Rare 770 whp Buick Regal Turbo T Limited | The Ultimate Sleeper

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These Turbo T Buick's are absolute sleepers! I have driven a few of these and it seems like 770 wheel horsepower is a great range for these cars, the v6 makes such a unique sound plus being backed up by that huge wastegate blow off just makes for loads of fun! So sit back, and enjoy the ride...
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@brianspangler3771 4 года назад

Gotta love the turbo buicks of the 80s. This car was super clean. Really liked the stock interior, sit in first class comfort while doing block long burnouts.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Brian spangler pretty much what these are made for! Nice 80s valure couch seats with enough power to smoke tires all the way through third gear😎👊🏼

@scarbourgeoisie 4 года назад

Ultimate Sleeper? Not in 2020. The sight of ANY mid 80's Buick Regal on the road today sends a message that it's most likely a force to be reckoned with.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Austin Powers to the basic eye, it comes across as an old grandpa car, most car guys would know but without looking at that tire it’s hard to tell how much power this car is putting down

@scarbourgeoisie 4 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA You missed my point. Any car guy would know that it's been over thirty years since these cars rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Mi. All the "grandpa cars" are long gone. Any two door Regal on the road today, GN or not, belongs to a serious gearhead and you know it's going to be quick. At least that's the way it is where I live, which is the hometown of GM in Canada.

@robertelmo7736 4 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA Heck, you couldn't even tell back in the day. The 6 second (1/8 mile) cars sounded just like the 8 second ones lol....

@jasoncataldi2053 4 года назад

Totally agree. Nothing Sleeper about a G body.

@robertc4311 4 года назад

Austin Powers Shaun, I gotta go with the gang on this...no one into American muscle underestimates T-type Regals in 2020 or back in 2000 even!

@kevinmurphy9982 4 года назад

Now THATS a sleeper..wow...killer Regal I can honestly say I've NEVER seen.

@TheoneDragon51 4 года назад

Younger gen don't Knox any thing about this.

@mattvorhees6055 4 года назад

Finally a real cali style car. My first drag race at the the track when I was in high school 25 years was against a grand national. I ran a 14.2 and the Buick ran 10.4. Didnt know anything about them and went home and found a t type and bought it.

@newbie-8746 4 года назад

This channel is a MUST WATCH for anyone, who is a true automotive enthusiast!! No favoritism to any particular brand but, anyone who has built a street car much love 😍

@dangerousfreedom4965 4 года назад

This is the car they should’ve had in training Day

@marcusanderson933 4 года назад

I agree!

@proskills2168 4 года назад

Great call

@deltacoman6950 4 года назад

As much as i love this car more than the monte carlo, that particular one bagged and all definitely fit the persona of a hood detective. If he was driving this id question his blackness for sure.

@dangerousfreedom4965 4 года назад

Delta Coman They could just put a Joe Biden sticker on the back of it.

@deltacoman6950 4 года назад

@@dangerousfreedom4965 you got me with that one 😂😂😂😂😂

@atamagashock 4 года назад

40 years old, been around these since my dad bought his GN in 86. Iv owned my 23k 87 GN for 20 years now. I love how you’ve featured a few turbo Buick’s now. Also I spotted that Syclone as you guys pulled out. My first car was Syclone #879... biggest regret was selling it. Anyways...Keep up the good work

@robertelmo7736 4 года назад

Jeez what did you do as a kid...those Syclones were rare and big money when they were new lol...

@atamagashock 4 года назад

Robert Elmo i bought it in 1997 when I was 17. I was the second owner. My dad got the financing, and I made the payments. I think I paid $450 a month for it. Was a long time ago, so I don’t remember exactally. But years ago I posted on a message board for syclone a and typhoons asking if anyone on there owned it. About 3 years ago the owner found the post and tracked me down on FB. Turns out the car left NJ and is now in the Virgin Islands. I forget which island, but he sent me pics of it there. Still has the 3in stainless steel exhaust I installed in 1997! Told him if he ever sells it, I want to be contacted first for a chance to buy it back. I have a lot of memories with that truck!

@brandonbell5357 6 месяцев назад

Should have kept it in the garage

@chrisdooley6468 4 года назад

I should’ve never sold my GN 🤦‍♂️ boy I miss it now

@robertelmo7736 4 года назад

That hindsight, always 20/20. I was looking at an $11k first gen CRX Si on Ebay yesterday thinking the same thing.

@javo07 4 года назад

How could you! OMG!

