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Originally Posted by XxPurpleHazexX
As far as I have been told/can tell, the rear does need to be replaced, there is no fixxen it. So I am actualy looking for something of an after factory rear end. Not import-fart-pipen rear end thou. I am a fan of older muscel cars and want something that looks tough. My on-line searches and body shop searchs have uncovered nothing to me. I don't have alot of cash to spill into this project. I will run the wheels off this car wether it looks nice or not.
IF anyone has any customization specs or advice on rear end that would be nice.
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There are several companies that make aftermarket bumpers and body kits for this car (Erebuni, Razzi, and I think there is a third company that I can't remember) but they are all over priced and look like crap in my opinion.
http://www.razzi.com/vehicles/buick/..._2dr_1028.html
http://www.erebunicorp.com/clearance/buregal.htm
I have considered installing the rear bumper off a grand prix se on my car. It extends lower in the back so it hides the spare tire well and has rectangular cutouts for dual exhaust which look very cool.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...397_4_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...397_5_full.jpg
I have heard that the body pannels for all of the w body cars are interchangeable in that the mounting points are in the same locations, so a gp bumper should fit on a regal. You will probably have to trim and fill some of the gaps to get it to look right. The regal also has the license plate between the tail lights while the gp has it in the bumper, so you will have to fill in the gp license plate holder.
If you paint it like the one in the picture with a red trim stripe it will probably match very well with the black and red trim on a regal gs. You can probably pick up all of the parts you need at an auto salvage yard for relatively little money.
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Originally Posted by XxPurpleHazexX
Also if anyone knows how to get more power and speed without costing much, from a frontwheel drive 3.1 v6, Buick Regal, please let me know.
Thanks again!
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The cheapest and simplest would be a better exhaust and intake, but they probably won't make your car much faster. Pontiac did make a turbo grand prix in 89 and 90 using the 3.1 engine. If you can find the manifold, computer, and other related parts they will bolt right on to your regal. These cars did come with a heavy duty transmission and you'll want to upgrade your trans before running a turbo and that's where things start to get very expensive.