WTT: YOUR 6-Speed F-body or GTO for MY 1987 Buick Grand National
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WTT: YOUR 6-Speed F-body or GTO for MY 1987 Buick Grand National EDIT: More pics added to the bottom!
I have an 87 Grand National that I might be interested in trading for a clean 6-speed LS1 car.
My car has been in the family since it was bought new in June of 1987 (my dad bought it). It's in good shape, never been hit, but still has the crappy GM factory paint. It's also got a few door dings from it's 24 year life, but no dents. It has 162,000 miles, but has been well cared for and never abused. It's definitely a survivor car. Everything works except for the power antenna. I've added a Poston's style GNX dash that has a mix of Autometer and VDO gauges. With the exception of some carpet wear, the interior is outstanding. My Dad bought the car and put seat covers on it right away, and I when I changed them out last year, I was stunned by the PRISTINE seats underneath. Motor is unopened, but does have a new double-roller timing chain and is getting valve springs put in it this week. I also just had an Extreme Automatics Stage 1 trans installed.
It's currently setup to run 16 lbs of boost, though with the alcohol system, you can run 25 lbs or more safely on 91 octane pump gas. I've run as high 22 lbs of boost, and the car absolutely flies. The Gen2 MAF Translator and TurboTweak chip work together to allow you to tune the car using the Powerlogger and Scanmaster that I'm including in the sale. I just added the chip and translator and have not yet tuned the car, which is why I have the boost turned down. Once tuned, the car should be at around 375 RWHP/420 RWTQ at 20 lbs of boost, based on similar combos being run on other turbo Regals.
Oil has been changed with Mobil 1 synthetic every 2000-3000 miles since the car was new, and it's absolutely immaculate under the valve covers. Has a minor front and rear seal leak, and despite that, only uses a quart every 1200-1500 miles. I replaced the oil pump with a high volume unit last year, and it runs 45 PSI oil pressure @ hot idle in gear.
Mods are as follows:
TE-44 turbo
AlkyControl Progressive Methanol Injection System
Adjustable wastegate
MSD 50 lb injecetors
Adjustable Fuel Pressure regulator
Walbro 340 Fuel pump with hot wire
LS1 MAF with GenII Translator
Duttweiler Neck Intercooler
TurboTweak Extender Extreme "G" Chip
BstC boost controller
Comp Cams 980 valve springs
TurboSaver (second oil filter)
PowerLogger
Hooker Exhaust
Hollowed Cat
Double-Roller timing chain
New high volume oil pump.
Extreme Automatics Stage 1 Trans
Orange Stripe 3000 stall converter
Full GNX Bracing
All body bushings installed
Boxed control arms
GNX Cluster
HID low-beam headlight conversion
All it would really need is a paint job and weather stripping (though it does not leak). It does look good from 20 feet, but the hood paint is badly checked, and there's a smakk little surface rust where the 3.8 hood emblems used to be.
It kills me to get rid of it, as it's been in my family since I was 16, but I miss having a 6-speed LS car. The GN has been extremely reliable and I would not hesitate to drive it cross-country.
Approximate value of the car is $10,000-$11,000, so I would need similar value in return, car-only or car+cash coming.
What I'm looking for is a nice, clean 6-speed LS1 F-body or GTO (LS6 okay), or even a clean GMC Typhoon. Clean means everything works (A/C, PW, PDL), no slipping clutches, knocks, etc. Stock or modded is fine.
Here are some pics of my car:
I have an 87 Grand National that I might be interested in trading for a clean 6-speed LS1 car.
My car has been in the family since it was bought new in June of 1987 (my dad bought it). It's in good shape, never been hit, but still has the crappy GM factory paint. It's also got a few door dings from it's 24 year life, but no dents. It has 162,000 miles, but has been well cared for and never abused. It's definitely a survivor car. Everything works except for the power antenna. I've added a Poston's style GNX dash that has a mix of Autometer and VDO gauges. With the exception of some carpet wear, the interior is outstanding. My Dad bought the car and put seat covers on it right away, and I when I changed them out last year, I was stunned by the PRISTINE seats underneath. Motor is unopened, but does have a new double-roller timing chain and is getting valve springs put in it this week. I also just had an Extreme Automatics Stage 1 trans installed.
It's currently setup to run 16 lbs of boost, though with the alcohol system, you can run 25 lbs or more safely on 91 octane pump gas. I've run as high 22 lbs of boost, and the car absolutely flies. The Gen2 MAF Translator and TurboTweak chip work together to allow you to tune the car using the Powerlogger and Scanmaster that I'm including in the sale. I just added the chip and translator and have not yet tuned the car, which is why I have the boost turned down. Once tuned, the car should be at around 375 RWHP/420 RWTQ at 20 lbs of boost, based on similar combos being run on other turbo Regals.
Oil has been changed with Mobil 1 synthetic every 2000-3000 miles since the car was new, and it's absolutely immaculate under the valve covers. Has a minor front and rear seal leak, and despite that, only uses a quart every 1200-1500 miles. I replaced the oil pump with a high volume unit last year, and it runs 45 PSI oil pressure @ hot idle in gear.
