BUICK - The "Grand National" & "GNX" Story Part 1 of 3
I don't like too many 80s cars, but this is my favorite BY FAR. It's the only car I allow to be included with the "brute force" muscle cars of the 60s and early 70s. I enjoyed working on them and driving them when I started as a tech at a Buick dealer in 1991, in Arlington TX. Too bad Pontiac and Olds didn't also make their own version of this the same way Buick made theirs.---Buick made a V6 from wacking 2 cylinders off their great V8, while letting the turbo and PERFECT computerized spark/fuel control "get back" the lost power of the 2 cylinders, AND retaining V6 fuel economy!--(these cars could get in the high 20s low 30s on the hwy). Since this is EXACTLY a Buick V8 with 2 cylinders wacked off, and since it is a 90 degree V (like a V8) unlike many V6s, the result is a nice even power curve that does not lack low-end. It does not have near the low-end "turbo lag" as many turbo POS's today that have to redline at 8500rpm before they make any power. In fact, in stock form these engines never need to see over 5000rpm.
BUICK - The "Grand National" & "GNX" Story Part 2 of 3
I don't like too many 80s cars, but this is my favorite BY FAR. It's the only car I allow to be included with the "brute force" muscle cars of the 60s and early 70s. I enjoyed working on them and driving them when I started as a tech at a Buick dealer in 1991, in Arlington TX. Too bad Pontiac and Olds didn't also make their own version of this the same way Buick made theirs.---Buick made a V6 from wacking 2 cylinders off their great V8, while letting the turbo and PERFECT computerized spark/fuel control "get back" the lost power of the 2 cylinders, AND retaining V6 fuel economy!--(these cars could get in the high 20s low 30s on the hwy). Since this is EXACTLY a Buick V8 with 2 cylinders wacked off, and since it is a 90 degree V (like a V8) unlike many V6s, the result is a nice even power curve that does not lack low-end. It does not have near the low-end "turbo lag" as many turbo POS's today that have to redline at 8500rpm before they make any power. In fact, in stock form these engines never need to see over 5000rpm.
Grand National and GNX History (part 2 of 3)
Buick quietly re-entered the supercar wars in the late eighties with a turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 engine in an all black Regal. The car was so outrageously fast that its now among the most collectible cars of all time.
Grand National and GNX History (part 3 of 3)
Buick quietly re-entered the super car wars in the late eighties with a turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 engine in an all black Regal. The car was so outrageously fast that its now among the most collectible cars of all time.
Brett Wallace - 1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL (GNX CLONE) MODIFIED 13.2 at 105 mph -- 12's Spring 2010
Brett Wallace
1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL
(GNX CLONE #007)
Sept 2010 Updated Video Tour - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT8PPcJwrOA
87 GN Hard Top - Purchased March 4, 2008
March 4, 2008 -thru- May 10, 2009 -- Engine/Upgrade/Mods
Keystone turbo Rims from 1988,
2009 Cooper Cobra Radials 235/60/R15
3" Front Mount Intercooler
F-Body Alum. Radiator with Dual Fans, TA 49 turbo,
3" DownPipe with External Wastegate & Boost Controller,
turboTweak 93 Chip and 60 pound Injectors,
3" Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust, Tie Down Strap,
Scanmaster, A-Pillar Knock & 30 psi Boost Gauges,
New Shocks, Brakes, Rotors, Plugs, Wires, New Front & Rear Bumper Fillers, New Head Light Bezels, New Grill, New Wiper/Radiator Overflow containers & Caps, New Steering Wheel with Billet Buick Tri-Shield Horn Cap,
XP Plus Fuel Pump, Adjustabe Fuel Pressure Regulator, 160 Degree Thermostat, RJC Plenum Powerplate, Front & Rear Seat Brace Kit Pkge, Vacuum Brake Conv., 30% Side & Rear Window Tint.
May 2009 - Always Driven (Never Trailered) from Kaukauna, WI -to- Bowling Green, KY for the Buick GS Nationals, then to Portland, Maine summer of 2009, then driven back to Wisconsin.
BEST ET 13.2 at 105 MPH on 235/60/R15 Cooper Cobra Street Radials, 20 pounds Boost, no knock, Stop-N-Go...
Rear End & Suspension Parts Installed July 2009
HRpartsNstuff New Rear Anti-Roll/Super Swaybar
HRpartsNstuff Dbl. Adjustable Upper Control Arms
HRpartsNstuff Lower Control Arms
HRpartsNstuff Dual Air Bags
Part 1 - Restore to street driven quality - Check!
Part 2 - Modify for drag racing/show car - Check!
Part 3 - Convert GN to GNX Clone - work in progress
GNX Parts acquired, waiting for installation!!!
GNX Wheels, Flares, Vents, Stewart Warner Gauges, Decals, Badges, Dash Plaque, GNX Head Rests, GNX turbo Shield... oops the GNX turbo shield doesn't fit with 3" downpipe with external wastegate & Boost controller!
BUICK - The "Grand National" & "GNX" Story Part 3 of 3
I don't like too many 80s cars, but this is my favorite BY FAR. It's the only car I allow to be included with the "brute force" muscle cars of the 60s and early 70s. I enjoyed working on them and driving them when I started as a tech at a Buick dealer in 1991, in Arlington TX. Too bad Pontiac and Olds didn't also make their own version of this the same way Buick made theirs.---Buick made a V6 from wacking 2 cylinders off their great V8, while letting the turbo and PERFECT computerized spark/fuel control "get back" the lost power of the 2 cylinders, AND retaining V6 fuel economy!--(these cars could get in the high 20s low 30s on the hwy). Since this is EXACTLY a Buick V8 with 2 cylinders wacked off, and since it is a 90 degree V (like a V8) unlike many V6s, the result is a nice even power curve that does not lack low-end. It does not have near the low-end "turbo lag" as many turbo POS's today that have to redline at 8500rpm before they make any power. In fact, in stock form these engines never need to see over 5000rpm.
buick grand national 1987 for sale
I got a buick grand national 1987 with low mileage(47,000) that Im selling on eBay.
If you are interested please contact:
Sergio: 323-708-0308
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1986 Buick Grand National FOR SALE flemings ultimate garage
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43,111 original miles (less than 2K miles a year!), $7K recent black paint, exceptional original grey bucket seat interior w/ factory console, matching #s 3.8 liter turbo + intercooled V-6 @ 235hp, 200R4 overdrive auto trans, posi-traction rear, original NOS moldings, great sounding dual Exhaust, original concert sound plus upgraded digital audio, tilt wheel, power locks, air-conditioning, detailed trunk w/ original decals, factory chrome wheels w/ fresh radials, folder of receipts + docs, show or drive.
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301.816.1000
1983 Buick GNX-R Pro Street FOR SALE flemings ultimate garage
http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/1983-buick-gnx-r-pro-street-c-844.htm
2 year $70K build by a body shop owner, mirror finish black paint top & bottom, black bucket seats w/ rear single theater seat, Pro built Buick 455 big block V-8 @ estimated 550hp, runs cool all day, custom built ram air system, turbo 400 automatic, Ford 9 narrowed rear w/ posi-traction, 4 link coil over rear suspension, custom built GN 15X15 wheels with M/T Sportsman tires, Wilwood 4 wheel disc brakes w/ relocated master cylinder, ceramic coated Exhaust, 2002 Hot Rod Magazine power tour winner - the most sinister black car weve ever owned!
http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com 301.816.1000
