dmnowaksr
03-20-2013, 09:50 PM
Hey everyone. My name is Dave. I'm so glad I found this forum. I've been reading some of your posts and look forward to learning a lot here. I am 48 and I've been working on cars my whole life. I am a bodyman by profession. I did go to college for automotive technology back in 1982-83 but opened a collision shop with my brothers in '03. I have done mechanical work through the years but mostly underbody stuff like brakes steering and suspension. I have taken a shot at CELs sometimes with success, but sometimes not. I do enjoy researching the different components and how they function so I can become more efficient at repairing issues that I face. Recently I have become interested in the art of tuning for performance but sometimes feel intimidated by all the computer lingo. Just spending a few hours on this sight has put me more at ease and I thank you guys for that. Anyway, My son and I have put together a very nice '95 Riviera SC for him and have done about as much as we can without tuning. The car looks immaculate and we got it running to perfection. Once we sorted all the drivability issues out we started modding. Mods we have so far are : 3.5" cold air intake, 3 " downpipe, gutted cat, 1.8:1 Yella Terra roller rockers, 180* t-stat and AL104 plugs. This car is not his daily driver so we would like to go as far as we can. Many guys give up on the series 1 3800, but we are enjoying the challenge. So, with your help, I would like to learn all the ins and outs of tuning. I thank you in advance for all the help and patience as I ask questions that are second nature to many of you. Sincerely, Dave Nowak