Well, I've been working on this car for the past 3 months (planning, waiting, building, installing.) It's finally starting to come together. Back in January, I bought the 87 GN engine, harness, accessory drive, some goodies, as well as 80% of whats needed to do the swap for a mere $800.

I tore it down and realized that it needed rebuilt.(was gonna do it anyways) So I seeked advice from the Buick Boards. I have seen many Turbo Regals w/ similar setups running 11.4-12.0's. Here is the recipe:

.030" Bore, decked, align honed "109" block(ARP Studs)
reconditioned stock rods(ARP Bolts)
.020/.020 stock crank
.030" TRW Forged Pistons(8.0:1)
Stock 8445 Heads torqued w/ ARP Bolts(Resurfaced, Valve Job)
Erson 208/208 Flat Tappet cam & Springs(came w/ engine)
Stock Lower intake, Kenne Bell 70mm upper plenum w/ 70mm KB Throttle Body
Precision Turbo TE-44 .63ex (3" in, 2.5 out)
#55 Siemens/Deka injectors (w/ low impedance modded ECM)
Scanmaster 2.1
Stock GN intercooler
TurboTweak 93 Street Chip
Custom 3" Downpipe w/ HKS External Wastegate(Made to fit F-body w/ Buick Heads!!!
Manual Boost controller(soon to be mounted in the console)
TH400 2WD Truck Trans(was mated to a BBC) was told it has a low 1st gear
Fuddle Racing 3200 Stall Torque Converter (2.0 STR)
Spohn TH400 Swap Crossmember
Spohn Adjustable torque arm
AutoMeter 30lb boost gauge & Trans Temp gauge
2001 T/A WS6 rear axle, suspension(3.23/G80)

I'll be adding some pictures a in a little bit. I am currently manipulating the wiring harness as well as doing fuel lines, oil lines(trans & turbo). I am getting a custom Driveshaft made which is an arm and leg. Once I get this running, I'll enjoy it for a bit and then get the Alky kit for it as well as a Alky chip or a Race chip & start tuning some more.

 

Here are some swell photos!!!

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It is alot further along than those pics, I have the radiator installed, Intercooler, piping, accessories, vaccum lines, etc. I'll post some pics of that when I can upload them on my PC.

 

I would change to vin code "C" or "3" fwd heads from a bonneville or a delta 88 from 87-89. These heads are what the TTA used and they fit against the A/C box better as well.

 

I am using a 1LE AC Delete box. I already have the buick headed 3.8 in the car, a custom downpipe. Everything fits perfectly, 10x easier to work on than the old 3.1L as well as the LS1 in my 98 Formula!!!

 

I just can't live without A/C anymore, that's all!!

Looking forward to the new pictures!!

 

Hey cabech, nice work. You started over 4 months later than me, and you're already ahead of me!! Looks like she's comin along well. I've got the bug to finish my project, but no time. Your combo should have you in the low 11's. More pics, more pics!!!

 

Where you guys got wiring harness for 3.8 turbo swap? I have 2.8 v6 camaro and i want do this swap.