WTT Buick GN for 6-Speed F-Body or GTO
06-12-2012, 05:16 PM
#1
WTT Buick GN for 6-Speed F-Body or GTO Hello, I have been pondering the thought of trading my Grand National for an F-Body or GTO (if I can find one in my range). I love my car, and it would be hard to see it go, but I like to try new things out. I cannot add cash on top to what I have unless its $500 or under. Here is what I am looking for.
F-Body or GTO.
Mods preferred, my car packs a wallop, and I don't want to miss the power. I like FI stuff.
6 Speed. I may consider a stalled auto.
Any color except for red. Never really liked it, and it also drives up the price of insurance.
On the lower side of miles. I guess anything lower than 120k would be ideal.
Good tires, brakes, and clutch (if applicable)
T-Tops
I basically just want a good driver car to daily. Currently I daily the Buick, and it does alright in the mileage department.
Here is some information on my car:
110,000 original miles.
6131JB Turbo, Adjustable WG, and a Manual Boost Controller. It pushes 26PSI.
3k 9x11 lock up stall converter.
Turbo Buick Performance built transmission with front mounted trans cooler. (Just rebuilt, barely any miles)
Cotton's Performance vacuum block and line set-up with push-lock fittings.
Alcohol Injection
Stock Intercooler ( I would recommend adding a bigger Stock Location intercooler (SLIC) to push out even more power.
3" Down Pipe with dump pipe.
42.5lb Injectors with a Turbo Tweak Chip
Scanmaster and Boost gauge in car.
Comp 980 Valve Springs
Walbro 340 with hotwire kit.
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
Brand new Nitto NT555r tires 275/50/15
Bonus Parts:
I have all BRAND NEW front suspension parts sitting in boxes. Most of it is Moog parts, but the control arm bushings are sphon poly bushings.
All brand new rear upper and lower control arms with braces.
S10 front brake upgrade (11" Rotors with dual piston calipers vs. 10" with single piston) bolt in upgrade.
F-Body rear upgrade (taken right from a 2000 F-Body with rear discs). It requires some drilling and tapping to fit on the metric 10Bolt rear end from the GN.
Interior is very nice. It could be mint with a little TLC.
Exterior... Does not fair as well. It has issues in the quarters, but the holes are small. They could be fixed very easily, and then paint blended in to make it look good. The paint is maybe a 6/10. This car is by NO means a rust-bucket. It has its issues in the quarters like all other cars. Nothing serious. It has T-Tops. I always have liked the tops. The GN Wheels probably need to be redone, but the center caps are very nice. Car runs and drives very well. It could use new springs for the front and rear. They are a little soft. You can buy moog replacements for about 150$ from Rock Auto. Oil changed recently. ALWAYS use ZDDP and good 10w30 Conventional with Wix oil filters. The ZDDP is to help lubricate the cam with the tougher valve springs. These cars are KNOWN to wipe cam lobes.
Thank you
Nix
F-Body or GTO.
Mods preferred, my car packs a wallop, and I don't want to miss the power. I like FI stuff.
6 Speed. I may consider a stalled auto.
Any color except for red. Never really liked it, and it also drives up the price of insurance.
On the lower side of miles. I guess anything lower than 120k would be ideal.
Good tires, brakes, and clutch (if applicable)
T-Tops
I basically just want a good driver car to daily. Currently I daily the Buick, and it does alright in the mileage department.
Here is some information on my car:
110,000 original miles.
6131JB Turbo, Adjustable WG, and a Manual Boost Controller. It pushes 26PSI.
3k 9x11 lock up stall converter.
Turbo Buick Performance built transmission with front mounted trans cooler. (Just rebuilt, barely any miles)
Cotton's Performance vacuum block and line set-up with push-lock fittings.
Alcohol Injection
Stock Intercooler ( I would recommend adding a bigger Stock Location intercooler (SLIC) to push out even more power.
3" Down Pipe with dump pipe.
42.5lb Injectors with a Turbo Tweak Chip
Scanmaster and Boost gauge in car.
Comp 980 Valve Springs
Walbro 340 with hotwire kit.
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
Brand new Nitto NT555r tires 275/50/15
Bonus Parts:
I have all BRAND NEW front suspension parts sitting in boxes. Most of it is Moog parts, but the control arm bushings are sphon poly bushings.
All brand new rear upper and lower control arms with braces.
S10 front brake upgrade (11" Rotors with dual piston calipers vs. 10" with single piston) bolt in upgrade.
F-Body rear upgrade (taken right from a 2000 F-Body with rear discs). It requires some drilling and tapping to fit on the metric 10Bolt rear end from the GN.
Interior is very nice. It could be mint with a little TLC.
Exterior... Does not fair as well. It has issues in the quarters, but the holes are small. They could be fixed very easily, and then paint blended in to make it look good. The paint is maybe a 6/10. This car is by NO means a rust-bucket. It has its issues in the quarters like all other cars. Nothing serious. It has T-Tops. I always have liked the tops. The GN Wheels probably need to be redone, but the center caps are very nice. Car runs and drives very well. It could use new springs for the front and rear. They are a little soft. You can buy moog replacements for about 150$ from Rock Auto. Oil changed recently. ALWAYS use ZDDP and good 10w30 Conventional with Wix oil filters. The ZDDP is to help lubricate the cam with the tougher valve springs. These cars are KNOWN to wipe cam lobes.
Thank you
Nix
