This *UMI* Part TRANSFORMED The Handling of my Grand National!!

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This UMI Part TRANSFORMED The Handling of my Grand National!!

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Installing a part from UMI performance on the 87 Buick Grand National and testing to see how much of a difference it makes. The result is crazy!
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@umiperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Just noticed this. Thanks for posting! I actually designed that piece. Glad you like it. --Ramey

@chuckbarnett_tx 3 жыл бұрын

nice. does it clear fmic pipes?

@umiperformance 3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckbarnett_tx not sure on that one. Send pic of pipes to support@umiperformance.com and we can take a look

@jordanwiley4582 4 жыл бұрын

GM had braces like this from factory, you can still find them in junkyards. The UMI bar is a combination of the 3 factory bars, the two Jounce Bars and the "GP" bar. GP bar ties the left and right sides together and runs infront of the swaybar, the jounce bars go from the crossmember to the core support.

@crakka5150 4 жыл бұрын

That smile @ 7:43 looks so familiar 😆 start her up, give her a concentrated ear and listen for anything concerning... nope, huge smile.. it’s all worth it and drive off! At least that’s me in my 86 Regal T-type 😂

@_Magellan 3 жыл бұрын

That paint is FLAWLESS!! I hope that you have the poly body bushings and the rear strut bar also.... that will make a HUGE difference.. As an alternative to cutting you can use nutserts.

@jsbuilds434 3 жыл бұрын

looking back I could have installed this piece a few different ways, but yes poly body bushings are on the list. I'll look into the rear strut bar too, I am about to install new engine mounts from UMI and transmission mount. Thanks for the recommendations!

@JohnVentarino-ey5ln 8 ай бұрын

Good job on doing the work yourself buddy. Do you have anything done in performance upgrades to the motor.

@ZL1power69 5 жыл бұрын

UMI told me it would not work on the GN/turbo Regal because of the intercooler. Looks like it works with the stock intercooler, but probably won't work with FMIC pipes as that cross bar would hit them.

@jsbuilds434 5 жыл бұрын

ZL1power69 yeah we thought we would have to at least cut the shroud but turns out it fits just about perfect!

@ZL1power69 5 жыл бұрын

@@jsbuilds434 good that it works on stock cars. I have an RJC FMIC with 3in pipes. I've made do with 2 of those bars that Kirban sells. I may try the one from SC&C. I did just get the rear UMI shock brace but haven't installed yet. Odds are my RJC crossflow exhaust will interfere.

@jsbuilds434 5 жыл бұрын

ZL1power69 I have the viking coil over setup from UMI and all the braces etc and the exhaust in the rear almost was a problem but didn’t get in the way. hopefully you can make your brace work too, it makes a difference!

@foreverendeavors6210 3 жыл бұрын

I like to waste an hour trying to ju jitsu the nut and washer into place before making rational decisions 😆 The glue idea is a good plan!

@jsbuilds434 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yeah trying to play guess work in that tight space got old fast, had to use the glue method I came up with while working on my 76 Blazer. Wouldn’t feel right using self tapping bolts without a washer and nut in that piece

@ronnieyoung7510 2 жыл бұрын

@@jsbuilds434 you tap out the holes are never yourself top is there

@joeross6523 3 жыл бұрын

Should have tapped the holes and made the holes in the brace a little larger.

@jsbuilds434 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@MrXerxes415 10 ай бұрын

I also urge anyone with extremely Bendy cars to put frame connectors they do the same thing

@testsubjectone9494 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great video!

@87TurboT 3 жыл бұрын

I have a similar bar on my 87 T-type held in by large self tappers for 20+ years no need to cut that up for bolts

@jsbuilds434 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Said in another comment looking back I regret not tapping it but the car has been fine!

@sbirdranch 3 жыл бұрын

Other manufacturers of similar parts indicates taping the holes, not drilling a clearance hole, for obvious reasons. ~P

@jsbuilds434 2 жыл бұрын

100% should’ve tapped the holes. Being younger back then and so excited to put the part on I didn’t want to wait😂 but, after many many hard laps on the goat he hasn’t complained about the install

@blackcarsgarage4745 5 жыл бұрын

Great car! About the brakes, just do the S10/blazer 2wd only upgrade, you'll find some info on the forums

@jsbuilds434 5 жыл бұрын

Black Cars Garage thanks! and I already invested in the corvette caliper conversion that UMI supplies. i will look into that though

@MrXerxes415 10 ай бұрын

These things are called K members a lot of auto maker has them. They are often found on convertibles and you can use them on a sports car and make the chassis 10% stiffer.

@mtnhunter5578 3 жыл бұрын

I went to UMI's website and it says it doesn't support the Grand National with stock intercooler? Maybe they have updated their site?

@jsbuilds434 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, I don’t have a stock intercooler though, still a pretty tight fit

@1MrMaldonado Жыл бұрын

@@jsbuilds434 what intercooler did you use to make fit? Thanks

@darrenporsch 9 ай бұрын

Has nothing to do with the chassis getting soft cuz it's old they just didn't make chassis as stiff back then. That's why the GNX has all that extra bracing from the factory behind the back seat and all over the chassis. Why wouldn't you just use nylock nuts They have the built-in nylon to the threads to lock the bolts

@alexp362 4 жыл бұрын

I thought the f41 suspension, which i imagine this car has, came with a set up like that from the factory? My 87 monte LS has is original

@jsbuilds434 4 жыл бұрын

Alex P idk what the name of what it was, but it’s full stage 4 UMI on it now

@alexp362 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsbuilds434 nice job and nice car anyways!

@louieo.2633 3 жыл бұрын

Fuck that my regal is meant to drive one way ,straight lol

@jsbuilds434 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! All the drag cars out there are really cool, but I really love autocross and road courses and I can actually do drag racing too really well with this setup

@chanceformer 5 жыл бұрын

Nice car . Keep up the good content

@jsbuilds434 5 жыл бұрын

Duramaxnational thanks man

@intisty7686 3 жыл бұрын

Will this brace fit a aftermarket stock location intercooler

@jsbuilds434 3 жыл бұрын

Yes in my experience it will

@charlieb308 5 жыл бұрын

Could you just install using the old bolts that came on car? Then no need to cut up section

@montesbye9264 4 жыл бұрын

or just tap the holes to the correct size, i cringed just a little when i saw the holes cut in the support section.

@charlieb308 4 жыл бұрын

Montes byE why not use bolts that were on old part?

@_Magellan 3 жыл бұрын

@@charlieb308 The GN does not have anything attached there.

@jsbuilds434 2 жыл бұрын

I know, I cringe thinking about it today. I was younger and so excited about putting the new part on and didn’t want to wait to tap it😂 car had been fine tho, live and we learn

@charlieb308 2 жыл бұрын

@@jsbuilds434 do you still have the grand national?