900 WHP 1987 Buick Grand National | The Perfect Drag Car??

[@tjs4519]

Anyone who can build a Grand National that clean, that smooth, with that much power... Respect

[@jmax651]

Yes clean but I know a couple Grand Nationals running around he scared of and do not want to race but it's clean

[@toddreynolds1928]

J max sure...

[@vortecturbo]

Thank you.

[@j.j.s.jr.5136]

Of course there's always someone faster, But let's get real... That is one fine ass G-Body.

[@selenajiimenez3017]

Lmao he don’t race nobody at all so ain’t nobody scared

[@Chong1975]

Nice that it's not LS-swapped... the 6 cylinders keeps it "real".

[@dookiebooger9967]

Ls has more power potential, is more affordable, more reliable, and sounds way better... BuT iTs So UnOrIgInOl AnD bOrInG

[@vee950]

Nope the grand national v6 has more power potential than a LS also cast iron instead of a head warping aluminum LS block for as part prices there the same it's all GM stuff

[@mrstlouis]

Yes thank you I hate looking for a classic regal with the infamous "350 ls" engine

[@omarescamilla6223]

@@dookiebooger9967 Not true! I know couple guys making well over 1k whp!

[@79medic]

That is far from keeping it real . Foolish move to do that to that car . It’s worth nothing now

[@shawnclyne1904]

Proud to see he kept it a 6! The LC2 is a very capable block when the internals are swapped and modified. Proud owner of an 87 myself brother!

[@JnixMarshel]

Props for not LS swapping it.

[@1flynlow]

it shouldn't even be considered for a minute.

[@scottroe1087]

@@1flynlow 100% the truth

[@spankthemonkey3437]

1flynlow well

[@bmarra14]

1flynlow lol well I would consider it seeing as though I would have a much stronger baseline, lighter aluminum engine, bigger displacement, flatter hp and torque curves, better gas mileage , way better sound, etc. it’s pretty much better in every way

[@lenseofanomad]

FACTS

[@manbearpig2164]

God damn those cars are still the best looking cars ever

[@sweatmachine69]

If Darth Vader were a car.

[@chadkinsler9865]

So true !

[@Jason-zw2dg]

Not better than my 05 civic si dohc

[@Rob...]

@@Jason-zw2dg 😂😂😂😂

[@Jason-zw2dg]

@Duke of Haphazard haters gonna hate

[@tedjones-ho2zk]

That Guy is so low key, and he's got a killer car. Real nice build.

[@christopherhawkins7495]

I want another one, going to get it soon

[@scarbourgeoisie]

The GN is a timeless classic - like the Bandit Trans Am. One look and you know exactly what it is. The sound of that 3.8 turbo six is so distinctive and familiar. Everyone is a GN fan, how can you NOT like it?

[@johnj.baranski6553]

If you are not a GN fan you are not a gear head at all...

[@thesillypig785]

European here. I love how badass these GN's look.

[@poopooodoodie5929]

TheSillypig I still own a 87 Cutlass Supreme

[@miguelgaleana1]

This one is a stage 2 on center not a 3.8.. been there done that TA Performance block

[@Pauls-World]

Austin Powers I’m Blessed to have a GNX and a 77 T/A 6.6.

[@JD_JoyrideTV]

That GN is perfection.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He did such a great job with this GN

[@mikeymike415psn5]

GN or GNX

[@JC-ye7pj]

@@mikeymike415psn5 Its a GN, although heavily modified, the body does not have the GNX gills on the front fenders is one give away

[@turbo6598]

I'm speechless so speechless this makes me appreciate my Grand National way more now much respect to Autotopia la Sean you knock this out the box this video with the Grand National and your previous video with the Buick T-Type🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I will watch this video clip over and over until my phone died then I would charge it and watch it all over again

[@wilfredogomez5505]

Never clicked on a video so fast

[@eliteharrington7377]

Same here man.

