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87 Grand National named GNX²

New guy/family here from Detroit. My power master brakes on my "1987 Buick Grand National" took a poop on me about a year and a half ago next thing i know i have all new suspension, brakes and much much more!!!!
I've decided to make a GNX clone but with a twist... I named the car GNX² (GNX Squared) because to me this is the ultimate GNX. This is what a 2016 GNX would look and perform like... When you square something it gets bigger/better to me hence the name "GNX²"
Me? I'm a master electrician that has 22 years in with Ford Mo Co.
Here is a little more info and some pics of my car in progress...

1. Stage 1 built Janis Transmission orange stripe 3k stall
2. Eaton Tru Track & Timken bearings, races, gasket
3. Perfect Launch girdle rear end cover
4. HR parts Billet motor mounts
5. Kooks Mufflers
6. 42# injectors
7. Chip Reds (quad air)
8. K&N 9" cone filter
9. comp cam 980-12 valve springs
10. Adjustable heavy duty boost controller
11. Billet water neck and 160 degree thermostat
12. ARP hardware
13. Heated o2 sensor
14. Billet boost controller
15. All new speedhut racing gauges.
16. Led headlights corner lights and tail lights
Shout out to:
Scot W. from www.GNSPerformance.com for all the help with my car.. Suspension, Brakes and wheels... All LED lighting also. Gauge cluster and much more..
Brian Lorenz from Lorenz Racing and Performance (Facebook page) Brian took care of my rear end, transmission, and all my engine work. This car flies now because of this man...

New vacuum brake set up...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_3093.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...nder%203_1.jpg

Baer big brake conversion kits front and rear.... no more rear drums!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_5095.jpg

Front suspension shot
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_4253.jpg

Forgeline CV3's
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_5056.jpg

After my first autocross at Crusin the Smokies i realized i needed to make a few upgrades..
3" dual fan radiator............racing baffled oil pan..........valve covers that oil dont pour out through!!!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_7741.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...zeRender_2.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_7731.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/IMG_7158.png
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/IMG_7155.png
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/IMG_7618.png
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/IMG_7619.png
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/IMG_6294.jpg

Shout out to:
Scot W. from www.GNSPerformance.com for all the help with my car.. Suspension, Brakes and wheels... All LED lighting also. Gauge cluster and much more..
Brian Lorenz from Lorenz Racing and Performance (Facebook page) Brian took care of my rear end, transmission, and all my engine work. This car flies now because of this man...

Gorgeous car, how do you like the baer brakes?

Very nice! Welcome to the site.

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Originally Posted by Wacker (Post 642429)

Gorgeous car, how do you like the baer brakes?

I think the brakes are awesome... there is a story behind that tho!!!

I first installed the front Baer brakes about 5 years ago. At the time, i gave no thought to the rear brakes and did no adjustments there...
Well that bit me in the rear because i glazed my front pads because the front brakes were taking all the braking.
5 years down the road i bought the rear drum to disk conversion kit. I had some issues during the install and after... I believe i got those issues addressed and now my only concern is if the proportioning valve is set correctly.
Actually looking for a great brake shop here locally (Detroit area) i have a line loc kit i need installed and i wanna have the brake line pressure taken at all 4 corners to make sure everything is working properly...

I know that car... Welcome to Lat-G Dick... :welcome3:

Thank You!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 642433)

Very nice! Welcome to the site.

Thank You!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by SSLance (Post 642440)

I know that car... Welcome to Lat-G Dick... :welcome3:

There is my G Body brother!!!!!!!!! Hi ya doing Lance??!!!
Killing some time here at work so i created a lateral G account... LOTS and LOTS of info!!!

I know Lance from Facebook, here is my Facebook name if anyone wants to be friends "Dick Holiday"

Welcome to the site good to see you found your way to the dark side of the net!

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Originally Posted by avewhtboy (Post 642456)

Welcome to the site good to see you found your way to the dark side of the net!

Im feeling at home already!!!!
And hey man how the heck are you doing??? Man i love your car!!! Cant wait to hang out again soon