Recent content by 81 Regal Man

Ok cool. Thanks, man. I will look into that. I will do my best to find one of those engines but I am not sure how much luck I will have. there are only 4 (Including mine) registered 81-87 Buick Regals in my entire county. Mine is the only one still packing the original 231 V6. One has a fully...

Ok, cool. Thanks for the help. Also, another thing I was wondering is how much trouble would I have to go through to mock this carbureted 3.8 into a 3.8 turbo, but while keeping it carbureted. My rwhp goal is around 300-350.

Hi again. Yes the noob has yet another question. I am looking to repair the front end of my 81 Buick Regal. I am wondering if a front header panel from a 84-87 Buick Grand National will fit my 81 Regal. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, very much.

I would do one of two things. 1. Do what the one guy did in his photos. Before I wrecked my Regal (Don't worry, she is still drivable and running today), I had a sheet metal bumper filler similair to what this guy did. 2. If that is not the route you would like to go, then go to ebay. i can...

Ok. I will being looking around the junkyard today to see what I can dig up. Already found a 3.73 MCSS differential. I didnt put it on yet, because I dont know my setup for sure yet. Still at the drawing board on that one lol.

Thanks. That is my plan. Although I am wondering, would it hurt this 231 if I put some aftermarket internals and ran a T3/T4 turbo to it with stock cylinder compression or should I lower the comp first? I am definitely going to upgrade the transmission before goin FI though. This crappy 200 standard...

Thank you very much. Would you think I was lying if I told you that I only gave $500 for this car? It's true. Got it from an old man who had cancer and was in his last days. I caught him at the right time when he deicded to let go of the car and got it for $500. Sadly, the man has now passed...

Hi, all. Just wanted to show the progress I made on my car before the wreck. Also, the black paint is coming off. I have decided against it. Also, when my friends helped me prime it, they sprayed over my lovely chrome, so it is more than safe to say that I chewed some people out lol. Gasoline...

Hi, all. Recently I had a bad experience. The master cylinder failed on my 81 Regal. I was going 35mph when it failed and I hit the brakes and nothing happened. I slammed into the back of a 90s Infiniti. Little damage done. I would estimate around $1,000 damage to my car. The hood is unharmed...

Nice. How does it get off the line? I know that may be considered a stupid question lol.

So the 455 with the 400 Trans is the way to go? Sounds good. I appreciate everyones input.

Right now, I have the 231 3.8 Carbureted V6.

The 400 is the same price. He said he has 2 350 TTs and one 400 TT. He said I have my choice and the price won't change. I am gonna do the 327 with the 400 TT once I get the money. I am going to start down payments on them soon. I want the 400 because I am going for more than a driver. I am...

Hi all. Again Im back with an arsenal of questions. I looked in a local junkyard and found a 327 that runs and just needs some tlc for sale for $500 that is sitting in an old pickup truck. I then asked about a 350 Turbo Trans or a 400 Turbo Trans and he stated he had both and he would sell me...

Glad to see another fellow Virginian on the forums. Once I get a chance and everyone is up for it, I think it would be cool if we all met up and cruised one day. My Regal looks like a complete beater right now lol, but hey, she gets me from A - B so I can't complain. I have put 4k miles on the...