A Couple of Turbo Buick Questions

Nostang 96z · 08-06-2004, 06:17 AM

Hello All,

I have been contemplating getting a turbo buick for some time now and have a few general questions about them.

1. Would there be any benefit to running a thin electric fan mounted to the intercooler as opposed to nothing at all (either stock intercooler or modified)?

2. What is the quickest (ET/mph) turbo buick you have seen on pump gas no alki injection?

3. In addition to #2, I.E. What would a turbo buick with say a t60 or so turbo, upgraded stock location intercooler, matched torque converter and all the usual mods run on pump gas?

4. What makes the turbo buick different from say a single Supra in top end 1/4 mile mph? I know the supra has a totally different engine. It seems as though the Turbo buicks are more like low revers which make their power lower in the rpm range and fall off as the rpms increase. Thus decreasing the mph as opposed to say a single turbo supra.

Thanks for looking and any info you can provide. Hopefully, within the next year I'll be getting a turbo buick as a street cruiser.

Matt

larobj63 · 08-06-2004, 08:01 AM

For number 1..If you run the stock intercooler location..there is a small, crank driven fan behind the IC. Not sure if you are aware of this.

Orlando_87GN · 08-06-2004, 08:57 AM

1. Would there be any benefit to running a thin electric fan mounted to the intercooler as opposed to nothing at all (either stock intercooler or modified)?

Probably not.

2. What is the quickest (ET/mph) turbo buick you have seen on pump gas no alki injection?

FWIW my sled went 12.4 @ 107 back in the day on pump gas and stock turbo.

3. In addition to #2, I.E. What would a turbo buick with say a t60 or so turbo, upgraded stock location intercooler, matched torque converter and all the usual mods run on pump gas?

Somewhere around 12.0 @ 112?

4. What makes the turbo buick different from say a single Supra in top end 1/4 mile mph? I know the supra has a totally different engine. It seems as though the Turbo buicks are more like low revers which make their power lower in the rpm range and fall off as the rpms increase. Thus decreasing the mph as opposed to say a single turbo supra.

Areodynamics, gearing, weight will all play a factor

XLR8 Colorado · 08-06-2004, 10:32 AM

I think the head(s)/cam(s) in the Supras and TRs are way different. I have seen some very fast single turbo Supras but their turbo lag is awful. Wheras TRs are at full boost before the 60' mark, I have seen some Supras still spooling up past the 330' mark. If you want to go really fast and have a lot of money, go with a Supra. If you want to be quick - especially stop light to stop light and don't have bottomless pockets get a TR and use a relatively inexpensive 12 second recipe.

08-06-2004, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nostang 96z Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Newark, DE. Posts: 24	A Couple of Turbo Buick Questions Hello All, I have been contemplating getting a turbo buick for some time now and have a few general questions about them. 1. Would there be any benefit to running a thin electric fan mounted to the intercooler as opposed to nothing at all (either stock intercooler or modified)? 2. What is the quickest (ET/mph) turbo buick you have seen on pump gas no alki injection? 3. In addition to #2, I.E. What would a turbo buick with say a t60 or so turbo, upgraded stock location intercooler, matched torque converter and all the usual mods run on pump gas? 4. What makes the turbo buick different from say a single Supra in top end 1/4 mile mph? I know the supra has a totally different engine. It seems as though the Turbo buicks are more like low revers which make their power lower in the rpm range and fall off as the rpms increase. Thus decreasing the mph as opposed to say a single turbo supra. Thanks for looking and any info you can provide. Hopefully, within the next year I'll be getting a turbo buick as a street cruiser. Matt __________________ Matt 96 Camaro Z28 viper red pearlcoat th400. Heads, cam, intake, forged pistons and bolt ons. Best NA 11.44@118 1.57 60ft. Best 150 shot 10.354@129 1.43 60 ft.

08-06-2004, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
larobj63 Keep the Rubber Side Down Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poestenkill, NY- just East of No-where Posts: 1,161	For number 1..If you run the stock intercooler location..there is a small, crank driven fan behind the IC. Not sure if you are aware of this. __________________ 87 Solid Roof GN · Rare misspelled “Litre” on dash · Map Light Delete · Working Power Antenna · Hooker 2.5” w/ Aero Chambers · Hotwired 340 · Koni’s · Suspension Techniques Springs · GTA’s w/ BFG KDW’s

08-06-2004, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 10,264	1. Would there be any benefit to running a thin electric fan mounted to the intercooler as opposed to nothing at all (either stock intercooler or modified)? Probably not. 2. What is the quickest (ET/mph) turbo buick you have seen on pump gas no alki injection? FWIW my sled went 12.4 @ 107 back in the day on pump gas and stock turbo. 3. In addition to #2, I.E. What would a turbo buick with say a t60 or so turbo, upgraded stock location intercooler, matched torque converter and all the usual mods run on pump gas? Somewhere around 12.0 @ 112? 4. What makes the turbo buick different from say a single Supra in top end 1/4 mile mph? I know the supra has a totally different engine. It seems as though the Turbo buicks are more like low revers which make their power lower in the rpm range and fall off as the rpms increase. Thus decreasing the mph as opposed to say a single turbo supra. Areodynamics, gearing, weight will all play a factor __________________ 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 ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Turbo T with 5,888 Original miles FOR SALE! ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

08-06-2004, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
XLR8 Colorado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 82	I think the head(s)/cam(s) in the Supras and TRs are way different. I have seen some very fast single turbo Supras but their turbo lag is awful. Wheras TRs are at full boost before the 60' mark, I have seen some Supras still spooling up past the 330' mark. If you want to go really fast and have a lot of money, go with a Supra. If you want to be quick - especially stop light to stop light and don't have bottomless pockets get a TR and use a relatively inexpensive 12 second recipe. __________________ Royal Foster Orig owner 1986 GN. MSD 50's, THDP, Thunder Fab I/C, TE44. 11.47 @ 117.7 @ 5800'

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