i am really interested in v6's lowend power so i was thinking about droping i turbo charged v6 and boring it out. i would like some sugestions,
Do you think i could build it to compete with the "BIG BOYS"?
what would be the best engine to put in there?
or should i just get a v8?
is there such thing as a turbo charged v8?

 

Compared to what, exactly?

Turbo Buick Regal 3.8 V6's are legend. Driven to the track, run 11's all night long. However, they didn't do that after driving off the showroom floor.

You've got a 3.1, correct? I assume you're thinking of putting a turbo on that. I don't know that the factory ever did that. Most anything can be done, though, but you aren't likely to see the same results as those Regals (there were a few years of 3.8 turbo TA's, BTW).

Check the power adders forum, many have put centrifical belt-driven superchargers and turbos on many different configurations, including V8's.

 

i like the v6's lowend power compared to the v8, i was planning on just dropping a whole new engine instead of adding a turbocharger.
what years had the turbo charged engine?
what engine is it, the Buick Regal 3.8?

 

All I can tell you is that only 86-87 Turbo Regals were intercooled and 84-up were SFI fuel injection. Guys like fly89gta will be able to help you out a lot more.

 

Using the buick drivetrain requires a/c delete and an aftermarket crossmember. Or you can use the 700 with an adapter plate. Best way to do it is get the drivetrain have it rebuilt with TTA pistons(www.johnsperformance.com) grab the fuel lines,harness,and a set of FWD buick heads 86-89 vintage from the wrecking yard.

 

I'd use the TH200-4R. IMO the gear ratios are better in that tranny, and they're tough enough.

 

For ease of installation the original 6 cylinder 700 can be used, but send it out to get done or it wont last a block. If you use the 700 you wont have to fab or buy a crossmemeber for the tranny. The buick ecm will control the 700 tranny with no problem. Some people tend to believe that the 3.8's run harder with the 700's with the deep 1st gear.

 

I still don't understand this comment. There's no such thing, unless you like less lowend power...

 

i have raced many v8's and i allways get the jump on them. thats what i mean, untill they get in forth then there gone.

 

That's gearing, not engine torque.

 

ya, i do have only a manual....
most of those cars are mustangs are bird gear ratios better?

 

Many V6 3rd gen cars got lower gearing (higher number ratio) compared to a similar model V8 3rd gen (3.08 instead of 2.73, 3.42 instead of 3.08, 3.73 instead of 3.42, etc.). Two late-80's Stang owners I know both came with 5 spd/2.7-ish gears. CAFE, you know.

 

ok, i get it know. i think im gonna keep this bird the way i have it and start looking for a 89 20th Anniversary (Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger)

 

What kind of budget do you have cause that aint going to be cheap.

Ben

 

how much would be for a running car?
price range...
so i know what im looking at.

 

These are what I found during a search on ebay. They range from 4,000 to 25,000. The one for 4000 does not have the origional motor or paint, but that doesnt sound like it would matter to you. These are very sought after cars and not many were made so you have to pay for them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872089322

http://listings.ebaymotors.com/pool1...dir=-1&from=R4

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1871813213

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1871525296

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872016551

 

ya only 1,555 including test cars, thanx

 

The swap isn't THAT bad, a few things have to modified, nothing major, If I did it over again I would've done the 200-4r swap at the same time of the motor swap. I like the 7004r now but the steep first gear doesn't put enough load on the motor to get the turbo going, but once it hits 2nd gear look out, the tires get a little smokey

Any specific questions post em here or send me a PM

 

That one isn't a TTA, just a regular T/A with an anemic LO3

 

that would explain the price. I just did a quick search, didnt really look at them.

Ben