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March 16th, 2008, 03:42 PM
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i always thought a chevette or a vega would be sweet with the 3.8 turbo
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87 gn .030 over 206/206 cam. ported polished heads, 60# mototrons, te-62, rjc plate, walbo, th downpipe, hooker exhaust, smc alky. under construction 
    
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March 16th, 2008, 04:18 PM
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Yeah, me too. I'm building an N/A regal that should make 250 horses with a 2004r and 3.42 posi and weighs 3100 lbs. If that can make low 14's which I am aiming for, stuff that drivetrain in a chevette you may get high 12's or low 13's if it hooks. I had a chance a few years ago to buy a chevette in great shape for $400. I wish I would have jumped on it.
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March 16th, 2008, 06:31 PM
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I'm surprised nobody has put a IC 3.8 ina chevette. Hell get a 4 door, put a nice paint job on it and pimp it with some wheels. Make a great family cruiser or daily beater
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87 WE4-factory radio delete, pwr windows, rear defrost, pwr antenna, that's it! Runs on used parts  and stuff I found in my uncles back yard. Now that it runs I'm tearing it apart...and a 93 T/A- Well optioned but definitely not a whole lot of Pontiac Excitement there. soon to be joining in- 88 shelby z 5 spd 2.2 intercooled w/ttops
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March 16th, 2008, 09:42 PM
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I saw a GEO Metro with a GN drive train year before last at the GN meet in Bowling Green Ky.
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89 TTA -first and original owner, 34k miles. www.my89turbotransam.com BB CPT-61, THDP, 60# inj., Electronic dump pipe, SMC Alcy Inj. stock exhaust from cat back. 
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March 17th, 2008, 10:31 AM
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RE: Chevettes
There was a guy here in Augusta that had one a couple of years ago that had a hot air motor in it. As far as the engine buildup I cant remember but I know it ran in the 11.40-11.50 range. The car was pretty light if I remember correctly. It was painted like a Ford Grabber Blue color and Ugly as homeade sin..
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March 17th, 2008, 11:46 AM
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I was always wondering how sick a 75 Skyhawk (rwd)could be with the LC2.
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March 17th, 2008, 11:52 AM
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Wait-How bout an old school mini cooper
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87 WE4-factory radio delete, pwr windows, rear defrost, pwr antenna, that's it! Runs on used parts and stuff I found in my uncles back yard. Now that it runs I'm tearing it apart...and a 93 T/A- Well optioned but definitely not a whole lot of Pontiac Excitement there. soon to be joining in- 88 shelby z 5 spd 2.2 intercooled w/ttops
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March 18th, 2008, 04:39 PM
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I always wanted to do a monza or skyhawk.
Problem is they are almost impossible to find and if you do they are so rusted out there isn't anything left.
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Bob Ward Crystal Lake, Il www.turbo924.com 87 GN, 61K miles- TE44, MSD 50's, stretched Stock IC, Walrpo 255 pump, hot wire kit, Extender, translator +, 3" LT1 MAF, RJS powerplate, Powerlogger, GNX gauge kit 80 Porsche 924 turbo hybrid powered by 86 GN-4.1 built by me- bored 40 over, PTE remote oil filter, hyper pistons, ported heads, 212 cam, TE63E, 60lb injectors, Bosch HV pump, custom FMIC, MAFPRO, LC1 WB, Porsche 5-speed trans, 560ft lbs to the wheels 99 Escalade- for towing project cars
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March 18th, 2008, 07:08 PM
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i would love todo a chevette as well... put a nice 86/87 ic motor.... my friend has one... the funny part is he was going to buy a 87 GN but he decided not too bc the curb to the dealer was too high and was scared they f up the cars on the curb.. So he went down the road and bought an 87 Chevette.. Everytime i see him (once a week) he regrets it... I would love a Skyhawk, keppin it all buick....
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March 19th, 2008, 08:05 AM
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If you really want an H-body, you need to come to New Mexico. I just sold a completely rust free Sunbird (Pontiac) and still have a super solid Skyhawk for sale now. My N/A car is a Vega wagon still wearing its original paint and my Hybrid car is a 73 Vega panel wagon. I have owned 13 of these cars and almost everyone was almost completely rust free. Of course we aren't exactly "local" to most of you on the East coast but I STILL have people calling me saying "If you want this car, come get it." Of the 13 I have only paid for 7 of them. The bodies are great, the interior not so much. The sun here kills them. If anyone is SERIOUS, let me know. I can find almost anything you are looking for.
