Project T-Type

[turboregal]

Finally found wheels I liked, for me I wanted something I don't see on every corner, Nothing against Torq-thrusts but if I see one more set of them I might puke! Still need to lower the car but wanted the wheels before I did it, now that I have them I can only go about 2 inches. The wheels are racing dynamics 19's with pirelli p-zero 335/35/rear and 225/35/19 front. Car is a ultra low mile 1985 t-type(35000 miles) bought it with a blow motor now has a 262 buick V-6 .030 over roller valvetrain, fully ported and polished intake/heads, 42#injectors, walbro pump, alcohol injection, 3" downpipe and exhaust. Plans call for a 3:73 gear and a disk brake upgrade. If you are wondering yes it is fast, took the neighbors 72 Cuda with a built 400 in it, by like a door but hey it lost to a 6 cylinder, he was not happy

[turboregal]

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[brownz]

link no worky

[turboregal]

HELP I can get picture to attach must be doing something wrong

[brownz]

when you have the link from your host right click and copy then go to the quote box and look at the top for the yellow box with the mountain in the box, open that and right click and past the link. if that doesnt work just e-mail me the pic to [email protected] ans i can try and get it up for you.

[turboregal]

The image is too big and I cant figure out how to resize, i sent you a picture

[turboregal]

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[brownz]

turboregal car looks nice very clean and ya 1-2in drop would do it good.

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[turboregal]

Looks good from that angle. I think previous owner must have parked within a foot of every car in the lot. The car has a lot of door dings, no rust though. Want to drive it this summer and then repair the dings and paint next winter, there are some advantages of a Ohio winter, considering doing a black over the original gray two tone paint.

[WS6]

nice color. I love turbo 6s. Welcome to the site

[muthstryker]

omg i love it!!!! sweet! now if it was white and had a gray vynil top... haha that is what mine has.

[Tony_SS]

Nice looking car. Welcome.

[jackfrost]

very nice. love those g-bodies. :D

also nice to see another SW Ohio guy.

[jackfrost]

btw, would like to see/hear about your mods to fit the 335's

[turboregal]

A great deal of measurement, custom made spacers to allow the tire tosit as close to the frame as possible, boxed contol arms with poly bushings to reduce lateral movement. rolled fender lips. More measuring more fab the front is more of an issue than the rear. I bought these wheels used so I think I will need to drop down to a 225 or 235's to allow me do drop enough in the front. We actually took the springs out yesterday so we could see how low I actually could take it. Now I know I can only get 1 inch in the front and a bit over 2 in the rear.

[jackfrost]

every g-body guy needs to have this bookmarked:
http://jeffd.50megs.com/Moog_Spring_Page.htm

most guys go with the 5660 or 5662 for a little drop and better performance.

[turboregal]

wow must have know the tires on the wheels wouldn't work those tires are actually 255's.

[nekkidhillbilly]

no way id change the paint color or scheme

[Tony_SS]

every g-body guy needs to have this bookmarked:
http://jeffd.50megs.com/Moog_Spring_Page.htm

most guys go with the 5660 or 5662 for a little drop and better performance.

I'm going to try the 5658's. Not as rough as the 5660, but still more firm than stock. Lot of GN guys use that spring.

[turboregal]

I have a good friend that races a metric chassis late model stock car, He gave me like 4 sets of springs that he no longer runs, Prior to leaving his shop we match sets with his "spring compression tester thing" so I have several set to try out, really hope I find the fronts quick not looking forward to taking the front suspension apart more than twice. I will update when I find the set that works best. Great econo option btw if you look at speedway motors website the price of spring is unreal.

[muthstryker]

so how did you get a 335 in the rear?

[turboregal]

I did have to slightly modify the inner fender with a hammer but not much, we rolled the fender lip. Even thought they fit and I can drive with no rub I can't get it as low as I want with the 335's. I plan on downsizing the tires to like a 285/295. I bought the wheels used off craigslist with the tires for $400 so not much loss in changing tires