Is an 8th Gen welcome?

Amateur Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 20 Merit : 0

I have a 1991 Buick Riviera. Yes, I know I don't have the nicer 9th Gen ones. I mostly joined because I want learn more about these cars and maybe share a few things. I want to tune my Riv' up to get some more horses out of it. And also for a support group to query against if anything goes wrong.

Anyway, here is my Riv'

Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:11 am

:verymad: Absolutely not! You're not wanted here... please leave! :verymad:

(just kidding...)

Thanks for joining up. You've come to the right place. We'd like to learn more about your Riv, too. 8th gens are really cool cars, so I wouldn't say our 9th gens are nicer, they're just different, newer, and definitely faster.

Please share anything you want to about your car. A lot of our discussions apply to more than 9th gen Rivieras; sometimes the topic just covers cars in general. If there's something specific to your vehicle, here's a section just for you!

Welcome aboard, and btw, I heart Macs as well!

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
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'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
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Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:54 am

welcome! i think you are the first or maybe second 8th gen owner here. hope you find it welcoming here, we do joke around alot smile

but there is also a ton of serious info here.
Matthew

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
Is an 8th Gen welcome? Dsc_0110

Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:57 am

i like the 8th gen's, i just like the straight back ones better. i'd still have my 86 if it didnt get hit. best way to get more power is to do an L67 swap happy

Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:01 pm

Welcome! LOVE the 8th gen cars. smile

Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:08 pm

8gen is cool with me. My work friend has one, I should get him on here.

Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:50 pm

no fear that you have one of the rare 8th gens. Many of us 9th gen owners have progressed here naturally from previous buick experiences. I had an '86 Riv, '94 Regal, my mom's '86 Century, '98 Park Ave... lots of buick fixing knowledge here.

Oh, and I have a '73 LeSabre awaiting some TLC time...

Subject: Re: Is an 8th Gen welcome? Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:39 am

My '92 is pretty much retired at 215,600 miles. It will still get 28 mpg hwy and only uses 1/2 qt of oil in 3,000 miles, but looks terrible. I am planning on using the sunroof out of it to modify/modernize my '65, when I get the time.