My dads new ride "first test at the track"

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psiedv6

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I talked my die hard Ford owning dad into a stock 87 GN about 5 months ago and put a few extra parts and junk that I picked up on it. We took it out to Perris Raceway to get a base run for the first time. This track is not good or anything but it is fine to screw around on. The best we got out of it was a 8.46 et and best mph was 93 at 20 psi. This was on street tires with the best 60' of 2.06 and I think that track shows 3 mph high. We could not get a data log off his scan (PepBoys speical) tool, so the tune is way off and there is more in it once he gets his scanmaster next week. I think he likes the Buick, I told him we can make it go 11.50's and he can drive it to work, so now he see's the light. I forgot mention that the trunk was full of stuff that he forgot to take out that was probably a 100 lbs. so I figer it helped it hook better. I think it was not bad for his first 30 miles in it, driving there and back for him, what a way to get the feel for a new ride.:D
 
Yeah not the fastest runs in world, it still runs and nothing falling or running out the bottom. That is all good so far, now just need to figure out how to tune and tweak on it and some day maybe an 11 second pass will come. Until
then I will just keep tinkering around to see what happens as broken cars do me no good. Hopefuly dyno day will help me get going the right direction.

I know that these cars can go fast,but will it last when it goes fast?




My last old Ford set no records but it did run 10.50 and did not have the pan off for 15 years.
Oh yeah it was no light weight either, but it did have 8 cylinders and ran really good on 9 cylinders. ( NOS )
 
Good to hear from you!!!

I knew the dark side would get you!!!!
let me know next time you head to Perris....

cruzn57
 
Welcome to the Darkside.:cool:

I wish I could convince my dad to get one. That would rock! I did get his attention when I showed him GNFLYBY's videos. He had no idea of what these cars could do...:p

Oh well, one of these days... (maybe mom [leadfoot] will be easier to convince)
 
I think it was 93mph at 20PSI.

They're in CA. No 93 oct that I no of or I'd have it.;)
 
haven't touched it

been doing house remodel.......
did by parts to make it go........
looking for more parts,
may be looking for house near you, cheap! ( or reasonable)

cruzn57
 
Oh..you crazy buick guys...:D I heard the Lightning was still faster!

His 01 Lightning goes 88 mph in the 1/8th
His 02 Mustang goes 83 mph
I think his 63 galaxie went 107-109 not sure it's been gone for a few years
All the rest of his vehicles are somewhat stock

So the Buick is the fastest in his garage right now. :D

Hey Scott, my brother just started building him self a mustang too come after me. Well, if I ever finsh one anyways:eek:

How is your bothers mustang running now? Did he get a 7 second run yet? I saw it one time and it looks like a sleeper.
 
Lost the trans in the 'stang 2 weeks ago. Should be back together soon. No 7 sec runs yet! Only legal to 8.50's anyway....
 
been doing house remodel.......
did by parts to make it go........
looking for more parts,
may be looking for house near you, cheap! ( or reasonable)

cruzn57

I'm in the market!!! ;) Lee if you here of anything good let me know. :biggrin:
 
looking for..........

big big garage, with small house near by.( or place to park motor home)

Lou.... I heard they ( cal trans, and DWP) are considering a tunnel thru the hills between Lake Elsinore and Irvine. so we all can vist for free coffee and donuts!!!LOL
Brent where are you looking, and what price range, ?
Talk to me at dyno day, I have some ideas for you, ( as usual, I know everything!!!) :D

Lee
 
big big garage, with small house near by.( or place to park motor home)

Lou.... I heard they ( cal trans, and DWP) are considering a tunnel thru the hills between Lake Elsinore and Irvine. so we all can vist for free coffee and donuts!!!LOL
Brent where are you looking, and what price range, ?
Talk to me at dyno day, I have some ideas for you, ( as usual, I know everything!!!) :D

Lee

;)
 
big big garage, with small house near by.( or place to park motor home)

Lou.... I heard they ( cal trans, and DWP) are considering a tunnel thru the hills between Lake Elsinore and Irvine. so we all can vist for free coffee and donuts!!!LOL
Brent where are you looking, and what price range, ?
Talk to me at dyno day, I have some ideas for you, ( as usual, I know everything!!!) :D

Lee

I will keep an eye out.
 
I'm in the market!!! ;) Lee if you here of anything good let me know. :biggrin:

i'll sell you my home. Its going on the market this summer, I plan on getting my moneys worth in quarts hills. New or newer homes, 10k+ square foot lot, pool, etc. 3500 sq. ft. home, I went yesterday to check them out! I dont like how far it is, but I sure do like the rv parking, pool, and big enough home to invite all the buick heads over for a pool party:D and still have room.... Like Roberts place in Riverside.... nice. Good luck on your search, just watch what you buy, and make sure the property tax is not too high, it kills me..
 
i'll sell you my home. Its going on the market this summer, I plan on getting my moneys worth in quarts hills. New or newer homes, 10k+ square foot lot, pool, etc. 3500 sq. ft. home, I went yesterday to check them out! I dont like how far it is, but I sure do like the rv parking, pool, and big enough home to invite all the buick heads over for a pool party:D and still have room.... Like Roberts place in Riverside.... nice. Good luck on your search, just watch what you buy, and make sure the property tax is not too high, it kills me..

no melo reus :biggrin:
 
you gotta watch.........

the CC&R's
( codes, covenents, and restrictions)
some places will NOT allow automotive work in your drive way, or no cars parked beside the garage.
make sure NO HOA ( home owners assn)
 
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