Tim's 1987 Buick Grand National (car has been sold)
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Owner

Tim

Builder

Timothy Thurrott, Wayne Thurrott, Bertoldo Mirabella

Body and Chassis

  • 1987 Buick Grand National
  • 100 percent original car, 48K on odometer when purchased


Interior

  • Factory grey and black velour
  • Auto Meter pro comp liquid filled Ultra Lite boost gauge
  • Auto Meter pro comp liquid filled Ultra Lite fuel pressure gauge


Engine

  • 3.8 liter V6 Turbo Buick
  • 525HP running 30-32 PSI boost
  • De-burred GM Buick Block
  • Factory, reconditioned turbo pistons
  • Race ported factory Buick turbo cylinder heads
  • .468 lift, .268 duration Competition Cams camshaft
  • Manley intake and exhaust valves
  • Walbro 307 pump and adjustable regulator
  • Fuel pump voltage enhancement kit
  • 52LB injectors
  • Custom burnt chip

Transmission

  • Factory 200


Suspension

  • Factory
  • Stainless steel, custom made tubular rear control arms
  • Energy Suspensions urethane


Brakes

  • 2-wheel disc brakes, rear drum
  • Factory GM fronts, single piston caliper


Wheels/Tires

  • 15" Factory black and chrome Grand National wheels
  • 235/60/15's Goodyear v rated