@mrincredible5492 4 года назад

Womp womp

@ImpactedWizDom 3 года назад

Me too bro....my heart still hurts all these years later after selling mine...what a dumb ass I was!!

@peterl2017 7 месяцев назад

Me too, glad I still have my low mile Turbo T Limited, bought it from the guy who special ordered it. Wish I would have found a way to keep my 87 GN too, had boty for a short while, sold it for a stupid price by todays standards, like 10 grand range 20 plus years ago.

@LT4Nova 3 года назад

4:50 Syclone!!! I've been blessed to own a T limited and a Typhoon. Both cool cars.

@sidefx996 4 года назад

YES!!! Just as badass as they were back in the day.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

sidefx996 super Badass 👊🏼

@elliotfinley4277 4 года назад

More so, far more so!! Beast!

@denislinehan5581 4 года назад

The Indy block...stage II...If you didn't have a Buick V-6 in the late 80's, early 90's you weren't going to be on the pole at Indy. Porshe worked on the engines with the Menard team. Fuel pumps ultimately cost them their best chance to win but the Buick's breathed fire like no other. Great car.

@coyoteslugger3936 4 года назад

LOVE IT 💪🏼, BRINGS ME BACK TO THE LATE 80' TO EARLY 90 👍🏼. THANKS

@TheGunfighter45acp 4 года назад

Awesome! Those rear meats are about the only giveaway that this Buick is a beast, but by the time you notice them it's already too late. I love the velour interior, too.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

TheGunfighter45acp great comment, the tires are definitely a give away but other than that it’s a total sleeper 👊🏼

@graniteram198 4 года назад

One of the baddest cars ever built in my opinion! Love the GN's, turbo T's and limiteds. Would love to have one of these one day

@unSStoppable 3 года назад

Ralph is awesome. Not only let's you drive but tells you to get after it. Badass car

@AutotopiaLA 3 года назад

Really cool guy!

@tomnekuda3818 4 года назад

In general I'm not a GM man but I've owned a few of their cars.......this is the only one that just really turned me on from this time frame.....just something about them.....the shape/the stance/something. I love the fact that he's been able to push this much horsepower out of a V6. Amazing! Thanks for the upload. When that wastegate pops, it's better than LOVE!

@wood4278 4 года назад

I'm a "FORD" man owner of a '91 Mustang Notchback brought new in '91 "MODIFIED" streetcar but I always loved and respected those Grand National's and T-Type killa's

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

These have to be respected no matter what your brand is

@blackstorm86 3 года назад

The Mustang was the only car of that could give the Buick a run for its money. I had (still have) a T Type and did some racing when I was younger. Trans Ams and Z28s couldn't touch me. If I came up against a Mustang it was 50/50 who would win. I'm not a Ford guy but the Mustang was definitely a force to be reckoned with.

@wood4278 2 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA Would he ever sell that beast

@ponypwr 4 года назад

So its actually spinning as you are rolling.....? Yeah thats what boost does! Gotta love it!

@brandonmurray4895 4 года назад

Gbodys looks the best to me period. Ttype Regals has always been my favorite Regal because of the color options, with the GN spoiler packages.

@masonl8128 4 года назад

Super cool friend has one in white with a half top in white, his interior is the same and mint, he's pushing around 500 but he runs low boost, he's got a small fortune under the hood so can't say I blame him, it's terrifying driving that yacht playing with the pedal.

@CyberDocUSA 4 года назад

Those Buicks were the ultimate sleepers.

@springwoodslasher79 4 года назад

They really weren't everyone was aware.

@CyberDocUSA 4 года назад

@@springwoodslasher79, car people were aware for sure, outside of them I'm not so sure.

@impslap7620 4 года назад

What a beast!! I also have a (relatively stock) '87 Limited Turbo with the same color interior! It's one of the keepers in my fleet for sure. Seeing this does kinda tempt me to step it up, lol

@robertelmo7736 4 года назад

I'm an old man, but lucky enough that as a kid in in the late 80's to have this car in my garage. It was my parents rofl. Man, when they were out of town did this thing terrorize the streets lol... no 60's muscle car was safe! 3.42 posi, ran 9.18 in the eighth mile bone stock. Dark red...computer cluster, sunroof, little cute shiny wheels lol... Need to get those 555R's off that thing, need the new MT ET Street SS for that kind of power.

