1987 Buick Somerset Regal performance ???'s

biglenstang · 10-24-2003, 01:41 AM

I was just wondering what is the difference as far as motor,drivetrain ect. between a 87 Buick Regal and the Buick Grandnational? Basically I would like to turn a Regal into a GN but what components will I need? The motor thats in the car now is a 3.0 V6 with roughly 100,000 miles, runs good, just looking for more performance out of it. I was considering a turbo or something that would not cost me a whole lot of money I'm on a budget, and possibly use the stock motor doing it. Is this possible? Nothing too radical, but 12's would be nice. Any help would be appreciated.

Granny 2 · 10-24-2003, 04:52 AM

1987 Summerset = FWD

1987 Grand National = RWD

Total = $$$$$$$$$

canada

Orlando_87GN · 10-24-2003, 08:48 AM

You would be reinventing the wheel here and wasting $10k. Just save up and buy a GN.

10-24-2003, 01:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
biglenstang Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1	1987 Buick Somerset Regal performance ???'s I was just wondering what is the difference as far as motor,drivetrain ect. between a 87 Buick Regal and the Buick Grandnational? Basically I would like to turn a Regal into a GN but what components will I need? The motor thats in the car now is a 3.0 V6 with roughly 100,000 miles, runs good, just looking for more performance out of it. I was considering a turbo or something that would not cost me a whole lot of money I'm on a budget, and possibly use the stock motor doing it. Is this possible? Nothing too radical, but 12's would be nice. Any help would be appreciated.

10-24-2003, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	You would be reinventing the wheel here and wasting $10k. Just save up and buy a GN. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

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10-24-2003, 04:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Granny 2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oxtongue Lake Ontario Posts: 544	1987 Summerset = FWD 1987 Grand National = RWD Total = $$$$$$$$$ canada