Hello to everyone here. I've been eyeing a turbo Buick for awhile now because there's just something about them that scream's bada$$. So...I have been lurking on this forum and another, turbobuick(s), to look for information so that I can make a well thought out purchase and have a few remaining questions and recommendations from experienced members.
First, I looked around and found some numbers of modified cars with what i can assume were built engines, but I would like to get a general hp number for an 87 GN with the stock engine internally and a turbo-back exhaust with Alky. I'm not looking for too much power as that is what I have my 1000hp evo for, but instead something more along the lines of 350-400whp. Taking a tangent off of that question, what kind of boost numbers can the stock block take before the rods try and escape? I read of people running 20-25psi with alky, but couldn't tell if this was on the stock block or not.
Second, here is a link for a possible GN that I'm thinking about getting, and if not this one, one just like it. Is the asking price of $12500 fair, or too high?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987...Cars_Trucks&hash=item33714c4b14#ht_500wt_1021
Third, and the last for now is what brand of Alk kit works best with these cars. My past experience with my Evo has been that the Aquamist kits perform exceptionally but I do realize that with different platforms, some things work differently, so I'm open to opinions there.
Again, I look forward to joining the ranks and contributing to the forum. If anybody has any engineering questions particularly dealing with electronics don't hesitate to ask!
-Ben
First, I looked around and found some numbers of modified cars with what i can assume were built engines, but I would like to get a general hp number for an 87 GN with the stock engine internally and a turbo-back exhaust with Alky. I'm not looking for too much power as that is what I have my 1000hp evo for, but instead something more along the lines of 350-400whp. Taking a tangent off of that question, what kind of boost numbers can the stock block take before the rods try and escape? I read of people running 20-25psi with alky, but couldn't tell if this was on the stock block or not.
Second, here is a link for a possible GN that I'm thinking about getting, and if not this one, one just like it. Is the asking price of $12500 fair, or too high?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987...Cars_Trucks&hash=item33714c4b14#ht_500wt_1021
Third, and the last for now is what brand of Alk kit works best with these cars. My past experience with my Evo has been that the Aquamist kits perform exceptionally but I do realize that with different platforms, some things work differently, so I'm open to opinions there.
Again, I look forward to joining the ranks and contributing to the forum. If anybody has any engineering questions particularly dealing with electronics don't hesitate to ask!
-Ben
Stock block and Alky about 350-375HP. Stock block, 93 octane, Alky @ 20psi boost with a good tune. I'm sure you'll get many answers on that one.