[@dilsher12]

Thank you for keeping it a buick v6

[@AlphaMachina]

The details and original interior is what I love. The guy paid attention to all the small things. Like the tail light animation when he's braking. That's dope.

[@ilcoolj12]

This is the Grand National Dominic Toretto would've built. I love the fact that Jerry kept the engine a V6, cranking out all that horsepower and not giving in to a doing an LS swap.

[@raymondwilson9662]

Total props for keeping it a six huge power from a small platform that’s the only way to truly builds a GRAND NATIONAL it’s that engine that made this car a tru legend when I had mine and did quite a few upgrades to it and I street raced it and there wasn’t a lot of cars that could hang with it LOVE the car good luck with it

[@raymondwilson9662]

It was also great after beating someone was telling them it’s a V6 was also GREAT to see there face

[@ibanezmetal321]

0:05 IT"S THE TURBO SIX 👍 a "national" treasure ahead of it's time.

[@crodrc51able]

Ok, one of THE best cars on KZbin, one of THE best cars ever made, one of THE sexiest cars ever made, and it’s American! The Grand National, the GNX, and the Regal T Type was one of GM’s pinnacle achievements. Mustang vs Grand National, back at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park was a staple of the early 90’s. This is a fantastic build, keep it in the family and just hand it down. Don’t let go of it. May not be stock anymore, but still special. 🇺🇸👍💪

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one although modded heavily is immaculate and doubtful he’ll ever let it go

[@CrzyMav]

You hardly see clean Buick’s like this one. I would love to see a Typhoon and Cyclone built this clean.

[@blazeroranger]

Maverick Grabber check my channel, syclone 700+ hp

[@scottroe1087]

cyclone is a mercury

[@salvadordollyparton666]

Syclone...

[@Pauls-World]

I’m blessed to have a GNX and a Syclone in my garage.

[@petrolhead8851]

Paul’s World luuuuckyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@ImpactedWizDom]

Having owned 2 different GN’s in my day, one a totally stock daily driver and the other was a modified, low 10 sec weekend warrior. The true beauty of these cars that no one hardly ever mentions is that no matter how pumped up the car may be, when you accelerate normally, the car behaves as though it’s completely stock, smooth idle, smooth ride, super comfortable and quiet inside, cold a/c and an underrated wicked sounding Bose Concert Sound II stereo system! No real indication it’s pumped until you tromp on it at which time, ALL hell breaks loose!!! During the time I owned these cars in the mid/late 80’s, I lived in Ft. Lauderdale where the Hot Rod/Street racing scene was huge. I cannot tell you how many times I totally destroyed (typically by 8-10 car lengths) these dudes with tricked out rides with 75-100k in their cars, leaving them feeling quite dazed and confused. What a great time it was!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome comment!! Thanks for the story here 👊

[@ImpactedWizDom]

@@AutotopiaLA No worries Shawn. Happy to contribute. You’ve got a good thing going dude, keep it up! 👍🏻

[@paulmiles9722]

Awesome build, a true American muscle car. Great work.

[@gabehilliard9813]

That Grand National is a beautiful piece of art, 900+ hp on a Buick 6cyl is absolutely brilliant engineering!! Much respect my man!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, Jerry built a killer GN here

[@js4887]

Gosh who wouldn't like a Buick grand national they where cool in the day and still are thx guys

[@jocktheglide]

Love this dude he overbuilt the whole setup and made it for the streets for 900HP...he is my role model

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great comment!!

[@Pimpdog1274]

You cant overbuild a Buick v6 , especially a factory block

[@Universal.G]

Finally an owner that sup's it up and keeps the v6 in it. Thats the way to go! If you want a v8, get a v8 car...

[@mr.blonde1709]

the 3 "dislikes" are from dudes who's wives' boyfriends drive Grand Nationals.

[@Lighting-ee9pf]

Very well said young man.

