wgt31 Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 I know this sounds off topic but bare with me. Some of the GM tech's for the CTS-V had a comp production model here with more go. Never lined with it but I sure wanted to. Last I saw of it, was 2 black blurrs(V/GN) going by and the V was winning. Also there was a CTS with a Grand National (3.8 turbo V6) engine that was the "sh1ts", built by Dyne Engineering. Talk about a sleeper, that could be a inexpesive alternative to the V model. With all the aftermarket parts available for the GN just imagine the posibilities! I asked about the STS-V and it will be a supercharged north* available in 2 and allwheel drive. Talking with the reps was definitly a high point of the night that and seeing the faces of unsuspecting GN owners. Its just a S-10 I was harassing the GN's with my Syclone. Just wanted to share. William. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLAWS Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Ah yes, the legendary GMC Typhoon and Syclones with it's menacing 4.3 turbo AWD. I had an all black 92 Typhoon before I sold it get my 98 STS. I miss the "black beast." That was my most fun vehicle I've ever owned. Alot of unsuspecting drivers thought it was just a kitted out s10 Blazer. I loved playing with those young Honda and Toyota owner or anyone with a "race car". They had no idea what they were getting into when they wanted to play at the stop light. But they all found out when I took off like a Porsche 911 turbo. Word must have got around cause everytime I was near one of those guys, they all drove like the cops were behind them. I got rid of it since the engine was a ticking time bomb. I don't know any owner who hasn't gone thru an engine rebuild. I went thru 2 and got the engine "bullet proof" with forged H beam rods and forged .030 pistons. I did most of the numerous mods available and got it I the mid 12's in 1/4 mile. That truck was so hard to drive easy. The acceleration was so addictive!!! I felt I wasn't responsible enough at the time to own it, so I had to let it go. While not as fast, the 98 STS has been the best car i've owned for over 3 years. It's been well behaved and pretty much matinence free. It's kinda boring since I can't get my hands dirty like I did with the Typhoon, constantly checking the engine for disconnected vacuum hoses and other needed adjustments after a day of hammering it. But I guess it a "good boring." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo84gn Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 I have a 95 Eldo and an 84GN. Stock for stock, they are about even in the 1/4 mile. Now my 84 is not intercooled like the 86/87 models, those are faster. Rear wheel drive with posi standard is a big advantage over front wheel drive. My Dad has an 87 that we have built up and is in the 11's, for not a whole lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac-etc Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 I remember reading about the gn back when it was current. The mag (maybe Car and Driver) reported that at the GM test track, the gn had a bumper sticker that read: "I Brake for Corvette's". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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