We're lucky enough to own 4 of Buick's finest! Left to Right: [87GN] [87T] [84T-Type]
[03 GSX shown below]
A "Honey I Shrunk The Buicks" Look
We took the 84 T-Type to the nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky in 2006
and entered it in the car show and raced and took 2nd place in the car show in class
V 78-85 non-intercooled photos from the 2006 natsClick Me!
Jun 07, 2006
We took the 84 T-Type to the nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky in 2005
and entered it in the car show and raced
See some photos from the 2005 nats Click Me!
Jun 07, 2005
Misc Turbo Regal Tech Info
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Oct 07, 2004
We took the 84 T-Type to the nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky in 2004
and entered it in the car show and raced and took B5 (bracket 5) runner up.
See some photos from the 2004 nats Click Me!
Jun 11, 2004
Here are detailed instructions and photos on how to replace a headliner
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Jun 11, 2004
We took the 87 T (for the 3rd time) to the nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky
in 2003 and raced a few days. See some photos from the 2003 nats Click Me!
Aug 09, 2003
We took the 84 T-Type to the nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky in 2001
and entered it in the car show and races. See some photos from the 2001 nats Click Me!
Jul 19, 2001 See some photos from the Street Machines Car Show Click Me!
Jul 19, 2001
We took the 84 T-Type to the nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky in 2000
and entered it in the car show. See some photos from the 2000 nats and a couple from the GM car show:Click Me!
1984 Buick Regal T-Type
84 BUICK T-Type WH1
Calendar Car Oct 1996 (Lawrence Connely's)
Turbo Buick Show Off - 1st place Show winner, Aug 1997, Phoenixville, PA
Cavalcade of Cars - Award Of Excellence April 09, 2001, Buffalo NY
GM Powertrain - 2nd place, Jun 29, 2002, Tonawanda, NY
GS nationals - B-5 (bracket 5) runner up, May 22, 2004 Bowling Green, Ky
WNYCarClubs.com Super Cruise - Award Of Excellence, July 11, 2004, N. Tonawanda, NY
Photo in GM High Tech and Performance Magazine - Jan 2006 (see below)
GS nationals - 2nd place class V (78-85 non-intercooled) car show May 19, 2006 Bowling Green, Ky
Not listed are the "comes standard On Regals" such as Power Brakes
or (D55) Full Length Operating Console (required with bucket seats)
The only options this Buick doesn't have are (T82) Twilight Sentinel Headlamp
Control, (K05) Block Heater, and a roof option such as (CC1) Hatch Roof.
Here are the options on this 84 Buick Regal T-Type Coupe 2 Door:
--- 12,118 Base 1984 Regal T-Type Coupe 2 Door VIN 1G4AK4796EH553878
LM9 Std Engine 3.8 Litre (231 CID) SFI Turbocharged V6
MX0 Std Auto Trans W/Overdrive
C60 Std Air Conditioner
N78 Std Styled Aluminum Wheels (4)
F41 Std Gran Touring Suspension
AU3 125 Electric Door Locks
A01 110 Soft Ray Tinted Glass
A31 185 Power Windows
A90 40 Electronic Trunk Lock Release
B34 25 Front Carpet Savers w/Inserts
B35 20 Rear Carpet Savers w/Inserts
B48 47 Trunk Trim Covering
CD4 50 2-Speed Windshield Wiper/Delay
C49 140 Electric Rear Window Defogger
C68 150 Electronic Touch Climate Control Air Conditioner
D64 58 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Passenger Side
D68 30 Remote Control Mirrors Left and Right Remote
G80 95 Limited-Slip Differential
K34 175 Electronic Cruise Control
N33 110 Tilt Steering Column
QYH 92 Steel Belted Radial Ply While Letter Tires P215/65R15
TT5 22 Tungsten Halogen Headlamps
T63 16 Headlamps On Indicator
UA1 26 Heavy Duty Battery
UA6 159 Theft Deterrent System
US7 60 Automatic Power Antenna
UU6 605 Delco-GM Graphic Equalizer Cassette Tape and ETR AM-FM Stereo Radio
UW4 95 Concert Sound Speaker System
U52 173 Electronic Instrumentation
VK3 NC Front License Plate Mounting
V08 40 Heavy Duty Cooling
WH1 403 Regal Designer Package
19L NC Exterior Color - Black Trim
Trim 795 600 Lear Siegler Bucket Seat in Sand Gray
75 Body Side Molding
40 Pin Stripes
648 Rust-proofing, Fabric Treatment, Gloss Treatment, Sound Treatment
