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I'm looking to buy a T-Type/Turbo-T (prefer not to get a GN) in/around MN (I could go to Chicagoland or similar distance). Prefer color other than black, and I'd prefer a hardtop. Doesn't have to look perfect but it should be clean. Under 100k miles (or recently rebuilt), rust-free a plus...

Hello all, I just purchased an '86 T-type from a boardmember, and he says it has a TA-49. I know this is a 'stock-appearing' turbo, but is there any way to identify if it is indeed a 49? Not that I don't believe him, but it would be nice to be sure for ordering other parts, etc. EDIT...

YEAR: 1986, VIN: 1G4GK4776GP435914 I just want to be sure. Can I tell using the VIN as a guide? I put it on AutoTrader, and the automated 'vehicle definer' which uses the VIN calls it a Regal T-Type. Any other way(s) to tell? :confused: Thanks Kris

Hey all, First of all, what's the 'official name' for the stock turbo on an '86 GN? I've seen TA-44 mentioned, 49, etc..... Is it worth rebuilding/porting a stock 93k-mile GN turbo or should I just upgrade? What would be a good streetable upgrade? I have a red-stripe converter, 36-lb...

Wheels are 15x8 with 4" backspacing. Only for the rear, of course. Will they fit my '86 GN without 'massaging'?

I'm psyched. First time with this car at a dragstrip, on Saturday (Rock Falls Raceway, WI). I've ran a lot of cars there, but nothing that ever broke into the 13s (motorcycles not included). I'm guessing low-13s (traction is good with my G60-15 McCrearys) at 104-105mph. If I break into...

Disconnected and reconnected the battery on my digital-dash '86 GN, now all the gauges display in metric.:confused: How do I switch it back? I can't find a switch anywhere.... Thanks, Kris

Just curious, I was talking with my friend Steve about his former '87 GN (sold it last year), and he says he went 11.30s at 115mph on the stock turbo and injectors and no alky. Stock converter/trans too. Lots of fuel pressure, lots of timing, lots of octane, stretch IC, 28x10 slicks...

...with new fresh pics from today! Hope you enjoy... http://www.sounddomain.com/id/krisr Thanks TurboBuick for all the inspiration. Kris

When I bought my '86 GN, the previous owner said the car had blue top injectors, which by investigation on the board I have found they are 36-lb. I bought a chip for the injectors and my other mods and went to install it today, but the chip I pulled out is marked as if it was for 30# injectors...

My friend's '87 Limited T has a problem with it's powermaster unit. Brakes became soft and the 'BRAKE' light would come on under moderate braking. Then, the brakes suddenly became very hard and the brake light is now always on and the pedal is stiff. Meineke didn't want to look at it, and...

My tranny is going back in this week (hopefully) after a rebuild, and I need a new mount. I went to a local Buick dealer and he said the V6 mount is discontinued. Is the Turbo-6 mount the same as any other Regal mount, or is it specific to turbo cars? Where can I find one if it is indeed...

Hello, A friend of mine has an '87 Limited T with stock injectors. Mods are: Turbo Tweak street chip, Walbro 340 hotwired, bleed-style boost controller, fuel-pressure regulator/gauge, TH 3" DP with dump and test pipe, custom catback, K&N cone. The car just feels kind of 'uninspiring'...

Go here: www.sounddomain.com/id/krisr Page 1 is my '01 Regal GS, page 2 is my '86 GN. Enjoy! :D Kris

I've done some searching, but I haven't found anyone with my exact combo. I'll find out in the spring, but I've got lots of friends wondering! Any help is appreciated. '86 GN, 93k miles. Stock: turbo, IC, exhaust manifolds, rebuilt stock posi with factory gears. 36-lb bluetop injectors...

I just got my GN, and I'm looking forward to some great times at the strip this year. I've dragraced many other cars, but never this car (never anything quicker than 14-flat). I'm thinking I might get my first set of real slicks. I've never used true slicks on anything. I always figured...

..for my '86. Combo: 36-lb Blue Tops, hotwired Walbro 340, stock turbo, stock intercooler, 2500-stall 'red stripe' lockup 12" converter, TH 3" DP, Hooker cat-back, adjustable FPR. Needs to run on 92 or 93-octane, 16-17psi of boost, lockup. A friend of mine needs one too - same combo...

http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/166045/2 Pulled this out of my GN yesterday - tranny is in the shop for a rebuild. What converter is this? Got a Red Stripe here waiting for install, just wondering if the one that was in there is a better one. Thanks for any info! Kris

Hey all, Glad I found this community. I just bought my first Turbo Buick - an '86 GN, and I absolutely love it!......except: Second gear is almost completely 'gone' from my transmission. All other gears seem to operate fine. If I manually shift, first gear is fine, second gear slips A...