My New Toy - Turbo Buick Fans (& Everyone Else) Te

**DJ Red Barron** · 10-29-2008, 02:23 PM

It's a 1986 Buick Grand National with 42K original miles on it. The GNX appearance mods were done by a Buick dealership in 1987 using all OEM GNX parts. It's a heavily optioned car with power windows, power locks, power seats, power trunk opener, tilt, cruise, digital dash & digital climate control. It's also got a Kenne Bell front spoiler with direct ram air, Kenne Bell fuel pressure gauge, gauge pod in the dash on the passenger side (this is coming out) and also came with a trunk full of extra stuff like a NOS radio, power seat switches, power window switches, GM manuals and parts listings, etc. Once I inventory all of it, I'll post a list up. The paint looks decent for now. But it will be lined up for a spray job before too terribly long.

Other plans include the GNX gauge setup, suspension & brake system upgrades and some more engine mods I'm sure. Also, ALL badges are getting removed. It's going to basically be a GNX Tribute car (minus the emblems) set up kinda like a pro-touring ride.

My apologies for the pic quality. I just quickly took a few shots while parked on the side of the road Sunday night. Better pics will be coming when I have a little more time to take them.

**TempleU_WS6** · 10-29-2008, 02:31 PM

Thats fuckin awesome! I love it. GNX's are one of my favorite cars and yours definitely matches up!

**05gtoautoX** · 10-29-2008, 02:31 PM

Love the GNs, does it have any engine mods? Still have stock turbos? nevermind on the turbos, apparently you just posted a pic with the hood up. LOL

**GONZO SS** · 10-29-2008, 02:33 PM

WOW brother great find, its a beauty good luck with her!

**DJ Red Barron** · 10-29-2008, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

Thats fuckin awesome! I love it. GNX's are one of my favorite cars and yours definitely matches up!

Thank you much Temple!

Originally Posted by 05gtoautoX

Love the GNs, does it have any engine mods? Still have stock turbos? nevermind on the turbos, apparently you just posted a pic with the hood up. LOL

Damn, ninja-edit.. LOL.

Yea, the motor only has some minor bolt-ons and the turbo is stock... For now

Originally Posted by GONZO SS

WOW brother great find, its a beauty good luck with her!

Thanks GONZO!

**DUBB** · 10-29-2008, 02:40 PM

Nice catch man, always loved those cars

**The Manalishi** · 10-29-2008, 02:41 PM

Thats a damn nice car. Good find.

**310stanger** · 10-29-2008, 02:46 PM

Possibly a stupid question, but can these cars be made to handle well? I would love one just like yours that has the thrilling power of the turbo, but can take a corner as well. I think they are really clean mean looking cars. Like what Darth Vader would drive lol

**DJ Red Barron** · 10-29-2008, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by DUBB

Nice catch man, always loved those cars

Originally Posted by The Manalishi

Thats a damn nice car. Good find.

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by 310stanger

Possibly a stupid question, but can these cars be made to handle well? I would love one just like yours that has the thrilling power of the turbo, but can take a corner as well. I think they are really clean mean looking cars. Like what Darth Vader would drive lol

That's a good question. I'll let ya know what I find out. I am pretty sure it can be done. I'm just not yet sure what it will take to accomplish it.

LOL! About Darth Vader, take a look at the top of May, 1987 Car & Driver...

And a cool pic taken from TurboBuick.com...

**The Manalishi** · 10-29-2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

Possibly a stupid question, but can these cars be made to handle well? I would love one just like yours that has the thrilling power of the turbo, but can take a corner as well. I think they are really clean mean looking cars. Like what Darth Vader would drive lol

Yes you can. There are several companies that offer stuff for them.

**stlws6** · 10-29-2008, 03:18 PM

I always loved the Grand Nationals. Awsome car man!

**02Sweet** · 10-29-2008, 04:20 PM

please pm your address so i can come over tie you up steal the car and go joy riding

**Frozen WS6** · 10-29-2008, 04:22 PM

Hotchkis make a really good kit for getting them to handle. Nice find. I have a friend that keeps toying with selling his 10 sec 87GN. I'm just waiting for the right chance to grab it.

**Murder after Midnight** · 10-29-2008, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Red Barron

It's a 1986 Buick Grand National with 42K original miles on it. The GNX appearance mods were done by a Buick dealership in 1987 using all OEM GNX parts. It's a heavily optioned car with power windows, power locks, power seats, power trunk opener, tilt, cruise, digital dash & digital climate control. It's also got a Kenne Bell front spoiler with direct ram air, Kenne Bell fuel pressure gauge, gauge pod in the dash on the passenger side (this is coming out) and also came with a trunk full of extra stuff like a NOS radio, power seat switches, power window switches, GM manuals and parts listings, etc. Once I inventory all of it, I'll post a list up. The paint looks decent for now. But it will be lined up for a spray job before too terribly long.

Other plans include the GNX gauge setup, suspension & brake system upgrades and some more engine mods I'm sure. Also, ALL badges are getting removed. It's going to basically be a GNX Tribute car (minus the emblems) set up kinda like a pro-touring ride.

My apologies for the pic quality. I just quickly took a few shots while parked on the side of the road Sunday night. Better pics will be coming when I have a little more time to take them.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! that's an amazing car congrats.

**00redws6** · 10-29-2008, 04:58 PM

Very nice car always liked the GN

**GTP231** · 10-29-2008, 05:15 PM

**02cetransam** · 10-29-2008, 05:55 PM

sick ride

**El Toro Loco** · 10-29-2008, 06:56 PM

you lucky /// insanely jealous beautiful if i could i too would get my hands on one congrats

**slowgtp** · 10-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Very nice car. I have an 87 with 49k, too bad it's broken right now. I'm buying the parts to get it back on the road in hopefully 10 second trim again. I see nice cars like yours and it's giving me the drive to get mine running again. Have fun with it!!