new guy from GA

[BigblockGN]

Hi everyone. I have an 85 Buick GN with T/tops. Didn't know much about them when I purchased it in 95 except that it was a V6 with a turbo! Well after hanging out with some of my friends that had very nice classic cars and Ford and Chevy engines I was convinced to pull the V6 out and put a Chevy 396 in it to play with at the local drag strip ( Please don't hate, was young and dumb! ) I ran it like that for 5 years and then pulled everything out. Its been sitting ever since. Now looking for some help and advice to restoring it to its old glory!

Thanks

Troy

 

[YGspider]

If your looking to go back to Turbo V6 I'd try to find a 86-87 Setup for the car. The 84-85 where Hot Air turbo cars with no intercooler making alot less HP.

But if your looking to do a factory numbers matching restoration well then have at it. Good luck with the car with any direction you choose to go. I'd consider a LS engine aswell if you dont care to much for the Turbo v6.

 

[FirstClass 383]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM BigblockGN

 

[Dburger]

Welcome to the forums

 

[BigblockGN]

Thanks for the reply's! I certainly agree, I would definitely like to go with the 86-87 setup and inter-cooler. LS2 would be cool too! Been debating on going up to the G Body Nationals to speak to some of the guys up there and get an idea of what I am looking at with a newer setup tomorrow.

Thanks
Troy

 

[Doug213xrj]

Welcome aboard, Troy.



Doug

 

[oldtinsmith]

Troy, welcome to a great site!

Doug