The
third owner of a 1987 GN is applying for
the VHP Black Diamond Award.
A.) Owner's
Statement - statement providing
ownership history, with mileage, and current odometer mileage,
if accurate. If odometer is not accurate, provide explanation
and mileage estimate.
Must be completed by
every applicant; 1 point will be awarded for satisfactory
completion of category A.
I bought
this car from the second owner in June 2000 with 63,300 miles,
in excellent original condition and stock, except for the ATR
stainless steel 2.5-inch cat-back exhaust. This car currently
has 75,200 miles.
B.) Motor - list
mileage and modifications and/or rebuild dates and specs, or
state "original stock"; if
restored to original stock, give date of
restoration:
Maximum of 33 points to be
awarded; the four HP classes ( XHP, UHP, SHP & VHP) must
make at least 31 points (at minimum) to qualify, while the
three Show classes ( SSS, MSC & FSS) must make at least 28
points.
Must be completed by
every applicant.
Original
stock 231;
the heads have never been off. Most of the following upgrades
were done around 71,000 miles, including the TE62
Turbocharger.
- Terry Houston Down pipe with test pipe
- ATR’s 2.5" stainless steel cat-back
exhaust with Pit Bull Muffs
- GM Heated O2 sensor
- 50 lb injectors
- Thrasher 97/100 chip(s)
- CAS Prototype V4 stock location intercooler
- New Radiator with transmission cooler
- Walbro 349 in tank fuel pump
- 62MM throttle body
- ATR hot wire kit for the fuel pump
- Casper's Volt-booster
- ATR Adjustable Fuel pressure regulator
- ScanMaster II
C.) Transmission /
Rear End - list mileage and modifications, or state
"original stock", and give condition; if restored,
give date and mileage of restoration:
Maximum of 12 points for all
classes, must make 10 points at minimum to qualify.
Must be completed by every
applicant.
- THM200-4R rebuild by PMAC with good parts
- 2800 Red Stripe TC
- Stock 3.42 gears (posi)
- Metco lower control arms
- Metco adjustable upper control arms
- Rear Air bags, right and left side
- Pinion
Snubber
D.) Brakes,
Suspension, Wheels & Tires - list mileage and
modifications or state "original
stock"; state condition of each and if rebuilt /
restored, give applicable dates:
Maximum of 20 points for all
classes, must make 17 points at minimum to qualify.
Must be completed by every
applicant.
- Bilstein’s Front & Rear
- Front Wheels: Weld Prostar 15x7 BFG Comp TA Radials
- Rear Wheels: Weld Prostart 15x8 275 Nitto Drag Radials (street &
strip)
- Converted
to vacuum brakes
E.) Body &
Paint, and Interior - list mileage and
modifications from stock appearance (body & interior), or
state "original stock condition maintained"; if
restored to original stock appearance, give dates and
mileage(s) of restoration(s).
Maximum of 34 points; all three
Show Classes must make at least 32 points (at minimum) to
qualify, HP Classes must make 27 points at minimum.
Must be completed by every
applicant.
Body
is completely stock. I gave it a high quality full paint job
about one year ago and it is in great condition.
F.) Performance
- state last documented track time and date, giving
specific location of track:
Completion of this
statement and submission of documentation is REQUIRED for all
applications in the four HP Classes, and OPTIONAL for all Show
Class applications. Member applications can claim the
grand-fathered time certification status via the Fastest
Members List on GN/T-Type.org web site until November 30,
2004. Up to 5 bonus points may be awarded for outstanding
track time consistency at the option of the judges.
Required for HP class
applicants, optional for Show class applicants.
13.11@103
mph in 1/4 now listed in the Fastest Members List of gnttype.org [Grandfathered
status being claimed].
G.) Other -
for describing modifications of your car that do not fit into
one of the six required items above - such as, sound system
upgrades, personal enhancements, etc...:
OPTIONAL for all Classes.
Up to 3 bonus points may be awarded for exceptional
enhancements and modifications at the option of the judges.
(N/A - Not Applicable)
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