Curlybandit Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I found a 1991 GTP in excellent condition. It has a 3.4L with only 118k km's, (~73k miles), about 16k more km's than my Regal. Although I really love my Regal, I really like this GTP. So what do you guys think, keep the Regal with the 3.8, or go for the GTP with the 3.4? I've been told by several GM mechanics that the LQ1 is a pig to work on, but then again, I wouldn't know... Also, I have a friend that has a rebuilt 3.1L Turbo from TGP sitting in his garage and he's willing to part with it. If I DO pick up this GTP, would it be better to keep the 3.4 or swap in the 3.1 turbo? What a dilemma!! Thanks for the input.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Get the GTP and leave the 3.4 in there... unless you want to see the 3.4 to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 keep the regal, if it were a 94-96 GTP my answer would change though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Keep the 3.4, but just for curiosity, what would your froend want for the engine? (The turbo 3.1)? I would LOVE one of those.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlybandit Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I'm not sure, but I'd have to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Myself, I would keep the Regal. There aren't too many nice Regals around. Nah, LQ1 isn't that bad. It's no worse to work on than any DOHC. GM mechanics are just spoiled by simple pushrod engines. If you did buy it, I'd keep the 3.4 in it. If it throws a rod or something, then swap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal_GS_1989 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Keep the Regal!! Like shawn said, It is hard to find nice regals around. And yours is Extra rare with the Four Seater Package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I'd keep the Regal, those are great cars and you'll miss the luxury options if you get the GTP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Is the GTP an auto or a 5 speed? That'd be my decider. Also, the LQ1 isn't that bad to work on. Yes, there are a few things that are buried (ie. coils, alternator). But the LQ1 is much faster than your L27. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlybandit Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 It is an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Swap the turbo motor into your Regal 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlybandit Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I've thought about it One decision at a time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Keep the Regal. If it were a 5-speed GTP then I'd consider it. There woun't be a huge power difference between the 2 cars so why bother getting yourself into something that could have lots of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoroCorona Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Stick with the regal. The GTP can be fun running down the highway at 6k rpms, but the GS is just a nicer car all around IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 I think you should keep the regal, unless u hate its styleing then get the GP, but if not, i wouldnt get it, 3.4 is alot less reliable than the 3.8, 3.8's go for like 300k+ miles and the 3.4 i havent seen go past 200k without major problems and rebuilds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimraelee Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 get the gtp and dump a 3800SC into it... that will make it go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Of course! The universal fix! Drop in an L67! x 473249723493274 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoroCorona Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Hell, If hes gonna dump a L67 in anything, Id bet the Regal would be much easier. Keep the regal, sell steve the turbo motor, and laugh at the guy who buys the GTP and within 10k miles the Timing BElt snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlybandit Posted April 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 I think I'm going to stick with my Regal. The GTP is a hot car and all, (I really like the styling...), but right now the Regal is perfect, and I know that I can expect a lot of reliability and mileage out of the 3800. I know the history of the the car, as well as how much money I've already dumped into it, (damn ABS.... :verymad: ) I don't know anything about the past of the GTP and those dealers lie like mother f***ers. Thanks for the input. About the TGP motor, I'll get more details, (note: apparently the previous owner rebuilt it, but he's a bit of a nut job, so workmanship is questionable...) I'll see if I can get a price with shipping. Just let me know if there still is interest. Curlybandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Well it seems like you made a good choice, if your Regal is a good running car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsgrntld187 Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 I know the history of the the car, as well as how much money I've already dumped into it, (damn ABS.... :verymad: ) That alone is enough to make me NEVER sell my Cutlass. I've dumped so much money into it, it's not even worth it to sell it anymore, so I'll just drive her till she dies and then run her in a demo derby . Good choice on sticking with the Regal, my winter car is going to be a Regal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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