[@redneckswitwheels]

Lol I agree...not liking a g body is un AMERICAN!

[@bigheadfred]

As of this post, it's 24 dislikes from dudes who are cuckolded by Buick Grand National-owning boyfriends of their wives.

[@AlphaMachina]

We're up to 34 husbands who have learned to whimper quietly from the closet while their wives bang Grand National owners.

[@j.j.s.jr.5136]

I'd like to put a GN drive tran in the Monte SS... But its all numbers match #'s with 68,000...

[@robray7106]

Beautiful! I always loved the Grand National! This is the cleanest example of one.

[@twisted5544]

I agree with you John boy 110%. This car has its own genre and realm. I mean even Americans hated it when it first came out to grow and love it, i’m talking about car enthusiast.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks! It’s in a class of its own for sure

[@S58PSHIFTING]

I don't care what you have out there, from a Bugatti Porsche Supra etc, when you want to take the gloves off and race all out from 0 to like 185mph, this is the car to have, this car can do it all and represent American power with a smile on all our faces. Lets not forget this is an 80s car and still kills the present. GRAND NATIONAL NOTHING LIKE IT.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love this comment 👊

[@zwei94]

man my favorite muscle car of the 80s so awesome

[@paullicata7349]

The only muscle car from the eighties.

[@jimriffett6704]

What type C am lift

[@freethinkingamerican80]

One of the nicest cars I've seen in a while

[@guillote2602]

The best episode ever! Greets from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@gary2kr1]

The sound of them coming up on boost never gets old.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. And this one really moves!

[@stuntmanxtra3825]

THIS HAS BEEN MY DREAM CAR SINCE I WAS 8 YRS. OLD. I'M GLAD JERRY KEPT IT O.G WITH THE CAR. STOCK INTERIOR, BODY ETC. IT'S PURELY AN AMAZING VEHICLE. AND TO SEE THAT 33 PPL DISLIKE THIS VIDEO IS JUST RIDICULOUS. TRULY A GEM THIS BUICK GRAND NATIONAL 🔥🔥💪🏻💪🏻💎💎

[@timtraverthediecastcollect6482]

I always love 1987 Buick Grand National Hell it's the same year I was born, I love that year and body style, I can't believe the 1987 Buick Grand National and I are 32 fcking years old

[@michaelwhite7572]

You are getting older every day bro. Get used to it, it gets worse fast.

[@nelsonvanvickle8862]

You think you're old? I graduated HS in 1986, and my graduation present was an 87' GNX. Had it for almost 10 years before selling it. I literally roasted every Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, and SS badged1970's muscle car I dueled. Most fun I ever had, and most reckless thing I ever did was outrun a cop in a 5.0 GT.

[@tyler7992]

Michael White wow someone’s a downer

[@mikesanto69]

I used to drool over a GNX in the showroom in 1987 I was 16 years old at the time and it had a $30,000 MSRP on it which was a lot of fuckin money in 1987. The regular GN was only $17-$18k MSRP .

[@mikesanto69]

@@nelsonvanvickle8862 why would u sell a GNX...THEY WERE COLLECTABLE FROM DAY 1

[@nawashidub1724]

Damn... That is a sweet Grand National. I'm seriously envious...

[@alleric357]

I've always loved the Grand Nationals and this one's a beast!

[@deedler5687]

Very unique. I appreciate all of that. Super clean, no cut corners, AND the owner knows what he's talking about 👌

[@omarescamilla6223]

Easily should be 8.50 car!

[@MikeW1981]

"It doesn't sound like a v6" - actually, ya it sounds exactly like a v6.

[@addii578]

Yes it does sound like a v6, a very very mean v6 lol

[@CHUUMPASS]

love the angular 80s looks of it. all black out, the Grand National GNX is a legend, almost mythical. those Buick V6 blocks are strong, they will make insane amounts of power and will accept tons and tons of mods and boost.