@soaringfreedomgiraffe393 4 года назад

🤣👍🏼

@mgbchuck6527 4 года назад

Always like the GNs/T-types, have driven several (mild to 500hp ish) (the second gear burnin' rubber is legendary), just late 80s GM at it's best. A buddy has a 87 GN, mild upgrades, GNX wheels, show quality, a reminder to me how awesome these were. Keep the good stuff coming

@thomasgellos1732 Год назад

That was third gear in smoke

@bandagefreak 4 года назад

I absolutely LOVE it when the owner tells you the power rating!! Your voice sounded like you were choking on your SOFA!!!! :'@D Absolutely loved this car - Night Rider on the outside, Night Club on the inside!!

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Great comment!! Night club on the inside 😂

@spooler7828 4 года назад

A friend of mine had that car when growing up. It was fun even at the stock level.

@RaidersFan1001 4 года назад

Finally some G body love!

@johnnyteunissen7707 4 года назад

Man this car is bad ass and to produce that much power from 6 cylinders is so awesome! Love the build!! Ralph seems Iike a cool dude too!👍👍

@Pitbull14218 4 года назад

Very special cars, very unique with a cult following. Can’t wait to get mine done!

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

JohnnyG I love how there’s a cult following for these cars! And everyone I’ve met so far is super cool👊🏼

@ok88warrior 3 года назад

That chrome grill looks dope! I usually prefer the black on black but this is nice

@bravofoxable 4 года назад

That's one tyre shredding Buick! Love the allover look and whole build is just awesome, good job Ralph. Thanks for showing us Shawn, real bad ass no nonsense car 👍🏻

@calvincooley1074 4 года назад

But then I noticed how Ralph's race face came on when the tires began to break loose.

@jasonbell2582 4 года назад

Must love the t-type /grand national. They are so impressive what guys get out of the 6cyl. My wife sees the grand national logo and calls them the car that does good on roundabouts. But she knows to respect them .

@chuckmiller83 4 года назад

Beautiful car!! My older brother had an old Cutlass that him and my dad swapped the 305 out for a 400. Always loved those body styles.

@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction 4 года назад

Just sold him my basically stock 87 regal turbo. Nice guy and great to deal with...and that car is badass

@brandonchang4685 4 года назад

First time I drove a slightly modified GN I have to say it surprised (scared) the hell out of me!!

@brianmathew09 4 года назад

Outstanding build! But As stated by interviewer ,,"G bodys not my thing" Much more to speak about on this build ; If its the original 200 4R trans, it is all billet parts ,Also,Only a few converters out there will do this car justice,,With good gas and 30-35 Lb boost should make 1000WHP. The rear diff need some help at this level if you run a good M/T tire. Not many cars making this kind of power and can get reasonable MPG. Mine runs in the mid low 10's with around 600HP at 3500 LBS.and runs at 170 temp and gas mileage around 20.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Thanks for the added info here. I love learning about all the variants of cars we shoot

@mak450 3 года назад

that rolling burnout was a thing of beauty

@stevenherd9799 4 года назад

I love the smile and the owner's face!!

@alertgasper 7 месяцев назад

the column shifter is a nice touch along with the pillow seats.

@pumpkinface8151 4 года назад

I had a 83 Limited and I can vouch for those seats being damn comfortable, I miss that car but it was never the same as owning a T-Type or GN.

@jm-hb9tl 4 года назад

I always preferred the Regal T type over the Grand National. Beautiful and Badass Build😎

@brandonbrown5351 4 года назад

Man I'd love to find one of these that hasn't been touched.This is such a iconic car for Gbody guys and for a street car they are so cool......Drive it to the track and run 5's all night then drive it home after roasting a bunch of mustang's and Camaros.....Great video........

@Bughman70 4 года назад

That's sweet. Always loved the Grand Prix after the body change in late 70's. Gotta build one of these.

@kruek24 4 года назад

I have a procharged 3.8 mustang that makes 322whp but a 87 gnx is my dream car. Good video.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

These things built are pretty crazy

@spokes5201 4 года назад

I remember giving my friend a ride to work in mine and scaring the hell outta him merging onto the interstate when the tires blew off. This was after I had to explain to him that it was better than a Monte SS and it "only had a V6". Haha.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Crazy what these 6’s can be built into!!

@spokes5201 4 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA Yeah the LC2's are very under rated, but I cannot believe you got to drive a Stage 2 powered Limited. Buddy Ingersoll had rules changed for him in drag racing with that engine.

@spokes5201 4 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA I also spotted that Syclone.

@flyonbyya 4 года назад

The Host is Great !

