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03-04-2003, 10:49 AM
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,982
|  Id like to recommend Jimmy Dunn.. I have known him for years and he has been doing top notch work for TR owners for many years. Hes an honest guy who really knows his way around TR's. One of the few out there. Id have no problem him doing anything on my GN Frank
__________________ FlyinGN 87 GN flyin_gn@yahoo.com http://turbobuicks.net/gallery2/main...g2_itemId=6504  |
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03-04-2003, 10:50 AM
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| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA
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| Id like to add a plus for Bill also. I have known him for years and am happy with the work he has done on my GN and my other cars.. Frank Quote:
__________________ FlyinGN 87 GN flyin_gn@yahoo.com http://turbobuicks.net/gallery2/main...g2_itemId=6504 | |
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03-04-2003, 08:27 PM
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| Boost gives me wood.  Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 5,924
| Ah, Old Gray. That sweet looking T. I spoke a brief word with you guys at last years GS Nationals. Glad to see that car is still in loving hands. You guys interested in our club action? Let me know! Would love to have the famous magazine car as a part of our legion.  ------------------ -Matt 1987 Grand National mailto:mattdoom28@aol.commattdoom28@aol.com</A>  Mid-Atlantic Grand National Assoc. -Club Director ------------------------------------ Only mods: Rebuilt motor (.030 over) w/ new everything, Rebuilt Trans, RA Fuel Pump, Green Stripe injectors, Billet adj. fuel regulator & rail gauge, Dual-muffler 2.5" exhaust, Testpipe w/ dump, 160° Thermostat, Thrasher 92 chip, Solid MAF pipe, K&N cone, TCC Lockup switch, Manual Fan switch, Autometer Boost gauge, Wastegate Bleeder Valve, Stock turbo w/ Kirban Inlet bell.
__________________ Matt Alexander 1987 Grand National 11.35 @ 116.7 mph -- 1.50 60' Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Founder & Delaware State Rep. Brainwashing children with Turbo Buick Supremacy since 2002.  |
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03-04-2003, 09:13 PM
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| Alcohaulin'  Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 5,805
| Brian, Are you the guy who works in Center City Philly? If so, Scott GN231 and I do as well. We get together about once a week for lunch. Let me know! -Banning. ------------------ James Banning Cohen 86 T-Type WH1 GSCA# 4817 Web site: http://banning.freeplace.net/ 11.34@119 MPH (Best MPH & 60'= 119.75 & 1.54) Mods: PT51 turbo w/.63 housing, Ported iron heads w/stock valves, RJC Powerplate, PTE 218 cam, Powerstroke IC, 72# injectors, ME 16 position, ATR 3" DP w/external gate, DelTrans 200R4, 9.5" Vigilante, Eaton posi, Hooiser QT Pro's
__________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. **Sign up for the 2008 MAGNA Points Series** Mods: New combo in the works -- 109 block, big turbo, Michael's TH400 w/brake |
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03-04-2003, 10:08 PM
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| Buick Turbo Performance  Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Area, PA
Posts: 1,399
| If you are going to Atco march 23rd I believe we will be there Running Jims wagon. 1980 Malibu Wagon, GN motor & drivetrane. Hope to see everyone there!
__________________ Buick Turbo Performance Center BuickTurboPerformance.Com (610) 721-4695 or (610) 306-1623 Turbobuicks.com Supporting Vendor 87 GRAND NATIONAL:  86 T-TYPE: Light Chestnut Met. Sold   |
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03-05-2003, 08:34 AM
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| Banning, actually I sold Old Gray II (not the magazine car) to Jimmy Ranigan in Conneticut. I now have a (relativialy) low mile silver T that I bought from the original owner last Feb.. And our entire division (Sunoco Pipeline) of Sunoco moved from 18th & Market in Center City to Sinking Spring PA. So I also had to move the family as well (company paid!). I'm now only 10 minutes from Maple Grove. I've been there last year about 4 or 5 times, and EVERY time I was the ONLY (I repeat ONLY) turbo buick there. Anyhow, I'm going to make it to the Magna get together at the Grove (Or whereever) in April. Take Care |
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03-13-2003, 11:48 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: upper darby, pa. usa
Posts: 19
 | just wanted to add to reply my son made about jim dunn, he's an exceptional mechanic with these buicks.i have known him for some time and he's honest. As a matter of fact I bought my we4 from him and never regretted it. the car was exceptional except for paint job.Anyway just wanted to throw my two sence in here. ------------------
__________________ 1987 Turbo T WE4 turbonetics turbo, redone by john craig. 009 Injectors,terry houston d/p, stretched i/c, hotwire kit, k&n filter, vdo boost gage, knock gage, oil & temp. gages on console, comp. eng. drag shocks in back and front. h&r parts l/control arms,scanmaster 2.1,and direct scan. custom cotton 3" exhaust, with dynamax mufflers. Fully ported and polished heads with larger s.s. valves. 206/206 comp. cam, new comp. springs rated at 105 to 110 lbs. Transmission from J. Cotton. Wheels are centerline convo pro rims for racing and alum. stock rims for street. |
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03-16-2003, 09:30 PM
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| Alcohaulin' Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 5,805
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__________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. **Sign up for the 2008 MAGNA Points Series** Mods: New combo in the works -- 109 block, big turbo, Michael's TH400 w/brake |
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03-18-2003, 09:54 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,982
| Id also like to give my recommendation to Dave Heintz of Warminster auto. He has helped me out in jams a few times and he *REALLY* knows TR's. Hes a great guy and does great work.. Id trust him with my GN  Frank Warminster Auto Repair (Dave Heintz) Warminster, PA (215) 918-2525
__________________ FlyinGN 87 GN flyin_gn@yahoo.com http://turbobuicks.net/gallery2/main...g2_itemId=6504 |
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04-01-2003, 09:32 PM
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| member  Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Havertown, Pa.
