Tom's Turbo Garage: Buick Grand National Intro & Overview
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In this episode we take a brief look at the history of the turbocharged Buick Grand National, talk about Andrew Filippone Jr's new movie: "BLACK AIR | The Buick Grand National Documentary" and then take an in-depth look at my 1987 Buick Grand National.
This is the beginning of a multi-part series where we'll make a host of modifications to this American classic to improve its performance on the street and strip. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
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For more Grand National pictures and build stories, visit my website at http://gn.turbomirage.com
Tom's Turbo Garage: Eagle Talon AWD Turbo Upgrade - Part Two
In this episode, we finish the T3 based PTE 6266 turbo upgrade on my DSM. After getting all of the parts bolted in, we go for a road test to get the initial ECMLink tune nailed down.
You can see a complete modification list and many more photos and details at http://talon.turbomirage.com
For more details on my DIY water alcohol injection setup, please visit http://www.turbomirage.com/water
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Tom's Turbo Garage: Buick Grand National Street & Strip Upgrades - Part 2
In this episode, we continue work on my 1987 Buick Grand National, by making modifications to improve our transmission response. This is the third part of a multi-part series where we're making a host of modifications to this classic American muscle car to improve its performance on the street and strip. Thank you for watching and subscribing!
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412hp supercharge 350z vs the Great Grand National
412hp supercharge 350z(low Boost pulley) vs the Great Grand National
my nissan was no match for the grand national....
350z - stillen Supercharger,stillen Intercooler,cosworth Vq block with 10.3:1 pistons and CNC big valve heads,DC headers
Grand National -1987 buick grand national stroker stage II T/A aluminum block and heads.Fully built J&E pistons, scat rods, steel crank, Jessel rockers, BG intake with RJC spacer, RJC pulley's, MSD dis high output alternator, turbo 76MM Innovative turbo dbb..asnti 22 rear 20 in the front (new set up)bear all around etc
its not a GNX its a Grand national......the rims are a custom 20in 3 piece rims on Nitto NT 555 R Drag Radials(video set up)
pic of rims
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u81/gotham562/gnx/DSC07460.jpg
Dyno link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abic_18Acj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x54FYa_KxSc
Tom's Turbo Garage: Buick Grand National Street & Strip Upgrades - Part 1
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In this episode we give my 1987 Buick Grand National some much needed attention, specifically to the differential and rear suspension. This is the second part of a multi-part series where we're making a host of modifications to this American classic to improve its performance on the street and strip. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
For more Grand National pictures and build stories, visit my website at http://gn.turbomirage.com
1986 Buick Grand National $27,900.00
Documented & Professionally Built, factory black, factory two tone interior, Roland Kenski built balanced & blue printed 3.8 liter V6, T63 turbo, Champion custom aluminum heads & intake, 3" down-pipe, Bowling Green customer Intercooler, 55 lb injectors, 17 lb BGC chip, BGC water alki injection kit, billet aluminum water/oil cooler, cold air package, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 70 mm throttle body, aluminum radiator with dual fans, CK Performance built 200R4 transmission with all billet internals, Art Carr convertor, buckets & console, factory dash & gauges, custom pillar gauges, Cat Back Exhaust system, 3.73 posi rear end with billet cover, billet aluminum upper & lower adjustable trailing arms, Koni adjustable shocks, dual air bags, Weld V Series billet wheels with Michey Thompson ET Street tires, car runs 11.20/11.40 on pump gas (capable of 10.20's on 26 lb chip & race fuel), One Bad Buick!
1987 Buick Grand National First start in ten years
Video was made for personal use but decided to share
Sat in storage for ten years (01-11)
Changed oil, changed plugs and charged the battery. Thats it.
Fogged the cylinders and ran the motor with out plugs to build up oil pressure before i started it.
Smoke from start up was from the fogging oil, I still cant believe how easy it started. Even the gas in ten years old! Although, it was before Ethanol was added to everything and it was treated with a heavy dose of good stabilizer. It will be drained and new fuel will be added before we run it again.
Enjoy!
87 Buick Grand National vs. Supercharged Mustang GT
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1986 Buick Grand National Tears up the Strip: ScoJack @ the Track!
Scott's wicked GN making a few passes at test n' tune!!
Compete Mod List:
Original motor, 132K miles
Only internal mods, double roller timing chain and Comp valvesprings
Stock crank, rods, pistons, caps, cam, heads, intake
IROC aluminum radiator with external oil and trans coolers. Oil cooler has --10AN lines.
Induction mods:
Limit Engineering TE-62 (59mm compressor wheel, "E" cover, 76 P-trim Exhaust wheel, Precision .63 A/R turbine housing, custom turbo oiling system
Stock 10-row Intercooler with upgraded Duttweiler neck
4" intake kit, 3" LT-1 MAF
AlkyControl single nozzle alcohol injection kit (spraying 100% methanol)
Exhaust:
3" Terry Houston 304 stainless downpipe, 3' cutout, Hooker catback (street use)
stock headers & 2.5" Kirban crossover pipe.
Trans Mods:
Original BRF 200-4R overdrive trans
10 vane pump, hardened stator support tube, Alto Red Eagle direct band & forward clutches, CK Performance shift kit, Sonnax Super Servo, Art Carr deep aluminum pan w/700R4 filter upgrade, -6AN cooler lines & dual coolers, stock driveshaft, driveshaft safety loop.
