Endless financial hardships has finally broken my back and I am selling my car. I have been trying to put this together for over 4 years and can't get it done. I have composed a list of whats I think is worth noting that I have done to the car, and some of what it needs.
1986 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL T-TOP CAR (NEW 1987 GRILLE)
ANDERSON PERFORMANCE BUILT SHORT BLOCK:
4.1L “291” CASTING, BORED .040” OVER
TURBO CRANK, 2 DOT RODS, HYPER PISTONS-BALANCED
NEW TIMING COVER & OIL PUMP
BILLET STEEL CAPS, ARP MAIN STUDS, ARP ROD BOLTS, ARP HEAD STUDS.
COMP ROLLER CAM/LIFTERS 212/212
COMP PUSH RODS
ROLLER TIMING CHAIN
ADDITIONAL ENGINE COMPONANTS WORTH NOTING:
MILDLY PORTED 8445 HEADS (BOUGHT FROM BOARD MEMBER), STAINLESS E/VALVES, COMP BEEHIVES/RETAINERS. GUIDES MACHINED DOWN FOR ROLLER CAM, COMP VALVE SEALS.
RJC ROCKER REINFORCEMENTS ON STOCK ROCKER ARMS.
PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD.
RJC POWER PLATE
LIGHT WEIGHT STARTER
TURBO AND FUEL:
PRECISION 6131E TURBO
MOTORON 60LB INJECTORS
ACCUFAB FUEL REGULATOR
WALBRO 340 (RACETRONIX HOTWIRE KIT INSTALLED)
NEW FUEL TANK, STRAPS AND FUEL TANK LEVEL SENDER
NEW STAINLESS FUEL FEED LINE FROM TANK LINES TO ENGINE LINES
NEW STAINLESS FUEL ENGINE LINES, FEED & RETURN
NEW STEEL RETURN AND VAPOR LINES FROM ENGINE TO TANK LINES
9” K&N AIR FILTER
STOCK INTERCOOLER
STOCK UP-PIPE (DRILLED FOR ALKY, PLUGGED)
EXHAUST SYSTEM
3” SS TH STYLE DOWNPIPE WITH CUTOUT.
PYPES 2.5” SS EXHAUST
STOCK HEADERS
ENGINE ELECTRONICS
NEW GM IGNITION COIL AND IGNITION MODULE (NOT KNOCK-OFFS, REAL GM STUFF).
TURBO TWEAK 93 OCTANE CHIP
AC DELCO 8MM WIRES
AC DELCO PLUGS (43’S)
AC DELCO MAF SENSOR
MISC STUFF AROUND ENGINE AREA
NEW F-BODY RADIATOR (UPGRADE)
NEW A/C CONDENSER AND A/C FILTER DRIER-CONVERTED TO R134A
NEW WATER PUMP, BELT TENSIONER, BELT
BOTH RADIATOR HOSES, BY-PASS HOSE AND HEATER HOSES/VALVE
180 THERMOSTAT WITH BILLET HOUSING
AUXILLARY TRANS COOLER (AND ENGINE OIL COOLER, BUT NOT HOOKED UP).
NEW HEATER CORE
TRANS RELATED
BRF 200R4, OVERHAULED BY MYSELF
HIGHLITES; CK PERFORMANCE BILLET FRONT SHAFT, HARDENED STATOR, FRONT PUMP UPGRADE, EXTRA CLUTCHES, DUEL FEED, SHIFT KIT-ALL OVERHAUL STUFF FROM CK.
CK PERFORMANCE 10.5” 2800 STALL CONVERTOR
BRAKE AND P/S SYSTEM UPGRADES
BRAKE SYSTEM CONVERTER TO HYDRO-BOOST, USING NEW AND/OR REMAN COMPONANTS
AC DELCO REMAN POWER STEERING PUMP
NEW POWER STEERING LINES (ALL)
STAINLESS HARD BRAKE LINES
NEW BRAKE HOSES
REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS UPGRADED USING S10 CYLINDERS, NEW SHOES
FRONT BRAKES UPGRADE TO 4TH GENERATION 12” F-BODY FRONT BRAKES
SUSPENSION UPGRADES
LIGHT WEIGHT TUBULAR FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS W/NEW BALL JOINTS
FRONT AND REAR AC DECLO SHOCKS
NEW HD REAR COIL SPRINGS
UMI BOXED LOWER CONTROL ARMS
ATR OVERSIZED REAR SWAY BAR
NEW BODY BUSHINGS ALL AROUND, INCLUDING GNX AND IN LOCATIONS NORMALLY MISSING THEM. NEW BUSHINGS IN UPPER REAR CONTROL ARMS.
NO FRONT SWAY BAR INSTALLED, 34 MM WITH HARDWARE AVAILABE TO PURCHASER(IF I CAN STILL FIND IT).
