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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:10 AM
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Hello! I'm a new member as of today and I am also a proud new owner of a beautiful 87 GN. I've wanted one for 20 years, so when I found this one I could resist no longer. I called my husband and said "I found one and It's Mine!" I don't know much about the maintenance required, so any suggestions would be welcomed!
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:15 AM
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Very nice and welcome.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:16 AM
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:16 AM
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Welcome aboard, that is one nice looking GN.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:26 AM
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very nice , congrat's I see you brought the car for yourself, just wait till your husband drives it , he'll be hook'd , LOL well that being said welcome to the DARK SIDE, here's a website that should help The Grand National / T-Type / Turbo Regal Buick Spring Cleaning Guide that's for a spring cleaning always good to do, my only suggestions is before you add ant type of go fast goodies, have a good alarm or even better LO-JACK ( i have lo-jack and alarms ) be careful when you go out. I don't think alabama is as bad as dade county ( miami) but you never know .

well hope you and your hubby enjoy your new rocket , if you guys have any questions everyone here is more than helpful. have fun!!!
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:35 AM
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What type oil do you suggest using in it? I have been told so many different things from people I don't know what to chose.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:41 AM
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Old November 4th, 2007, 11:43 AM
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The Grand National / T-Type / Turbo Regal Buick Spring Cleaning Guide
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Old November 4th, 2007, 12:24 PM
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Great picture & beautiful GN, congratulations, your better half must be really proud of you.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 12:29 PM
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Well, he actually thinks I have gone crazy! He's not that interested and doesn't know that much about cars like this... that's why I am asking you guys!
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Old November 4th, 2007, 12:33 PM
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Congrats on the car. It looks super clean!!!

A lot of guys use Mobil 1 synthetic. I run Castrol Syntec. Either on is a good oil. The factory suggests to use the Mobil 1.


What are your plans for the car? Show? Stock? Race? etc....
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Old November 4th, 2007, 12:53 PM
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I don't have any plans as of yet. I just want it to be healthy and last me a long time because I plan on enjoying it!
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Old November 4th, 2007, 12:54 PM
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To my knowledge, it has not had synthetic oil run in it. Will it cause any problems if I switch to synthetic?
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:00 PM
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To my knowledge, it has not had synthetic oil run in it. Will it cause any problems if I switch to synthetic?
No problem switching, but if there is a leak synthetic will find it.
I use Rollette with a AC Delco filter and I change my oil 2000-2500 miles.
Mine is a DD (Daily driver) not a garage queen..

What mods have been o the car all ready?
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:01 PM
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no, switch......better not let him drive it...may kidnap it
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:04 PM
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I'm not that knowledgeable about cars, so I am not quite sure. I don't think much at all has been done to the car other than a performance exhaust, a different chip and a K & N filter. Everything else is original.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:05 PM
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take some pics of the engine bay.........outside looks nice
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120K stock block, stock intercooler, 4" big mouth CAI,
60lbs inj TT Alky chip to match, 340 walbro hotwired, translater, 3.5 MAF,
SMC alky, 3" DP with cut out, GT6162 BB Turbo, Red Stripe converter , powerlogger, RJC powerplate and boost controller, ATR exhaust no cat
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:10 PM
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I'm not that knowledgeable about cars, so I am not quite sure. I don't think much at all has been done to the car other than a performance exhaust, a different chip and a K & N filter. Everything else is original.
Did the previous owner give you a list, if not give him a call had have him email it to you. Anyone that knows buicks close to you??? we are normaly a friendly bunch (expect doing winter) and will stop over for coffee or beer to look at another buick
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Customer Service, Principles and Integrity mean a lot to Me..Why isn't B4Black MOD anymore???? Removed link due to someone having nothing better to do, but complain to someone else instead of manning up to me.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:25 PM
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I haven't talked to the previous owner, and no I don't know anybody locally that knows about Buicks. I haven't even seen a GN anywhere around here. I wish I knew someone that had one so they could look at it for me.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:37 PM
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there are folks here that are from bama...some are driving back from a weekend event in GA and may post later.
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ET 14.3 @ 94mph with only 14 psi boost and 2.0 60'
86 T-type mostly stock.."The White moon roof GN", TT chip,KB adj fpr, fullthrottle pump&hotwire, 50lbers, Razor alky..
1980 C3 Vette...sucker for projects
Comp Cams will not get a Dime of my money
Customer Service, Principles and Integrity mean a lot to Me..Why isn't B4Black MOD anymore???? Removed link due to someone having nothing better to do, but complain to someone else instead of manning up to me.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 01:48 PM
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Thanks! I need some good local help!