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

flyonbyya thank you! I Appreciate you checking out the channel 😎👊🏼

@mazterplumber2549 4 года назад

Honestly want to know who the loser is who gave this a thumbs down , this video brings everyone to a happy place

@skullofserpent5727 4 года назад

Chill, those are just ausie bois who are trying to like this video :D

@superbee7936 4 года назад

Probably a lefty ...

@mazterplumber2549 4 года назад

Pirana 86 😂😂

@5150santana 4 года назад

Pretty sure they are base model mustang owners. 😂

@bobstewart9365 4 года назад

Nope thumbs down are challenger owners !!

@jwelshdesign 4 года назад

Love these turbo Buick's! would love if the video showed more of the suspension details, etc!

@johnfitzgerald1192 8 месяцев назад

0:21 (Bimbo brakes) 😍 0:41 0:18 engine peek 2:27 4:37 Engine Startup 4:40 Roll Out 0:16 rear end 1:57 Interior 9:33 1:43 Original Seats 1:48 Roll Cage 2:13 Grill 4:18 Emblem

@marquaviouschester6947 4 года назад

Dude. The drag rims are giving it away. If someone saw those instead of some grand national rims, they're gonna think it's already modded.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

That’s true but otherwise it’s pretty sleeper looking

@marquaviouschester6947 4 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA you're right. The rims are the only problem, thought

@dakid8848 4 года назад

I’ll marry that car I mean full wedding an all

@deanstevenson6527 4 года назад

The true charm of the Buick 90 degree Vee Six turbo is that all the nasty drone of a stock V6 is replaced by a beautifull Turbine whisp. Gorsh, its perfect. T Type Rocket. 770 hp to the bags. Yehwooooo!

@keeponlivin81 3 года назад

My favorite car on RU-vid. Just wicked.

@AutotopiaLA 3 года назад

It’s a badass ride for sure

@tristancadorna9115 4 года назад

A sleeper restomod like dat buick? hell yeah Sure its rare for autotopia but the Owner itself is like their thang and from the intro its just as dope

@chrislovett87 4 года назад

Great car from an awesome era, I had no idea that model even existed.

@wyattfortune5494 4 года назад

This truly is a badass Buick and looks like I would be so much fun to drive!

@markp9366 4 года назад

Next time I go to LA, I’m definitely stopping by

@dirtysouth865 4 года назад

These little v6s are bad azz. Love them.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

They really are especially when built like this

@steveg5864 4 года назад

87 gnx is my dream car... but that one was bad ass !!

@calvincrews3885 3 года назад

These Buick Regals are a great project cars and you don't need a GN or GNX Coupe unless you got the money for it

@anthonyarnold906 4 года назад

Nice to see a regal. Grand nationals have kinda taken the spot light

@rbszx14r56 4 года назад

I've always liked these turbo Buick s but this one is a vicious sleeper ,really cool car

@allantaylor3288 4 года назад

Nice, that’s amazing power coming out of the engine! Nice to see something different... cool👍

@jorger643 4 года назад

This not a sleeper .this is one of my all time favorites

@tysonsmartialarts 4 года назад

He’s a G-Body guy! See if he has a mid 80’s Monte SS. Looking forward to that Grand National tho!🚘

@tracywheat4560 2 года назад

Love the limited, bench seat and column shift, rarer than the GN.

@richard9444 4 года назад

Wow never seen one, the interior is like my 78 year old mum's house 🤣, what a car , regards Richard London UK 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@robray7106 4 года назад

These 80s buicks are freaking cool as all get out!👍👌👍👌😎😎

@6sixty1gixxer80 3 года назад

Love that manscape promo.. got the 3.0 myself

@thomascierpikowski3699 4 года назад

I'm glad you didn't ls swap it to get that much power out of it....just shows how much power you can get out of these turbo buicks!!

@craigm2484 4 года назад

This is sick one of my favorite I had 87 Grand National I've had alot of cars since shes still my favorite..

@MOTOWNN 4 года назад

Badd Azz G bodys! I owned 3 of these 2 GNs and a Turbo "T" which was a Stage ll oncenter build by Kenny Dutwieler , still have one GN I need to put back together.

@DFMGU 3 года назад

Sell the GN. I’m ready

@bzmaro 4 года назад

These Buick’s are wild!!!!

@kayakuprising5914 11 месяцев назад

That's awesome! I'd put slightly wider front tires on, the skinny's make it look kinda fragile LOL.