REAR SEAT FRAME BRACES
TIRES, WHEELS, MISC
WELD ZERO’S (VERY LIGHT), 5X15” ON FT, 8X15” ON RR.
BFG TRACTION TA’S ON FRONT (205/70R15), MICKEY THOMPSON DRAG RADIALS ON REAR (275/60R15)
NEW HD U-JOINTS
DRIVESHAFT LOOP
NEW WINDSHIELD. REAR WINDOW REMOVED AND RESEALED.
CAR CURRENTLY HAS A POWER LOGGER, SCANMASTER 2.1 USING A WIDEBAND INSTALLED, PLUS A COUPLE OF MISC GAUGES. AT THIS TIME, THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE THESE, BUT WOULD CONSIDER WORKING A DEAL WITH THE CAR.
THE CAR NEEDS A TOTAL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REDOING. I SPENT ALL THE CASH ON THE MECHANICS END, SAVING THE COSMETIC STUFF FOR LAST. OBVIOUSLY NOT GOING TO GET THAT FAR.
LT RR ¼ PANEL HAS LARGE DENT/CREASE, SHOULD BE REPLACED. SOME RUST DEVELOPING ON THE DECKLID BELOW SPOILER. MISC OTHER EXTERIOR STUFF.
SEATS, DOOR PANELS AND OTHER MISC INTERIOR STUFF. IT IS NOT A ROT BOX. Tach, boost & fuel gauges have the usual issues. Rear seat belts, seat and trim not fully installed. Door locks inop. Rt window slow. Its an old car, what can I say.
I HAVE AT LEAST $15K WRAPPED UP IN THIS, EASILY…PLUS WHAT I PAID FOR THE CAR TO START WITH.
I AM ASKING $7500, OR THE BEST REASONIBLE OFFER I GET. THE TAGS AND INSURANCE HAVE EXPIRED, AND CAR HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE APRIL.
MY CAMERA DIED, BUT I WILL TRY TO GET SOME PICS UP TOMORROW NIGHT. IF THERE IS ANYTHING ANYONE WANTS A SPECIFIC PICTURE OF, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I never ran this at the track, but I did mark off a 1/4 mile strip of desert road. With the better SLIC, ALky & 23lbs of boost PL showed 116 mph every run (basically stock Alky chip settings). I know thats not the same as taking it to the track, but I feel it shows the potential if someone puts the time into tuning this for the track.
I of course cant warranty the car. I am keeping it at work, and can show the car any evening. Car is located in Newark, DE.
Al
1986 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL T-TOP CAR (NEW 1987 GRILLE)
ANDERSON PERFORMANCE BUILT SHORT BLOCK:
4.1L “291” CASTING, BORED .040” OVER
TURBO CRANK, 2 DOT RODS, HYPER PISTONS-BALANCED
NEW TIMING COVER & OIL PUMP
BILLET STEEL CAPS, ARP MAIN STUDS, ARP ROD BOLTS, ARP HEAD STUDS.
COMP ROLLER CAM/LIFTERS 212/212
COMP PUSH RODS
ROLLER TIMING CHAIN
ADDITIONAL ENGINE COMPONANTS WORTH NOTING:
MILDLY PORTED 8445 HEADS (BOUGHT FROM BOARD MEMBER), STAINLESS E/VALVES, COMP BEEHIVES/RETAINERS. GUIDES MACHINED DOWN FOR ROLLER CAM, COMP VALVE SEALS.
RJC ROCKER REINFORCEMENTS ON STOCK ROCKER ARMS.
PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD.
RJC POWER PLATE
LIGHT WEIGHT STARTER
TURBO AND FUEL:
PRECISION 6131E TURBO
MOTORON 60LB INJECTORS
ACCUFAB FUEL REGULATOR
WALBRO 340 (RACETRONIX HOTWIRE KIT INSTALLED)
NEW FUEL TANK, STRAPS AND FUEL TANK LEVEL SENDER
NEW STAINLESS FUEL FEED LINE FROM TANK LINES TO ENGINE LINES
NEW STAINLESS FUEL ENGINE LINES, FEED & RETURN
NEW STEEL RETURN AND VAPOR LINES FROM ENGINE TO TANK LINES
9” K&N AIR FILTER
STOCK INTERCOOLER
STOCK UP-PIPE (DRILLED FOR ALKY, PLUGGED)
EXHAUST SYSTEM
3” SS TH STYLE DOWNPIPE WITH CUTOUT.
PYPES 2.5” SS EXHAUST
STOCK HEADERS
ENGINE ELECTRONICS
NEW GM IGNITION COIL AND IGNITION MODULE (NOT KNOCK-OFFS, REAL GM STUFF).
