I bought mine in 1990 ( with 32,000 miles all stock) i wanted to buy one new in 1987 but money was a issue. To this day i wish i would have bought a new one and just made payments. The sad part of all of this is the car i bought in 1990 never ran all that great, rough idle and a few various issues. All the trips to the dealer were the same, replace the mass air, coil pack, TPS and so on. ( i wish i had all those used parts back now) It was my wifes daily driver for years. It got so bad that i finnaly parked the car in 1997 and it just sat in the garage for years. My son used to harp on me for years to get it back in shape and drive it. In are around 2002 with the help of all the guys on the internet i finally got the car right. Did all the upgrades plus a few more and the car runs like a dream now. Before i got this car right with the help of you guys on the net i had a opportunity to buy a mildly modified Typhoon in 2001 in perfect shape, low low miles with the exception of a small engine stumble for around 10k ( i bet money now it was a very minor issue). I debated on that for days and the car finnaly sold.
how long have you owned your Turbo Buick?
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challengermike
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I bought my 86 t type about 3-4 months ago from a member on this site.I had to rebuild the engine and trans as nothing in either of them was any good.I have had it up an running for about 2 months now,Still trying to work some bugs out of it.As of right now i need a higher stall converter but it still ran a 8.14 in the 1/8 with lousy 1.88 60 foot.Paint and interior work will be this winter.
Purchased my '87 T in November, 1986. The Buick dealer had two T's with identical options. One was dark blue and one silver, the one I bought. (Can't remember if he had any GN's.) There was a new car show at the civic center that weekend and he wanted to put the silver one in the show. Of course, I didn't want hundreds of people sitting in a car I might buy, so I purchased it the Friday before the car show. He put the blue one in the show. If he was suckering me, it worked. And he gave me all of $500 off list. He knew I wanted that car.
I remember test driving it and two salesman came with me. It had rained a little bit and the streets were damp. He kept cautioning me not to give it too much gas because it would spin. I got on it one time and I saw what he meant.
I remember test driving it and two salesman came with me. It had rained a little bit and the streets were damp. He kept cautioning me not to give it too much gas because it would spin. I got on it one time and I saw what he meant.
HellOnWheels
HellOnWheels
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2002
Went Christmas shopping December 1988, came home with an '87 GN. Enjoy it as much today as the day I bought it.
Jerry
Jerry
Underboost
Mr. Dull
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2005
My Story
My Dad bought his 87GN new in 1988. I was 10yrs old and loved going for rides in it. At 13 I was changing the oil and driving it around the block. :tongue: He had a chip, exhaust, shift kit, fuel pump, your basic upgrades. I took my drivers test in it when I hit 16 then raced it at the street legal drags. It ran 13's and as I got older I ended up taking it to prom in '96. I blew it up that night and had to call my Dad to explain why the car was coming home on a flat bed.
Lets just say I got my @ss kicked the next day after I built up the courage to come home. :redface: From that point the car went to Mike Doyle's shop in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and was built with steel mains, bored 20,TRW's, front mount, bigger turbo, heads, 60lb Inj, and built trans. When the car came back it ran good. Unfortunately the car was stolen 3 months later and never even made it to the track. It was found on the frame rails in the middle of an intersection in Compton, CA 3 days later with the vin laser cut out of the windshield. 21st Century Insurance gave him 16k with all the receipts.
Then he bought another GN, stock with 45k mi. It had spoke hub caps pushed on the stock GN wheels and Lincoln Continental body kit with the spare tire on the trunk. LOL! A little old lady owned it in Culver City, CA. The car went straight to Classics By Bernt in OC and was stripped of all the crap.
My Dad drove it for a year and was feeling down because it wasn't like his old GN. He sold it to me in 97 with 55k mi, for $13,500 from that point it just got faster and faster and my wallet got skinnier and skinnier. Now we both have a good time with it.
Sorry this was a bit long but I thought it was a nice story to share with my fellow TR buddies.
10.80's: The best time I ever had with it on the Street & Track
10.12: TH400 Not very FWY friendly w/ Stock Ported Iron Heads
No New 1/4 times at this point, 1.42 60ft 6.38@107mph in the 1/8 running lean.
I had to get the tag before it was taken the car should run 9.80's as it sets.
My Dad bought his 87GN new in 1988. I was 10yrs old and loved going for rides in it. At 13 I was changing the oil and driving it around the block. :tongue: He had a chip, exhaust, shift kit, fuel pump, your basic upgrades. I took my drivers test in it when I hit 16 then raced it at the street legal drags. It ran 13's and as I got older I ended up taking it to prom in '96. I blew it up that night and had to call my Dad to explain why the car was coming home on a flat bed.
