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    Need help identifying my turbo

    Thank you for the suggestions. I reached out to Cotton's and Jack immediately responded to my email. It looks like he'll be able to get me get it figured out.
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    Need help identifying my turbo

    Hello, I'm trying to learn more about the turbo the previous owner put on my 87 GN. It has a gold housing that has a sticker on it that says "Turbonetics Turbochargers T-17814". Doing a google search yields absolutely nothing on the turbo. Is anyone familiar with this turbo? Are their...
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    Lets talk oil

    Thanks to everyone for their feedback on the topic of oil. It surely made for a lively discussion. :) I emailed a few manufactures through their websites to get their take on the oil to use. I advised I had a modified 87 GN that gets driven 5,000 miles a yr and sees a few trips to the drag...
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    Lets talk oil

    Thanks for all the great feedback. Has any one sent virgin oil in for an analysis and then performed a used oil analysis to see the effects the engine and turbo is having on the oil? It's seems a lot of you like the heavier weight oils. Is that because they are shearing down a grade when in...
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    Lets talk oil

    Thank you for the feedback. Are you doing 3,000 mile change intervals?
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    Lets talk oil

    Greetings Everyone, I'm new to the Buick Grand National scene but not to the turbos or collecting cars for that matter. I recently picked up an 87 Grand National that has a little work done to it. The seller ( a local classic car retailer) claims it's putting down 400 hp. Searching...
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