Stock GNX Turbo vs Stock GN Turbo....the differences
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The idea with the GNX turbo and lighter exhaust wheel is that it is more efficient than a stock GN Turbo. Since the wheel is lighter weight it takes less time to spool, less effort to reach the maximum amount of boost, and better performance in the low RPM Range.
With our cars anything to make the air flow faster in and out of the turbo (which in turn will allow the turbo to spool faster) is a big help. Think of it this way...if the technology was available for a Ball Bearing Turbo back in the 80s they probably would have used it!
With our cars anything to make the air flow faster in and out of the turbo (which in turn will allow the turbo to spool faster) is a big help. Think of it this way...if the technology was available for a Ball Bearing Turbo back in the 80s they probably would have used it!
Pronto
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Too rare and EXPENSIVE. Many more choices that are around $600...
Pronto
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Oh really??
This was f/s last year.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/gnx-fortunate-547/297046-gnx-turbo-sale-only-29k-miles.html
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That's not a GNX turbo.
turbo nasty
Turbo Dojo / MNTR
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Sorry dude thats not a GNX trurbo. First off there is no particle trap on the turbine housing
GNX Turbo
Here is what the sellers description was:
BUICK GRAND NATIONAL GNX -1986-87 TURBO. WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR THIS WAS ON IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS MADE BY LIMITED ENGINEERING AND WOULD MAKE 550 HP. THIS TURBO HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT, HAS ABSOLUTELY NO SHAFT PLAY, UP OR DOWN. ALSO COMES W/A GM MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR & A GM LT1 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, TURBO GASKET & EVERYTHING ELSE YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE. I KNOW I'VE LEFT OUT SOME THINGS SO PLEASE ASK ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. I'VE TRIED TO DESCRIBE THIS AS BEST I CAN & I MAY ALSO END THIS AUCTION AS I HAVE THIS ITEM LISTED IN OTHER PLACES. THERE IS NO RETURN ON THIS ITEM. IF YOU HAVE ZERO OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK, CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING. IF NOT, I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. WILL ONLY SHIP TO LOWER 48 STATES & WILL ONLY SHIP WITH INSURANCE. PAYMENT EXCEPTED W/IN 24 HOURS OF WINNING BID, SHIPPING WILL W/IN 48 HOURS OF RECEIVING MONEY. SHIPPING WILL BE $60.00 AND WILL BE SENT IN 2 BOXES. THANKS FOR LOOKING.
Here is what the sellers description was:
BUICK GRAND NATIONAL GNX -1986-87 TURBO. WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR THIS WAS ON IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS MADE BY LIMITED ENGINEERING AND WOULD MAKE 550 HP. THIS TURBO HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT, HAS ABSOLUTELY NO SHAFT PLAY, UP OR DOWN. ALSO COMES W/A GM MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR & A GM LT1 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, TURBO GASKET & EVERYTHING ELSE YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE. I KNOW I'VE LEFT OUT SOME THINGS SO PLEASE ASK ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. I'VE TRIED TO DESCRIBE THIS AS BEST I CAN & I MAY ALSO END THIS AUCTION AS I HAVE THIS ITEM LISTED IN OTHER PLACES. THERE IS NO RETURN ON THIS ITEM. IF YOU HAVE ZERO OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK, CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING. IF NOT, I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. WILL ONLY SHIP TO LOWER 48 STATES & WILL ONLY SHIP WITH INSURANCE. PAYMENT EXCEPTED W/IN 24 HOURS OF WINNING BID, SHIPPING WILL W/IN 48 HOURS OF RECEIVING MONEY. SHIPPING WILL BE $60.00 AND WILL BE SENT IN 2 BOXES. THANKS FOR LOOKING.
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Yep, read the description he posted. Sure looks like an 86 GNX turbo to me
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Probably a TA49...
Lots of Evilbay ads mention the GNX to capture the largest audience but the GNX turbo is such a rare animal that someone that has a real one is not going to let it go CHEAP.
Lots of Evilbay ads mention the GNX to capture the largest audience but the GNX turbo is such a rare animal that someone that has a real one is not going to let it go CHEAP.
turbo nasty
Turbo Dojo / MNTR
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Yeah they put GNX on things to get keyword search stuff.
GNX Turbo info
The GNX Turbo is improved from the stock turbo by 3 very important differences. The lightweight ceramic turbine and low friction bearings which reduce turbo lag. A larger exhaust housing which greatly improves top end performance. So with these 3 changes the GNX turbo mimics the gains of a larger turbo with a mild stall converter. The GNX turbo is a bolt on improvement EXCEPT for the turbo shield bracket, the GNX bracket allows for the wider GNX cover which will clear to particle trap.
1987 GNX 531
1971 GSX Tribute
1969 Camaro Conv
The GNX Turbo is improved from the stock turbo by 3 very important differences. The lightweight ceramic turbine and low friction bearings which reduce turbo lag. A larger exhaust housing which greatly improves top end performance. So with these 3 changes the GNX turbo mimics the gains of a larger turbo with a mild stall converter. The GNX turbo is a bolt on improvement EXCEPT for the turbo shield bracket, the GNX bracket allows for the wider GNX cover which will clear to particle trap.
1987 GNX 531
1971 GSX Tribute
1969 Camaro Conv
K Beauchamp
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I was going to say wow that was a deal. A family friend who owned two, "one chopped up to race ,Buddy Cox worlds fastest GNX" had some slag go through his after a exhaust mod and it cost him 7k for a replacement one through the dealer. This was in 1988 I believe although I was only 18 and young to the turbo scene.
