Search results

  1. G

    strange sound and smell from engine bay

    i am having an interesting problem with my 86 GN. a couple days ago my car started making a 'humming' noise at idle and it is most significant when shifting into gear. i can feel it sometimes too, through my left foot when it is resting near the firewall. the noise lasted for a day, then went...
  2. G

    can boost bleeder lower boost?

    i am looking to install a boost bleeder on my car in attempts to lower the boost (see the reasoning behind this in my thread 'serious knock issues and possible solutions'). i have been doing some reading and it seems that there is only info on how to increase boost by using one of these. can i...
  3. G

    serious knock issues and possible solutions?

    i just installed my scanmaster today on my bone stock 86 gn and found some interesting numbers when i took it out for a test run. after a 3rd gear roll on to full throttle the scanmaster recall showed 760 mV and 19* of knock retard (i dont have any other numbers, how do you recall these?)...
  4. G

    pypes vs. magnaflow????

    i need to replace the mufflers on my '86 gn and i am thinking either magnaflows or pypes (violator or race pro, is one better/louder/more abnoxious). any thoughts? i like the sound of both (maybe the pypes a little better)but i am looking for some input. is there any performance advantage to...
  5. G

    vac conversion brake line connection question

    when converting from the powermaster to a vacuum system on my 86 gn are there any modifications that need to be made to the brake lines such as length or the order in which they connect to the master cylinder (front to back), or do they bolt right in? any other tips on how to do this before...
  6. G

    fellow gn drivers in edmonton, alberta???

    is there anybody out there in gn land from edmonton and area? i am a new owner and i am looking for some support/info. hoping to hear from somebody thanks Gord
  7. G

    monte carlo front end compatibility???

    i have an 86 grand national and i was wondering how many front end parts will be compatible with my buddy's 82 monte. he has some parts that i might buy off of him. looking to use tie rod ends, sway bar end links, ball joints, various bushings etc... any help is appreciated.
  8. G

    fellow gn drivers in edmonton, alberta???

    is there anybody out there in gn land from edmonton and area? i am a new owner and i am looking for some support/info. hoping to hear from somebody thanks Gord
  9. G

    surging at stoplights and power loss at cruising speed

    i have a problem with my stock 86 gn which i have owned for 2 weeks. the problems just started the other day. sometimes as i am slowing down to a stop (ex. at a red light) from cruising speed (60 km/h) the rpms will suddenly rise and the car will surge. this rpm increase will sometimes remain...
  10. G

    surging at stoplights and power loss at cruising speed.

    i have a problem with my stock 86 gn which i have owned for 2 weeks. the problems just started the other day. sometimes as i am slowing down to a stop (ex. at a red light) from cruising speed (60 km/h) the rpms will suddenly rise and the car will surge. this rpm increase will sometimes remain...
  11. G

    new turbo owner and have some questions

    i just bought a stock 1986 grand national and it is my first turbo car and i have some questions. when the boost climbs it often goes into the red at the end of the boost guage, is this ok? i dont want to overboost and blow something. also i need some new front end parts (ball joints, tie rod...
Top