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..hard to swallow
As the title states...I really want both but my thinking is that if I got a good trade offer I could use the Ty as a daily driver and save to buy another turbo regal and build it up. Since I want to use the Ty as a daily driver working a/c is important as well as all other driveability issues. I would really prefer a ty but will hear out any offers on Syclones too.
My GN is an actual 1987 Grand National not a clone. It has 89,480 miles but I'm currently driving it so it will rise a bit. Has had the vacuum brake conversion. It has the stock concert stereo system that works fine but the antenna doesn't move any more. As you can see in the pics the bumperette holes were filled in. It has a current Virgina inspection and emissions so if you're state grants reciprocity you won't have to retest the emissions.Here is a list of some of the mods. (I'm probably forgetting some stuff) It has the original GN wheels but I also have some fresh painted black GTAs with brand new 245/50/16 Hankooks on them. I have the adapters for the rear and spacers for the front.
Original unmolested 3.8
60lb injectors
new 255lph fuel pump w/hotwire kit
Cottons giant Front Mount intercooler with 3" pipes
4 core alloy radiator with trans cooler built in
Accufab 70mm throttle body, precision upper, and power plate installed
adjustable fp regulator
electric in car fuel pressure gauge and boost gauge
scanmaster 2.1
SMC progressive alky kit with full tank of methanol
Z06 MAF in a 4" pipe with translator
6776 Dual Ball Bearing Turbo (rh)
Vigilante 5 disc 3200 stall (lock up)
3" ATR downpipe
3" single exhaust with hi-flow cat
Brand new plugs, wires, and coil
new fuel tank and sending unit
new GM clutches in the rear, air bag rr, new u joints, Billsteins rear seat brace kit, boxed control arms, front lower braces, alloy bumper supports and new body mounts
GM shift cable and TV cable
Metco driveshaft loop
Extreme Automatics Transmission with stage right trans brake
Turbo Tweak Alcohol chip
Commander Chip (full throttle)
new two way alarm with two remotes
manual boost controller
Billstein shocks all around
What it needs - A paint job. It has been painted in the past and there is some bubbling under rear quarter windows. The driver door has a small hole a little smaller than a quarter and the passenger door has a dent. The underside looks clean and it still looks good and shiny from 20ft. The interior is pretty decent but the drivers seat is pretty chewed up. The other seats are good. The power windows work but the power locks only work sometimes. The t-tops don't leak but I have never taken them off. But no leaks even under car wash. The door hinge pins are sagging but I have the replacement kit I'll throw in. Also needs a new compressor for a/c. Typical buick g body seats belts that have some slack in them. They work but I'd probably replace them to be really nice. Could also use a new control arm ($90.00 from Rockauto).
My GN is an actual 1987 Grand National not a clone. It has 89,480 miles but I'm currently driving it so it will rise a bit. Has had the vacuum brake conversion. It has the stock concert stereo system that works fine but the antenna doesn't move any more. As you can see in the pics the bumperette holes were filled in. It has a current Virgina inspection and emissions so if you're state grants reciprocity you won't have to retest the emissions.Here is a list of some of the mods. (I'm probably forgetting some stuff) It has the original GN wheels but I also have some fresh painted black GTAs with brand new 245/50/16 Hankooks on them. I have the adapters for the rear and spacers for the front.
Original unmolested 3.8
60lb injectors
new 255lph fuel pump w/hotwire kit
Cottons giant Front Mount intercooler with 3" pipes
4 core alloy radiator with trans cooler built in
Accufab 70mm throttle body, precision upper, and power plate installed
adjustable fp regulator
electric in car fuel pressure gauge and boost gauge
scanmaster 2.1
SMC progressive alky kit with full tank of methanol
Z06 MAF in a 4" pipe with translator
6776 Dual Ball Bearing Turbo (rh)
Vigilante 5 disc 3200 stall (lock up)
3" ATR downpipe
3" single exhaust with hi-flow cat
Brand new plugs, wires, and coil
new fuel tank and sending unit
new GM clutches in the rear, air bag rr, new u joints, Billsteins rear seat brace kit, boxed control arms, front lower braces, alloy bumper supports and new body mounts
GM shift cable and TV cable
Metco driveshaft loop
Extreme Automatics Transmission with stage right trans brake
Turbo Tweak Alcohol chip
Commander Chip (full throttle)
new two way alarm with two remotes
manual boost controller
Billstein shocks all around
What it needs - A paint job. It has been painted in the past and there is some bubbling under rear quarter windows. The driver door has a small hole a little smaller than a quarter and the passenger door has a dent. The underside looks clean and it still looks good and shiny from 20ft. The interior is pretty decent but the drivers seat is pretty chewed up. The other seats are good. The power windows work but the power locks only work sometimes. The t-tops don't leak but I have never taken them off. But no leaks even under car wash. The door hinge pins are sagging but I have the replacement kit I'll throw in. Also needs a new compressor for a/c. Typical buick g body seats belts that have some slack in them. They work but I'd probably replace them to be really nice. Could also use a new control arm ($90.00 from Rockauto).
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