1987 T-Type with a V8?????

[Charles Young]

Going to Western NY tomorrow for a little time with inlaws and due to my weakness did a quick Craiglist search; came up with this:
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/5645674949.html

I tried to correct him and he stands firm that it is a 87 ttype with factory V8.........????
Anybody want to try to educate him? Seems like an OK guy, just misinformed, or is it me?

Looks like a pretty nice car either way!

 

[Pronto]

Yup, that was an option for the Regal. They probably didn't know how much they were giving up going with the 307.

 

[Charles Young]

It was an option and they still
Called it a Ttype, even in 87?


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[toofastforyou]

Going to Western NY tomorrow for a little time with inlaws and due to my weakness did a quick Craiglist search; came up with this:
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/5645674949.html

I tried to correct him and he stands firm that it is a 87 ttype with factory V8.........????
Anybody want to try to educate him? Seems like an OK guy, just misinformed, or is it me?

Looks like a pretty nice car either way!

Sorry to say but you're the one who's "misinformed". Like "Pronto" just said, T-Types were indeed available with a small block Chevy V8 307's…

Claude.

 

[Pronto]

The "T" doesn't mean turbo. Kirbans book has a full explanation of the options. Claude, that's an Olds engine.

 

[Charles Young]

Ok . Thanks !


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[toofastforyou]

"Claude, that's an Olds engine."

Oops! You're right…My bad!… I stand corrected!

Claude.

 

[Charles Young]

Ok so now I'm confused. Are you guys saying this is really a Ttype or no? Didn't the Ttype end production in 86 regardless of the engine?


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[rodruckus]

T is strictly an ornamentation package, with no significance to turbocharged. Also, starting in the '87 model year, they dropped the type designation. They are strictly Ts or T packages, no types. They are signified with a single, red T over black, square emblem, positioned on both fenders.

Once, I even saw an '87 or '88(long since slipped my mind) Buick Century Limited with a T package driven by a lol in a pl, so I had to stop and talk with her for a moment. I asked her a few questions bout it, and she said she was the original owner. It had T badges on the fenders and a 3 spoke, leather wrapped, sport steering wheel with T horn button.

 

[toofastforyou]

I remember the "T " package was offered for the Regal, Century, LeSabre and Park Avenue models….(maybe Skylark too but I'm not sure…)

Claude.

 

[Charles Young]

Wow , thanks For the info guys. I learn something every time I'm on this site


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[turbofrank]

Grandntl also came with v8. When l bought my first Gn told salesman I wanted v8 he said 6 had more power. After a test drive I understood.

 

[DavzGN]

The t type designation was last used in 86. In 87 you could get the T option group with any regal.

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[Frederickdav]

Yesterday a guy tried telling my that our cars could be ordered with a standard shift tranny. I suggested he seek mental help. Was he right?

 

[Pronto]

There was no manual transmission option available on any A/G body in the States or Canada after 1981. Some late 70's MC had manuals.

 

[BuickMike]

This would be a great platform for a motor swap!!! Turbo LS or LQ. Well, except for the fact that it is a T Top car. Even a SBC crate motor would be awesome.
Does anyone know if this car has a BRF trans and 8.5" rear diff? If so, that would make it even better for a mid-performance V8 swap.

 

[Charles Young]

Don't know but I asked him to send me the RPO sticker. If I get it I'll post it up.


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[whtT]

Does anyone know if this car has a BRF trans and 8.5" rear diff? If so, that would make it even better for a mid-performance V8 swap.

No, they're 7.5" diffs with a 2.56:1 ratio. The trans is the 200-4R, but I'm not sure if it's the same that came on the turbo cars. I think production numbers for that combo were around 1,700. I've owned one of these combos since about 1996. It was a good car for a teenager, but no threat to anyone at a stoplight.

 

[deezdad]

T is strictly an ornamentation package, with no significance to turbocharged. Also, starting in the '87 model year, they dropped the type designation. They are strictly Ts or T packages, no types. They are signified with a single, red T over black, square emblem, positioned on both fenders.

Once, I even saw an '87 or '88(long since slipped my mind) Buick Century Limited with a T package driven by a lol in a pl, so I had to stop and talk with her for a moment. I asked her a few questions bout it, and she said she was the original owner. It had T badges on the fenders and a 3 spoke, leather wrapped, sport steering wheel with T horn button.

I thought the "t" option gave it different suspension and wheels too?

 

[toofastforyou]

I remember "T" packages were offered for the Regal, Century, LeSabre and Park Avenue models….(maybe Skylark too but I'm not sure…)

Claude.

Grandntl also came with v8.

No, definitely not.

Claude.