Turbo LS Powered Regal [Archive]

GBodyGMachine

09-04-2009, 04:24 AM

This is my personal vehicle.
I have owned the car for about 3 years now.
Last night I started mocking up the LS block and heads in the car.
I'll post some more details later, but here are some pics.

Enjoy,
Jeff

What I started with
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/Black00101-1.jpg

After Suspension Work Was Completed
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/IMG_9294-1.jpg

After Body Work
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/033-1.jpg

Now
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12543-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12544-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12549-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12550-1.jpg

WS6

09-04-2009, 05:06 AM

Cool. What are your power goals?

srh3trinity

09-04-2009, 05:32 AM

Looks good, I haven't seen a pic of the car in primer after body work. What wheels are those?

GBodyGMachine

09-04-2009, 07:13 AM

Looks good, I haven't seen a pic of the car in primer after body work. What wheels are those?

BSA Rock Crushers I believe is what they were called.

Jeff

GBodyGMachine

09-04-2009, 07:13 AM

Cool. What are your power goals?

I want to make 1000HP one time, then roll around with 700-800.

Should be no problem

06RangerSTX

09-04-2009, 11:06 AM

I remember when you first joined... your car has come a long way!!! and looks great!!

GBodyGMachine

09-04-2009, 07:16 PM

I remember when you first joined... your car has come a long way!!! and looks great!!

Thanks alot man. Nice to hear.

Jeff

colt zantop

09-05-2009, 11:15 AM

looking good! wheels are sharp!

GBodyGMachine

09-06-2009, 08:32 AM

Oh look, Engine Mounts.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12565-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12567-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12568-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12570-1.jpg

70Nova4dr

09-06-2009, 12:21 PM

Nice work, looks like a few Mustangs in that 1 picture. I could use a Turbo Ls engine in my 4 door Nova. It would be a great sleeper. Keep up the good work .

nekkidhillbilly

09-07-2009, 09:57 AM

i would have kept a turbo 6

many 1000 hp ones

GBodyGMachine

09-07-2009, 12:55 PM

i would have kept a turbo 6

many 1000 hp ones

No way. I work on them all day at work. To expensive to build and un reliable.
Jeff

796spdbu

09-07-2009, 07:27 PM

Hell Yeah looking good! Those engine mounts look stout!

6spdmalibu

09-07-2009, 07:32 PM

GBodyGMachine

09-08-2009, 03:32 AM

Am wondering, (assuming that your using fuel injection) whether the solid mount will wreck havoc on your knock sensor? And start pulling timing back limiting your power out put. Especially on bumpy roads. Have you given that any thought?

I will be running a blow through carb.
But you can always tune around the knock sensors. Just need to be sure that you tune is spot on, and you keep good gas in it if you are not using them.
Jeff

mjdwyer23

09-08-2009, 09:21 AM

i would have kept a turbo 6

many 1000 hp ones

Right.... the 109 will hold that kind of power level for like 1/2 of a pass and then disintegrate. The stage motors like to crack and are tough to find parts for. The TA motors are expensive as hell and not friendly on the street. Which 1000hp ones do you know of?

mjdwyer23

09-08-2009, 09:22 AM

BTW I like the can of natty, just don't dump it in your radiator.

GBodyGMachine

09-09-2009, 04:34 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12579-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12578-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12580-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12581-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12582-1.jpg

craigs73

09-09-2009, 06:30 AM

its looking great what color are you going with. I have always like the regals love the wheels as well keep up the good work

jackfrost

09-09-2009, 09:44 AM

damn, this is a sweet project! keep posting the updates :razz:

GBodyGMachine

09-09-2009, 10:33 AM

INTA COOLA

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12596-1.jpg

joemac

09-09-2009, 10:34 AM

That thing is big!

Code Red

09-09-2009, 05:00 PM

sweet

GBodyGMachine

09-10-2009, 04:58 AM

Intercooler Mock Up

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12601-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12600-1.jpg

joemac

09-10-2009, 05:36 AM

How is that thing even going to fit? Man that thing is huge.

GBodyGMachine

09-10-2009, 02:24 PM

How is that thing even going to fit? Man that thing is huge.

This is why I'm the Lead Fabricator, lol. I'll make it fit.

Jeff

Stg1Regal

09-12-2009, 09:03 AM

GbodyGMachine

You should fab this front end.. I've Always wanted one if I was ever to build a turbo car out of my Regal.
Its a 1 piece fiberglass front end, designed to mount the innercooler wher your radiator was, and the radiator lower in the big grill opening.

Unfortunately the company that makes them I cant seem to locate any info on their location or if they are still in business.

It's been about 7yrs ago since I got info on this company.

But man if you good at fabbing it should work for you.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

GBodyGMachine

09-12-2009, 01:44 PM

GBodyGMachine

09-12-2009, 01:44 PM

Made the Alternator relocation brackets today as well as a T-stat housing. Needed it for belt clearance.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12609-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12602-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12606-1.jpg

Stg1Regal

09-12-2009, 04:09 PM

GBodyGMachine

If you do end up making something close to that, let me know..

