Grand National Project #1

[JOHNDEEREGN]

With some of the cars I've seen here, I have a LONG LONG LONG way to go to compete with some of these guys. I'm just cutting my teeth here. :tongue: I feel like an idiot sometimes here with the knowledge base and some of the ridiculously sweet cars I see. The engine bay thread had my jaw on the floor. I'm just trying to contribute in some small way to this community, and unfortunately the only way I can do that is to spend money, take pictures, and post updates. :tongue:

Well for goodness sakes just keep us posted:biggrin:

 

[VegasSE]

Well for goodness sakes just keep us posted:biggrin:

I'm trying my best. haha. :tongue: I will take complete pictures of everything when it's done. Hopefully it turns out as well as I think it will. I have Dana from Virtual Works doing all the work, and anyone from the Supra community will know him. His overall skills are outstanding.

 

[GNBRETT]

I'm trying my best. haha. :tongue: I will take complete pictures of everything when it's done. Hopefully it turns out as well as I think it will. I have Dana from Virtual Works doing all the work, and anyone from the Supra community will know him. His overall skills are outstanding.

I wonder how it is even possible to improve on that Supra. I have been viewing Supras on countless forums and websites for the last decade. It's funny that the nicest Supra I have ever seen was viewed on a Buick forum. Go figure.

 

[VegasSE]

I wonder how it is even possible to improve on that Supra. I have been viewing Supras on countless forums and websites for the last decade. It's funny that the nicest Supra I have ever seen was viewed on a Buick forum. Go figure.

I hear that a LOT actually. I try to keep everything tasteful. The only way to really improve on the car, in my opinion, would be to go to the 3.4 stroker with the bullet proof crank. That's my next step but the shortblock, with no cores is $15,900. I'd like to have a buyer lined up for my current shortblock FIRST. :tongue:

 

[ccbrett]

Blackouts

Where did you get the black outs how much can u get me the back done for. Thanks
Charles

 

[VegasSE]

Where did you get the black outs how much can u get me the back done for. Thanks
Charles

There is a guy locally who does them for me. The price he charges is around $150 for doing them.

 

[russgoodman]

Vegas, check into a metco driveshaft loop instead of the poston one. If the poston one you are looking at is trapezoidal, it probably wont fit well (I know from experience). Apparently metco is the way to go from what I have gathered. I made the poston one work, but it consisted of jacking the car up on the ds loop and heating it with a propane torch for about an hour. Just a fyi

 

[VegasSE]

Vegas, check into a metco driveshaft loop instead of the poston one. If the poston one you are looking at is trapezoidal, it probably wont fit well (I know from experience). Apparently metco is the way to go from what I have gathered. I made the poston one work, but it consisted of jacking the car up on the ds loop and heating it with a propane torch for about an hour. Just a fyi

I appreciate the feedback. When Dana puts it on the lift, hopefully he can make the minor adjustments needed.

 

[VegasSE]

Updated mod list. I swear I'm leaving it alone.....for at least another month. Pics coming next week.



1986 Grand National

Stock Block bored .30 over
Comp Cam timing chain + gears
New rod + main bearings
JE Custom Pistons
Comp 212 Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
Comp Hydraulic Lifters
CV Pushrods
Cometic Head Gaskets
Manley Valve Springs
Total Seal Gapless Rings
Competition Valve Job
Ported Intake/Exhaust Runners + Bowls
Reconditioned Stock Rods
Reconditioned Stock Crank
Precision TA52 Turbo
Precision 60lb injectors
Precision Front Mount intercooler
Precision Fuel Pump
Tial BOV
RJS Boost Controller
Accufab Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Accufab 65mm Polished Throttle Body
Accufab 65mm Polished Instake
3 Inch Impala MAF Sensor
MAF Translator
MSD 8.5mm Plug Wires
Billet Vacuum Block
Polished Aluminum Turbo Shield
Polished Aluminum Washer Cover
Chrome Battery Cover
Polished Aluminum Alternator Cover
Buick Motorsports Coated Valve Covers
Custom Virtual Works 3.5 inch Exhaust
Custom Virtual Works 3.5 Chrome down pipe
Custom Virtual Works 3.5 inch Polished Intercooler Pipe
Custom Virtual Works 3 inch Polished up pipe
Big Mouth MAF intake w/K&N cone
QA1 Pro Coil Over Rear Suspension
QA1 Pro Coil Over Front Suspension
HR Parts Rear Sway Bar
HR Parts Street/Strip Rear Suspension Package
HR Parts Upper + Lower Rear Control arms
Poston Driveshaft Loop
Turbo Tweak Chip for 109 octane
Street/Strip CK 200 Trans
3200 Stall CK Converter
Eaton Posi
CenterLine Auto Drag front + rear rims
MT ET Street Radials Front + rear (275/60/15 rear)
Smoked Signal Markers
Smoked Side Markers
Smoked Taillights
LED Taillight Conversion
TR Center Console Plates
RJS Billet Horn Ring w/TR GN Horn Logo
Poston Console Raiser
20% Tinted Windows
Poston Fiberglass Rear Bumper w/Aluminum braces
Poston Fiberglass Front Bumper w/Aluminum braces
Poston GNX Dash w/VDO Gauges
Assorted Chrome Accents

 

[ccbrett]

What exactly does he do to them. Thanks

 

[VegasSE]

What exactly does he do to them. Thanks

It's a process of sanding, painting, buffing, clearcoating, etc.....

 

[VegasSE]

I was up at the shop tonight, so I snapped a quick pic of the rims. Just a preview.

 

[mjdwyer23]

That's quite a parts list!

 

[MikeL.]

Are those the center line auto drags? I've always liked those and haven't seen them in a long time. Looks sharp. What is the % on the tint? The windows look like they're practically black.

 

[VegasSE]

Are those the center line auto drags? I've always liked those and haven't seen them in a long time. Looks sharp. What is the % on the tint? The windows look like they're practically black.

Yes, old school Centerline Auto Drags. The car in that pic is raised up a little by the lift. Sitting down they look awesome on the car, at least in my opinion. I'm surprised more people don't run them on GN's. As for the tint, it's 20%. You can actually see into the car outside in the Vegas sun at that tint.

 

[VegasSE]

Here are the canisters, polished up, that will be going on. Many more pics coming on Wed when everything is done.

 

[kingots2004]

are those canisters the same ones on ebay for like 300 or so for the set

 

[VegasSE]

are those canisters the same ones on ebay for like 300 or so for the set

Support your sponsors. Also, they do NOT come polished. You will need to polish them up yourself.

Reservoirs Aluminum

 

[kingots2004]

thanks for the link they look like the same and are the same price too lol.you get my pm vegas

 

[VegasSE]

Okay, newest group of mods, which includes the full coil over front and rear suspension, 3.5 inch custom stainless single exhaust with downpipe, upper and lower rear control arms, rear sway bar, front mount IC, BOV, TB + Plenum some custom piping, etc.....the next step is to install the FAST XFI system on Sunday, finish up the cosmetics under the car, remove all the brackets, etc.....under the hood from chroming, and who knows after that.