Mods are as follows:
TE-44 turbo
AlkyControl Progressive Methanol Injection System
Adjustable wastegate
MSD 50 lb injecetors
Adjustable Fuel Pressure regulator
Walbro 340 Fuel pump with hot wire
LS1 MAF with GenII Translator
Duttweiler Neck Intercooler
TurboTweak Extender Extreme "G" Chip
BstC boost controller
Comp Cams 980 valve springs
TurboSaver (second oil filter)
PowerLogger
Hooker Exhaust
Hollowed Cat
Double-Roller timing chain
New high volume oil pump.
Extreme Automatics Stage 1 Trans
Orange Stripe 3000 stall converter
Full GNX Bracing
All body bushings installed
Boxed control arms
GNX Cluster
HID low-beam headlight conversion
All it would really need is a paint job and weather stripping (though it does not leak). It does look good from 20 feet, but the hood paint is badly checked, and there's a smakk little surface rust where the 3.8 hood emblems used to be.
It kills me to get rid of it, as it's been in my family since I was 16, but I miss having a 6-speed LS car. The GN has been extremely reliable and I would not hesitate to drive it cross-country.
Approximate value of the car is $10,000-$11,000, so I would need similar value in return, car-only or car+cash coming.
What I'm looking for is a nice, clean 6-speed LS1 F-body or GTO (LS6 okay), or even a clean GMC Typhoon. Clean means everything works (A/C, PW, PDL), no slipping clutches, knocks, etc. Stock or modded is fine.
Here are some pics of my car:
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not interested in trades but My WS6 is looking for a new home and its time to upgrade
1999 true WS6 M6. 91xxx miles
Black With Grey/Black Interior
TTOPs that DO NOT LEAK
Kenwood Head Unit
Memphis Speakers ($800 in sound system)
GM replaced Window motors
Prof. Tinted
2000 miles on the following mods
2004 style Crate LS1 Brand New bought from Uebelhor in jasper,in.
Monster 3 clutch (still could use some more breaking in)
Pro 5.0 w/ Lou's Short Stick
LS6 coolant lines
Kooks 1 7/8 LTs
Kooks ORY
SLP Loudmouth II
Bosch 13111 02 sensors
New Plugs/Wires
Motor Mounts
A/C Recharged
New carpet
New headliner
New sun visors
AIR/ERG/Ari Pump delete
Everything works (all power components, lights, etc)
Brakes and Hydralic Lines Bled
Tranny Fluid Changed
Rear Fluid Changed
The Bad...
Driverside rear quater needs new paint
Rims are flaking
Passenger seat has everyday wear
Needs New Intake Gaskets $60
SES light is on due to AIR/ERG and ORY (not throwing any other codes)
Door panels have normal cracks
Dash is cracked but i have a new undamaged one needs installed
if full price, i will include a ls6 intake, black powdercoated z06 rims, and the replacement dash
Solid DD 3rd owner. Seen its 1st winter this year.. (my bad) cleaned and maintnanced regularly and on time.
DOES NOT BURN OIL
NO SMOKE
NO LEAKS
HEAD TURNER WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN
Will sell outright but more interested in trades....$12,500
i would not hesitate to drive this thing to california then to new york and back. she is 100% solid.
Yes, alot of miles but this has a BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT!!!!
1999 true WS6 M6. 91xxx miles
Black With Grey/Black Interior
TTOPs that DO NOT LEAK
Kenwood Head Unit
Memphis Speakers ($800 in sound system)
GM replaced Window motors
Prof. Tinted
2000 miles on the following mods
2004 style Crate LS1 Brand New bought from Uebelhor in jasper,in.
Monster 3 clutch (still could use some more breaking in)
Pro 5.0 w/ Lou's Short Stick
LS6 coolant lines
Kooks 1 7/8 LTs
Kooks ORY
SLP Loudmouth II
Bosch 13111 02 sensors
New Plugs/Wires
Motor Mounts
A/C Recharged
New carpet
New headliner
New sun visors
AIR/ERG/Ari Pump delete
Everything works (all power components, lights, etc)
Brakes and Hydralic Lines Bled
Tranny Fluid Changed
Rear Fluid Changed
The Bad...
Driverside rear quater needs new paint
Rims are flaking
Passenger seat has everyday wear
Needs New Intake Gaskets $60
SES light is on due to AIR/ERG and ORY (not throwing any other codes)
Door panels have normal cracks
Dash is cracked but i have a new undamaged one needs installed
if full price, i will include a ls6 intake, black powdercoated z06 rims, and the replacement dash
Solid DD 3rd owner. Seen its 1st winter this year.. (my bad) cleaned and maintnanced regularly and on time.
DOES NOT BURN OIL
NO SMOKE
NO LEAKS
HEAD TURNER WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN
Will sell outright but more interested in trades....$12,500
i would not hesitate to drive this thing to california then to new york and back. she is 100% solid.
Yes, alot of miles but this has a BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT!!!!
