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Are 84-85 GNs motor any good?


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Vinh,

seasons greetings and welcome.

 

The answer to your question depends on how much HP you are looking to get. If you just want a mild HP upgrade then the 84-85 will do you just fine, but a SBC sounds simpler. If you are looking to make some big HP numbers, you definitely want to keep searching for a 86-87. The 86-87 will cost a lot more up front but it was rated at 247RWHP rolleyes.gif and you can take it to 350RWHP w/o spending any money. The 84-85 can make that HP but it will take a lot.

 

Here is a quick breakdown of the Buick Turbo engines:

- 78-83 Carbureted Turbo

- 84-85 EFI, non-Intercooled

- 86-87 EFI, Intercooled

 

With the 84-85, it is not just a simple matter of adding the I/C.

 

 

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Scottie

71 240GN-Z

http://www.mindspring.com/~vscott911/gnz.html

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Scottie,

Thanks for the info. I have emailed you a couple days ago but don't see any reply so I posted the question on here. I am talking to a couple guys locally and get more info about the SBC also. However I do like turbo cars better especially the GN. I will keep my eyes open for these.

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