is a 1987 T type Lesabre engine the same as a regal/GN?

[lowrollinjo$h]

got some leads on a good 1987 T type Lesabre engine, its complete and in good shape. will this work in a turbo regal/GN?

 

[Red Regal T]

It would be kind of like taking a normally aspirated Regal 231 V6. It would work with a GN intake and accessories, but it wouldn't be the same as a "GN/TType engine. No turbo crank and no turbo pistons.

 

[charlief1]

It's a FWD application so it would need some adapting to say the least.

 

[lowrollinjo$h]

is the intake/turbo setup the same as GN/T-type? i was just looking into it to convert my 84 t-type :frown:

 

[charlief1]

It doesn't have one, it a NA fuel injection system.

 

[WarWagon]

Right. the "T type" lesabre package is merely cosmetic.

 

[lowrollinjo$h]

good deal guys, i appreciate the info!

 

[terik.m]

Try to contact these guys and see what he had to do to turbo a fwd 3.8

YouTube - 3.8 SFI Turbo acceleration with 4T65EHD transmission.

YouTube - Twin Turbo Buick Century vs. Oldsmobile

 

[charlief1]

The guy in the first vid is a member here but doesn't post often. He did the fab work himself and it really is amazing. Check it out in the hybred section.

 

[novaderrik]

Right. the "T type" lesabre package is merely cosmetic.

actually, it's a suspension/trim package. it's more than a few badges and stickers.