[@xtv007]

That's a gorgeous build. Stunning.

[@bigtexas7580]

*In my 87 GN I had the 4140 forged stroker crank kit from archie who owns gn1 dot com and the big 72MM ball bearing turbo and alot of other parts. Spent little over $10K on parts alone on that car and It was an absolute beast, turbo was spoiling out 30 lbs of boost when getting on the gas. I traded that car in 2018 for a white and gold 69 Hurst/Olds 442 with the 455 and this car is badass too but I still miss the GN and never drove a car that hooked and pulled as hard as that car.*

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow! That's one good looking GN! Love the stance and the fact that it a v6 still. Beautiful!😎👍

[@fuse8052]

Badass on the V6! Purity and power. I love it 100 percent. This car is the shit!

[@nitestrike1000]

Its interesting to see that for a car built 32 years ago, people are still fascinated and taking pictures of it.

[@CornFedZ06]

I think that ctsv was filming for the channel. But definitely!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

My face would hurt from smiling so much! Truthfully, mashing the pedal in that beast, would make me burst out in laughter from the speed.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It was a blast for sure and I never mashed it. Hit it good but out of respect I didn’t floor it

[@hngrypanda5973]

2jzs are nice but this has to be the baddest "6" out there.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Both are incredible how much power you can make out of them

[@Long-nd8bq]

That is a beautiful Grand National. I want to build one up similar. Fast as hell when it needs to be but still good street manners. A+ Jerry.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exactly on point

[@johnnywishbone8985]

Very nice work on that GN. Nice car. Very clean. Thanks for the upload.

[@jp360ford2]

I will NEVER forget my first ride in a Grand National. The dude had to pull over to PROVE it wasn’t a V8. I was hooked since. Him and his wife had two! Hers was a T-Top, his was isopropyl alcohol injected GN.

[@onebadnational]

Love those grand nationals sweet ride

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m with you 👊

[@musclecarczarig4003]

Stunning GN, thanks for showing it. I love all of the attention to detail and how he kept its GN heritage!

[@ericbassel4805]

900hp?! That's Frankenstein on wheels!

[@scottroe1087]

nah like he said they can get much more wicked

[@miguelgaleana1]

scott roe he could get way more power out of a stage 2 on center 1200-1500 hp

[@allantaylor3288]

Wow I’m a fan this is insane, 900hp at the wheels and out of a six.These were quick in the day and gave a lot of V8’s a run for their money, cool car and video Shaun😎👍

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

9:20... where it looks like an old 1980's Knight Rider episode where they would speed up the film to make the car look like it was going really fast, but they didn't, because it REALLY IS going that fast..

[@R.J.1]

I hurt so bad when someone drives my car. This guy was great and enjoyed it as time went on. Big up to Jerry!

[@hurricanesam1]

That Buick was flyingggggg!

[@DrBIeed]

Thank you for keeping the LC2. The only pass I ever give swaps in these cars is the cast iron Duttweiler V6. The whole cars claim to fame is that engine.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s kept it pure. True GN guy

[@miguelgaleana1]

Not a original lc2 it’s a stage 2 on center bigger than 3.8 go to TA PERFORMANCE web site I ran an off center suites more for the street, I did almost 600hp on 13lbs of boost.

[@RiggyRonnie]

Lol dude was so disappointed he doesn't drag it

[@garynordby6789]

Love the respect he gives someone else’s car and enjoy driving something different I love the power those v6 motors can make safely

[@kamilos93x]

Sick car absolutly brilliant 😊 from Poland

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Perfect GN!!! Grats. This is the drivetrain I wanted to put in my 66 Buick special convertible. It’s triple black and for sale cheap if anyone interested in a rare ride ;-)

[@adrianstanciu8876]

Looks like a normal car, but it's a beast! nice video as usual👏👍💪

[@BOOMdraw760]

Definitely not normal looking 🤣

[@albertrivera8594]

Yes those by a lot of power had one with almost same mod and was on the 850 power low nine in the quarter. so happy for him beautiful car

[@chucka187]

Builds a drag car....but doesn’t drag it 🥴. Props for a nice car. 👊🏻

[@black88lx]

chucka187 because they’re unreliable lol

[@sanfranciscobay]

He doesn't want to scratch the paint or push the limits on the car. Can't blame the owner. It's a new build and he's got money invested.

