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    10.5'' rotors' differences?

    Im looking to get new front rotors for my car. Its a 78 and it seems its a one year part. They are 10.5'' like every other G-body but Im wondering what is the technical differences of the rotor of 78 vs 79+.. Are they from the 77- generation? Are they thinner, thicker or is it just because they...
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    Rjc "Biggie" oil filter adapter

    Somebody have experienced the Rjc oil filter adapter for Pf-24 filter? RJC Biggie Oil Filter Adapter Pros & cons of this adapter?
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    Rallye Wheel sizes

    Hi I wonder if somebody knows all the spec and differences between every Buick Rallye Wheel made for 5 x 4 3/4" setup (from 60s to 80s). Backspacing, design for disk brake, drum brake, ... I've seen beautiful rallyes on a 68 Skylark 14x6 but seen to have a big BS like 5 inch or so and they...
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    Bison: a good guy

    I recently bought a 4bbl intake manifold from this guy. The part is as clean as described so I'd recommend you to deal with him anytime. Thanks again mister Bisonette !!
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    Need help

    Where can I put a good comment about a guy of this forum who sell me a part?
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    Cams suggestions

    Hey guys out there ... I'm wondering what kind of cam to put in a N/A 231. I just want to hear about your experiences and how agressive (in cam selection) we could go with our little 6. Other mods are the classic's ones: 4bbl,headers, porting heads, etc. I'll be happy to hear from you.
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    keeping 3.8 parts

    Hi, I have a simple question for those who know the buick V6s. My cousin is giving me a high mileage 3.8(at least 120k miles on it) out from a 85 Cutlass with a flat cam that he replaced with a 305.I wanted it for the heads because of the 79+ design to fit a 4bbl on my 78 block. It's pretty...
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    suggestion for the calendar

    I have one suggestion for the calendar! If it's possible, put all the players (all the pics) on the back of the calendar or somewhere else. I believe they all deserve to win but we have only 12 months. Anyway they all are great cars and it's a way to thanks all participants !
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    G-Body vs A-Body

    Hi, who really know the difference between the A-Body (78 to more or less 81 Regal, Century,Gp,etc.) and the G-Body (81 and up) ?? The reason for this question is that my friend have a frame (in better condition than mine) taken from a Cutlass from the 80s. Its a G-bodied car and mine is a...
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    G-Body vs A-Body?

    Hi, who really know the difference between the A-Body (78 to more or less 81 Regal, Century,Gp,etc.) and the G-Body (81 and up) ?? The reason for this question is that my friend have a frame (in better condition than mine) taken from a Cutlass from the 80s. Its a G-bodied car and mine is a...
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    Paint codes for interior

    Hi, I found a steering column with the tilt fonction. (an option on my car) But the color is not the same. Where can I get the codes for interior paint ? My car is a Century 78 and my interior is tan. Thanks
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    4100 intake

    Hi ! I want to see what is the difference between an intake from a carburated 4.1 and an injected one from Caddy 4100 (TBI)... Someone have pic of that or at least, tell me where I can see that and/or what are these differences... Tanks
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    alternator

    Does an alternator from a 86-87 GN fit on earlier N/A blocks as the one from 78-79 ? (same accessories' hole?) I know the pulley pattern ain't the same but it can be changed... I simply want a lot amps as my alternator is dead! thanks for your help
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    Alternator suggestion

    My alternator is now really dead. It was a low amps gen (53 or 56 amps I belive) but I want to upgrade to better numbers. I know the last GNs and GNX have the 120 amps alternator but don't have the same pulley patern. My car is a Century 78, 231 of course....and I hate open up the lights and...
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    4bbl swap again !

    4bbl swap again ! Yeah, another 4.1 intake swap question ;) I have a Buick from the generation where all was simple (1978) but where the big Hp number wasn't there too in NA 3.8litre. Hum, If I want to stay with a non-electronic carburator and all that is implied (trans swap...
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    4bbl swap again !

    Yeah, another 4.1 intake swap question ;) I have a Buick from the generation where all was simple (1978) but where the big Hp number wasn't there too in NA 3.8litre. Hum, If I want to stay with a non-electronic carburator and all that is implied (trans swap, distributor swap, add computer)...
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    Alternator, wiring problem?

    Hi, here is my problem. I started for the first time, since many month ago, my car. The engine bulb lighted on. The Gen light lighted on but just when I rev up the motor to 2500 rpm (and its stay on). So I checked what kind of voltage I could find. I restarted it and t idle the altern. is...
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    Alternator, wiring problem?

    Hi, here is my problem. I started for the first time, since many month ago, my car. The engine bulb lighted on. The Gen light lighted on but just when I rev up the motor to 2500 rpm (and its stay on). So I checked what kind of voltage I could find. I restarted it and t idle the altern. is...
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    tires and wheels

    Tires and rallyes' question for you Hello. I want to know if the 245/60R14 will fit on my car with Rallye wheel 14x7. I believe the backspacing is 4'' on that wheel (and 3.5'' on 14x6 version). My car is a Century 78 and it's like if you were, with your regal, putting the same sized tires in...
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    Top speed

    Hi guys ! My question is quite simple. I want to know your top speed limit if you know it. Tell me with what car, the mods, the gears etc. Thanks
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