G - Bodys in super stock

Dragsinger · 02-26-2010, 06:54 PM

Racers,

is there a reasonable super stock GT class for a big block Chevy in a G body Regal? [1982 - 1986 Buick Regal] Maybe one of the 454 engine combinations?

Thanks for any thoughts,
Larry Woodfin

69ss/rs · 02-27-2010, 01:25 PM

I don't know about a Regal, but there have been a few guys that have run Monte Carlos, and Malibus with some good results. Is there any class that you had in mind? Also what engine combination where you thinking of using?

Johnny U · 02-27-2010, 01:55 PM

Put a big block Buick in it. A 71 or 72 combo is a good choice. I have a 71 GS running SS/KA with a 9 inch tire on and it runs well under the index. One day I would like to put the engine in a lighter G body car, preferably a Grand National body as I always liked those cars and run GT with it. The BBB has a favourable HP rating on it right now and with the right parts it runs well and stands up well.

John Mason · 02-27-2010, 07:45 PM

If you're trying to go fast, a G body is the wrong combo. I have a Regal in GT and I like the looks, but at 108" wb and a drag coefficient of .410 it's .30 and 3-4 MPH behind a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro or Firebird with the same horsepower.

SS 230 · 03-02-2010, 06:40 PM

I strongly urge you NOT to build a big block, heavy big car, for gt. gary norman

Jody Lang · 03-02-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Mason

If you're trying to go fast, a G body is the wrong combo. I have a Regal in GT and I like the looks, but at 108" wb and a drag coefficient of .410 it's .30 and 3-4 MPH behind a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro or Firebird with the same horsepower.

Now you tell me!!!

Great decision you made going home after the National.

John Mason · 03-03-2010, 12:12 PM

Right, that "G" body hasn't worked out at all well for you, has it?
Leaving Phoenix was one of the few good decisions I've made lately.

Jody Lang · 03-03-2010, 09:49 PM

John, so I can get the 3 tenths back by just getting a more slippery body style? It sounds so easy!!!

John Mason · 03-04-2010, 11:42 AM

Jody,
Call Gary Hettler. He'll give you all the reasons and examples. He was kind enough to tell me AFTER I had the car done.

W J · 03-04-2010, 01:38 PM

G-Body = rectangular block of cheese. 4th gen F-Body = wedge of cheese. Wonder which GM cuts thru the air better??

WJ

02-26-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	G - Bodys in super stock Racers, is there a reasonable super stock GT class for a big block Chevy in a G body Regal? [1982 - 1986 Buick Regal] Maybe one of the 454 engine combinations? Thanks for any thoughts, Larry Woodfin __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-27-2010, 01:25 PM	#2
69ss/rs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 82 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock I don't know about a Regal, but there have been a few guys that have run Monte Carlos, and Malibus with some good results. Is there any class that you had in mind? Also what engine combination where you thinking of using?

02-27-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
Johnny U Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oakville Ontario Canada Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock Put a big block Buick in it. A 71 or 72 combo is a good choice. I have a 71 GS running SS/KA with a 9 inch tire on and it runs well under the index. One day I would like to put the engine in a lighter G body car, preferably a Grand National body as I always liked those cars and run GT with it. The BBB has a favourable HP rating on it right now and with the right parts it runs well and stands up well.

02-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#4
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock If you're trying to go fast, a G body is the wrong combo. I have a Regal in GT and I like the looks, but at 108" wb and a drag coefficient of .410 it's .30 and 3-4 MPH behind a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro or Firebird with the same horsepower. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

03-02-2010, 06:40 PM	#5
SS 230 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: G - Bodys in super stock I strongly urge you NOT to build a big block, heavy big car, for gt. gary norman

03-03-2010, 12:12 PM	#7
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock Right, that "G" body hasn't worked out at all well for you, has it? Leaving Phoenix was one of the few good decisions I've made lately. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

03-03-2010, 09:49 PM	#8
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 306 Likes: 28 Liked 89 Times in 28 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock John, so I can get the 3 tenths back by just getting a more slippery body style? It sounds so easy!!!

03-04-2010, 11:42 AM	#9
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock Jody, Call Gary Hettler. He'll give you all the reasons and examples. He was kind enough to tell me AFTER I had the car done. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

03-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#10
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock G-Body = rectangular block of cheese. 4th gen F-Body = wedge of cheese. Wonder which GM cuts thru the air better?? WJ