LSA/Grand National Conversion
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Wow, that's a slick little setup! Is that black vinyl wrap with a silver pinstripe on it to make it match the rest of the cluster? Or is that the original part that was there, with an oval cut in it to mount the controls? And what is the purpose of the bottom aluminum plate (the one that has the square cut out of one corner)?
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On The Tree
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Phoenix, AZ
The black plastic with silver trim is a new factory part. I just bought one for no accessories and trimmed the inside to fit the controls.
The aluminum on each side sandwhich's together when you tighten down the mount.
The aluminum on each side sandwhich's together when you tighten down the mount.
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Joined: Dec 2004
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Thx guys.
Some of the guys like the build at the turbo buick forum and other have other opinions too. I figure why not do what I want to it. I graduated high school in 1987 and the GN was "the" car with the whoa factor back then. I guess this car always stuck in my head and now I'm in my midelife... lol
Some of the guys like the build at the turbo buick forum and other have other opinions too. I figure why not do what I want to it. I graduated high school in 1987 and the GN was "the" car with the whoa factor back then. I guess this car always stuck in my head and now I'm in my midelife... lol
the ls architecture is much stronger and you'll spend less time as part of the DOTC
us buick guys know that acronym
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Very inspirational build! I have a twin turbo LS in mind and have been liking the LSA as a place to start due to the same reasons that you have listed....great rotating assembly, piston squirters, and great heads plus save a ton over a LS9. Do you have a build thread on the AWD? So far, I have been leaning the Silverado SS type set up with the viscous clutch transfer case but I would love to see another option for my R&D for my dream build...a F5R GTM...or my 72 Gran Torino Sport if I can get everything to fit (I wont lol),
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On The Tree
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I decided to ditch the AWD setup. The car is simply insane.
I just stripped all the original Lacquer paint and doing acrylic basecoat/clearcoat. Same color...
Then Barrett Jackson in January. Too many projects
I just stripped all the original Lacquer paint and doing acrylic basecoat/clearcoat. Same color...
Then Barrett Jackson in January. Too many projects
Will the LSA Blower become a resistor at some point?
I was gonna start w an LSA and add a turbo later on top and ppl have told me it was pointless.....obviously you guys got it working pretty darn well!!!!!!
Love this Car and what your doing man!
I was gonna start w an LSA and add a turbo later on top and ppl have told me it was pointless.....obviously you guys got it working pretty darn well!!!!!!
Love this Car and what your doing man!
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On The Tree
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I know everyone has there perspective and advice, but I only accepted advice from builders and tuners that have been in the ditches for years. I've been a builder, but not a tuner so I needed to seek out the guys with proven formulas. The supercharger does become a resistor, but probably at about 1200 or so RWHP. putting down just shy of 1,000 to the ground was not my goal. I was only expecting 800, but it seems to be handling it well. dyno, dyno, dyno
I know everyone has there perspective and advice, but I only accepted advice from builders and tuners that have been in the ditches for years. I've been a builder, but not a tuner so I needed to seek out the guys with proven formulas. The supercharger does become a resistor, but probably at about 1200 or so RWHP. putting down just shy of 1,000 to the ground was not my goal. I was only expecting 800, but it seems to be handling it well. dyno, dyno, dyno
I think I said it a hundred or so posts back but I've been off in other sections here the last year so I'll say it again: DREAM CAR! Really nice build here.
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On The Tree
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Thank you,
I have finished the Grand national, but missed Barrett Jackson because paint was not complete(since I decided to strip it and do base coat/clear).
I have a 62 corvette project right now. I will be listing the Grand National of Ebay this weekend. I have a couple potential buyers, but no money in hand as of yet.
I have finished the Grand national, but missed Barrett Jackson because paint was not complete(since I decided to strip it and do base coat/clear).
I have a 62 corvette project right now. I will be listing the Grand National of Ebay this weekend. I have a couple potential buyers, but no money in hand as of yet.