1985 Pontiac Grand Prix LE

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    jwdtenn, Jan 21, 2019
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Its fully loaded but powered by a Buick 231 V6. For its condition the asking price is not unreasonable.
     
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    That's one nicely equipped car and it is in great shape too. That v6 though... not that the 305 was *that* much better in 1985, but the car is definitely not going to be a powerhouse.
     
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    Drop a Grand National turbo V6 in it. Done. ;)
     
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    Better yet and simpler - drop in a 350 gas V8.
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    A Buick 350 will almost "bolt in" but anything else would be more complicated.
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    However, you're forgetting the trans isn't made to take that much more torque, so both engine and trans have to be changed.
     
    Silvertwinkiehobo, Jan 23, 2019
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