Vehicle Description
History
The T-Type was a series of Buick automobiles that were popular
during the 1980s. This marketing approach for Buick products was a
revival of a similar approach used in the 1960s with the Buick GS
designation.
These T-Type cars were built as performance-oriented models and the
most famous of these cars was the Buick GN and the T Type, which
was based on the Regal platform. During the time that the T-Type
cars were in production, turbochargers were all the rage in Detroit
and adapted for use on the Regal, most notably.
The T-Type series reached its peak in 1987. In addition, its
turbocharged V6 made it an attractive alternative to its
similar-bodied V8-powered siblings, such as the Chevrolet Monte
Carlo SS and Oldsmobile 442 (neither of which had the turbocharger
available to them).
The one we have at Skyway Classics is a complete re-creation of a
1987 Buick T Type. It is well done with appearance and performance
parts from an original Grand National.
Features & Options
The turbocharged engines in ours was General Motors' famous 3.8 L
V6 engine with an automatic. The entire drivetrain was taken from a
real Turbo Buick and transplanted in this Regal!
This engine produced 245 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 355 lbs/ft of
torque at 2800 rpm stock but has a lot more power available with
its upgrades. They include a much larger Garrett A/R 60 M24 Turbo,
larger Intercooler, aftermarket up pipe, aftermarket down pipe, 3
inch custom stainless dual exhaust with a capped dump pipe, dual
electric cooling system fans with a 160 degree thermostat, Lucas
5208008 30-40 psi fuel injectors, Waldron electric fuel pump, coil
voltage booster, RJC racing intake manifold air divider, Turbo
Tweak 5.6 Computer Chip, aftermarket oil coolers, and a Scan Master
2.1 with Red Display.
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) precisely matches the fuel
delivery to engine requirements. The source of the LC2's monster
power is the Garrett AiResearch turbocharger, aided by an
intercooler. The GN's intercooler cools the air coming from the
turbo as it travels to the engine. Aiding engine performance for
this Buick is its free-flow dual exhaust system.
The LC2 motor was computerized, so it is no surprise that even the
high performance 200R4 (4 speed with overdrive) automatic
transmission had its shift points computer controlled to get
optimum power from the engine to the pavement. The transmission in
this Buick is the original GN or T Type trans with the code BRZ on
it. (See Photo of Tag.) This transmission worked so well, that
Buick never saw the need for offering a manual transmission. The
engine compart is amazing and clean. It is very detailed detailed
and will be a focal point of any show you go to, especially seeing
the Turbo and all its plumbing.
The interior of this T-Type car has a grey bench seat with a fold
down consolette and a column shifter and matching rear seat. It has
Pw, Air, upgraded sound system, accessory sport gauge pillar pods,
and more, factory air conditioning converted to modern 134A Freon,
power windows and door locks, cruise control, and tilt steering
wheel.
Check out the trunk, which is nicely detailed, and you will see an
upgraded Sony sound system feeding new speakers. The rear spoiler
was only available as a dealer installed option and is on this
Buick. The T-Type emblems are placed on the fenders and hood and on
the horn button.
This Buick rides on a suspension that has received a performance
upgrade to help keep the power firmly planted to the pavement. This
anti-roll bars, coil over air bag springs, boxed rear control arms
with poly bushings, performance shock absorbers, and Buick GNX
style wheels with 215's performance tires on the front and 235's on
the rear to give it the right stance. It even has a real 3.42 Buick
TType Positraction rear end.
Availability
It may not be a real T Type, but the one we have here at Skyway
Classics has sure got the look and the performance, at a lot lower
price too.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
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