Make:
Buick
Model:
Grand National
Country:
USA
Region:
HI
City:
Honolulu
Zip:
96818
Body Style:
Coupe
Year:
1986
Mileage:
51835
Miles
Transmission:
Automatic
Fuel:
Gasoline
Doors:
2
Color:
Black
Engine:
3.8 Liter SFI Turbo V6
Condition:
Used
I’m selling my 1986 Buick Grand National. The car is in excellent condition.
Mileage:
51,835 (Original Miles)
The original owner did a partial GNX Clone conversion back in the late 80s. Once I got the car, I decided to take what he had done and go a bit further leaning toward a pro-touring GN with X influence. The car has had no accidents. In January of 2009 it went in for a paint job. All doors, hood, trunk, glass, etc. were removed then re-installed after paint. All new glass was installed along with new door gaskets, window gaskets, carpet and other items listed below.
Exterior:
7.5-8/10. I am very picky and can find imperfections but this car was built to be a driver. It’s not “garage queen” perfect but it is very much show worthy and looks fantastic.
Interior:
7.5-8/10. Again, with me being picky, I can find things that aren’t perfect. That said, the interior is in really nice condition. The seats, headliner, visors, dash, console and some other various trim pieces are original. I have also added some new custom pieces as well as the addition of new upper & lower door panels and carpet. There is also a nice trunk kit installed.
Wheels/Tires/Brakes:
7.5-8/10. The wheels are Boze Forged "Mesh" Wheels - 18x8 Front, 18x10 Rear wrapped in Nitto NT555s - 245/40/ZR18 Front, 285/35/ZR18 Rear. The tires are older but still have a decent amount of tread.
Engine/Suspension:
7.5-8/10. The factory 3.8L SFI Turbo V6 is still in the car. It was freshened up back in 2011. The typical bolt-ons are in place and are listed below. Methanol injection is on the car and under 28 pounds of boost, the car should be in the 550 HP range although I never have put it on a dyno (nor have I raced it on a track).
The List Of Mods:
As I stated earlier, I will try to cover the list entirely but with everything I have done over the years, I may miss something. This list should sufficiently cover the very large majority, though.
Turbo Tweak Chip (Wideband 6.0 - Used w/ Powerlogger & Scanmaster)
PowerLogger Scan Tool (For Use With Laptop Comp)
Scanmaster 2.1 Scan Tool
Wideband O2 Kit (Without Gauge) (PLX Devices)
Alky Control Alcohol Injection Kit
RJC Racing Boost Controller
RJC Racing Down Pipe w/ Test Pipe
RJC Racing Fuel Pressure Regulator (Accuab)
Kirban Performance GNX Fender (Inner Cutout Kit)
World Of Motorworks GNX Turbo Cover (One-Off Custom for this car)
RJC Racing MAF Pipe (3")
RJC Racing Plug Wires (MSD)
RJC Racing Power Plate
BeCool Radiator (Twin Spal Fans) w/ Trans & Oil Coolers
Trans Cooler - Backup (B&M)
RJC Racing Up Pipe (3")
TR Custom Parts Vacuum Block (Billett)
RJC Racing Valve Cover Breather
Pypes Catback Exhaust
Kirban Performance GNX Fender Flare Welting & Screw Kit
GNX Fender Flares (Installed by original owner)
GNX Fender Louvers (Installed by original owner)
Kirban Performance GNX Upper Body Bushing
OEM 1987 Grille
World Of Motorworks Headlight Bezels
Decal F/X Headlight Tint
HID Headlight Kit
LED Bulb Replacement (All Bulbs In & Out Except Headlights)
GNS Performance Digital LED Tail Light Kit
GNS Performance LED Front Bumper Light Kit
TR Custom Parts Billett Pedals
Front Door Panel Lowers - Modern Speaker
SpeedHut Gauge - A/F Wideband (Pillar)
SpeedHut Gauge - Boost / Vac (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Fuel Level (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Fuel PSI (Pillar)
SpeedHut Gauge - Oil PSI (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Oil Temp (Console)
SpeedHut Gauge - Speedometer (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Tachometer (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Trans Temp (Console)
SpeedHut Gauge - Volt (Pillar)
SpeedHut Gauge - Water Temp (Dash)
World Of Motorworks GNX Gauge Cluster (Complete Kit w/ Gauges)
World Of Motorworks GNX Gauge Cluster Plug-&-Play Wiring Harness
World Of Motorworks GNX Instrument Cluster Applique
World Of Motorworks GNX Instrument Cluster Bezel
World Of Motorworks GNX Instrument Cluster Metal Mounting Panel
Kirban Performance GNX Rear Seat Brace
TR Custom Parts Horn Buttons
TR Custom Parts Overlay - 3rd Brake Light
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Console
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Dashboard
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Door Pullstrap Screw Covers
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Door Sill Plate
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Glove Box Panel
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Seat Hinge
Rear Modern Speaker Panels
TR Custom Parts Scanmaster Shade Hood
TR Custom Parts Shifter Handle
Restored Steering Wheel
RJC Racing Steering Wheel Billet Horn Ring
TR Custom PartsSwitch Panels
Pioneer AVIC Z3 Head Unit
Memphis components throughout
Wiring for subs and amp run.
