1987 Buick Regal LS3 conversion
- Price: Ask a price!
- Condition: Used
- Item location: Rogers, Arkansas, United States
- Make: Buick
- Model: Regal
- Type: Coupe
- Year: 1987
- Mileage: 8,300
- VIN: 1G4GJ1178HP429351
- Color: Silver
- Engine size: LS3
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic - 4L65E
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Gray
- Vehicle Title: Clear
Buick Regal 1987 Description
FOR SALE:1987 Buick Regal LS3 conversion; was originally a Turbo Regal; chosen for conversion due to combination of a “worn out” original drive train in a 57,108 miles nonsmoker car without any rust and an excellent interior without anyweird smells.Car was built to be an everyday driver that would occasionally go to the track and play with the LS crowd.Project has turned out as planned but other factors will not allow car to be used and enjoyed as hoped .Less than 8300 miles since completion of conversion.Here is a chance to own a g-body LS professional conversion that is totally ready to enjoy from day one.All options installed are working including a/c.Cruise control for this engine/transmission combo has not been installed.Design of installation allows for future options of supercharging or turbocharging.Tobe perfect the car needs a paint job.It had a repaint in the past but it was definitely done on a budget.Currently the car has a few paint chips and has two “outward” dings on the trunk lid from being closed on something just a little too tall.This car is for that person who is planning to do this conversion but has yet to start.Located in Northwest Arkansas.Best way to contact me is at deanpapageorge@gmail.com. The vehicle has no warranty written or implied.Potentialbuyers are encouraged to view the car personally beforebidding.I will do my best to answer any additional questions.The winning bidder will be expected to submit a $500 deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of the close of the auction.Remainder of purchase price by direct wire deposit to my bank or a cashier’s check with the car released upon the check clearing the bank.The vehicle will be garaged from the time deposit is received until the vehicle is picked up in person or shipped to the winning bidder assuming arrangements are made within a reasonable time frame. The car is for sale locally also so auction may end early. Thanks for looking!
DRIVETRAIN:GM Connect & Cruise LS3 and 4L65E transmission with 2800-3000 rpm stall torque converter;new Moser 12 bolt GM rear with Wavetrac differential, 35 spline axles, 3.42 axle ratio, and 1350 yoke; new custom drive shaft; drive shaft loop
BRAKES:Four wheel discs set up - Baer 13” Front Track 4 and 13” Rear SS4+ with Parking Brake; new power brake diaphragm and master cylinder; manual Baer rear proportioning valve
SUSPENSION:New UMI upper and lower front control arms and front sway bar; Bilstein shocks front and rear; HRpartsNstuff rear suspension package; front chassis brace from SC&C; rear chassis brace connecting ends of rear chassis horns
COOLING SYSTEM:New Alradco radiator; oil and transmission fluid coolers from Setrab;all lines new with AN fittings;new heater core; dual electric fans
FUEL SYSTEM:New Walbro fuel pump and sending unit; new gas tank; all fuel lines new with AN fittings
TIRES/WHEELS:Staggered wheel set up;CCW“Classic” 2 piece wheels which were out of production but made thanks to a “special order”; front wheels 17 x 9 with 4.75 backspacing;rear wheels 17x9.5 with 4.75 backspacing; front tires Sumitomo 245-45-17 with rears 275-40 17
INTERIOR:Newly recovered Lear Seigler seats from a 1984 Grand National; new headliner;Dakota Digital VHX dash; new Clarion stereo; all new speakers – tweeters in the dash, 2-ways in the doors, and 6x9 3-ways in the rear shelf; legal window tint
EXHAUST:Mid length Hedman headers with their silver ceramic coating; dual 2 ½ inch system with Hushpower mufflers