414 Destination Charge
The Total Sticker Price is $16,946 plus tax
1987 Buick Regal T
87 BUICK T - daily driver, went to GS nats in Bowling Green Kentucky for 2 years
Here are the track times for this stocker 10/11/02 Liecester
RT
.772
.581
.740
.760
60
2.32
2.26
2.32
2.29
330
6.10
5.97
6.10
6.05
1/8
9.24
9.12
9.25
9.17
mph
77.8
78.0
77.7
78.2
1/4
14.2
14.1
14.3
14.2
mph
96.8
96.7
96.3
96.9
tmp
60
60
60
59
RH
100
100
100
100
Not listed are the "comes standard On Regals"
Here are the options on this 87 Buick Regal Coupe 2 Door
--- 12,118 Base 1987 Regal 2 Door Coupe VIN 1G4GJ1175HP444180:
A01 120 Soft Ray Tinted Glass
A31 210 Power Windows
A90 60 Electronic Trunk Lock Release
B88 60 Protective Body Side Moldings
CC1 895 Hatch Roof
CD4 55 2-Speed Windshield Wiper/Delay
C49 145 Electric Rear Window Defogger
C60 775 Air Conditioner
D34 7 Visor Vanity Mirror (Passenger Side)
D68 175 Body Color Mirrors Left and Right Remote
K34 175 Electronic Cruise Control
LC2 1422 Engine 3.8 Litre (231 CID) SFI Turbocharged V6 W/Intercooler
MX0 125 Auto Trans W/Overdrive
N33 125 Tilt Steering Column
TT5 25 Tungsten Halogen Headlamps
UA1 26 Heavy Duty Battery
US7 70 Automatic Power Antenna
UW4 95 Concert Sound Speaker System
UX1 504 Delco-GM Graphic Equalizer Cassette Tape and ETR AM Stereo
FM Stereo Radio With Seek and Scan, Auto Reverse With
Search/Repeat and Clock
VK3 NC Front License Plate Mounting
W02 100 Exterior Sport Package
Y56 508 "T" Package - Includes 15" Aluminum Wheels (4); P215/65R15
B/W Eagle GT Tires; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Gran
Touring Suspension; and Fast Ratio Power Steering
Trim 391 195 Bucket Seat In Blue Cloth
31U NC Exterior Color - Dark Blue
414 Destination Charge
The Total Sticker Price is $17,812 plus tax
Parade of Buick's at Beech Bend Raceway, May 1997, Bowling Green, Kentucky -
see the white I in the back window of my 87T. This photo was featured on the
GSCA web page June 2002
1987 Buick Regal Grand National
87 BUICK GN
Show winner 80-89 production Jul 2005 - Spencerport Canal Days, Spencerport, NY
Senior gold (highest award possible 397/400 points) Jul 2005 - BCA (Buick Club of America) Nationals,
Batavia, NY
Best 2 door in show (399/400 points) Aug 2003 - BCA all Buick Antique and Classic Car Show,
Cheektowaga, NY
Award winner Jun 2002 - GM Powertrain, Tonawanda NY Engine Plant
Award winner 80-89 production Aug 2001 - Fantasy Island All Car Show, Grand Island, NY
Award winner Jun 2000 - GM Powertrain, Tonawanda NY Engine Plant
Not listed are the "comes standard On this model"
--- 16,154 Base 1987 Grand National VIN 1G4GJ1179HP459748
AU3 145 Electric Door Locks
A01 NC Soft Ray Tinted Glass
A31 210 Power Windows
A90 50 Electronic Trunk Lock Release
CD4 NC 2-Speed Windshield Wiper/Delay
C49 NC Electric Rear Window Defogger
C95 NC Front Seat Reading Lamps
D64 50 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Passenger Side
G80 NC Limited-Slip Differential
K34 175 Electronic Cruise Control
LC2 NC Engine 3.8 Litre (231 CID) SFI Turbocharged V6 W/Intercooler
N33 NC Tilt Steering Column
UM6 NC Delco-GM Cassette Tape and ETR AM-FM Stereo Radio With Seek and
Scan, Auto Reverse and Clock
US7 70 Automatic Power Antenna
UW4 95 Concert Sound Speaker System
VK3 NC Front License Plate Mounting
WG1 240 Power Seat 6-Way (Driver Side)
19U NC Exterior Color - Black
Trim TBD NC Bucket Seat In Gray Cloth
430 Destination Charge
The Total Sticker Price is $17,643 plus tax
2003 Buick Regal GSX
The GN, the T, and the T-Type emblems and wheels
notice how the 84 -T-Type looks like the Back To The Future Deloreon
1986 Car and Driver article
Even though there are some mistakes the
Feb 2003 Columbus Dispatch turbo Regal article
is interesting reading
Here are the ECM error codes - 1986-87 Grand National, 1989 Turbo Trans Ams:
12
Diagnostic System OK (flashes 12-12 no error 12-code error)
13
oxygen sensor circuit
14
coolant temp sensor circuit (high temp)
15
coolant temp sensor circuit (low temp)
21
throttle position sensor (TPS) circuit (high signal)
22
throttle position sensor (TPS) circuit (low signal)