Carburated Buick Turbo?

Joe Toller · 12-21-2012, 11:20 PM

Has anyone ever used a carburated Buick V6 turbo in stock? I am already building a car, but the salvage yard here got in a 79 Lesabre Sport Coupe with the 3.8 turbo V6, and on an impluse I bought it to save it from being used as a demo derby car or worse!

Maybe it's worth sitting on for someday?

Billy Nees · 12-22-2012, 09:33 AM

Can be blind fast, Will hurt parts, Won't be consistant, but worth saving!

Bob Shaw · 12-22-2012, 10:23 AM

I ran a turbo V6 Regal and a turbo V6 Riviera for several years. Both qualified #1 at national meets. You may PM me if you have any specific questions.

Joe Toller · 12-22-2012, 03:59 PM

Thank you very much Billy and Bob! I am in the midst of a car already, but I may tinker with getting this car running at some point and go from there. I'm just glad I saved it from a worse fate!

The Hawk · 12-22-2012, 06:43 PM

Would be fast,and I`ve seen one consistant. Good combo at altitude.

Joe Toller · 12-22-2012, 08:47 PM

It sits at 17.29, which puts in Q. Do you think that V6 would actually haul 3600lbs of Lesabre into the low 13's?

One thing in huge supply around here is carbed V6 Buicks! I have 2 252's, and 2 231's, not counting the 252 being built at present! Looks like the Turbo and n/a 231 is the same for the most part...

Damn! I'd better get back to focusing on my GP...

Joe Toller · 12-22-2012, 11:15 PM

Just for kicks, would use not use as small a converter behind the turbo (10" vs. 8"), as with running less gear, etc. ?

art leong · 12-23-2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraceitall

It sits at 17.29, which puts in Q. Do you think that V6 would actually haul 3600lbs of Lesabre into the low 13's?

One thing in huge supply around here is carbed V6 Buicks! I have 2 252's, and 2 231's, not counting the 252 being built at present! Looks like the Turbo and n/a 231 is the same for the most part...

Damn! I'd better get back to focusing on my GP...

I had a 4 cylinder that ran FWD stock that ran mid 13's at 3500 pounds.
And I got 25 mpg's with it, driving it to Orlando and Gainesville from NYC.

Joe Toller · 12-23-2012, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Can be blind fast, Will hurt parts, Won't be consistant, but worth saving!

What would it be hurting the most?

art leong · 12-23-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraceitall

Just for kicks, would use not use as small a converter behind the turbo (10" vs. 8"), as with running less gear, etc. ?

Turbo's like a load, and compression is not your friend.

12-22-2012, 09:33 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,473 Likes: 3,564 Liked 7,595 Times in 1,718 Posts	Re: Carburated Buick Turbo? Can be blind fast, Will hurt parts, Won't be consistant, but worth saving! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else.

12-22-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
Bob Shaw Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sedalia, Mo Posts: 431 Likes: 311 Liked 289 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Carburated Buick Turbo? I ran a turbo V6 Regal and a turbo V6 Riviera for several years. Both qualified #1 at national meets. You may PM me if you have any specific questions. __________________ Bob Shaw V/SA 515

12-22-2012, 03:59 PM	#4
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Carburated Buick Turbo? Thank you very much Billy and Bob! I am in the midst of a car already, but I may tinker with getting this car running at some point and go from there. I'm just glad I saved it from a worse fate!

12-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Carburated Buick Turbo? Would be fast,and I`ve seen one consistant. Good combo at altitude. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

12-22-2012, 08:47 PM	#6
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Carburated Buick Turbo? It sits at 17.29, which puts in Q. Do you think that V6 would actually haul 3600lbs of Lesabre into the low 13's? One thing in huge supply around here is carbed V6 Buicks! I have 2 252's, and 2 231's, not counting the 252 being built at present! Looks like the Turbo and n/a 231 is the same for the most part... Damn! I'd better get back to focusing on my GP...

12-21-2012, 11:20 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Carburated Buick Turbo? Has anyone ever used a carburated Buick V6 turbo in stock? I am already building a car, but the salvage yard here got in a 79 Lesabre Sport Coupe with the 3.8 turbo V6, and on an impluse I bought it to save it from being used as a demo derby car or worse! Maybe it's worth sitting on for someday?

12-22-2012, 11:15 PM	#7
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Carburated Buick Turbo? Just for kicks, would use not use as small a converter behind the turbo (10" vs. 8"), as with running less gear, etc. ?