Let me introduce myself.
My name is Dan and I am 22 years old.
Someone crossposted the Ciopella (sp?) saga over on a board I frequent. I am currently in the market for a different car. I have only driven V8's in the past except for my sisters turbo volvo. I am intrigued by the BOP turbo sixes. What are the years that have them? And the Models? Which are the most desirable? why? Which are the least desirable? why? What should I look for if I decide to get one? Since they are turbo cars they should be very streetable even if modified right? 12 steet car possible?
Any other information for a Newbie?
Thanks in Advance.
You can learn more about what years the Turbo Regals were produced at http://www.gnttype.org/general/product.html You can draw your own conclusions about desireability from that page. The listing does not mention the Turbo Rivieras produced from '79-'85 (which have basically the same powerplant of the corresponding year's Regal) and the '89 Turbo Trans Am (which basically has the '86-'87 Turbo Regal powerplant).
For what to look for in purchasing one, see http://www.gnttype.org/general/buyguide.html
For how to take one of these cars into the 12s (and beyond!) very easily and streetably, see
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/recipes/recipepage.html
If you explore those pages and other information on this site, I think you'll answer a lot of your own questions very quickly.
Jason here also 22. I just bought my second turbo buick. my first was a 78 sports coupe for $500 from and old lady. ran like a scalded dog till an accident bout 4 yrs ago. still got her though runs but leaks alot of oil and needs some work. Just bought an 84 GN that could use some TLC on the interior and a good paint job. I did ALOT of research about these beasts before i decided to invest. beforeblack.com is an excellent starting point.Tells the story of the turbo v6, when it started and its evolution from 78 carburated to 84 with the intro of sequential fuel injection to 87 with the intercooler and the GNX. pics of the 78-83 turbo buicks and a link to the turbo web ring. The ring is linked to EVERY site about Turbo buicks. Or just type Grand national into the search engine and have at it.
Beforeblack is an excellent resource for the early cars.
The history and stuff is also on www.gnttype.org (History of the V6 with casting numbers, Buick Performance, etc.) Check it out!