Ok everybody let's start a pic post thread for the W-Bodies!

[fast NY Six]

Did the Lumina come with L67?

Mine came with a 3.1. I used an engine harness from a 98-99 z34 monte or ltz lumina. I had to make a custom axle for passenger side because the HD trans never came in them cars, custom ac line, custom 3" downpipe which was a challenge, the engine is very tight to firewall in these cars compared with regal and GP. I had to get creative with the airbox, I chopped the front snorkel piece off and used a silicone elbow attached to an oval stainless tube that fits in the hole behind headlight. there a zero clean w body cars in my area. they are still quite plentiful in junkyards though.

 

[fast NY Six]

They ate getting more rare buy the day. Prob a good call.

I rarely even see a w body car on the road anymore near me. they're rotted and gone.

 

[dezldave961]

If you get really interested in buying one for stock or modified use, just plan to shop in the south. They tend to have basic sun-baked wear (clear coat, weather-stripping, dashboard, etc.), but you'll have a much better choice for no deep rust issues that are the only thing that can't be repaired/replaced/upgraded on them.

I still miss my 1998 Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition GTP that I drove in NY, MN, MI, OH, WI for 10-12yrs, and had to send to the yard due to all the winter miles as my only vehicle.

 

[fast NY Six]

That blue metallic was awesome on the GTP

 

[dezldave961]

Ya, it was the car I learned/taught myself how to really get the most out of every minor upgrade I could barely afford in my 20's. Made some solid power for no intercooler, stock heads, stock transmission, and many custom/cheap/free junkyard upgrades... street trim 12.7 @ 111 at Norwalk in 2006, and 333whp/329wtq on unleaded Sunoco 100 or 104. Loved that car, and can't bring myself to buy another one, because it wouldn't be the same.

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[T-CHRGD]

Picture of my 99 LS is gone.
So is the LS.
This is my new DD '97 GS.
Just installed ZZP adjustable coilovers.
Has GMPP front swaybar, ZZP 2-1/2" SS downpipe, 12" F-body front brakes, 245/50-17 Continental Extreme Contact DWS's, F&R strut tower braces with Don Rome brackets.

 

[Turbo1dr]

I still have my H body L67 swapped LeSabre T-Type. Bought it in 2010 and swapped over a complete Bonneville SSEi drivetrain. Has GN badges just because I can.

 

[deezdad]

Picture of my 99 LS is gone.
So is the LS.
This is my new DD '97 GS.
Just installed ZZP adjustable coilovers.
Has GMPP front swaybar, ZZP 2-1/2" SS downpipe, 12" F-body front brakes, 245/50-17 Continental Extreme Contact DWS's, F&R strut tower braces with Don Rome brackets.

Hey T-CHRGD, looking to upgrade stock suspension on an 01 GS, curious how the coilovers are doing on your car.. did you lower it any?

 

[T-CHRGD]

Hey T-CHRGD, looking to upgrade stock suspension on an 01 GS, curious how the coilovers are doing on your car.. did you lower it any?

That GS is gone. I was hit, and it was totaled. I have a new '98 white LS. I did not like the coilovers at all. I had them turned way down, and the car still felt like there was no suspension movement at all (VERY stiff ride). I didn't get to play with them much before the car was totaled. I do not plan on getting them again. The did lower the car nicely, though.

 

[deezdad]

That GS is gone. I was hit, and it was totaled. I have a new '98 white LS. I did not like the coilovers at all. I had them turned way down, and the car still felt like there was no suspension movement at all (VERY stiff ride). I didn't get to play with them much before the car was totaled. I do not plan on getting them again. The did lower the car nicely, though.

Good to know very helpful thanks.. I'd rather keep a Buick, a Buick.. looking also into ac Delco ready struts, kyb has ready struts too just hear lousy things about them.

 

[T-CHRGD]

My new '98 LS. My GS was totaled. Most of the usual goodies. GMPP heavy swaybars. New 18" wheels with 245 Continental Extreme Contact DWS's.
ZZP stainless downpipe. 12" front
F-body brakes. ZZP strut tower braces (F&R). Alpine stereo.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Good to know very helpful thanks.. I'd rather keep a Buick, a Buick.. looking also into ac Delco ready struts, kyb has ready struts too just hear lousy things about them.

I had the KYB GR2, later changed to Excel G on my ‘94 Cutlass Supreme Convertible and before that on my ‘89 Lesabre T-Type.
I would say they were like Bilstiens on a G-body.
I found it best to replace them at 40k- 50k miles as they would start to get soft.
I bought them at Advance Autoparts for their lifetime warranty. I had a lifetime alignment at tires plus as well, so it just cost me my time.