I actually thought of gettin a complete fiberglass dog house and just cutting the header-nose-bumper off the front and using it as a starting point.

I wanted to keep the safety of a bumper, so I thought deskining the chrome bumper to it's structure, cut out the hole except for the top part and reinforce that with a piece of thick c=channel and then over lay that piece.

or try working something from one of www.laureneng.com pieces like this one

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/17675028-1.jpg

Then go from there...

Stg1Regal

09-12-2009, 07:41 PM

Here's another front end that might suit your need.

I kinda like it, different.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/1984buickregal1-1.jpg

6spdmalibu

09-12-2009, 09:00 PM

Uh, keep the intake runners covered.

GBodyGMachine

09-13-2009, 06:15 AM

Uh, keep the intake runners covered.

Its all mock up stuff. Those heads have bent valves!

GBodyGMachine

09-15-2009, 12:36 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/SDC12612-1.jpg

bonecrrusher

09-21-2009, 02:50 PM

That thing is big!

Thats what SHE said!

GBodyGMachine

09-21-2009, 02:59 PM

Thats what SHE said!

I was waiting for someone to say that

bonecrrusher

09-21-2009, 03:18 PM

Sorry - that was the first thing to come to mind when I saw that.... hahaha. Plus I scrolled all the way through to make sure it double post, car looks good.

I love the fact that your DP is bigger then your cylinder head!

Damnit - why are all the Vette kits stupid expensive. Damn vette tax.

rking

09-23-2009, 08:20 PM

Good God! What intercooler is that? Thats the biggest Gbody one I believe that Ive ever seen!

The Big Kahuna

09-23-2009, 09:15 PM

The build is going to be insane! Keep up the great work.

malihoochie

09-24-2009, 12:24 PM

Keep it up! Build looks good.

alowerlevel

09-24-2009, 06:24 PM

Lookin good, but goddamn thats the biggest intercooler Ive ever seen.

BTW what turbo is that?

GBodyGMachine

02-04-2010, 06:52 PM

Header Fab

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12896-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12894-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12893-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12892-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12891-1.jpg

GBodyGMachine

02-04-2010, 06:52 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12920-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12918-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12919-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12921-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12922-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/SDC12923-1.jpg

CruizinKev

02-04-2010, 09:10 PM

wow very nice work! :twothumbs

724tim

02-05-2010, 04:10 PM

looking good keep the pics coming

796spdbu

02-05-2010, 04:17 PM

Nice job on the headers

pmgm

02-14-2010, 02:59 PM

Yea, The headers do look good.....

ls6monte

02-15-2010, 04:00 PM

Looking good!

nekkidhillbilly

02-15-2010, 04:09 PM

Right.... the 109 will hold that kind of power level for like 1/2 of a pass and then disintegrate. The stage motors like to crack and are tough to find parts for. The TA motors are expensive as hell and not friendly on the street. Which 1000hp ones do you know of?

many of the ones at the nationals are pulling that much power running 9s all day long

nekkidhillbilly

02-15-2010, 04:11 PM

No way. I work on them all day at work. To expensive to build and un reliable.
Jeff

thats me but its cool and i do like it

turbofish

02-16-2010, 07:45 PM

What are the susp. mods you did?

gEtyOpAPiOn

02-16-2010, 09:02 PM

great looking ,im working on a mali hehe

GBodyGMachine

02-21-2010, 05:05 PM

What are the susp. mods you did?

Custom coil overs in the back and Spohn and SC&C goodies in the front. Tall Ball Joints and circle track springs with adjuster cups.

rking

10-10-2010, 09:26 PM

What ever happened with this?

69projectKAOS

10-11-2010, 09:52 AM

amazing fab work! keep it up, that thing is going to be a sleeper. -Dom

PhillipM

10-11-2010, 12:20 PM

I'm still waiting to see how the bottom of the intercooler gets hidden...

Eggy44

10-12-2010, 08:54 AM

That intercooler is massive. What is the suspension that's underneath it? stance is awesome!!!

1bad87ss

01-15-2011, 06:36 AM

Progress pics?

GBodyGMachine

04-29-2011, 05:20 PM

Sorry for no updates
I have been traveling and moving from job to job.

Here are some pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/201-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/200-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/199-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/186-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/193-1.jpg

GBodyGMachine

04-29-2011, 05:29 PM

I need better tires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkqC88mI68w

Just let out this time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4iUewsoOwA

Jeff

GBodyGMachine

04-29-2011, 05:30 PM

Still trying to get the tip in tune where I want it, but Wide Open and cruise are mint like jelly.

Here is a video. 525 HP and about 500 TQ. There were a few spikes in the torque curve where the ignition pickup fell out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cTOGE2UcMY

This is 8 psi and 14 degrees. Hope to turn it up to about 15 psi and run the same timing.

Jeff