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Old 07-09-2014, 06:10 PM
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Default LSA Grand National

I posted the other night in LSX conversions, but I think I should have posted here since I'm a little new to this Forum.
Current project is my 86 Grand National.
I did all the frame bracing and body bracing and built the rear to handle the power. Initially, I had a 4.1 forged/alum headed built and bigger turbo, but it was time to update, update, update. Everything...
LSA supercharged crate engine with a turbo in front of it and a Lonnie Diers stage III 4L80E. Vintage Air system to clean up the firewall and make some room. The factory air is bulky and a little outdated.
I wanted to start with a clean car so I found a GN with 4600 miles. Zero rust time machine. Here is the progress on the install:



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Old 07-09-2014, 07:06 PM
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nice!

got any more pictures on the Vintage air setup?
what you used, mount, etc
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Old 07-09-2014, 10:26 PM
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The Vintage Air is a kit for the gbody by Nick Micale at http://arizonagn.com/
Nick is actually doing the install work. He was the builder of the 4.1 we just removed. Very knowledgeable dude in the turbo Buick world.
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Welcome! Looks Good.
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Old 07-28-2014, 10:07 PM
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Awesome - I love Grand Nationals... Look forward to seeing the completed project!
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Awesome - I love Grand Nationals... Look forward to seeing the completed project!
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Old 07-29-2014, 03:46 PM
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Nice have one myself. what did you do with the old motor?????
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Old 07-29-2014, 04:30 PM
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Currently we are doing the wiring and plumbing. Been deep into that for the last two weeks. Also put in the Dakota Digital dash. I was sold after seeing one in person...
I'll post updated pics next week.
The original motor is in storage and the 4.1 I traded back to Nick Micale in exchange for the complete install before going to Rob at Forced Induction Tuning for the turbo's.
Should be an all summer long project.
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lsa???, you went big!
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Old 09-29-2014, 08:52 AM
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Nice!

I am curious too, what motor mounts you used.

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