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    1986 Buick Grand National, STREET/STRIP

    All new parts only about 30 runs .A stock displacement 109 block. Forged rotating assembly. RJC Girdle ,Comp Cams 212/212 hydraulic roller. Champion ported irons,130lb valve springs,T&D roller rockers. Motor built by Carlquist Competition Engines , Oakville Ct. ARP studs & bolts.TA headers...
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    86 GN for sale $25,000

    stock displacement 109 block,Forged rotating assembly,RJC girdle,Comp Cams 212/212 hydraulic roller,RJC deep oil pan,Champion ported irons,130lb valve springs,RJC Bullit Proof head gaskets, T&D roller rockers, Motor built by Carlquist Competition Engines, Oakville Ct ARP Studs and bolts, RJC...
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    Lebanon Valley Buick Day Sat Aug 17 th

    Don't forget this Saturday at Lebanon Valley , " Buick Day" was rescheduled from earlier this summer. Weather looks good and decent D/A ! Jim Maguire
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    octane requirements

    Guys,being fairly new to racing GN's I have a question that might be "stupid". Is there a formula to figure out exactly what octane is necessary for a specific motor.In my limited experience I would expect some math that would use ,compression ratio ,boost,timing ,intake air temp,etc to...
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    Finally in the nines

    after trying for two years ,I ran at Lebanon Wed nite and got my GN into the nines ! Last pass of the nite and we ran a 9.98@137 now I need to get a license and thats a good problem ,JimsGN
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    RJC pulleys and miezere water pump

    installing an electric water pump with RJC pulley set ,does anyone know which belt will fit? jim maguire
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    Head Gaskets

    Just ran at Lebanon yesterday ,turned a respectable 10.05 ,then hot lapped looking for those nines.Ran 10.50and when I came back to the pits there was oil in the water ,oil and water puked out the breather. Oil level was low but no "cream "in the oil. Haven't torn it down yet (too depressed )...
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    FG 2" Cowl Induction Hood

    Am planning to run THS and can not use this hood .Painted and ready to go .Used for about a month and now sits in my garage ,first $600' takes it,Really don't want to ship, hope someone from Connecticut wants it . Jim Maguire
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    looking to have wheels narrowed

    need a shop to narrow my front wheels to 3.5 so I can run skinnies .Does anyone know a place in or near Connecticut that does this . Only place I found was in Cal. Jim Maguire
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    Dash Mounting Plate

    is anyone making or does anyone have a plate that would replace the standard dash gage set up with round gages like the GNX set up.I don't want the GNX /Stewart Warner gages I want my own combination of gages although I can be flexible with the layout . Jim Maguire
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    question about THS

    my GN has a mini tub. I have 275 tires and don't need the extra room .Will this disqualify me from THS Also I have removed two head lights and am using these openings for cold air intakes would this knock me out also. The lights are no big deal the mini tub is a pain in the butt to rectify...
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    Rear wheel house

    Looking for two rear wheel house liners.Am going to Bowling green and want to run THS . I have a mini tub and according to the rules "no mini tub" please e mail jimmaguire@jpmaguire.com or call 203-996-8450 jim maguire located in Ct.
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    Trans over heat

    Hadmy car up to Buick Bash @ Epping Saturday. Second time out and ran a best 10.4@131 pretty happy about that but I had an issue with trans overheating . I have a trans blanket and a trans cooler in front on the radiator. Trans blankets suck for holding in heat had the same issue on dyno a...
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    Burger King tomorrow nite

    Anyone going to the Berlin Tpke tomorrow nite? Just got my GN back from Jannetty's today, washed it in the rain ( slightly obsessed ) and I'm ready to go ! Going with both my son's SS Camaro and my GN . Jimmag
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    Lebanon Valley Track Rental

    This Friday is "Jannetty's Track Rental Day at lebanon Valley . There are still openings ,it' s $100 includes lunch.Any one interested call their shop @ 203-753-7223 Ive been using them since Otto stopped working on my car and have been very satisfied , the mechanics are great and waiting...
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    Boost

    Have 13 lbs of boost on my GN until about 100 mph then it spools to 26 lbs .I have an AEM control set up buy someone else any ideas on how I can troubleshoot and get it to 26 lbs sooner ? Jimmag
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    Torque thrust wheels for gn

    Need two 15x10 torque thrust wheels or four matching wheels with 10" rears so i can play with the big kids in NC next month ,desperate jim mag
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    Methanol Straight or Meth /Water

    This seems like something I should Know. I have a 2010 ss Camaro w/ built motor, blown etc, low 10 sec car, had Snow meth injection system . The entire Camaro group uses a mix of alcohol and water. I also have a GN built motor the usual stuff and everyone says not to use water . What am I...
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    New drag strip in ct

    Am thinking about building a drag strip in Ct .Set it up as a non-profit with a board to manage it. I don't know what it would cost or where we could put it . I'd like to get a group to brain storm this and see if it's feasable. Signing the "petition " or waiting for the Indians is absured...
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    Walbro in tank Double Pumper

    Does anyone know where I can buy (and have in a week) a Walbro Double Pumper for an 86 GN .Haven't found it anywhere, Jim Mag
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