1985 Buick GN 6.0/4L80

[Steve V]

I am interested in Ac setup as well, like is it a kit or a one off set up? Doing one of these later this year.

 

[wallyinc]

I like the fact that you kept the CREATURE comforts of AC. Alabama aint TEXAS, but even in Alabama, we appreciate COLD AC. Great job. Tell more more about the AC adaptation.

A newer compressor off of a 90's pickup along with the Holley a/c bracket (https://www.holley.com/20-131.asp) was used. Heater core went bad a bit after startup, that was swapped out as well.

 

[wallyinc]

Otherwise still all factory stuff!

 

[Steve V]

Very nice, are the AC hoses custom?

 

[Black Power]

Beautiful car. Mine has a 6.0 with truck manifolds backwards pointing at a hair dryer. It was cheap and fun, check out my build thread if you need ideas.

 

[Santos Moreno]

AHH!!! palm trees, Whataburger, and a slam chevy truck on the background reminded me of My birth place The Rio Grande Valley, Nice looking car, how bout slapping a turbo any plans for that

 

[85regalray]

Nice lookin gn man, wheels look incredible

 

[getchasum]

Wally looks like in the 1st pictures you posted the car is an 86/87 year model due to the 3rd brake light and split front air dams. Car does look nice.

 

[phil_jordan]

Those wheels are very nice. I just wish I could afford them.

 

[100fuegos]

Awesome wheel combo on Ur GN!!

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[LIVE4RDO]

In your first picture, there is a Chevy pick up behind your Buick. Is it yours? Is it for sale? Thanks

 

[Foes67]

A newer compressor off of a 90's pickup along with the Holley a/c bracket (https://www.holley.com/20-131.asp) was used. Heater core went bad a bit after startup, that was swapped out as well.

What Motor mounts did you use? I am still stuck on what mounts to use. .

 

[MonstrNrgy]

Where at in south Texas are you?

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[wallyinc]

It's been a while since I've given an update, work has been busy, but the GN project is going well. A Procharger unit was installed on the 6.0 and I'm still working on getting all the bugs out of the system. Along with the install came another fuel pump, injectors, radiator, fans, hi-amp alternator and a bunch of other small items. I'm learning a lot, including how to work a bit w/ HP-Tuners. Here are some photos of the car before the supercharger got dropped in, the car is currently up on jack stands in my garage, I will post updated engine photos sometime this week it should be back on the road by then.

 

[wallyinc]

Where at in south Texas are you?

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Located in McAllen!

 

[Sharp86t6]

Beautiful man!

 

[MonstrNrgy]

Plenty of tuners in the rgv area that tune ls trucks, I'm sure they could help you out. If not I know of a tuner in corpus christi

 

[blackbuick1987]

How is the 4L80E configured? Is it a mechanical gear selector or electronic, want to put one in my car when I do a LS swap just want to know how it is put together and what is needed.

 

[wallyinc]

Here are a couple of photos of the setup as of this morning, little bugs here and there, but I'm really enjoying the car.

 

[wallyinc]

How is the 4L80E configured? Is it a mechanical gear selector or electronic, want to put one in my car when I do a LS swap just want to know how it is put together and what is needed.

Blackbuick1987, there is a linkage that goes to the tranny, but it is an electronically controlled transmission, puts the "e" in 4L80E