@1godgodgodgodgod 3 года назад

To help him out.. it’s the typhoon motor. And I believe it’s 4.3 l. It had the throttle body from the 5.7 l .. a Mitsubishi turbo and special internals.. as it was. 300 hp factory. But most say gm dumbed down the number for emissions. It ran a 0 to 50 in like 5 seconds and was an awd tank lol.

@SinWillFindYouOut 4 года назад

That car is awesome. Perfect stance too. Great job sir! Love the half roll cage too. Is there any chance to get the wheel and tire specs for the rear?

@mariozamprogno1654 4 года назад

That’s the definition of sleeper

@stopglobalswarming 4 года назад

Look up Boba motoring

@SGTJDerek 4 года назад

It may be a sleeper to people that don't know anything about cars. There was a Regal built for a retiring executive for sale in Autobuy for about 2 years. It had EVERYTHING you could possibly get. All GNX running gear.

@alexvelez2141 4 года назад

That's a bad ass 6

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Alex Velez it definitely is a badass👊🏼

@johnnywishbone8985 4 года назад

Wow what a badass turbo regal.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Definitely a badass

@fernloc722 4 года назад

One of my top tens!!!👍🏼

@titomiranda4476 2 года назад

Urghhh the memories i owned at one point in my life a 85 monte ss, 83 buick t type, 83 and 87 cutlass Supreme i loved the g bodies

@Perry_Fan 4 года назад

Love these cars, the executive hot rod pack a lot of punch for a V6!

@BAcHIGU_ 4 года назад

Finding one of these in mint is like trying to find a grand national in mint....two bad azz cars

@cflores419 4 года назад

you can find them 7days a week, just need money.

@ianmayer2951 3 года назад

This is when you want to bring your living room's couch on the highway... just missing TV and fridge to put your beers.

@AutotopiaLA 3 года назад

Hilarious! 😂

@tedjones-ho2zk 4 года назад

Love to see the Buick run a Hellcat

@mudpuddle8805 4 года назад

Awesome! You don't see those everyday.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

No you don’t and yeah, it’s a badass ride

@cannednolan8194 4 года назад

Nice moving smoke show.

@vicchavez6570 2 года назад

I had a 83' limited with a off white with a burgundy leather top lowered and some white walls and some Daytons.

@anyshitt 4 года назад

very very much respect. im in my 50s and i havent felt horse power since I was 20, 383 mag in a 70 challenger. now i have a 68 impala had for 6 years or so. the 400 sb I put in it is better than the 307 i took out of it. i really like my 2 speed but god I hope to put a posi in the back, some disk brakes in the front and a stroker motor. 450 hp out of the crate is my goal , that 400 has been good to me, but my research tells me it's not worth rebuilding and trying to 400+ hp out if that block because it wont survive the heat. and i like the sound of the number' s 383. i wonder is it over kill or non efficient to put a turbo on a stroker motor ?

@markwise9868 4 года назад

1:00 front tires are mounted backwards.

@turbo_ivo 4 года назад

lol only you

@robertelmo7736 4 года назад

You are right, but a freak man.

@408SPLKINGS 4 года назад

Great video content, visual, audio, host, chill owner & car.. Loose the turbo badges & add wire hub caps & brougham top for the ultimate sleeper. GNX Type T killed Porsches, Corvettes, Camaros, Trans Am GTAs Mustang GT 5.0 & SVos of its 80's era..

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Thanks. We try our best and I always enjoy meeting and shooting with people. These G bodies are always cool rides

@blown572hemi 4 года назад

I believe t/a performance made the block & heads. They did back indy day.

@moej.priest6861 4 года назад

Dear Brother, your videos are beyond cool. i love your content, but mostly your character, you do these shows absolutely perfect. RESPECT

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Thank you! We really try our best and have such a great time with it all

@russmode 4 года назад

Always loved this model as a lowrider..second only to 62-64 impala.

@Rhett.Castillo 4 года назад

Such a beautiful machine! This car is one you just bow down to at a car meet.

@Seeeeyaaaa 4 года назад

That is sweet! in the old days we called that the Pro street look, absolutely perfect.

@AutotopiaLA 4 года назад

Love the look and power of this ride

@davidw1218 Месяц назад

LOVE THESE CARS!!! ESPACIALY WHEN THEY ARE WORKED!!!!!

@aztransplant0566 4 года назад

Been awhile for a shout out brother! Love the channel and still putting out great content! Don't forget if you ever make it to Austin Texas you need to hit me up for a ride in my car that has been in my family since 1966.