"Big Red" 5.3 MPT-70 Regal (updated 11/25/09 almost finished)

Ive been building my car for about 3 years now and since its getting close I figured I'd start a thread. I put it in the GM section after Id seen a couple of other guys do it and got better feedback that way. I hope its ok. Ive had several different engine and trans plans for the car including SBC BBB and an n/a LQ9 with a T-56 but finally decided on a T-6 turboed 5.3 backed by a built TH-400. I would like to thank everyone here for their patience and knowledge and I would like to help other members in return so if you would like to see different shots or more details of anything I have posted feel free to ask. I honestly have about 800 pics of the buildup process. Heres the specs for the car.

86 Buick Regal
Boxed, Crossmembered, and Gusseted frame
Global west A arms
12" B body police brakes
GN sway bar
8.8 Disc brake Ford rear welded and braced 3.08 gears
TRZ rear suspension double adjustable upper and lowers
Hotchkis chassis braces
Bilstien shocks all the way around

5.3 Truck motor installed with 1.5" setback and 1" lower in chassis
ARP rod bolts and head studs
Hand ported stock 5.3 heads
02 Z06 cam
Double roller timing chain
Manley pushrods 7.425"
GM single plane carbed intake
Holley 700 cfm carb (converted to blow thru)

TH-400 street strip prepped
3200 stall custom converter from Edge Racing
Custom driveshaft
B&M ratchet shifter

Custom Interior
Autometer gauges in a custom pod

Custom mild steel headers

Still to finish: turbo system and fuel system

Im sure there are things I have left out so feel free to ask aabout anything you see

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

WHo is doing the headers, and any interest in making 2?

 

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Heres some of the frame work and chassis. I will continue to post more when I have time.

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

I built them myself. Its not too difficult just time consuming which is why I really cant make another set right now.

 

Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

More pics please.

Very nice car, i love 83-87 regals.

 

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Awesome! What do the vice-grips do for the front brakes though???? LOL!

 

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nice im doing the same except in a foxbody coupe. 5.3, s475 and tci th400 rmvb with t brake. im still lacking fuel pump,lines, fittings, regulator, turbo y pipe, down pipe, intercooler piping, 60mm wga(500-600$ which sucks major ass), 50-56mm bov. mines got a 595/608 cam and prc dual springs w/ ti retainers. Ive got a base map if you need one for hp tuners, well its actually a tune lol. go to youtube and type in turbo ls1 nova and its his map. its actually a 5.3 in a 62 chevy II. pretty badass ride. Good Luck!!

 

Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

Thanks guys I'll post some more pics tonight after work.

 

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Sounds like a good tune...wish I had one



Im at 11lbs of boost now and I think Im going to the track tomorrow for the first time with the car. Still untubbed on the open 10 bolt so it wont ET but Im curious on the MPH out of the stock 5.3. Im thinking 11.90 @ 120....


Car is looking good Topher......5.3s for life!

 

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MeanyellowZ now you see why I was craving video of your ride!

Heres some more pics there are so many I decided to post a few of each area of the car. If there is something you guys want to see let me know and I'll post it. Ive done everything myself at home in the garage so I have pics from every step of the build. Oh yea except the paint. Me and a guy at the Chrysler dealer I work for painted it in our booth at work.

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

And some more

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

Hey put a posi in that thing! Your nova with an open diff is kinda like a really hot chick with a stinky puss.

Heres a pic of the whole car no motor in it but you get the idea

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

That is a super nice looking car. Mine needs more than just a posi....needs a 9".....a minitub (max tire 235 now) and that will just snowball so for now its how it is. Im so backed up doing work for people and more just keeps coming....I think Im gonna have to quit my dayjob soon


Check out this vette Im working on....going on about 3 months with this pretty much complete build...ugh

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

haha, ive been studying it pretty hard. seems like the timing is a little low. my buddy said common timing retard for each pound of boost is usually .5 degree or to be safe 1 degree retard. when i get mine running im gonna bump it up to 20-22 degrees and see how that works out . i might be reading it wrong though. you never did tell me what cam your running!!!!!!!!!! it sounds awesome. i cant stop watching your video.

 

Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

im guessing on 11 pounds and street tires........11.60s @ 126. i have no clue what your car weighs

 

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topher455, where are you mounting the turbo at?

 

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Just in front of the pass side head. The driver side will merge into the pass collector just before entering the turbo. Thats why one is 2.5" and the other is 2.5". Its unconventional but it will give me the look Im after. Not sure about pointing the turbo forward or sideways (GN style) Im saving for the turbo now so I can finish up the hotside.

 

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Wish me luck.......and have a beer for the poor open 10 bolt

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Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

You better post videos MeanYellowZ

topher455, I was hoping you had pictures of the turbo placement....... LOL.

 

Re: "Big Red" 5.3 S472 Regal

Stock LS1 timing is usually around 26 at WOT naturally aspirated. I havent seen many go above 18* with boost. 15 is a little on the safe side, but LS motors dont like timing