Denver Area Turbo Buick Mechanics?

[JUTTERB]

I know, technically not in the "southwest", bu since there's not a Rocky Mountain region I thought some folks here might be able to point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a a good mechanic in Colorado that knows Turbo Buicks and doesn't rip people off (tall task I know). Thus far I've held off having any work done after reading the horror stories on this board about members going to the wrong shop. Thanks for any help!

 

[5280GN]

I guess it depends on what kind of work you're looking to get done. These cars are pretty easy to work on and that's one reason I got mine. I am in Denver if you have any questions let me know. It's rare you see any turbo buicks out here.

 

[JUTTERB]

Hey,

I'm mainly looking to do the run of the mill stuff........ fuel pump, valve springs, turbo, alky kit and possibly a little work to the trans with a stall convertor. Nothing major, but I don't have much experience so I was hoping to find someone around that new these cars. I've yet to see another turbo regal out in Denver.

-Joe

 

[5280GN]

Yea most of that stuff is pretty straight forward and easy, but then again I used to be a tech. I've already done most of that myself too haha. I need to do my valve springs in the near future too and it can be tricky. http://www.diyautorepairshops.com/ is a place I go to when i need to do extensive work. They let you rent tools and a lift for 25 bucks an hour. Way better than lying on your back in the old garage lol.

 

[JUTTERB]

That DIY shop rental looks pretty cool. How long did it take you you to do the fuel pump/hotwire/fuel pressure regulator work? Since you were a tech I'm guessing I could take your time and double it and I might be in the ballpark.

 

[5280GN]

Fuel Pump itself took about an hour. The hotwire kit took about another 45 minutes. I did both of these on a lift with an empty tank so it was really fast. FP regulator takes about 30min.

 

[blackazz]

Hello from down in the steel city 719, every thing you want can be done in a weekend Minus the trans part also look up dusty for a T/c. also what about injectors, chip,goals you have in mind. I have a85 hot air an a 86 coldair.an do all my own work.

86 Regal W-11/CC-1T Type

 

[JUTTERB]

Hey - I've got some 55 lb injectors I plan on putting in when I do the fuel pump & FPR. Ideally I'd like to run 12.0 all day long at altitude. Not really sure what it would take to run that time at mile high - hope to stick with a quick spooling turbo for the street and a 2800 stall.

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[blackazz]

Try an do your chip an combo all the same. Also look for a ta49 for stock appearing. Also hit bison up for one. dusty for the T/C an eric at turbo tweak for the chip also any?just hit me up. Also post a pic of your ride.

86 Regal W-11/CC-1T Type

 

[JUTTERB]

Here's a shot of the ride. I'll keep a look out for a TA-49 on the messageboard over the winter. - how does your Wh-1 run with it?

 

[blackazz]

Love the way it runs even with the stock d5.I also have a thdp an Hooker exhaust.

86 Regal W-11/CC-1T Type

 

[JUTTERB]

After doing some reading I think I might just do the fuel system upgrades with an alky kit and call out good for a while. Looks like I'll be able to run 22-23 pounds of boost safely with a quick spooling stock turbo for a nice street set-up. Pretty cheap route too.....

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[blackazz]

Sweet let me know how that turns out.

86 Regal W-11/CC-1T Type