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CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 08:49 AM
Traded for this car yesterday. I will admit that I do not know a whole lot about them, but I am reading as much as quickly as I can. Plans are to get some body work done to the car, and have Matt check her over. I think it may need some tuning. :shrug:

First impressions - fun car to drive with a good bit of potential.

Mods - from ad

Turbonetics stage 3 turbo, Kenne Bell headers, down pipe, exaust, Spearco FMIC, MSD 50# injectors, MAFT, GNX coil pack, Taylor spark plug wires, Methanol injection kit, Greedy boost controler, knock gauge, GNX dash gauges, cold air intake, intercooler hard pipe kit, camshaft

Pics - again from ad

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype002.jpg

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype006.jpg

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype013.jpg

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype014.jpg

TheJeanyus
01-19-2010, 08:51 AM
I like those cars. They really look good lowered a little with a nice set of wheels. :nice:

Skillet had one, too, so he may be able to help you out.

Skillet
01-19-2010, 11:06 AM
85 is a hot air car. Not as much potential or as popular as the 86-87 cars. With the added intercooler, alky kit, and upgraded turbo it's probably a fun car. They were rated at 200hp/300tq from the factory. Not too many people hot rodding the 84/85 but I couldn't really tell you why. That's a pretty rare car even if it isn't super valuable.

CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 11:28 AM
I think my car needs some tuning, or tweaking. It is fun, but I am not sure if everything is working correctly. What happened to yours?

Skillet
01-19-2010, 11:46 AM
I sold mine. It got to where I had put so much stuff on it I couldn't keep a transmission in it.
http://turbotweak.com/ is a good place to get a chip from.

A scanmaster is a must with these cars but I don't see one for the 84/85 cars. The laptop software might still work.

NO2MORO
01-19-2010, 12:22 PM
Great cars, lots of fun. Change the color. Good Luck with the project.

CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 12:47 PM
I sold mine. It got to where I had put so much stuff on it I couldn't keep a transmission in it.
http://turbotweak.com/ is a good place to get a chip from.

A scanmaster is a must with these cars but I don't see one for the 84/85 cars. The laptop software might still work.

I have a scanmaster, and a turbo timer - now I just have to learn what they do. :jester:

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype016.jpg

Great cars, lots of fun. Change the color. Good Luck with the project.

Thanks

Skillet
01-19-2010, 12:51 PM
Here is the manual. It tells you what the codes are as well as the range for each parameter. http://www.fullthrottletech.com/showthread.php?t=1488

CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 12:52 PM
Thanks :nice:

CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 01:15 PM
I really want to go out today and test the car in a parking lot or deserted road. But, yesterday, after driving 60 or so miles on the interstate (fine), the temp gauge started to worry me when sitting in traffic.

coupe
01-19-2010, 01:26 PM
Don't raw-hide it just yet Spencer. We'll take a look and make sure it's in good running order. We have some spare 86-87 intercooled stuff to that might be an option and nice upgrade.

And if my memory serves me right, you do not want to change that color. I'm pretty sure it's a rare car.

EDIT:

Judging by the pics, it looks as if it's had an intercooler added somehow...

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype006.jpg

CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 01:47 PM
I am gonna bring it to you before I try to do a wheelie in it. :) It does have a little (based on a PS IC) IC in-between the fan and the engine. I just can not figure how it could get hot with an IC and alcohol injection.

TheJeanyus
01-19-2010, 02:00 PM
...before I try to do a wheelie in it.
To do it right you have to do the wheelie then slide sideways under an exploding gas truck like in Fast and Furious.

CrazyInBlack
01-19-2010, 02:03 PM
To do it right you have to do the wheelie then slide sideways under an exploding gas truck like in Fast and Furious.

Damn, quit giving away my ideas. Now I have to one-up that idea. :jester:

Matt2105
01-19-2010, 02:12 PM
Don't raw-hide it just yet Spencer. We'll take a look and make sure it's in good running order. We have some spare 86-87 intercooled stuff to that might be an option and nice upgrade.

And if my memory serves me right, you do not want to change that color. I'm pretty sure it's a rare car.

EDIT:

Judging by the pics, it looks as if it's had an intercooler added somehow...

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww24/UGOT8UP2/buickregalttype006.jpg

It says it has a Spearco front mount.

waypastcrazy
01-19-2010, 04:25 PM
I personally like those and they have tons of potential. I have had my but handed to me a few times by one of those in street trim. Nice!

SvoBrown
01-19-2010, 05:45 PM
Way cool. I have always loved those cars. Just like most the head gaskets are the weak area. If its running good and cool. It will be a joy to own.

CrazyInBlack
01-28-2010, 12:54 PM
Took the car to Reed last weekend. He said it looks good, but it would be a couple weeks until he could get it into his shop and do some tuning.

Gives me time to get the body work I need done.

lukem80
01-28-2010, 02:51 PM
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