Where can i find an 86/87 GN motor/drivetrain in the GTA

[kree]

hi guys. i'm new to this forum and I'm also from Toronto. I joined because I find that all the GN guys have forgotten more about turbos, efi's etc than ricers can ever hope to learn or flap their gums about. I'm planning a budget 3.8 turbo project to put in a daily driver/sleeper. it will either go in an '80 cutlass or a vega (if i can find one). Where can i find an 86/87 GN motor/drivetrain in the GTA that I can rebuild for a good price? How much should I expect to pay?

[KWIKR 1]

welcome .drop Fred aka "turbo heaven" (Oshawa area) a email . he has a complete high mileage stocker reading to come out of his ride to make room for his new engine . I better let him tell you what he wants for it . I wouldn't want to miss quote him on his asking price .also Jamaican Paul (Pickering area) has a engine for sale as well in need of a rebuild (email me and I'll pass his phone number on to you/not sure if he has a email address ) . expect to pay anywhere from $600+ and up for a complete (intake to pan) GN turbo engine . good luck .


WARNING : be prepared for a large drop in your bank account when you start playing with these Turbo Buicks . it's like Crack ! lol

[scope168]

$600 and up for a complete motor? Did I read that right? Not in my experience... Trust me, I'm learning the hard way that these cars are indeed expensive! "Fast with class" comes at a price. But hey, they are a lot of fun too...

[KWIKR 1]

Originally posted by scope168
$600 and up for a complete motor? Did I read that right? Not in my experience... Trust me, I'm learning the hard way that these cars are indeed expensive! "Fast with class" comes at a price. But hey, they are a lot of fun too...

lol ,believe me from my experience I know what things cost to buy and what they sell for . if you get lucky you may get one for that much . one in need of a complete rebuild or one that has some fairly heavy internal damage. when I say complete , I'm NOT refering to the turbo , exhaust manifolds,cross over pipe, IC , fuel rail,wiring harness, etc, all being included . J Paul as I recall is asking $800 for his . as far as I remember it is what "I" refer to as complete (intake/pan). it maybe missing the intake , best to phone Paul and get the info on it .

[motorhead]

Originally posted by kree
because I find that all the GN guys have forgotten more about turbos, efi's etc than ricers can ever hope to learn or flap their gums about.

Um, then you are clearly talking to the wrong class of Sport Compact enthusiasts. Quite frankly they (potentially) know more than we do about making power without significant displacement. Our cars are technological dinosaurs in comparision to the modern world of speed.

Don't get me wrong, there are some real dopey people in the S/C world. But, the same can be said for the Turbo Buick community as well.

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On topic:
Just because you have an engine doesn't mean you are ready to run. You'll need a fuel system, wiring, ECM & chips, relays, tranny, and so on. Quite frankly your only three options are:
1) Buy a complete clean Turbo Buick and enjoy it.
2) Buy a basket case and use it as a donor car.
3) Buy somebody elses hybrid car and save yourself the hassle.

There is NOTHING "budget" about these cars. Nothing.

[kree]

Whoa.... You guys are confusing me.... $600 is a good price for a motor in need of a rebuild though. Could you email me Jamaican Paul's contact info? I also remember hearing about some Trinidadian guy(s) in Brampton who specialize in GN motors. Apparently they are the guys who did a Porche GN swap... Thinking about it now, maybe I should try to find a basket case or a write-off. I can always make some money back from parts left over.
thanx guys

[KWIKR 1]

kree , I pm you with JP info .drop Fred (turbo heaven) a email as well for info on his engine . good luck .

[GNANIMO]

Originally posted by kree
I also remember hearing about some Trinidadian guy(s) in Brampton who specialize in GN motors. Apparently they are the guys who did a Porche GN swap... Thinking about it now, maybe I should try to find a basket case or a write-off. I can always make some money back from parts left over.
thanx guys

That would be Split Fire: http://www.splitfireperformance.com/

[motorhead]

Originally posted by GNANIMO
That would be Split Fire: http://www.splitfireperformance.com/

BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

I am sorry that is the incorrect answer.

Paul @ Splitfire built a Datsun, not a Porsche.

Little Mike (Big Mike and I know him), built the 944 (or is it a 928 (924?)) with the Stage II engine.

Don't mess with the guys from Brampton! ;)

[kree]

Ya you know the guys I'm talking about. Those guys build some pretty sick cars. KWIKR and GNANIMO, much thanks guys....

[KentC]

there is an GN engine for sale in the TRI-AD, saw it at work today it is in the high performance parts for sale area in section C. the guys states that it in fresh rebuild never run and is asking $3500, you may want to check it out??

[turbo heaven]

Hi there, this is Fred. I have a stock motor I can sell. I was going to sell the one in my t top car with 200 k on it but I am going to keep it with the car and sell the other one with only 100 k so call me or email and we'll talk. You can get paul at 905-839-6329 if you want any info on this engine or on one he might have

[TURBOLICKER]

I can get you everything u need for the swap if it isn't done yet, I have a complete drivetrain or donor car, or loose parts! Call me 416-789-4179

[glue factory]

Originally posted by mOtOrHeAd MiKe
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

I am sorry that is the incorrect answer.

Paul @ Splitfire built a Datsun, not a Porsche.

Little Mike (Big Mike and I know him), built the 944 (or is it a 928 (924?)) with the Stage II engine.

Don't mess with the guys from Brampton! ;)

Has little mike finished his 944, i remember about 3 years ago he was talking a big game but nothing to show. He is one crazy MF.

[motorhead]

The last time I saw it, it was sitting on jack stands in his garage.