Lets just say I got my @ss kicked the next day after I built up the courage to come home. :redface: From that point the car went to Mike Doyle's shop in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and was built with steel mains, bored 20,TRW's, front mount, bigger turbo, heads, 60lb Inj, and built trans. When the car came back it ran good. Unfortunately the car was stolen 3 months later and never even made it to the track. It was found on the frame rails in the middle of an intersection in Compton, CA 3 days later with the vin laser cut out of the windshield. 21st Century Insurance gave him 16k with all the receipts. Then he bought another GN, stock with 45k mi. It had spoke hub caps pushed on the stock GN wheels and Lincoln Continental body kit with the spare tire on the trunk. LOL! A little old lady owned it in Culver City, CA. The car went straight to Classics By Bernt in OC and was stripped of all the crap.
My Dad drove it for a year and was feeling down because it wasn't like his old GN. He sold it to me in 97 with 55k mi, for $13,500 from that point it just got faster and faster and my wallet got skinnier and skinnier. Now we both have a good time with it.
Sorry this was a bit long but I thought it was a nice story to share with my fellow TR buddies.
10.80's: The best time I ever had with it on the Street & Track
10.12: TH400 Not very FWY friendly w/ Stock Ported Iron Heads
No New 1/4 times at this point, 1.42 60ft 6.38@107mph in the 1/8 running lean.
I had to get the tag before it was taken the car should run 9.80's as it sets.
Underboost
Mr. Dull
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- Oct 4, 2005
My Story
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bought my first one injuly 2000, got a good deal on it or $5000 dollars. Its was damage when I bought it, " Car was racing and hit a tree bend the frame rail on pass side". I got my 2 one in August 2000 after finding out hot much 2 put a frame rail straighten. Sold the first one shortly after. Wish I would of kept it now.
(1996) '86 T-type - As a college student, I couldn't afford to fix all the problems so I sold it a few months later.
(2000) '87 GN hardtop - After I sold the '86 T-type I never lost interest in turbo Buicks so about 9 months after I graduated from college I bought this car. It was fine at first, but then I started modifying it and the oil companies started reformulating motor oils. I had numerous internal engine problems and finally sold it out of frustration right before my daughter was born in 2005.
(2005) '87 GN t-top - Only three months after I sold the hardtop car, I decided I had to have another one. I still own this one.
Rob
(2000) '87 GN hardtop - After I sold the '86 T-type I never lost interest in turbo Buicks so about 9 months after I graduated from college I bought this car. It was fine at first, but then I started modifying it and the oil companies started reformulating motor oils. I had numerous internal engine problems and finally sold it out of frustration right before my daughter was born in 2005.
(2005) '87 GN t-top - Only three months after I sold the hardtop car, I decided I had to have another one. I still own this one.
Rob
you guys are newbies. i've had my GN for 17yrs, bought it in 91 at Westgate Chevrolet in Amarillo,TX. saw it on show room floor at used dealership on a Sunday. natrually they were closed, but Monday I took my 76 Nova, that had a 350 with Edelbrock intake and carb, crane cam. was Canary Yellow. with the motor also matching. salesman were impresed at the way it looked and sounded, ran great. they gave me $3500 for it. and I drove away in the GN. 3 motors later and she has a 6765wcbb turbo- V4- monroe TB-cc 206.212- 50lb inj- stock pp heads- Pat's 32-3400 10in-and Razor's kit. goal is to hit mid 11s this summer. damn chinese walbro knockoff os the problem right know.
ALVAROG1983
EVIL GN
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- Mar 27, 2007
I Just Bought Mine In April Still Trying To Get It Together Learning Has I Go Sometimes Not Fun I Guess The Money Part.i Dont' Regrat The Purchase At All I Always Liked Buicks My First Car Was A Regal Still Have It And Plan On Droping A Gn Transplant I Guess Little At Time But This Web Has Been Alot Of Help Thanks To All Members.
NICE CAR UNDERBOOST LIKE THE PICS AND THE STROY LOL
NICE CAR UNDERBOOST LIKE THE PICS AND THE STROY LOL
turbojimmy
Supporting Member
- Joined
- May 26, 2001
I rescued mine from my uncle's salvage yard in December of 1997. It was a totaled, recovered theft from the Baltimore/Washington area. I didn't get it on the road until May of 1999. It was 100% original at the time. It has a salvage title so I don't feel bad about modifying it. I have most of the original parts for it but I don't envision ever putting it back to stock.
Jim
Jim
TR Custom Parts
Mark Hueffman - Owner
- Joined
- May 25, 2001
Bought my 87 GN in 1995 with only 4700 miles on it. Now has 28K and a few mods since I bought it.
