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Old 08-27-2008, 02:34 AM
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Even though it didn't state in the title... It was 80's cars only.

OOOOOOOHHHH

that makes everything different

My bad..... sorry.

well the DeLorean Twin Turbo still fits the category though
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:54 PM
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Gotta go with the SVO. A good all around performance Mustang with all aroung good looks.
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:02 PM
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BUICK

7.1@192mph- Video

YouTube - worlds fastest turbo buick

Fastest 1987 Buick Grand National Videos Movies - DragTimes.com

YouTube - Len Freeman 6.984 // 197.22 mph GS Nationals 2008
fastest buick...Eat gASS imports
Welcome to the 6 second club.

The (OEM)turbo trans Am was faster then the (OEM) GN and the GNX at the dragstrip, due to its aerodynamics shape. With $1500 a buick turbo v6 will go into the 10`s all day...PRICELESS.

put you money where your mouth is, and you will have nothing to eat.

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Old 09-08-2008, 12:17 AM
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Not that anybody cares, but the chrysler conquest is not an american car. The only thing american about it is the badge it wears. If we're gonna get technical, I believe it should be replaced by the other turbo DSM. The eclipse/talon sister cars. Much more reliable, easier to work on and a larger parts base. Still an 80's car (I have a 11/89 manufacturing date on mine) and only made in us. Again, very technical, but still technically correct. (You did say 80's cars, not 80's models)
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Old 09-08-2008, 02:47 AM
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Yeah, I have an aunt who used to have the Mitsubishi Starion which is the same as a Chrysler Conquest, and my old DSM was certainly more reliable, though those old Starion/Conquests were RWD, where with a 1989-1999 DSM you were lucky if you found an AWD over a FWD. The Conquest is certainly more fun, though I would agree it is borderline on being American.
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Old 09-08-2008, 03:16 AM
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complete randomocity:.....

How many ADD kids does it take to screw in a Light Bulb?
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Old 09-08-2008, 02:43 PM
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i like the GN too .

GM has also made

GMC cyclone
GMC typhoon and some Oldsmobile recieve this motor too.


don`t forget the dodge NEON SRT, or the new Chevy cobalt SS.

Pontiac also made a 1979 4.9 turbo trans am.

Some of the Buick park ave and regal GS are supercharge. the Pontiac GTP and SSEi are also part of the S/C family. 2004 was the last years of the 3800 s/c (L67) production. some Chevy like the impala and Monte Carlo receive this engine. This is a very,very good engine and is capable of handling 1000+hp in turbo application.

I`m sure i am missing a few others.

Another thing force induction engine can be consider another form of FLEX-FUEL, since the power is ON DEMAND.
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My vote would definitly go to the GNX. Seems like every car on the list was straight from a major car manufacturer's production line, except for the Calloway? They seem to be and aftermarket company that just tunes the vette. I guess if they made the list maybe Duttweiler should be on there too?
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Old 02-02-2009, 10:39 AM
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My vote would definitly go to the GNX. Seems like every car on the list was straight from a major car manufacturer's production line, except for the Calloway? They seem to be and aftermarket company that just tunes the vette. I guess if they made the list maybe Duttweiler should be on there too?

I agree with GOAT1966!! (that was hard to type) These are all factory production cars built in the 80's. The reason Calloway IS listed is because it was a factory option (had a option code) and the car was shipped from the assembly plant to Calloway to do the mods then delivered to the dealer.

The Typhoon and the syclone were both built in the 90's that is why they are not listed.

The 1000HP viper is NOT even close to a factory car. This was a car that was tuned by a shop sfter the car was purchased by the owner. Vipers also were not for public sale until the 90's and will END production by 2011.

I imagine the 1980 TA is not mention for the same reason the 84-85 buick GN's were not listed, they were a JOKE and most non turbo cars were faster. I imagine this is the same reason the Talon was not mentioned, in stock form it was not anywhere close in performance to most of the cars that were listed.

I was unaware that twin turbo's were offered on DeLorean's when they were in production. Those things are a nightmare to keep running I would hate to have to deal with the heat from a twin turbo setup adding to the problems.

The Vette was the fastest listed however I will have to vote for the GNX. The reason is in the 80's this car was faster than about anything on the road at the time and nobody had a clue what it was or what it was capable of. This still happens 20 years later, most think it is a Monte Carlo and usually laugh when you tell them it has a V6 (Goat1966 knows this) and are in awww when they see what it is capable of. These cars are capable of 11 sec ET's with MINIMAL work (again ask GOAT1966 about this) A stock 87 GN with a little tuning on street tires will beat a stock LS-1 Z28 in 1/4 mile.
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I am with Chevrolet Corvette B2K Callaway Twin-Turbo. I like this very much.
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Jalopnik posted Top Ten Totally Awesome Turbocharged American Cars along with a short description of each.

Here's the list:

Chevrolet Corvette B2K Callaway Twin-Turbo
Buick GNX
Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans-Am
Ford Mustang SVO
Merkur XR4Ti
Shelby GLHS Dodge Omni
Shelby CSX-VNT Dodge Shadow
Pontiac Grand Prix McLaren Turbo
Chrysler TC by Maserati
Chrysler Conquest TSi

There is also an open vote for the best.

My vote went to the GNX.


Great Sharing
I have two in above list.
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Old 10-19-2009, 04:38 PM
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Even though I love mopar, I gotta go with the GNX. That is the sexiest car from the 80's. End of stork.
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Its really nice post....
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I have always believed that FORD is very very serious about safety, I used to own a Ford Mustang SVO in the past and I can tell you that, this car makes you feel extremely safe when driving it !!
So,I am going to vote for "Ford Mustang SVO ".
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