hi. i have a 1980 turbo vin regal. it was given to me by a close friend at work. he gave it to me 3 years ago. i just bought a 1979 3.8 turbo engine for 150 bucks, complete for the most part. i will be getting it running by mid summer... i hope. i have referenced every number on every part, they all fall under 78-79 part numbers so far. the bottom end was rebuilt but i can't say how long ago. the engine was on the ground when i bought it. i'm not looking to modifiy this engine yet. it's my 1st turbo, so it's a good thing i don't have a gn. less money to throw around. i'm looking to install the engine in stock form and just try to wrap my head around the whole carb thing. i am very well versed in obd2 efi systems, so turning the clock back... back to what? i have yet to rebuild a carb. i have had a few projects in the past, but mainly off road broncos and stuff efi and propane injection. the racing i did as a kid, i did with obd2 and nitrous. i know turbos but not carb turbos. getting the power out shouldn't be to difficult so on to the brain feeding
i am also a (there is no word for what i build) custom cabinet maker. but i don't do kitchens... figure that one out. i have an astro van that is my dd. i am in th process of making a custom center console.... that was of course untill i picked up this engine. here is what i call custom cabinetry i made it as a makeup box of all things thats it for wood working. back to my 3.8 turbo
i am also a (there is no word for what i build) custom cabinet maker. but i don't do kitchens... figure that one out. i have an astro van that is my dd. i am in th process of making a custom center console.... that was of course untill i picked up this engine. here is what i call custom cabinetry i made it as a makeup box of all things thats it for wood working. back to my 3.8 turbo
