New GN and T-Type Owner (Houston Tx.)

[Nero328]

As a child I remember going to Baytown Raceway and watching the GN smoke anything on the street...I particularly enjoyed watching them eat the 5.0 Mustangs that WERE ruling the street until the GN hit the scene. Many years later I finally purchased one...actually 2! I am heading to Austin tomorrow to pick up my newly acquired 1987 GN and an 86 T-Type. I bought these as a package deal from a freind that has run out of room and has switched his passion to 2 wheels so I am the new caretaker of these wonderful machines. I will post more when I pick them up but I wanted to introduce myself because I am sure I will have MANY questions. I have been lurking and reading here and the information the TurboBuick.com community has already provided is second to none! Thanks for everything that you have already done to help!

 

[Red C5]

Welcome to the club and congrats. Post some pics when you get a chance.

Peter

 

[Nero328]

I will certainly do that...looking forward to loading up the trailer tomorrow morning. In the meantime...here are some engine specs in the GN. I know this is a lot of info but hang in there with me...any thoughts or comments?

4.1 block
half filled w/ Hard Block
Lifter valley filled w/ Hard Block
RJC main caps
Align honed crankshaft journals
RJC block girdle
Oil pan baffle added to 14 bolt oil pan
Oil returns added to oil pan
Top thread removed from head bolt threads (to prevent lifting the deck)
Block decked
Bored cylinders
RJC high volume oil pump
ARP Main studs
ARP head bolts
Polished turbo crank std/std
Polished/bushed turbo rods std/std w/ ARP studs/nuts
Roller camshaft button
Custom made forged pistons
Double roller timing chain
Custom grind roller camshaft
Roller lifters
Heavy duty 3/8" pushrods
Champion ported Aluminum 4.1 heads
Stock intake ported and w/ raised intake port roofs (cut out/re-welded)
Champion roller rockers
Champion Aluminum valve covers
Hemco 65mm upper plenum
Hemco 65mm polished throttle body
55# low impedence injectors / balanced
Billet aluminum adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Precision Front Mount intercooler
Welded/ported/ceramic coated stock headers
ATR crossover tube
LS1 MAF conversion w/ Translator plus
MSD 6AL Digital ignition box w/ coil pack adapter
TE45 turbo
RJC lightweight aluminum crank pulley
3" ATR downpipe
ATR external wastegate
3" custom exhaust w/ Dynomax Bullet and Ultra Flow muffler
LT1 mini-starter
Custom Aluminum radiator
Dual electric fan conversion
B&M external engine oil cooler
H&R motor mounts
K&N Air filter w/ Ram air housing

 

[Nero328]

Oh, I forgot this...I would apprecite and feedback from the experts on these cars. I am learning more and more about these beauties and I know the PO was/is a self admitted TB junkie!

Tranny -
Art Carr built 200r-4
Art Carr 9" non lock-up convertor
Deep transmission pan

Suspension -
Hotchkiss tubular upper control arms
Bilstein shocks
Eibach springs
Vaccuum brake conversion
GM "B" body spindles
Cross drilled 12" rotors
GM "B" body calipers
Stainless steel brake lines
36mm hollow front sway bar
Hotchkiss tie rod adjusters
PST polygraphite bushings

Rear End -
Rebuilt 8.5" 10 bolt (3.42 gears)
G80 Posi traction
Eibach springs
Bilstein shocks
Air lift air bags
S-10 rear wheel cylinders
4 large brake shoes for extra boost holding ability
New brake drums

 

[Nero328]

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzyk429B7P89OHZ5MTMxWFpQSHc/edit?usp=drive_web

I am not very familar with google links but here is a picture of the GN...if this doesnt work I will snap a few tomorrow and upload them when I get home. I will have to make two trips since I dont have a 35' flatbed to haul both cars!

 

[Nero328]

All of these views and no comments? Somebody has to have an opinion about this GN???

 

[tbone87]

Lots of nice parts!! Good luck and welcome. Lots of get fellers on here and advise. Pics

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[Squid4life]

Sounds like a well-built car for sure! Would love to see pics of it, not sure I want to click on that link at work though...

I would keep an eye on temps depending on how much block filler was used. Congrats and welcome to the fam!

 

[Nero328]

I will get some pictures posted tomorrow night for sure!

 

[charlief1]

Welcome aboard. Go to the Texas section and you'll find a sticky for Texas members. We've got some in the Houston area that should help you if you need it and I'm in Hillsboro, in between DFW and Waco.

 

[Squid4life]

If you ever meet up with Charlie down there in TX, watch out for the ants. You all should warn the flip flop wearing SoCal guys ahead of time. I think I still have scars!

 

[charlief1]

If you ever meet up with Charlie down there in TX, watch out for the ants. You all should warn the flip flop wearing SoCal guys ahead of time. I think I still have scars!

The scars are from you being a squid James, and the "fire" you're feeling isn't from ants.

 

[Nero328]

I will take more tomorrow when I get home but the GN goes home first! Should have her tucked in the garage by noon tomorrow after a good wash! Can't wait to get the motor and new tranny back in!

 

[Nero328]

Phase 1 complete...the GN is at least in the garage, she needs a bath but unfortunately I have too many commitments today so it will have to wait! I will head back to Austin some time this week to get the T and the rest of the parts that were all part of the deal. It is gonna take a little work but she will be back on the road soon. Anyone in the Houston area up for a steak dinner in exchange for some assistance stabbing the motor and trans back in this beauty? I don't believe it is going to be a tough job but someone that has done it a few times with the GN would be a huge help I am sure!

 

[Nero328]

I also stopped by my brothers bike shop...I may bring this sweet little Guzzi custom home to rest in the stable! Beginning to need a bigger garage!!! I wonder what my wife would say if I asked her to park in the driveway...probably not a good plan!

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Welcome to the site. Grab a beer and make yourself at home. Lots of good info and great people here.

Happy spooling X2

Mike Barnard