Load Assist Rear Spring Kit (Air Lift)
Shifter - B&M QuickSilver - Console Shifter
Boze Forged "Mesh" Wheels - 18x8 Front, 18x10 Rear
Nitto NT555 Tires - 245/40/ZR18 Front, 285/35/ZR18 Rear
Mileage:
51,835 (Original Miles)
The original owner did a partial GNX Clone conversion back in the late 80s. Once I got the car, I decided to take what he had done and go a bit further leaning toward a pro-touring GN with X influence. The car has had no accidents. In January of 2009 it went in for a paint job. All doors, hood, trunk, glass, etc. were removed then re-installed after paint. All new glass was installed along with new door gaskets, window gaskets, carpet and other items listed below.
Exterior:
7.5-8/10. I am very picky and can find imperfections but this car was built to be a driver. It’s not “garage queen” perfect but it is very much show worthy and looks fantastic.
Interior:
7.5-8/10. Again, with me being picky, I can find things that aren’t perfect. That said, the interior is in really nice condition. The seats, headliner, visors, dash, console and some other various trim pieces are original. I have also added some new custom pieces as well as the addition of new upper & lower door panels and carpet. There is also a nice trunk kit installed.
Wheels/Tires/Brakes:
7.5-8/10. The wheels are Boze Forged "Mesh" Wheels - 18x8 Front, 18x10 Rear wrapped in Nitto NT555s - 245/40/ZR18 Front, 285/35/ZR18 Rear. The tires are older but still have a decent amount of tread.
Engine/Suspension:
7.5-8/10. The factory 3.8L SFI Turbo V6 is still in the car. It was freshened up back in 2011. The typical bolt-ons are in place and are listed below. Methanol injection is on the car and under 28 pounds of boost, the car should be in the 550 HP range although I never have put it on a dyno (nor have I raced it on a track).
The List Of Mods:
As I stated earlier, I will try to cover the list entirely but with everything I have done over the years, I may miss something. This list should sufficiently cover the very large majority, though.
Turbo Tweak Chip (Wideband 6.0 - Used w/ Powerlogger & Scanmaster)
PowerLogger Scan Tool (For Use With Laptop Comp)
Scanmaster 2.1 Scan Tool
Wideband O2 Kit (Without Gauge) (PLX Devices)
Alky Control Alcohol Injection Kit
RJC Racing Boost Controller
RJC Racing Down Pipe w/ Test Pipe
RJC Racing Fuel Pressure Regulator (Accuab)
Kirban Performance GNX Fender (Inner Cutout Kit)
World Of Motorworks GNX Turbo Cover (One-Off Custom for this car)
RJC Racing MAF Pipe (3")
RJC Racing Plug Wires (MSD)
RJC Racing Power Plate
BeCool Radiator (Twin Spal Fans) w/ Trans & Oil Coolers
Trans Cooler - Backup (B&M)
RJC Racing Up Pipe (3")
TR Custom Parts Vacuum Block (Billett)
RJC Racing Valve Cover Breather
Pypes Catback Exhaust
Kirban Performance GNX Fender Flare Welting & Screw Kit
GNX Fender Flares (Installed by original owner)
GNX Fender Louvers (Installed by original owner)
Kirban Performance GNX Upper Body Bushing
OEM 1987 Grille
World Of Motorworks Headlight Bezels
Decal F/X Headlight Tint
HID Headlight Kit
LED Bulb Replacement (All Bulbs In & Out Except Headlights)
GNS Performance Digital LED Tail Light Kit
GNS Performance LED Front Bumper Light Kit
TR Custom Parts Billett Pedals
Front Door Panel Lowers - Modern Speaker
SpeedHut Gauge - A/F Wideband (Pillar)
SpeedHut Gauge - Boost / Vac (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Fuel Level (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Fuel PSI (Pillar)
SpeedHut Gauge - Oil PSI (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Oil Temp (Console)
SpeedHut Gauge - Speedometer (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Tachometer (Dash)
SpeedHut Gauge - Trans Temp (Console)
SpeedHut Gauge - Volt (Pillar)
SpeedHut Gauge - Water Temp (Dash)
World Of Motorworks GNX Gauge Cluster (Complete Kit w/ Gauges)
World Of Motorworks GNX Gauge Cluster Plug-&-Play Wiring Harness
World Of Motorworks GNX Instrument Cluster Applique
World Of Motorworks GNX Instrument Cluster Bezel
World Of Motorworks GNX Instrument Cluster Metal Mounting Panel
Kirban Performance GNX Rear Seat Brace
TR Custom Parts Horn Buttons
TR Custom Parts Overlay - 3rd Brake Light
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Console
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Dashboard
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Door Pullstrap Screw Covers
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Door Sill Plate
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Glove Box Panel
TR Custom Parts Overlay - Seat Hinge
Rear Modern Speaker Panels
TR Custom Parts Scanmaster Shade Hood
TR Custom Parts Shifter Handle
Restored Steering Wheel
RJC Racing Steering Wheel Billet Horn Ring
TR Custom PartsSwitch Panels
Pioneer AVIC Z3 Head Unit
Memphis components throughout
Wiring for subs and amp run.
Load Assist Rear Spring Kit (Air Lift)
Shifter - B&M QuickSilver - Console Shifter
Boze Forged "Mesh" Wheels - 18x8 Front, 18x10 Rear
Nitto NT555 Tires - 245/40/ZR18 Front, 285/35/ZR18 Rear
Vehicle Features
Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Power Locks
Power Windows