[@k5blazn]

Huge props for keeping the turbo 6 alive, car looks stunning, great job

[@justinrobert4337]

What is the backspace on the rear wheel with 15x10? Was the frame modded to fit this wheel tire combo? Asking for a friend if my wife ask

[@aztekwarrior518]

My monte has a 4.5 bs and 285s tuck fine.... if you roll the fender lips and adjust axle to center with adj. control arms, you can lay it down really low, or launch just fine on 285 mickey street slicks

[@justinrobert4337]

@@aztekwarrior518 awesome thx. I have the fender lip cut already. Im running a 26x11.5 but I want to go.up to a 28x10

[@aztekwarrior518]

@@justinrobert4337 there's a few on Facebook I've seen on Monte Carlo nation and g bodies United

[@1godgodgodgodgod]

-3.5 can get them on there with a fender rolled a bit. Back of the tire bout to rub the frame. He kept stock 8.5 drums cause he couldn't get a decent size rotor under the 15s..

[@mattbrooks1302]

Love it. No need to mess with the classic appearance, but go ahead and make it a monster. Super cool car!

[@hortenciatalabera2448]

Buick should bring back the GN at least as a special edition that would awesome !!!!! 👍🙌✨

[@marioarchuleta8723]

Ha it would look ugly as fk .. Some bs .. On some ugly unibody

[@markbremmer8642]

It would not be the same. It would be some P.O.S. front wheel drive turd that the Chinese would buy in bulk.

[@coldsummer3394]

@@marioarchuleta8723 you are 1000% right! remember what they did to the Monte Carlo when they brought it back out😒😫🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@brandonbrown5351]

Another then a Sn95 mustang this is my all time favorite car....Grand National and Buick GNX are the ultimate 80's cars....Would love to find one of these for my next build.......Awesome 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲.......MERICA🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@remdniro]

Ive have 5 GNs.. Damm I miss them all after watching this..😎

[@duanesampson8435]

Love It! You did it the right way, absolutely beautiful car, engine and suspension set-up, great job!

[@Pimpdog1274]

It still have ac and heater is impressive

[@codyblackmer3479]

That thing sounds wild, absolutely gorgeous. Sounds as close to a v8 as i have ever heard honestly.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

I would be in love with that car if it only made 100 hp!!!

[@chadkinsler9865]

I’m a Ford guy but those Grand Nationals have always been beast !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Blows me away how much power can be made from a 6

[@Breatheable]

Anyone who LS swaps a GN or T-type is a fool!

[@derekv275]

Ya dont bastardize a GN

[@robertmahaney6831]

says someone who has never owned a gn. trust me after swinging those fragile 3.8s on a cherry picker then building a turbo ls for another vehicle thats bombproof for half the cost, it gets tempting to put one in my buick.

[@Breatheable]

@@robertmahaney6831 Seriously? I'm 40 man. I got dusted in my 1986 RX-7 by a GNX and if I can ever get my hands on a good one. I'll buy that bad boy up and never change anything except strengthen that motor and maybe a bigger turbo. I love that car it's iconic!