Axle mods:
30 spline Eaton posi differential, 30 spline Moser c-clip axles, TA Performance girdle cover and stud kit, S-10 brake cylinders, upgraded rear shoes, stock steel drums. Original 3.42:1 gears.
Front suspension:
Spohn tubular upper & lower control arms, MOOG 5660 front springs, KYB GR-2 shocks, late model S-10 spindles & hubs, 12" LS-1 F-Body front brake upgrade, EBC 3DG Sport rotors & RedStuff pads, stock front swaybar with poly bushing & endlinks, SC&C lower frame brace, Kirban upper frame braces.
Rear Suspension:
Fully boxed stock LCAs, original untouched uppers, MOOG cargo coils, AirLift airbags, KYB GR-2 shocks, H&R Parts HD rear swaybar, rear seat braces.
Electronics:
Stock ECM with turboTweak 5.7 Alcohol chip, AutoMeter/VDO gauges, ScanMaster 2.2 upgrade and PowerLogger. PLX SM-AFR standalone wideband, MAF Translator.
Music:
"Curiosity" by Saint Lucas
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1987 Buick GNX Top Gear Test Track
The 1987 Buick Grand National-GNX in the hands of the Stig
245 hp (183 kW) and 355 lb·ft (481 N·m) of torque.
1/4 mile time of 13.5 seconds at 102 mph (164 km/h) and a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 4.7 seconds
133259 / 1986 Buick Grand National
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All black, all business, and so sinister even your shut-in grandmother knows it means trouble on the streets, this 9,536 mile Buick Grand National survivor is nearly perfect in every way!
Assembled in Pontiac, Michigan and delivered to Whelan Buick in Freehold, New Jersey, this low-mileage G-Body is one turbo Buick survivor that's in outstanding condition! A wet-looking coat of GM code 19U black lacquer highlights modern Buick styling that's both crisp and sharp. The car's vertical panels center straight surfaces in even gaps and show no signs of damage or accident repairs. And its finish, which is topped by great looking original trim, is every bit as glossy as it is deep. We all know how bad mid-80s GM paint application can be. But not on this Buick, it was definitely sprayed by someone who knew exactly what they were doing; and when it comes to overall presentation, it's one of the nicest factory Grand Nationals we've ever seen!
Speaking of survivors and GM's post-apocalyptic business model, if anyone ever gets around to doing an ultimate engine survivor's list Buick's stalwart 231 cubic inch V6 will surely be at the top. Introduced as the Fireball, and eventually renamed the 3800, its early 60s design was sold to Kaiser, bought back by General Motors and, with the help of turbos, Superchargers and continuous improvements, would remain one of the company's core powerplants until the turn of the century! For the 1986 model year the Grand National's turbocharged 3.8 liter, which had already benefitted from sequential fuel injection and a distributorless ignition system, saw significant mechanical changes that included a new air-to-air Intercooler, adjustments to its Garrett turbo, improved upper and lower intake manifolds, and a redesigned Exhaust system. All those carefully calculated tweaks and improvements were good for a newly impressive 235 horsepower and 330 lb./ft. of V8 slaying of torque. And the car's drag strip scorching performance would not only best GM's own Camaro and Corvette, but also catapult it to the forefront of 80s performance!
The car's hot turbo engine spins torque through an original BRF tagged member of GM's ultra-reliable turbo-Hydramatic 4-speed transmission family; an honorable and faithful group that's survived behind GM's toughest performance blocks for decades. That seasoned transmission twists a set of original 3.42 gears which offer a great combination of starting line grip and high-speed cruising ability. And at the ends of that heavy duty drivetrain, double A-arm front and four link rear Gran Touring suspensions create NASCAR inspired handling characteristics. Unrestrained these Buick's were probably legitimate 150 MPH cars, but the factory knew the limitations of the Regal's aerodynamics, suspension, and brakes and wisely chose to reign in the fun long before peak velocity. Speaking of brakes and the like, factory power front discs and rear drums provide solid stops. Fast ratio power steering makes cornering easy and turning a cinch. And at the corners, mirror-like wheels spin great looking 215/65/15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 radials around bright Grand National center caps.
Inside this awesome street bruiser you'll find an all-original gray and black interior that's literally spotless. Typical Buick fashion dictates more comfort than sport, but that's what GM's entry luxury brand has always been about anyway. And naturally, that means this Grand National is loaded with all the features you'd expect including power windows, power locks, climate control, cruise control, a completely electronic Delco-GM AM/FM cassette stereo, a tilt steering wheel, a rear window defroster, an electronic trunk release, and of course, Grand National-specific Lear Siegler seats that include six-way power adjustment for the driver. In front of those seats digital gauges, which seem completely appropriate in this turbo Buick, inhabit a blocky dash that's free of warps and cracks. At the sides of those seats, light and linear door panels combine with the car's pristine T-tops to provide an airy and comfortable ride. And the driver interfaces with the road through a cool looking satin-spoke steering wheel.
Come on in, pick this Buick up, and enjoy one of the nicest Grand Nationals on the planet WHILE it appreciates! Call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information on this awesome car!
