Build thread: 87 Buick Regal Turbo T

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Undercover87T

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Dec 24, 2012
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Progression of my 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T Garnett Red Metallic. Fully restored and documented from day 1. 86,000 miles. Previous owner did the body work and paint 2 years ago. Everything else except the transmission rebuilt was done on my own on a lift in my garage over about a 3 month period on the weekends. Owned the car for almost a year now and is my first attempt at building a gbody/turbo Buick.
Mods:
Engine: Poor man's stage 2, 403rwhp 380ft lbs (safe tune: 18psi, 93oct only, loose and unlocked converter).
83-84 4.1 291 block, stock 3.8 turbo crank/rods, ARP main studs/rod bolts, .030 TRW pistons, TA Performance ported timing cover/high volume oil pump, 212/212 Comp roller cam/roller lifters/valve springs, custom push rods, Harland Sharp 1.6 roller rockers, ported stock heads, ARP head studs, Champion CNC ported intake, ported plenum/62mm tb, ADPP, Champion "GN1" valve covers, Metco breathers, 60lb injectors/TT 5.7, AEM wideband A/F, Walbro 340 pump, Accufab AFPR, TR Custom Parts intake pipes with LS1 MAF and translator, billet Precision PT6262E, Gbodyparts SLIC, Gbodyparts 3in downpipe/test pipe, Precision 46mm waste gate on crossover (atmospheric dump), dual 2.5in ATR exhaust, GN1 3 core aluminum rad w/ dual intrepid fans, vacuum brake conversion
Trans:
200R4, CK Performance street/strip rebuild kit/shift kit, all billet parts, TCS billet 9x11 3000LU converter, B&M aux cooler, deep pan.
Suspension/rear:
Front: stock, new upper a-arms/ball joints, front frame braces
Rear: Stock posi rear, custom 3.5in driveshaft with 1350 joints, UMI rear upper and lower control arms + rear sway bar + drive shaft loop, dual airbags, Kirban rear springs, pinion snubber, rear seat braces
Exterior: GN corners, clear markers, NOS T badges, all other badges left off, 35% tint, GTA 16x8 "fronts" black w/ silver lip
Interior:
New carpet/seats/door panels/headliner, trunk kit, Poston GNX dash kit with VDO gauges, AEM A/F gauge, scanmaster 2.1, mini console, ashtray switch plate, t-top sunshades

Started as this in 2007-2008:
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Body work finished in 2011:
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Then I bought it in Jan 2012 with a knocking 3.8 and the work began.
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Carlola

Master Mechanic
Feb 5, 2011
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Hahaha i have a little model 79 monte to go with mine too. Nice ride, looks great in the maroon.
 

gbgn1

Not-quite-so-new-guy
Jun 7, 2008
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Looks great!
 

1evilregal

Comic Book Super Hero
Apr 23, 2009
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absolutley gorgeous! love the plates too! :twisted:
 

81cutlass

Comic Book Super Hero
Feb 16, 2009
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Sweet! When I get around to owning a T its going to be that color. Its such an uncommon color but it looks great on regals. 4.1 builds are awesome too.

Nice shop too!
 
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