TURBO TWEAK 93 OCTANE CHIP
AC DELCO 8MM WIRES
AC DELCO PLUGS (43’S)
AC DELCO MAF SENSOR
MISC STUFF AROUND ENGINE AREA
NEW F-BODY RADIATOR (UPGRADE)
NEW A/C CONDENSER AND A/C FILTER DRIER-CONVERTED TO R134A
NEW WATER PUMP, BELT TENSIONER, BELT
BOTH RADIATOR HOSES, BY-PASS HOSE AND HEATER HOSES/VALVE
180 THERMOSTAT WITH BILLET HOUSING
AUXILLARY TRANS COOLER (AND ENGINE OIL COOLER, BUT NOT HOOKED UP).
NEW HEATER CORE
TRANS RELATED
BRF 200R4, OVERHAULED BY MYSELF
HIGHLITES; CK PERFORMANCE BILLET FRONT SHAFT, HARDENED STATOR, FRONT PUMP UPGRADE, EXTRA CLUTCHES, DUEL FEED, SHIFT KIT-ALL OVERHAUL STUFF FROM CK.
CK PERFORMANCE 10.5” 2800 STALL CONVERTOR
BRAKE AND P/S SYSTEM UPGRADES
BRAKE SYSTEM CONVERTER TO HYDRO-BOOST, USING NEW AND/OR REMAN COMPONANTS
AC DELCO REMAN POWER STEERING PUMP
NEW POWER STEERING LINES (ALL)
STAINLESS HARD BRAKE LINES
NEW BRAKE HOSES
REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS UPGRADED USING S10 CYLINDERS, NEW SHOES
FRONT BRAKES UPGRADE TO 4TH GENERATION 12” F-BODY FRONT BRAKES
SUSPENSION UPGRADES
LIGHT WEIGHT TUBULAR FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS W/NEW BALL JOINTS
FRONT AND REAR AC DECLO SHOCKS
NEW HD REAR COIL SPRINGS
UMI BOXED LOWER CONTROL ARMS
ATR OVERSIZED REAR SWAY BAR
NEW BODY BUSHINGS ALL AROUND, INCLUDING GNX AND IN LOCATIONS NORMALLY MISSING THEM. NEW BUSHINGS IN UPPER REAR CONTROL ARMS.
NO FRONT SWAY BAR INSTALLED, 34 MM WITH HARDWARE AVAILABE TO PURCHASER(IF I CAN STILL FIND IT).
REAR SEAT FRAME BRACES
TIRES, WHEELS, MISC
WELD ZERO’S (VERY LIGHT), 5X15” ON FT, 8X15” ON RR.
BFG TRACTION TA’S ON FRONT (205/70R15), MICKEY THOMPSON DRAG RADIALS ON REAR (275/60R15)
NEW HD U-JOINTS
DRIVESHAFT LOOP
NEW WINDSHIELD. REAR WINDOW REMOVED AND RESEALED.
CAR CURRENTLY HAS A POWER LOGGER, SCANMASTER 2.1 USING A WIDEBAND INSTALLED, PLUS A COUPLE OF MISC GAUGES. AT THIS TIME, THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE THESE, BUT WOULD CONSIDER WORKING A DEAL WITH THE CAR.
THE CAR NEEDS A TOTAL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REDOING. I SPENT ALL THE CASH ON THE MECHANICS END, SAVING THE COSMETIC STUFF FOR LAST. OBVIOUSLY NOT GOING TO GET THAT FAR.
LT RR ¼ PANEL HAS LARGE DENT/CREASE, SHOULD BE REPLACED. SOME RUST DEVELOPING ON THE DECKLID BELOW SPOILER. MISC OTHER EXTERIOR STUFF.
SEATS, DOOR PANELS AND OTHER MISC INTERIOR STUFF. IT IS NOT A ROT BOX. Tach, boost & fuel gauges have the usual issues. Rear seat belts, seat and trim not fully installed. Door locks inop. Rt window slow. Its an old car, what can I say.
I HAVE AT LEAST $15K WRAPPED UP IN THIS, EASILY…PLUS WHAT I PAID FOR THE CAR TO START WITH.
I AM ASKING $7500, OR THE BEST REASONIBLE OFFER I GET. THE TAGS AND INSURANCE HAVE EXPIRED, AND CAR HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE APRIL.
MY CAMERA DIED, BUT I WILL TRY TO GET SOME PICS UP TOMORROW NIGHT. IF THERE IS ANYTHING ANYONE WANTS A SPECIFIC PICTURE OF, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I never ran this at the track, but I did mark off a 1/4 mile strip of desert road. With the better SLIC, ALky & 23lbs of boost PL showed 116 mph every run (basically stock Alky chip settings). I know thats not the same as taking it to the track, but I feel it shows the potential if someone puts the time into tuning this for the track.
I of course cant warranty the car. I am keeping it at work, and can show the car any evening. Car is located in Newark, DE.
Al
