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    85 GN up for sale??

    Hey guys I was toying with the idea of selling my 85 GN with 78,000 miles with the normal upgrades and all of the stock parts too. I was wondering what I should list it for? I was thinking around 10K but not real sure. Also if I decide to sell it I will offer it on this site before I go to ebay...
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    Already getting frustrated !#@!*!&*!##!*!

    3 drives so far this year and none of them were even close to enjoyable! My O2 readings r all over the place from 800 to 20 mv at idle. Changed my down pipe dounut gasket and removed my EGR and its still no different. I hear a tic on the passenger side but cant find an exhaust leak
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    stanard MAF translator or gen2??

    I am going to buy a translator with a new MAF ls1 or lt1, which translator do u guys suggest I buy for my 85 GN with tt chip and 86/87 ecm?
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    Need a little advise please

    I took my 85 GN out for the first time tonite and it didn't run the greatest. It's been over a year since I had it out. Over the winter did some basic upgrades but I think I have an exhaust leak my o2 readiness were all over the place from 800 to 50 and I could not get boost above 10psi. Brand...
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    HVAC question

    Hey guys quick question about my 85 GN. Im sure all of the ventilation is the same on all of these cars but does anyone know off hand why I cant switch from defrost to vent to floor, etc.. Is the damper vacuum or electric? I havent even began to look yet just figured I would throw this out there...
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    Advice on inter cooling an 85 GN????

    Hey guys my name is Steve and was looking for some feedback on converting my hot air to IC. Should I or shouldn't I that's my biggest question?!?!?! If I should what route should I take a new motor or just convert what I already have? Any advice would b considered and appreciated. Thanks
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    upgraded to 86/87 ecm but have a question

    Still putting all my new upgraded goodies into my 85 GN!! Holy shit money doesnt last long with one of these cars!!!LOL! But anyway I have one question I installed my new 86/87 ecm and new tt chip but I left the 86/87 calpac chip in it. Should I have put the calpac from the 85 ecm into the new...
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    Adj. wastegate actuator, and adj. fpr

    Looking for an adjustable wastegate actuator for my 85 GN with stock turbo. Also an adj. fuel pressure reg.
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    What to do with stock tranny?

    Hey everyone. I was just wondering if I should do anything to my stock tranny in my 85 GN when I start upgrading parts? I'm not going crazy just alittle more hp ....... 42.5# injectors, walbro pump with hot wire kit, turbo tweak 5.7 chip in an 87 ECM, adj. fuel pressure, etc. Any info would b...
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    Need a 86 87 ECM

    Looking for an 86 87 ECM for my 85 GN, thanks Steve
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    86 87 ECM

    Still looking for an 86 87 ECM if anyone has one for sale
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    Oil?

    Gonna change my engine oil tomorrow what do u guys recommend? I was gonna buy a synthetic oil (mobile 1 or something like that) what do u think? Also I bought a new coil pack and want to install it but the firing order is reversed from the one on the sticker on the shroud. Can I still use it...
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    ecm question

    hey guys I was wondering if anyone here knows where I can get a 86 87 ecm for my 85 GN? If anyone knows or if someone has one for sale let me know. Thanks, Steve
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    85 Grand National high idle and where to start questions

    Hey guys I got some great info from u guys already about my new 85 GN but now it's time to start putting parts in and I just want to make sure I don't blow my motor or tranny up! I got a chip and 42# injectors from turbo tweak and have on order a walbro fuel pump and hot wire kit from them as...
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    any good mechanics in ct?

    hey guys, anyone know of a good GN mechanic in CT preferrably in northwest CT? I would like to take my 85 hotair to have it looked at before I put on all of my performance parts which by the way that info came from this forum, thanks for that guys. Hey Shawn I tried bidding on ur injectors but...
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    1985 Grand National newby

    Hey guys I just joined your impressive website today and I'm hoping to get a little help from you all since I am brand new to the Buick turbo world. I recently aquired a 1985 GN from my wifes Aunt who let this thing sit in a garage for the last 15+ years! It has some bugs but I've been tinkering...
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