbye to it yesterday.

I installed a 2.5" dual exhaust system on it this week. It's my first exhaust job...doesn't look too bad for a beginner! I'll get a picture or 2 up when I get back inside. I am throwing a rebuild kit in the carburetor this afternoon to see if I can get it to run a little better. I had to put the old one back on, since the convertible finally left yesterday. I had been running the carb off that car so I could drive this one around town.

It should just be a couple bolts and a couple hoses...and a belt. Nothing major. Similar to how the alternator is set up.