[@robertmahaney6831]

@@Breatheable you wouldnt swap it until the crank was hanging out of it

[@omarescamilla6223]

@@robertmahaney6831 Just girdle the block and you're good to go!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

It's really cool when Jerry tells him no get on it. Basically hammer it! Super Nice badass GN👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jerry’s cool. And I never really hammered it. Not my car. First time driving it. Had to respect him and the power it makes on public roads

[@SAMBACKER49]

GM'S BEST CAR EVER OFF THE FACTORY LINE👈🏽💪🏾🏁

[@ogdrifter9977]

Faster than a C4 Corvette STOCK💪💪

[@garrett2111]

This is a BEAUTIFUL car. oh my. Well done Jerry.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really did it right here

[@amorag59]

Is this the same V6 engine Buick used in Indy for their "stock block" category?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Good question. Check with Jerry on that. I honestly don’t know

[@miguelgaleana1]

Yes sir that’s were the concept came from stage 2 engines, check out TA PERFORMANCE stage 2 blocks. On/off center blocks.

[@amorag59]

Miguel Galeana Good looks! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 It is refreshing to see something different for a change. Especially concerning the history and knowing what is possible with push rods and Buick V6s 👍🏾.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I thought the intro music was "I like it like that", but maybe that was just my heart singing when I saw this GN!

[@clifftonlindsey382]

As a G body guy love it not being a LS

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

They really are SPECIAL CARS. THANKYOU

[@derekv275]

Love the car but I'd ditch the skinnies

[@jrftworth]

I agree, and the stock wheels look better than these

[@black88lx]

Agreed. Pointless on a street car

[@neilarredondo5673]

I love grand nationals one of my dream cars this build is so beautiful its perfect

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a true beauty with serious power

[@pablosbuickgarage]

That’s 2 grand nationals you’ve shown on this channel. Do I see you starting to like them? Lol.

[@oscarhernandez2773]

Owner was cool and enjoying the ride along as he told pelon to floor it🤘

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jerry is very cool and I love that he had me drive it

[@tensecondbuickgn]

Exponentially more respect for sticking with the V6. I cringe when people put a V-8 in it. It takes away from the nostalgia by putting a V-8 in it since these cars are meant to piss off V-8 owners.

[@RiCH_926]

That's perfect That's what I want I don't want to change motors I want to keep the original and modify it beautiful car man done right

[@turboomni848]

Quote :It blows my mind the power you can get out of these 6 cylinder motors! Quote All it takes is money.

[@andyz3925]

Bottom line it's what it's all about. 👍

[@mikeking6748]

And a bunch of it brother

[@nbowling10trio]

Yeah look at the gtr

[@mjsmjs522]

Beautiful Grand National one of a kind

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed

[@Mr.Brolic]

If u own it do wat u want v6 v8 don’t matter 🤷🏾‍♂️🤙🏾

[@dnwashin]

Bryan Rosado Agreed.

[@hotshotdain4475]

Bryan Rosado thank you so many people get mad at other people doing what they want to their car

[@joshh8395]

Hands down the cleanest built Grand National I've ever seen.

[@badassbuick86]

Praise the sweet Lord in heaven, it's still a V6.

[@spoolfool2]

Big congrats to Jerry and Beto. This thing truly is a monster and is probably the West Coast's nicest GN.

[@dm30xhowtostartanonlinebus53]

I'm in love, please don't tell my wife...

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

No snitching from me. What happens in the garage, stays in the garage! Peace😄

[@marcdavi1015]

I Love it, Hands down one of the Nicest I’ve Seen Lately 👀

[@pascalolesen5187]

NEVER paint an intercooler or ac condensor

[@whowho7969]

Or A sheet metal intake

[@sixx6sixx107]

"Like I said it's your car not mines!" Approval to floor it ! 🤣🤣🤣💪🏿💪🏿💯🙏🤷‍♂️

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂 he was so cool to let me drive it

[@ablaylock4273]

wish we could have seen a dead stop STOMP

[@srthatejeep]

Drum rear brakes 🤔

[@scottroe1087]

welcome to the 80s

[@chrislovett87]

That’s badass and beautiful. There are so many other G bodies worthy of an LS swap, it’s nice to see a GN stay a turbo 6.