[34blazer]

Since it hasn't been very lively here, i'll update this from time to time.

Bought an '86 GN with 89K miles. *EDIT* **A recent carfax found that this car has 189K miles**

Had some issues that needed to be addressed before I wanted to drive it.

Boss 20" wheels, ugh. Replaced those with stock WE2 wheels.
Wiring hack jobs all over the place, fixed and soldered properly.
Ghetto blaster in the trunk, removed and sold
TA49 turbo was toast, replaced with Precision 6262 CEA
Installed EBL SFI-6, 1 and 3 bar MAPs
traded Wilwood 12" front brakes for 11"
$$$$

Still have yet to drive the car But I plan to take it off the jackstands tomorrow and pull it out of the garage. :lol:

I need to consolidate all the pics and add some here.

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[butch_n]

Very nice

 

[colemart]

I approve of this thread.

 

[34blazer]

Looks like the car has a weak fuel pump, IDC up too high and starting to lean out. Oh well.

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[34blazer]

Trans is about toast 2nd gear slipping badly. A friend has a 200 4R trans with 5K on it from a hot-air car, that he is giving to me for a great deal. Id like to find a decent shift kit so it will hold up for a little while. Something around 50 bucks would be do able, anymore and Im cutting into the new baby funds LOL.

Any recommendations?

 

[SuperDave]

talk to Dana at pro-built automatics. The guy really knows his stuff :wink:

sweet car BTW!

 

[34blazer]

Thanks Dave! I didnt know he offered anything for the 2004r, will hit him up.

 

[slywith1988z24]

I used to own a 1987 Buick Grand National back in 1998.. I bought it with a cracked chassis and I didn't have much money at the time to fix it..

It was a fast car and I enjoyed it..

 

[34blazer]

Been working on little issues here and there, false knock being one of them. Still a lot of tuning left, and the 42#ers are over 80% DC at 12 psi. Have 60's that will go in eventually. Damn thing seems slow to me though.

I may drive the car once a week for a short 5 mile trip, and maybe have a couple hours to work on it every couple of weeks.

 

[34blazer]

Anybody want updates?

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[heartbeat1991]

Is that a 3500?

 

[34blazer]

Is that a 3500?

LZ9 8)

 

[heartbeat1991]

Why?

 

[34blazer]

Why not.

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Build an LC2 with forged rotating assembly and heads to support the power of the LZ9. That's why. LC2 wrapped up and in storage for now.

 

[34blazer]

Pulled the frame off to reinforce the flimsy G body frame, and to address some suspension flaws...

LZ9 has been mocked to the BRF 2004R, and to the frame. Fits well, no chopping to fit the engine.....yet.

 

[heartbeat1991]

You've been busy.

 

[34blazer]

Yes indeed

 

[34blazer]

Changed pick up points to bring the IC closer to the rear, rather than way out front.

 

[z_two_4]

Looks good! I take it that you are using the speedway adapter with the 200r4?

 

[heartbeat1991]

I've got a TGP stripped to its shell right now in my garage. A lot of work.