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anything special about an 83 T-type?

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by GranSportSedan, Nov 26, 2005.

  1. GranSportSedan

    GranSportSedan Guest

    I ran across a 83 regal t-type locally and was wondering if theres anything special about them as far as strength or desireability. i'd be converting to 455 power. the body is rock solid, car has bucket seat interior with a 200r4 trans. i found out that the rear is a weak 7.5 style.. car has a/c T-tops cruise, tilt. what do you do with the powermaster brake system when you go to naturaly aspirated? the guy wants no less than 2000.00 for the car..as far as i can tell there is no advantage with this car over a regular regal when converting to 455..any tips or input? Bob
     
    GranSportSedan, Nov 26, 2005
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  2. Brian Pryes

    Brian Pryes Well-Known Member

    no real advantage.cars more rare because its a t type but unless you really like the colors its the same.I dont see why you couldnt keep the powermaster if it has one,,ive have lots of gn and ttypes and regals.but all 84-87.And i dont know if there was a powermaster in 83--probably a hydroboost.It would be easy to changed it over to a vacuum set up if thats what you want---change petal,booster and master.and its changed--
    B
     
    Brian Pryes, Nov 26, 2005
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  3. GranSportSedan

    GranSportSedan Guest

    Brian
    thanks for the info.. it might be a hydro boost. the power steering pump is tied in with the brakes. Bob
     
    GranSportSedan, Nov 26, 2005
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  4. sailbrd

    sailbrd Well-Known Member

    You do not want to put a 455 in a t-top car unless you are going to put in a full cage.
     
    sailbrd, Nov 26, 2005
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  5. Brian Pryes

    Brian Pryes Well-Known Member

    If its tied in with the powersteering pump its a hydroboost.
    B
     
    Brian Pryes, Nov 26, 2005
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  6. kshrek

    kshrek just visiting this planet

    powermaster wasn't until mid-85. If you go 455 brace the bejesus out of the frame and don't build anything to radical. (Body flex will be a huge problem) You definitely want to get the 8.5 rear out of a later turbo car and a TH400 would be a safer choice as well.
     
    kshrek, Nov 26, 2005
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  7. RATROASTER

    RATROASTER BPG#1291, GS-CA#2265

    Hell, sounds like a sweet winter beater!! :3gears:
     
    RATROASTER, Nov 26, 2005
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  8. evil16v

    evil16v Midwest Buick Mafia


    sounds like a hydra boost... that some sweet stuff to have if ya big block it. that way if ya put in a huge cam(like i did :Brow: ) you still have power brakes. vaccun would not be an issue. i would keep it. even if it leaks it is a valuable core. if you really don't like it... givie to me... i'll make it disapear :Brow:
     
    evil16v, Nov 27, 2005
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  9. fastest430

    fastest430 Well-Known Member

    83 -T's RULE

    yes it's a cool car. :TU:
    converted mine to a 430CI -runs 11.20 in 1/4
    I used the" hot air "turbo in my 85. the results are pending
     
    fastest430, Nov 27, 2005
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