Posts: 110
 | Took my car over to Jim Dunn's Saturday to have him check everything over. Jim set the TPS, fuel pressure and boost. We drove the car and Jim noticed right away the car didn't launch the way it should, I always felt the car was sluggish of the line. He felt that the trans was shifting kind of sloppy and that the torque convertor was either going bad or it was the wrong one for the car. When I got home I checked the convertor and sure enough it is a D9 instead of a D5 convertor. I checked my records and found the trans had been replaced a year before I purchased the car. Jim Dunn is one of the most knowledgeable and sharpest around a GN I have met. Now I have to figure out what to do next with the trans & convertor. Thanks Jim for your help, I would not hesitate to recommend or have him work on my car. Ray
__________________ Ex 1987 Grand National owner.Now - 10 second Dodge Dart. I will own another Grand National in the future. |
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04-21-2003, 11:19 AM
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| Boost gives me wood. Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 5,924
|  Spent an afternoon with Jim Dunn and Ed this past Saturday. Had it all veggied up to the TurboLink and diagnostic equpiment. Did some tuning and tweaking I never would have thought to do myself. The car runs even stronger and idles smooth as silk. The knowledge these guys have is pretty amazing. All I could to do was help when needed, watch, listen, and learn. It was determined that my current Thrasher had some issues that are preventative of setting the IAC more accurately, but its still much better then it was. Also have a better idea of where that knocking sound is comming from in the motor, and what to expect if I end up pulling it apart in the near future. On a GOOD note, Jim informed me that I have a brand new D5 converter in there, along with my rebuilt trans.  Hands down, I would highly recommend them for any help or serious work any of you may need to tackle, and are unsure of yourself. I'll be going back up there as soon as I get another chip in the car to help dial in that IAC correctly. Any of you newer TR owners (like myself) that need help, I wouldnt hesitate a second to give Jim or Ed a call. <small>[ April 21, 2003, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: GrndNatnl ]</small>
__________________ Matt Alexander 1987 Grand National 11.35 @ 116.7 mph -- 1.50 60' Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Founder & Delaware State Rep. Brainwashing children with Turbo Buick Supremacy since 2002. |
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10-05-2003, 10:53 PM
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| Newly a Cheater  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Drexel Hill, PA
Posts: 717
| Is there any HOTAIR specialists in this group? I know I'm a rare breed help
__________________ Steve Mullin 87 GN - TE-44, 009's, 340 hotwired, THDP, DuttNeck I/C, Pats 12" 2800, BFG DR's - 12.4 @ 107 w/ 1.70 84 GN - Sold  |
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12-10-2003, 08:49 AM
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| Buick Turbo Performance Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Area, PA
Posts: 1,399
| Banning, I tryed e-mailing you but it comes back as a delivery failure. When you get a chance can you please change our info to whats listed below under your thread Buick friendly shops as our info has changed. ------------------------------------------------- Buick Turbo Performance Center (MAGNA members) Located in Secane, PA WebSite:www.buickturboperformance.com E-mail: Jim@buickturboperformance.com Phone #: (610) 721-4695 Thanks, Ed & Jim. <small>[ December 10, 2003, 08:49 AM: Message edited by: 87 WE2 ]</small>
__________________ Buick Turbo Performance Center BuickTurboPerformance.Com (610) 721-4695 or (610) 306-1623 Turbobuicks.com Supporting Vendor 87 GRAND NATIONAL: 86 T-TYPE: Light Chestnut Met. Sold |
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