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    What Are Some Fun Cars For $15K, WRX?

    I agree but that's just how it is with just about any older car. My father in law just did a $100k frame off on a 69 roadrunner. He swapped the drivetrain out of a wrecked srt-8 charger and upgraded literally everything, body mounts, brakes, suspension, rack and pinion steering, double coating...
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    What Are Some Fun Cars For $15K, WRX?

    Man my 87 GN was a nightmare. I admit that some of it was my fault due to ignorance but all I will say is I will never own another one. My dad drove G-bodies when I was growing up and cant help but to like them so I think it would be cool to find a clean monte SS and do an ls swap. I was...
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    What Are Some Fun Cars For $15K, WRX?

    No I'm not into FWD cars for the most part, I think for now I will hold off and just keep my eye open for a LS swap candidate, probably a clean G-body. Newer cars just don't really do it for me even though I know it is probably the smartest road to take. I was thinking a WRX would be the way to...
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    What Are Some Fun Cars For $15K, WRX?

    I just really don't like the looks of them, never have. Appreciate all the info everyone thanks for the replies. I decided to hold off on the WRX, I agree with BuickMike on pretty much all points and definitely would not fit in with the usual hipster Subaru crowd. I still like the cars and...
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    What Are Some Fun Cars For $15K, WRX?

    thanks for the suggestions guys. Im not really into vettes or trailblazers but I can see why people are. what makes the 03-04 cobras better than other years?
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    What Are Some Fun Cars For $15K, WRX?

    I've got a need for speed and about $15,000 cash...trying to come up with ideas on what to buy. Right now I am thinking about a WRX STI but not dead set on it...Just always liked them and they seem like a fun street car. I have also been looking at some turbo LS swapped cars locally but its...
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    looking for a grand national mechanic in dallas

    Here is the thread on the car...saddest story of my life. http://www.turbobuick.com/threads/1987-grand-national-sale-trade.432589/
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    looking for a grand national mechanic in dallas

    bump to an old thread. I sold my 87 GN to a guy in dallas with a known bad motor (lots of metal in the oil). can you guys recommend a shop he can take it to? The motor was just rebuilt prior to the issue so it would be nice for him to be able to take it to a guy/shop that wont push a full on...
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    If You Could Do it All Over Again...What Would You Do?

    I know man, not trying to be so back and forth but damn theirs a lot to think about with this stuff. I appreciate your info.
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    Whats the Value of This '85 FWD 3.8

    thanks a bunch guys that's why i asked. looks like ill be passing on it.
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    If You Could Do it All Over Again...What Would You Do?

    Thanks man. It was coming down to fast xfi vs SD2+PL. The SD2 route would be around half the price but i get what you are saying...when these cars came out a floppy disc was cutting edge technology lol. Right now I am strongly considering an 84-85 regal and going turbo LS. I wouldn't do it to an...
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    Whats the Value of This '85 FWD 3.8

    Block casting is 25520043 which according to buickgod would make it out of a 1985 FWD car and should have 8445 heads. Will it have a rolled fillet crank? Just curious as it is for sale locally and considering making an offer.
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    Going to rewire Brutus!!

    Your attention to detail is excellent. lots of cars go fast, lots of cars look clean. But its very rare that a car goes that fast and looks that clean. Thanks so much for taking the time to post up your progress.
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    Unsure what to do

    The most beautiful thing about these cars is their ability to be a full weight, full luxury, 11-12 sec daily driver. So IMO that is really where these cars shine. Beyond that, I would find a diferent car and turbo LS it.
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    Rear end hold up?

    thank you for the fast reply I sure appreciate it.
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    Rear end hold up?

    Can anyone give me some ballpark $$$ figures upgrading a hotair rear to an eaton setup?
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    Do i have to swap brakes to swap engines?

    Curious what the benefits of the hydroboost setup are?
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    Street Outlaws "The 405" 7th season starts on Monday, 25 April,2016

    I enjoy the show. the cars and drivers are nothing short of impressive but I agree they are drasters with blinkers. They should all be required to drive their car to the racing spot vs trailer it in.
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    87 Gn Engine Transplant Into 84 T-type

    Seller said no rust and bumper fillers are in great shape. Its a few hours away from me so I havnt seen it in person.
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    87 Gn Engine Transplant Into 84 T-type

    what type of value would you guys put on that 84 t-type? 100,000 miles, no mods, the guy said it would drive the 2 hours back to my place no problems. I grilled him on the small things and he said the only thing that doesnt work is the dash lights. One bad thing is he has only had the car for...
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