Hey guy's. I am a turbo regal fan, had a couple of these cars, had to sell the last one when I purchased my house. Now that things are back in order, I am going to buy a nice TR again. But I am also looking for a GS for a sporty family vehicle. I am wondering which year models were the best as far as hp, options, etc. Like the TR's the 1987 is the best year to buy as stock. Are there any of these in the GS's? Any info would be appreciated. And also, what mods can be done to these cars?
Regal GS purchase?
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I'd say 98-03... there's not much of a proven difference between the years. There's so much crap you can do to these cars, it's just sick. Turbo kits are now starting to become popular as well. Check out these main vendors:
www.3800performance.com
www.zzperformance.com
www.intense-racing.com
www.thrashercharged.com
www.3800performance.com
www.zzperformance.com
www.intense-racing.com
www.thrashercharged.com
One thing to look for Steve is the performance shift button.
I am not sure which years they came on, but some years skipped that option.
Also, if you don't want to blow money on a CAI or a have to relocate the coolant bottle go for a 99 and newer. the stock airbox can be gutted and ther is really no need for an after market CAI. The 97.5 to 98 have major restrictions and you would have to either make a CAI or buy one.
Just for reference, so far I have:
Bought a used 3.4 pulley $40.00
New Gator Back S/C Belt 34.00
Auto lite 104' plugs 9.00
180 Drilled T-Stat 4.00
Turbo Muffler 17.00
Home made poly mounts Free
Gutted Airbox/paperfilter free
PB is 13.8 at 99.94 MPh in the 1/4
www.fastbluto.com
Good luck. Have fun.
-Carl
BTW,
Jason that car is sick
I am not sure which years they came on, but some years skipped that option.
Also, if you don't want to blow money on a CAI or a have to relocate the coolant bottle go for a 99 and newer. the stock airbox can be gutted and ther is really no need for an after market CAI. The 97.5 to 98 have major restrictions and you would have to either make a CAI or buy one.
Just for reference, so far I have:
Bought a used 3.4 pulley $40.00
New Gator Back S/C Belt 34.00
Auto lite 104' plugs 9.00
180 Drilled T-Stat 4.00
Turbo Muffler 17.00
Home made poly mounts Free
Gutted Airbox/paperfilter free
PB is 13.8 at 99.94 MPh in the 1/4
www.fastbluto.com
Good luck. Have fun.
-Carl
BTW,
Jason that car is sick
There's nothing better than knowing that once you get out of your daily driver Buick GS that you've got another Buick in the garage to drive!!!
You'll absolutely love the GS for it's comfortable ride, smooth handling, great stereo system and that supercharged Buick power.
Let us know how the car is once you've got it.
You'll absolutely love the GS for it's comfortable ride, smooth handling, great stereo system and that supercharged Buick power.
Let us know how the car is once you've got it.
