Turbo LS Powered Regal [Archive]

GBodyGMachine

09-04-2009, 05:26 AM

This is my personal vehicle.
I have owned the car for about 3 years now.
Last night I started mocking up the LS block and heads in the car.
I'll post some more details later, but here are some pics.

Enjoy,
Jeff

What I started with
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/Camaro88z28/Black0010-1.jpg

After Suspension Work Was Completed
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/Camaro88z28/IMG_9294.jpg

After Body Work
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/Camaro88z28/033.jpg

Now
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-03/SDC12543.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-03/SDC12544.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-03/SDC12549.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-03/SDC12550.jpg

67rstbkt

09-04-2009, 07:23 AM

Nice Regal, I've always like the G-bodys:thumbsup:

70rs

09-04-2009, 08:10 AM

Nice sticking nwith the turbo theme in the car. It looks like there is tons of room under the hood there. Keep the updates coming. It's going to be a really cool and unique car when done.:thumbsup:

tones2SS

09-04-2009, 08:13 AM

Very cool. Looks like you have plenty of room to work with as well.
Body work looks good.:thumbsup:

montessaj

09-05-2009, 01:25 AM

Love the G-bodies. I have two myself a Regal and a Monte SS. Keep up the good work. I love those SPC upper a-arms.

89 RS

09-05-2009, 10:53 PM

That is cool project. I like how the rims almost look similar to the original type wheel that was factory.

brans72

09-06-2009, 09:27 AM

Looking damn good man!!!! So who did the body work on the regal? I was also wondering how you where liking NC so far? I am gonna try to get up with you some time soon and check it out in person and meet you.Brandon

GBodyGMachine

09-06-2009, 09:34 AM

Looking damn good man!!!! So who did the body work on the regal? I was also wondering how you where liking NC so far? I am gonna try to get up with you some time soon and check it out in person and meet you.Brandon

I did it all in my garage:yes:
NC is going great, love it.

GBodyGMachine

09-06-2009, 09:35 AM

Oh look, Engine Mounts.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-06/SDC12565.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-06/SDC12567.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-06/SDC12568.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-06/SDC12570.jpg

tones2SS

09-06-2009, 09:52 AM

Very nice man!:thumbsup:

akrapovic

09-06-2009, 10:59 AM

Where do you work?

GBodyGMachine

09-09-2009, 05:36 AM

Where do you work?

Big Wood Racing in Benson NC

GBodyGMachine

09-09-2009, 05:37 AM

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-08/SDC12579.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-08/SDC12578.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-08/SDC12580.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-08/SDC12581.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-08/SDC12582.jpg

GBodyGMachine

09-09-2009, 11:34 AM

INTA COOLA

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-09/SDC12596.jpg

Jr

09-09-2009, 12:49 PM

Cool project.

How big is that DP?

esm

09-09-2009, 02:07 PM

Cool Project ---- What Size Are Your Wheels And What Kind

GBodyGMachine

09-10-2009, 06:00 AM

Cool project.

How big is that DP?

5" Aluminum.

GBodyGMachine

09-10-2009, 06:03 AM

Cool Project ---- What Size Are Your Wheels And What Kind

18x9 and 18x10 BSA Rockcrushers

GBodyGMachine

09-10-2009, 06:04 AM

Intercooler Mock Up

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-09/SDC12601.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-09/SDC12600.jpg

Jr

09-10-2009, 09:38 AM

5" Aluminum.

Why did you go with a 5" dp? Is this a 347ci motor? What kind of turbo is that?

waynieZ

09-10-2009, 01:37 PM

Sweet project and nice work.

G-Body

09-10-2009, 03:01 PM

Love the G-bodys great build good luck!

GBodyGMachine

09-10-2009, 03:26 PM

Why did you go with a 5" dp? Is this a 347ci motor? What kind of turbo is that?

Because I can. Why not?
Its 366 ci
An 80mm .96A/R T6 Turbonetics

Jeff

Jr

09-10-2009, 04:53 PM

Have you checked out ls1tech? Guys usually run 3", 3 1/2" and rarely 4" dp on the ls projects. Some people tried to run 5" downpipes but lost TQ down in the bottom range of the curve. Also, running a 5" dp will hurt the spool time of the turbo. I have been doing tons of research because I would like to run a single turbo in my camaro.

silver63c10

09-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Very cool project, Regals have always been my favorite of the G-bodies. I like the turbo tie in, too.

You should work something like this into the theme of it..

http://acmeautopartsonline.com/images/Buick-V8.jpg

montessaj

09-11-2009, 03:43 AM

I can officially say I am jealous. Awesome Regal.

srh3trinity

09-11-2009, 05:52 AM

There are few things I like more than seeing an IC peak through a grill. I definitely need to own a turbo car at some point in my life.

GBodyGMachine

09-11-2009, 06:09 AM

Have you checked out ls1tech? Guys usually run 3", 3 1/2" and rarely 4" dp on the ls projects. Some people tried to run 5" downpipes but lost TQ down in the bottom range of the curve. Also, running a 5" dp will hurt the spool time of the turbo. I have been doing tons of research because I would like to run a single turbo in my camaro.

Yea I know. Its more of a for looks thing. I'm not worried about power loss, she is giong to have enough torque to compensate.

ElkyZO6

09-11-2009, 06:15 AM

This is going to be one killer regal. Keep up the good work and keep the pic's comin.:thumbsup:

GBodyGMachine

09-12-2009, 02:45 PM

Made the Alternator relocation brackets today as well as a T-stat housing. Needed it for belt clearance.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-12/SDC12609.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-12/SDC12602.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-12/SDC12606.jpg

GBodyGMachine

09-15-2009, 01:39 PM

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2009-09-15/SDC12612.jpg

GBodyGMachine

02-04-2010, 06:55 PM

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12896.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12894.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12893.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12892.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12891.jpg

GBodyGMachine

02-04-2010, 06:55 PM

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-04/SDC12920.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-04/SDC12918.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-04/SDC12919.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-04/SDC12921.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-04/SDC12922.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-04/SDC12923.jpg

T_Raven

02-05-2010, 12:04 AM

Just saw this for the first time. Awesome project. Nice work on the headers

deuce_454

02-05-2010, 01:23 AM

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12891.jpg

wow, your going to need one thick gasket to seal that intake manifold... :unibrow:

and why would you loose TQ with a big downpipe??? the less back pressure the better. look at tom nelsons dyno setup...

98ssnova

02-05-2010, 02:16 AM

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12896.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12894.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12893.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12892.jpg
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq204/jcarter919/2010-02-01/SDC12891.jpg

So with the spark plug being in the head like that does it light off the cylinder faster:_paranoid Just kidding bud looks really good what r u gonna use to cover the front of the intercooler below the bumper?

GBodyGMachine

02-05-2010, 05:30 AM

wow, your going to need one thick gasket to seal that intake manifold... :unibrow:

and why would you loose TQ with a big downpipe??? the less back pressure the better. look at tom nelsons dyno setup...

Lol, I put the intake on there for looks ;)

So with the spark plug being in the head like that does it light off the cylinder faster:_paranoid Just kidding bud looks really good what r u gonna use to cover the front of the intercooler below the bumper?

GBodyParts.com offers a front chin spoiler the goes the whole way across the front bumper. Kinda like the early Hot Air GN's had!