So, who's coming this year?
09-15-2008 | 03:29 PM
#31
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 1,167
From: Davison, MI (near Flint)
I kind of feel like a outsider to a extent when I go to some Buick events being the only Hybrid but get asked alot of questions.
I love the 82-92 bodystyle and the GN powerplant to run it. I've been down the small block/nitrous road in the past and it just isn't effecient enough of a setup to be driven daily.
Now I can get 20mpg be very quiet and run mid 10's on pump gas on a drag radial.
That's why Iv'e stuck with the little V6 and a turbo. I hope to run a 9.99.99 on pump gas once the air cools down and I feel comfortable turning the boost up a little bit
At the moment my turbo's a touch too big and the stall's a bit too low but those are thing's I'll change this winter to be able to launch right and not wait for boost at the line forever.
Looking forward to the event,
Scott~
I love the 82-92 bodystyle and the GN powerplant to run it. I've been down the small block/nitrous road in the past and it just isn't effecient enough of a setup to be driven daily.
Now I can get 20mpg be very quiet and run mid 10's on pump gas on a drag radial.
That's why Iv'e stuck with the little V6 and a turbo. I hope to run a 9.99.99 on pump gas once the air cools down and I feel comfortable turning the boost up a little bit
At the moment my turbo's a touch too big and the stall's a bit too low but those are thing's I'll change this winter to be able to launch right and not wait for boost at the line forever.
Looking forward to the event,
Scott~
Although mine is a work in progress. 
Last edited by 91Bird305; 09-15-2008 at 03:50 PM.
09-15-2008 | 04:22 PM
#33
Thread Starter
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 9,497
From: Okemos, MI
09-16-2008 | 09:00 AM
#35
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 42
09-16-2008 | 07:19 PM
#36
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 40
From: Elkhart,IN,USA
I have a 89 Nissan Maxima that I put a GN turbo on and stock GN IC with the Inlet/outlet's changed (as a front mount) programmed the ECM with a Romulator.
It's run 13.40@107.89mph but it's a absolute disaster to try and launch. If anything it's taught me that FWD is much more difficult to drive and build for any kind of drag racing.
Hat's off to the guy's that make them go!
I'd have a Grand Prix in a second and ditch that POS super charger for a custom turbo setup. I think that'll be one of my next projects.
Can't wait till the 4th,
Scott~
It's run 13.40@107.89mph but it's a absolute disaster to try and launch. If anything it's taught me that FWD is much more difficult to drive and build for any kind of drag racing.
Hat's off to the guy's that make them go!
I'd have a Grand Prix in a second and ditch that POS super charger for a custom turbo setup. I think that'll be one of my next projects.
Can't wait till the 4th,
Scott~
09-17-2008 | 10:53 AM
#37
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 42
I have a 89 Nissan Maxima that I put a GN turbo on and stock GN IC with the Inlet/outlet's changed (as a front mount) programmed the ECM with a Romulator.
It's run 13.40@107.89mph but it's a absolute disaster to try and launch. If anything it's taught me that FWD is much more difficult to drive and build for any kind of drag racing.
Hat's off to the guy's that make them go!
I'd have a Grand Prix in a second and ditch that POS super charger for a custom turbo setup. I think that'll be one of my next projects.
Can't wait till the 4th,
Scott~
It's run 13.40@107.89mph but it's a absolute disaster to try and launch. If anything it's taught me that FWD is much more difficult to drive and build for any kind of drag racing.
Hat's off to the guy's that make them go!
I'd have a Grand Prix in a second and ditch that POS super charger for a custom turbo setup. I think that'll be one of my next projects.
Can't wait till the 4th,
Scott~
Didn't GM do a turbo Grand Prix? I remember taking a drive in one maybe 10 years ago.
09-17-2008 | 05:10 PM
#38
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 40
From: Elkhart,IN,USA
They sure did ... It was a 3.1L single turbo setup... Kind of crude but it worked... The limitation there is the 3.1 engine... it's just too weak of a setup to make good power out of for extended duribility.
I think a fwd daily driver in the 11's would be a blast! I've seen one at martin MI going 11.50's-11.70s just a built trans and rocker arms/turbo kit. NICE!
HE ran my wife in a heads up class ... He about $hit his pants when the Typhoon took off and put 7cars on him Lol.. he out powered her on the big end and pulled out the win... My wife cut a .502 light... She's awsome..
He went 11.7x to her 13.01. Fun night..
~Scott
I think a fwd daily driver in the 11's would be a blast! I've seen one at martin MI going 11.50's-11.70s just a built trans and rocker arms/turbo kit. NICE!
HE ran my wife in a heads up class ... He about $hit his pants when the Typhoon took off and put 7cars on him Lol.. he out powered her on the big end and pulled out the win... My wife cut a .502 light... She's awsome..
He went 11.7x to her 13.01. Fun night..
~Scott
09-22-2008 | 10:09 AM
#41
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 40
From: Elkhart,IN,USA
I've been so nervice to hook it up the wire to it has just been zip tied to the fill tube all year.
It sure brings the boost up quicker and to a higher number than the regular foot brake.
I just hope the word "Brake" does not end up beaning Break!!!
~Scott
It sure brings the boost up quicker and to a higher number than the regular foot brake.
I just hope the word "Brake" does not end up beaning Break!!!
~Scott
09-23-2008 | 05:43 PM
#42
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 44
From: Grand Rapids, Mi
Myself and my friend Chris who has a 87 Mustang with GN engine we did all the fab and paint work on that as well. He's got brakes and steering left before we go out for a drive but it's close!!!!
Pic's of his ride.
TurboBuick.com has more pic's and discriptions under "Hybrids" section... we moved the firewall back 3.5" Tubular K member/arms full cage double GN IC up front smoothed pipes that are built into the unibody ect ect.. neat car with ALOT of time and effort from both of us.
Pic's of his ride.
TurboBuick.com has more pic's and discriptions under "Hybrids" section... we moved the firewall back 3.5" Tubular K member/arms full cage double GN IC up front smoothed pipes that are built into the unibody ect ect.. neat car with ALOT of time and effort from both of us.
Cool man. I'll have to check it out on the 4th then.
09-23-2008 | 06:18 PM
#43
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 40
From: Elkhart,IN,USA
I talked to Chris (owner of Mustang) and he's not sure if he'll have time to finish the steering. 
I'm still going with the Camaro... Hope Chris will be able to go to events with me next year.... It's been a long project that I'll be glad to see him enjoy.
~Scott
I'm still going with the Camaro... Hope Chris will be able to go to events with me next year.... It's been a long project that I'll be glad to see him enjoy.
~Scott
09-25-2008 | 08:44 AM
#44
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 37
From: Caledonia, Michigan
As far as I know 3bBuick isn't planning on attending, he was talking about tearing down his car and getting it ready for next year. Last we spoke that is. Dave's car hooks it will be a show and half right there, even with the wheelie bars. Hoping to be there, would like to tune before going, see if that happens this weekend or not. Should be there with the non intercooled if all the planets are aligned and the moon is in the right spot. Been one of those years.