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Erik R. Skarsgard 1987 GN 12.79 @106 on pump gas, no alchy
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March 19th, 2008, 06:10 PM
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My neighbor has a nice solid Ford Pinto for sale, I think about $600 would take it from him, its runs and is all there, make a great start
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Rob Rob's HP & PARTY page! '87 Grand National Owned 17 years. 65#inj,HW 307, THDP,V4 IC, GT6131E, alky, no cat, Cold Air kit, Del-alum fronts, Gen2 T+ w/LS1 & LM1/LMA3 WBO2, JJ TB mod, 3000 PTS 9x11conv, Direct Scan, best 1/8th 7.23@96, best 1/4 11.61@119, 1.66 60' '79 10th Anniv. T/A 6.6 all original 4-spd '89 20th Anniv. TTA #426 stock, 15k miles. '99 30th Anniv TA #707 Conv 1 of 535 conv..rarer than a GNX. '95 Trans Am Conv LT1 w/LPE 211/219, LE2 ported heads/intake, and LTs/true duals '94 Silverado LT4 w/LPE 211/219. 
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March 19th, 2008, 08:11 PM
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I have a 79 Cosworth Vega with an 87 driveline in it.Search my name for pics.
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Hollywood Knights its not just a car club,It's a way of life. 1976 Cosworth Vega 1987 GN motor.24x12x3 FMIC,Home built 3in DP 3500 Pats converter/2004r tranny 3.55 gears and a 26 in tall tire 11.03 @ 122 mph My car weights 3380 with driver 
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April 2nd, 2008, 06:50 PM
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search the cars for sale section, someone has a skyhawk that's rustfree. The interior is baked, but the best part about it is it has the glass(acrylic) roof option. Not just a sunroof, the whole top is clear.
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78 Lesabre Turbo Coupe w/ 85 SFI turbo setup,2004R, 3.73's Next project- 87 Shelby Charger, rear drive conversion, SC3800, T-5 5spd, independent rear from Pont. 6000 STE AWD. Love the bodystyle but that front drive sh//s gotta go!
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April 2nd, 2008, 06:53 PM
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Rob Rob's HP & PARTY page! '87 Grand National Owned 17 years. 65#inj,HW 307, THDP,V4 IC, GT6131E, alky, no cat, Cold Air kit, Del-alum fronts, Gen2 T+ w/LS1 & LM1/LMA3 WBO2, JJ TB mod, 3000 PTS 9x11conv, Direct Scan, best 1/8th 7.23@96, best 1/4 11.61@119, 1.66 60' '79 10th Anniv. T/A 6.6 all original 4-spd '89 20th Anniv. TTA #426 stock, 15k miles. '99 30th Anniv TA #707 Conv 1 of 535 conv..rarer than a GNX. '95 Trans Am Conv LT1 w/LPE 211/219, LE2 ported heads/intake, and LTs/true duals '94 Silverado LT4 w/LPE 211/219.
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April 2nd, 2008, 06:53 PM
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here's the link, 1980 Buick Skyhawk
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78 Lesabre Turbo Coupe w/ 85 SFI turbo setup,2004R, 3.73's Next project- 87 Shelby Charger, rear drive conversion, SC3800, T-5 5spd, independent rear from Pont. 6000 STE AWD. Love the bodystyle but that front drive sh//s gotta go!
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April 3rd, 2008, 07:46 AM
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search the cars for sale section, someone has a skyhawk that's rustfree. The interior is baked, but the best part about it is it has the glass(acrylic) roof option. Not just a sunroof, the whole top is clear.
Oooh yea, you should buy it. It is a nice car (shameless plug) 
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Erik R. Skarsgard 1987 GN 12.79 @106 on pump gas, no alchy
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April 3rd, 2008, 09:46 AM
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How about a gremlin or a pacer that would be awesome
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86 mc ss w/a 86 gn drive train just getting started on mods 1986 mc ss stock 1997 dodge 4x4 3500 12v #10 fuel plate 5" exhaust full gauges diesel can be fun (daily driver) Just added 152 db air horn.HONK HONK
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April 12th, 2008, 08:47 AM
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I want to turbo my 77 Skyhawk. I also want to make headers for it but haven't found any 304 SS head flanges yet? Thought that would be easy if you guys know where let me know. After seeing 10secvega on the H site and reading about his car I thought what better way to keep it Buick and be quick (whats your top rpm with the 3:55's?).
You can find Skyhawks out there. Like any H body they can look decent but still have terminal rust. I found a white one three years ago with less than 10k original miles. Brian
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May 3rd, 2008, 08:11 AM
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I changed to 3.23 gears this year.I just modified stock GN headers to fit my Vega.
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Hollywood Knights its not just a car club,It's a way of life. 1976 Cosworth Vega 1987 GN motor.24x12x3 FMIC,Home built 3in DP 3500 Pats converter/2004r tranny 3.55 gears and a 26 in tall tire 11.03 @ 122 mph My car weights 3380 with driver
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May 4th, 2008, 05:08 AM
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I have 3:42's now. I've read that a lot of TR's keep that gear with a 26" tall tire. Not knowing I didn't think 6500 would be a big deal but from some of the info I've found sounds like the turbo V6 makes it all under 6k. I just ordered the new Buick engine book and should have it by June 1 so maybe that will help. At least I found a 109 engine and although I change my mind a lot right now I'm thinking two garrett 2871R turbos with E85 and a blow thru carb. RJC has the head f |
