T-Type vs Turbo T
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- čas přidán 25. 09. 2023
- T-Type vs Turbo T...those just getting into these fabulous G-Bodies may not even realize there's a difference. In this video, we're going to take a deeper look into the T-Type, the Turbo T and what some of the differences are. Plus, we'll talk about the rare WE4 Turbo T! Step into the lounge and let's talk about it!
Big thanks to Bulletmotorsportsinc for the video of the '86 T-Type! Check them out at bulletmotorsports.com/ or their channel at / @bulletmotorsportsinc . They have an awesome channel!
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I daily an '87 WE4 (Turbo 'T') and its a blast!
Finally, somebody points out the differences! I get tired of explaining my 1986 WH1 and my 1987 Regal Limited with turbo package.
Personally, I have never seen a Buick 3.8 normal aspirated T package car. All that I have seen have been with the 5.0 Olds engine.
I remember picking up my car from impound in the late 80s. There was a white 87 Turbo T with burgundy interior SITTING ON THE GROUND WITH NO WHEELS! No hood. I remember staring at the motor wonder what the fuck I was looking at. Been in love with them ever since. A couple years later I found one on a used car lot for $7000. It was sitting next to a hot air Grand National with a LEATHER interior for $12000. The salesman told me the T was cheaper because "nobody knows about these." He said nobody wanted it but everybody that stopped wanted the GN. He was driving the T home every night as a personal car until he sold it. Then he started bragging about all the cars he beat in it. He actually let me drive it because back then nobody would let you drive them if they were on a lot. Anyway the T was a fuckin beast and I got it for 7k! Wish I still had it.
Great story! Thank you so much!
The only Regal ever OFFICIALLY marketed by Buick as a Turbo-T was the WE4 packaged turbo Regal. Soooo many Buick enthusiasts get this wrong to this day, but you nailed it, Sir!
Side note. The aluminum bumper braces and (I believe) aluminum brake drums were available for all other turbo Regals. I'd have to check my old literature from Dennis Kirban, but they're buried. Those aluminum brake drums would flex, believe it or not, when holding boost with S-10 wheel cylinders and soft pads, leading to inconsistent launches at the track. Switching to steel drums fixed the issue, and you could cut some gnarly and very consistent 60 foot times on sticky tires. Ahh, good times!
Thank you for watching, as well as the useful information!
Great video! I love my 87 T. Also note, the only real giveaway between NA V8 Regal and Turbo T package is the hood "buldge" and the intercooler "air dam" under the front bumper to direct flow into the intercooler.
Thank you!
Good job. I learned something new about the Regal T Turbo.😊
Thank you!!
If you want to go down an interesting rabbit hole, back in the day a small fleet of '84-'87 T-Types and Type Ts were maintained by the Connecticut State Police as pursuit vehicles and for other unmarked purposes. Those that weren't wrecked in the line of duty were sold off as surplus. I have several friends who have - or have had - State Police surplus Turbo Regals over the years.
Thank you for that info!
Guys at NY car shows call the T Type models and limited “fake” lol, they claim even an 86 model isn’t the good one, only the 1987 they claim is a true grand national, so funny
I got a WH one designer series. I love that car.
Love you, John
Amazing job as always!
As always, I appreciate you! Thank you!
I have the y56 t package limited. I have never seen another one. I’m interested if anyone else has? Y56 is the regal t with 397 v8 engine with turbine wheels, t steering wheel, sports suspension and badges but also has the Regal classic limited pillow seats and shifter up on steering wheel. The car is black and chrome. I love it!
Great Job!
Awesome! Thank you!
Nice work, PJ. Keep it up!!
Thank you so much!
I always been a hard core Grand national fan but what I like about the T type and turbo T is that they came in all types of color and options plus there a definite sleeper that looks like an ordinary grands pa regal from a few feet away awesome video
The Grand National was before my time (born in '94) but I've wanted one since seeing one at a car show back when I was in the 9th grade. I started looking for one until a friend of mine told me about the T-types...the price difference is pretty incredible for the same car under the skin.
cool video, just found your channel, i remember my grandmother buying a base model new in 87 and i loved the lines back then
Awesome! Thanks for watching! Yeah, I liked those 80's G-Bodies!
Awesome video. Great information. I and many others appreciate this.
Thank you!
So true back in 1993 when searching for a turbo Regal .I looked at many GN's. The T Types and Turbo T's were way more appealing to me .l found a 1987 T in dark metallic gray. I still own the car today still wears its original paint . I just love that car especially when you hear the turbo spool. Thanks for giving these cars there recognition. Very misunderstood car especially to folk that only know Grand National !!
That great that you have one! Thank you for watching!
@@TheGearheadLounge great content Thanks again
Great video. The aluminum bumper braces were also available on most turbo Ts. Maybe even all of them 5:51
Thank you for watching!
Good video. The Turbo T Limited deserved a mention though.
Thank you for watching! Sorry I missed that one!
@@TheGearheadLounge Thanks for making the video, sorry to pick on you. The Limiteds are one of the most rare with only 1035 produced. I think anyone who appreciates GNs most likely does or should appreciate all the TRs. Thanks again.
i remember seeing black buick skyhawks with the turbo package,i tried to search for them,no results,they had a 4 speed tranny also
I have both the Turbo T WE-4 and T Type in my fleet.
Nice! I appreciate your watching my video!
Great video
Thank you so much!
i heard the 87 buick gn`s in white paint are rare but not as as rare as the 87 gnx`s, gearhead lounge great video,im a big buick fan,including the 71 buick rivs,beautiful car
Bro,you turned something really complex into a simple thing. Love your channel
Thank you so much!
I'm looking at a Turbo T with LC2, WO2 and black paint. It's almost a WE4 but with a hood ornament! Confusing! Haha.
I know! Right?!? 😆
No white GNs were ever made by buick 5:51