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    How much boost is to much boost?

    oh i got yeah they said it was the stock bottom end for a gn 3.8 turbo. if that helps lol. -chris
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    How much boost is to much boost?

    okay The motor is a the block out of my 79 regal. I put a gt 42 turbo with poston headers a turbonetics wastegate. 65 lb/hr injectors <fast sfi system> wiend intake modified to except injectors. i bought the crank and the connecting rods from the local gm parts place the pistons are forged 7.5...
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    How much boost is to much boost?

    I posted a question then i never got a question to. I built a 231 with a GN bottom end with forged 7.5:1 c/r pistons from PAW. I am running 9 lbs of boost because i know that this is a safe level. I am looking to run higher boost How much boost can this crank take before it falls apart. I...
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    Poston

    thanks i will try it again tommorrow Thankz again -Chris
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    Poston

    Yo i tried calling Poston this morning and i think i may have got a wrong number. the number i was given is 1 800 635 9781 Is this right or am i just not letting it ring enough lol I NEED A CATALOGUE lol Thanx -CHRIS
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    3 speed

    okay I talked to a few turbo people at precision and turbonetics they said that turbos and manual trannies are kind of not a good mix as for as the 231 goes. so i am sticking with my th-200r4 and changing the valve body to manual/auto and looking for a spring and wieght adjustment kit for the...
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    Manual tranny

    okay well i guess the manual is out of the question i will get a manual valve body for the th200-r4 and shift it manually from there it sounds like a better deal. any one know of a place that sells the weight a spring kits to adjust the governer for wide open throttle gear changes and what...
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    272

    okey doke yeah that's about what i was thinkin'. i guess if you can stroke a v8 why can you stroke a v6. Much thanks -chris
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    3 speed

    thanks much i will look around and see if maybe i can find me a saginaw 4. These trannies can be "bullet-proofed" to handle decent amount of torque a hps can they not.. -Chris
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    heads

    i will do i have already had the head machined for hard street use thinking MAYBE i could find a set and do to the reading and post i have seen on this message bored the gn1 heads are sort of expensive so i believe i will just go with an all out race head machining and go from there Thank a...
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    272

    i was looking at a turbo buick web page a week ago and they talked about abuick perfromance 272 cubic inch v6. Is this just a longer stroke 231 or is this a reall factory engine. and where can i find a place called Buick performance. I didn't know buick had a performance division. lol...
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    Manual tranny

    dude I read some where where they had Well then do you know where i can find an adapter plate for a richmond gear 6 speed to a buick engine? Chris
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    heads

    Will stage two head fit a 79 231 block i was told the only difference is the 4 extra bolt holes which i really don't believe i found the heads in the GMPP (general motors performance parts) catalog Thanx Chris
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    3 speed

    What three speed manual tranny came on the back of the buick turbo engines. I would actually like a 5 or 6 speed but i don't want to hastle with the adapter plates and all that **** please help. and what Clutche is the best? Chris
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    Manual tranny

    Can anyone tell me what 3 speed tranny<manual> came in the GN. I know this tranny porbably won't stand up to alot of torque and horse. so is ther any way to get this tranny to handle the power a modded turbo v6 can throw at it. I would like to have just a little more fun in my regal. Please...
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    am i a ricer?

    what about the NOS lol you all forgot about the NOS stickers. Ricers put the NOS stickers on there car thinking it makes them faster. as long as you keep it stock and don't do anything stupid with it i would say no your not a ricer. unless you start driving it more and neglect the GN's you are...
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    What would you pay for this 87 GN?

    2k for a GN Dude do it or i will lol I love myself some turbo buicks if you don't you will regret it later.. JUST DO IT! like Nike lol -chris
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    BFG 275/50 My 60 ft SUCKS Help!

    traction did you do any chasis adjustments as far as getting some adjustable upper control arms lower control arms anit hop bars I well help you **** loads and if they doesn't help engough you can always throw a bag or two of concrete or something to help put the rubber to the cement a little...
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    funny thread

    air bags Damn black you got bags on your buick too lol i thought i was the only one lol. It make the car better, the ride is the **** compared to coils. what's your bag setup? i am running eight solenoids 3/8 lines one pump and a standard tank. It gets up quick and down alot quicker lol...
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    funny thread

    stupid ass This kid is so stupid about **** he needs to learn before he burns lol all i have to say is HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HA:D :p
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