I've been dabbling in Turbo Regals for a LONNNNNNG time now. I had an 86 GN for 7 or 8 years.. and never really achieved what I wanted with it.. I've had my current 87 for a few years now.. and after a crank replacement and cam upgrade.. (not to mention lots of chrome) I still can't make it do what it can.
I've ridden in TRs that do exactly what I've heard they can do.. so, I know it's not a myth or folklore.. but, I'm really leaning toward selling this car.
Please check my sig for all the upgrades on this car.. The only thing that's kinda foreign to me is the alky set up. Here's what I know about it.. the chip is burned for it (jay carter alky chip at 22*) and it kicks in at 11psi boost.
I'm running about 16-17 psi boost now.. and I still get 3-6 -- sometimes more -- knock retard. I'm running a ton of fuel pressure .. but, still the car -- in my opinion -- is slow.
I've got a 95 Viper too.. this car would SMOKE my GN. I've also got a supercharged 98 Vette.. No contest.
With the upgrades I've got in my GN.. I would assume I should be well over 400 horsepower.. the same as the Viper.. I'm just not feeling it.
I know I'm not the only frustrated GN owner out there -- but, I also know there are a ton of very satisfied ones.
Yes, I've read all of the recipes.. I was around for the old #BuickGN channel on IRC. I've been shooting the **** with you guys about these cars for years.. and know an aweful lot now.. I'm just really a ****ty tuner.. or I've got my second lemon. I'm guessing it's me.
Can you guys do me a favor and just step by step help me to diagnose this damn thing? I'll take all advice..
BTW, don't tell him .. but, my dad has an 86 T-Type.. stock stock stock -- I'm quite sure he's smoke me in a race.
thanks for your patience.
jp
I've ridden in TRs that do exactly what I've heard they can do.. so, I know it's not a myth or folklore.. but, I'm really leaning toward selling this car.
Please check my sig for all the upgrades on this car.. The only thing that's kinda foreign to me is the alky set up. Here's what I know about it.. the chip is burned for it (jay carter alky chip at 22*) and it kicks in at 11psi boost.
I'm running about 16-17 psi boost now.. and I still get 3-6 -- sometimes more -- knock retard. I'm running a ton of fuel pressure .. but, still the car -- in my opinion -- is slow.
I've got a 95 Viper too.. this car would SMOKE my GN. I've also got a supercharged 98 Vette.. No contest.
With the upgrades I've got in my GN.. I would assume I should be well over 400 horsepower.. the same as the Viper.. I'm just not feeling it.
I know I'm not the only frustrated GN owner out there -- but, I also know there are a ton of very satisfied ones.
Yes, I've read all of the recipes.. I was around for the old #BuickGN channel on IRC. I've been shooting the **** with you guys about these cars for years.. and know an aweful lot now.. I'm just really a ****ty tuner.. or I've got my second lemon. I'm guessing it's me.
Can you guys do me a favor and just step by step help me to diagnose this damn thing? I'll take all advice..
BTW, don't tell him .. but, my dad has an 86 T-Type.. stock stock stock -- I'm quite sure he's smoke me in a race.
thanks for your patience.
jp