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    Looking for advice on first turbo upgrade for my GN!

    I have an 87 GN that I would like to install a larger turbo on. I have the stock turbo right now. Please see my sig for the few modifications Ive done. As far as criteria goes for selecting a new one: * I don't care if its stock appearing or not. * Would be nice to have something that will...
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    Autometer Carbon Fiber Vacuum/Boost Gauge

    Changing things up in my car, and I have an Autometer 4701 carbon fiber gauge for sale. It's currently installed in the car and works perfectly. It will include all the hardware that autometer normally includes. Reads from 30 inches/hg to 20 psi. $60 shipped to your door. I will include a...
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    Help me choose a MAF sensor!

    Im posting this because after a lot of searching on the forum, I need to just ask to get the answers I'm looking for. So I've had my '87 GN in storage for several years, and I am putting in a mad effort to drive it on the road before salt gets laid down here in Michigan. Before I put it away...
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    Where to find 1987 GM parts catalog? 44w, paper or digital!

    Hi guys, I'm trying to find a GM parts catalog that would cover my 87 Grand National. I've heard of the "44w catalog" that are very hard to come across. Has anyone converted that into digital format? Is it available from someone in a PDF format or CD-ROM or something else? I'm looking for part...
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    Has anyone seen fiber optic turn signal option on g-body?

    I was curious if anyone has ever seen the fiber optic turn signal indicators that sit on top of the fenders on one of our cars, be it a GN or limited, or another g-body. They were common on older Cadillacs, and I had heard of it being an option on g bodies. Any pics or links or experience would...
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    What kind of smoke are you seeing when turbo seals give?

    I just finished doing the headgaskets on the G.N, and I started it up, and the same white smoke that I saw before I did my heads started pouring out the exhaust. I originally did the head gaskets assuming the white smoke was coolant, but this was the only time in my life I didn't verify it...
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    Have a stock open differential... what limited slip/locker would you recommend?

    I have an 87 GN, that came without a G80 limited slip differential. With so many different ones to choose from, I hoping members can chip in about their experiences with aftermarket limited slips, and which ones work well, which ones are junk, etc. etc. My car spends 95% of it's time on the...
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    Cylinder Head ARP Studs - Still easy to remove and install heads?

    I'm doing the head gaskets on my 87 GN, and the thought had crossed my mind to use some ARP head studs instead of the Felpro factory style torque-to-yield bolts. If I were to buy these, I have two questions: 1) Is it still as easy to remove and install heads with the engine in the car with...
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    What would you guys recommend for valve springs?

    I'm doing the head gaskets on my 87 GN and figure I might as well replace the valve springs while I'm there, the car has 70,000 on it. What would you guys recommend? It's a 100% stock motor, stock cam, heads etc. Also, should I replace the retainers as well? Appreciate any input or...
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    Lightning Rod Shifter, Complete and Ready to Install!!!

    PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THRU BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS! I've listed my lightning rod shifter before, but after receiving so many offers I decided to hold on to 'em. Well now I know for sure I am ready to let them go. I have this currently installed in my 1987 GN, it's a lot of fun and really...
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    Buick GNX Factory Style Gauge Set

    Up for sale is a gauge set that I was going to install in my '87 GN, but for whatever reason I've been putting it off for a while, and I've decided that I do not have time for it. Iid like to see this go to someone who will install it. I would hope this is obvious, but some work will need to be...
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    What are the speed shops in Hawaii?

    Hello to my Hawaiian Buick Bros. I'm asking because I'm an auto technician/fabricator and considering moving somewhere nice to work on cars. I'm in Michigan right now. Also, how's the salty sea air treat your guys' cars? Always been curious. I'm tossing the idea around about moving, but things...
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    Ready to install Hurst Lightning Rod shifters

    This setup is currently installed in my car. The chrome is nice on the shifters with only minor flaws, the shifter knobs are in good shape with no chips. I'm including: 1) The mounting plate for the shifters. 2) The upholstered top part of the console (You have to cut the stocker in such a...
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    Odds and end parts for sale, worth a look! MAF, gaskets, wastegate actuator, etc.

    Cleaning out the garage, have a couple of parts that I just have no need for. 1) Used MAF, GM part # 25007557. This MAF has the connector that comes out sideways, and the part number comes up for 85-89 Camaros. On the top it says REMFG LP M5, so more than likely this a remanufactured unit...
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    For you guys needing the RPO/SPID sticker...

    I came across this website looking around turbobuick.com. I can't say for sure if this guy is still making repro stickers/decals, but if you visit his website, among his list of many very hard to find decals, he can make you an RPO sticker. Course, you'd need to make a list of every RPO your car...
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    Someone knows this: Where can I find a lighted pass. visor mount/bracket?

    My car is an 87 GN with a lighted passenger sunvisor. It's easy enough to find visor mounts/brackets, but not so easy to find one for a pass. lighted vanity mirror, cuz it has a hole to allow the wire to pass through. I need one because the visor swings when accelerating and braking. If...
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    Looking for one front GTA/GNX wheel (dimpled)

    Looking for just one front GTA/GNX style wheel. Strongly prefer the dimpled, but let me know what ya got. Only GM equipped wheels (no Kirban clones, etc.). The condition of the paint and clearcoat doesn't matter, just looking for one that is straight and true, and has no curb rash, or very minor...
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    Help! Wideband and MAFTPRO power source??

    Well I'm trying to finish the install today of a MAFTPRO and AFX wideband. I think I have heard this before, and it makes sense to me, but the best way to hook these two up is to share the power and ground so they have the same references in terms of voltage and ground. Meaning, hook the...
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    GM Door skin, Innovate Wideband LC-1, Bumper/accessories, etc. with pictures!

    GM Part# 20488302, Regal/Cutlass passenger side door skin, has minor dings and dents from storage as highlighted by the orange marker in the photo. The dings/dents are very fixable. Would trade for a driver's door skin, otherwise, $150. Strongly prefer local pickup, but I do travel to Port...
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    Can NGK's AFX wideband work with the MAFTPRO?

    Anybody who has experience or knowledge pertaining to this, please post any info/ideas you have. There is SO much information and opinions out there concerning widebands, but after hours of research I've decided I would like to use NGK's Powerdex AFX wideband. Apparently, it is the best of...
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