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    Stock Turbo Shield Mod for 3" THDP

    I remember a while back someone had posted a pattern for trimming the stock turbo shield to accommodate the 3" THDP. Does anyone have or can link to it? Much appreciation.
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    Cotter pin on wastegate actuator

    Does anyone know what type of pin this is? If there is a standard replacement or something that is an adequate substitute? When I put my THDP on last year it was lost in the process and have been using a makeshift paperclip, although no problems have arisen as of yet I wouldn't mind getting a...
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    Anyone seen Chris Cairns?

    I was trying to get in touch with Chris as he is the guy who sold me my GN last November. I haven't seen him around lately wanted to see if he was going to the track what not etc etc. Seems like he dropped off the planet tho. Wanted to make sure he's ok as hes one of the older fellows in the...
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    Turbo not working on initial startup...

    Maybe you guys can point me in the right direction for trouble shooting. This is the second time I've had the turbo not enage after startup. I've only had the car since November and this is only the second time it has happened. The car starts fine but when I hit the gas I get nothing. After...
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    Will this radio work in a GN?

    I know there are a number of harnesses out there like the metra one to adapt the new units to older ones. I'm curious if this type unit will work in our cars? Thoughts? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48612&item=5775041090&rd=1 Any help would be appreciated.
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    WTB: 2.5 dual or 3 crossflow

    Looking for a new exhaust system for an 86 GN.
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    1984 T-type worth 1,000 bucks and it runs?

    Buddy who restores cars gave me a call last night. Apparently a friend of his needs to unload a 1984 T-type for cash. Wants 1,000 bucks and apparently the car runs. I'm going to look at it. Unfortunately I have a multitude of home improvement projects on the plate for the summer and don't have...
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    Hard Starting

    Quick question guys, well maybe not so quick. Weather has been getting better and decided to take car out last couple days. When starting the engine likes to crank for a good 3-10 secs before starting. Sometimes it'll crank for 5 secs I then have to shut down, let it sit for 10-15 secs then...
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    Mustang twin turbo on 2005

    I frequently look at stang.net as I have an old 1968 mustang and have been following the updated versions of the mustang as they are finally coming out with some fast cars. When I happened to come by this thread on a twin turbo'd mustang. Looks like a system similar to the rear mount F-body...
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    WTB: Stock radio concert sound for 86 GN

    Looking for a stock radio for an 86 GN. Would prefer good/excellent condition.
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    New exhaust fitment with old cat

    Hey guys quick question about exhausts. I need to upgrade my stock exhaust as it has some rust and hole in the muffler. I'd like to keep some semblance of the original stock setup, so I was looking at the 3" ATR crossflow. I did some searching on the boards and didn't see too many negatives...
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    Anti-Theft

    Had a couple a questions. Was curious to see what people used in terms of anti-theft devices. I had a mustang gt stolen from me when I lived in Philly and later found it stripped. That experience still pisses me off to no end from time to time. I know the standard kill switch is probably the...
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    Tire Size question

    Hey guys got a question regarding tire sizes and it's more related to overall streetability. I'll be looking for a good Z rated tire here in the spring that I can run on the stock wheels that fills them out a bit more than what came originally stock. Any suggestions on what you've personally...
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    New GN Owner in area

    Well, I got it. I just picked up my first 1986 GN. I purchased it through one of the board members, Chris. I can't say how excited I am. Chris is an awesome guy and can't say enough good things about him. I've been trolling the boards for a number of years now and have a pretty good...
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    GNX in Gran Turismo 4

    For anyone who likes racing simulators I saw a partial car list for GT4. There were 2 Buicks in there the GNX and the 1962 Buick Special.
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    GTA wheels on a 86 GN

    Question: I really like the GNX style wheel look. I did some research through the forums and I saw the GNX style wheels had a 3.9 backspace. I found this link to a vendor that has GTA style wheels. http://www.tacreationsusa.com/firebird.htm I'm looking at the 16 x 8 from the 86-87 GTA the...
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    Carfax plz

    I'm looking at a 87 turbo T with the vin: 1G4GJ117XHP440996 If anyone could run would be much appreciated, thx.
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    87 turbo t in Tacoma area

    Hi guys, I'm long time troll to the boards and have been hunting for a turbo buick in the Pacific NW area for some time. I came across this one...
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