PROJECT "LAID BACK" - 1978 CENTURY 2 DOOR AEROBACK

[Turbo Zach]

I thought the same thing. I had thoughts of at least tubbing it, and going with 22 x 14" wheels ( not drag style ), and a lowered stance. It would look rad. Now you know how much a Stage 2 with twins would cost, right?? That's out of my budget. Wanna start a go fund me page?? 😀😀.

I like the way you think. Unfortunately I know what Buick six cylinder parts cost, but it would be neat. I think a 5.3 with a turbo would probably be the better route. You already have a nice Grand National you don't need another one I suppose. I think this car is going to take shape a lot faster than you planned.

 

[JAMCAR223]

I like the way you think. Unfortunately I know what Buick six cylinder parts cost, but it would be neat. I think a 5.3 with a turbo would probably be the better route. You already have a nice Grand National you don't need another one I suppose. I think this car is going to take shape a lot faster than you planned.

Likewise Zach, I have the same feeling, as I have been searching for the right deal on a LS motor, and researching the parts needed to install it into a GBody. I'm already working on my Week #2 update...

 

[fleming442]

LS, schmelless! Do something different!

 

[JAMCAR223]

LS, schmelless! Do something different!

Got a Buick 350 motor?? And BTW, it is different for me. It would be my first LS powered hotrod.

 

[pagrunt]

Shame you're in Houston, there's Buick 350 about 25 minutes south of me.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/buick-engine/6674006520.html

 

[fleming442]

Got a Buick 350 motor?? And BTW, it is different for me. It would be my first LS powered hotrod.

I got a buddy with a 340 Burick on a stand- $500. When you coming up?

 

[DRIVEN]

I completely approve of all of the irresponsible decisions you're about to make. Carry on.

 

[JAMCAR223]

Shame you're in Houston, there's Buick 350 about 25 minutes south of me.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/buick-engine/6674006520.html

That would be a great candidate for my swap, but for the price I could buy a LS engine complete, and running along with the swap mounts.

I got a buddy with a 340 Burick on a stand- $500. When you coming up?

A little old school ( 66-67ish) for me, and parts probably aren't cheap, if they're even available.

I completely approve of all of the irresponsible decisions you're about to make. Carry on.

That statement might be as good as my thread title, LOL😊

Again.. all comments are welcomed. It's just the cost of an LS, availability of parts, reliability, and potential power = winner for this car. BUT no trigger has been pulled, so I may have a change of heart, but a good priced Buick 350/455 would have to fall into my lap, for that to happen.

 

[fleming442]

455,455,455,455!

 

[MrSony]

Someone say Buick 350?