My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap

F14CRAZY · 09-22-2007, 08:06 AM

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...=81338&start=0

Above is the main location of my thread. Tons of pix.

I'm removing the stock block (3800 LN3) and replacing it with a supercharged Series II (L67) pulled from a 2002 Regal GS. The transmission is brand new as used in an '06 G6 GTP.

I'm fixing the mistakes Buick made 20 years ago

mikmak · 09-26-2007, 11:20 PM

Looks like a bloody nightmare! Where are the pics of your actual car or are you saving them for the finally? Good luck!

F14CRAZY · 09-27-2007, 11:22 PM

This is the best pic I have of it. It IS a total mightmare

JBsZ06 · 09-28-2007, 06:46 AM

Looks like its going to be a great vehicle.

Keep us updated.

Good looking vehicle for sure.

mikmak · 09-29-2007, 08:27 AM

How can GM not be making those still? Some where in the GM Global Empire, there must be room for this car! There certainly would be in my garage. That is one sexy profile.

mikmak · 09-29-2007, 08:28 AM

Seriously, that is one well proportioned (FWD considering) 2 door. 3.8LS/C? Getth****outtahere!

rmodys · 09-29-2007, 02:04 PM

Looks like it's gonna be a great car with a great drivetrain! Keep us updated for sure.

F14CRAZY · 09-29-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikmak

Seriously, that is one well proportioned (FWD considering) 2 door. 3.8LS/C? Getth****outtahere!

It has my favorite side profile of any car. My Mustang GT 17''s do help a lot, however, over the stock 15''s which are plain jane passenger car sized.

Will keep you guys updated. There's a guy on the Reatta board with a N* conversion that's talking [crap]

member12 · 10-03-2007, 11:53 AM

Is this the Buick Fiero?

It looks like a Cadillac convertable that I saw a while ago. I don't remember the name of it...Allante or something.

Neat car.

F14CRAZY · 10-23-2007, 08:26 AM

I kicked some butt tonight and I can say I'm done with the clutch pedal and master cylinder. I'm using my little bro's camera and I'm going to jack up the image quality a notch next time

The master cylinder through the firewall. It can be spun around and adjusted to get the reservoir inlet and the outlet to the slave cylinder just right. My idea for sealing it up is to get an old tractor tube and cut it just right, then fasten it to the firewall. Keep drafts, water, and fumes out

The pedal arrangement seems to have turned out pretty well. They're close to where they will be when the car is operational. The brake is wearing a G6 clutch pedal pad that came with the G6 clutch pedal, and the clutch pedal is wearing a brand new, well, G6 clutch pedal pad. They're slightly different but good-e-nuffer for at least the time being. The angle of which the pedal itself faces you is different between the clutch and the brake, and the clutch may be an inch or two too close to the driver, but I can have Mario cut and weld it to my liking later.

I'm pretty satisfied with how my brackets came out. I painted my brackets and did a quick spray of all the bare surfaces from my cutting.

mikmak · 10-24-2007, 08:27 AM

Good on you for persisting (not that you have a choice anymore). This is going to be one of those cars you will remember fondly in your old age and wish you'd kept (if you actually sell it). Can't wait till the kids get older so I can do a car project. I've never had time or space

F14CRAZY · 10-24-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikmak

Can't wait till the kids get older so I can do a car project. I've never had time or space

When you're 20, and without a girlfriend, you've got time and money to get things done on a car. At least my Reatta won't leave me (I can go on, but this is a car board)

69Firebird400 · 10-24-2007, 10:03 PM

I salute you for undertaking something like this. I'd never have the guts or talent to do it.

By the way, does the Reatta share its platform with any other GMs (Buicks)? Also, that's pretty sweet that the G6 6MT fits onto a 3800 SC!

Uzzy · 10-24-2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by member12

Is this the Buick Fiero?

No, no relation at all...well not mechanically, but perhaps metaphorically.

Quote:

Originally Posted by member12

It looks like a Cadillac convertable that I saw a while ago. I don't remember the name of it...Allante or something.

You are correct on that one, it was Allanté to be exact.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Firebird400

By the way, does the Reatta share its platform with any other GMs (Buicks)?

Yes, the Allanté as stated above was on the same modified version of the E-body, that was dubbed the V-body platform. The E-body was under the Eldorato, Riviera and Toronado.

I've only seen convertable Reatta's in person around town. There are still a couple of them that pop up a couple of times during the summer.

bouda · 10-24-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Firebird400

Also, that's pretty sweet that the G6 6MT fits onto a 3800 SC!

This is pretty cool, opens up some possibilities.

09-22-2007, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 3,977	My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...=81338&start=0 Above is the main location of my thread. Tons of pix. I'm removing the stock block (3800 LN3) and replacing it with a supercharged Series II (L67) pulled from a 2002 Regal GS. The transmission is brand new as used in an '06 G6 GTP. I'm fixing the mistakes Buick made 20 years ago __________________ '07 Subaru Forester: Manual trans, shifts assisted by Momo...almost 38k miles since July '07 '89 Buick Reatta: "Project GS"...3800 SII S/C, 6 speed manual '94 Buick Century wagon: 3100 V6, business vehicle Past: '92 and '93 Ford Explorers, '03 Mercury Mountaineer

09-26-2007, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 7,037	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap Looks like a bloody nightmare! Where are the pics of your actual car or are you saving them for the finally? Good luck! __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

09-27-2007, 11:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 3,977	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap This is the best pic I have of it. It IS a total mightmare __________________ '07 Subaru Forester: Manual trans, shifts assisted by Momo...almost 38k miles since July '07 '89 Buick Reatta: "Project GS"...3800 SII S/C, 6 speed manual '94 Buick Century wagon: 3100 V6, business vehicle Past: '92 and '93 Ford Explorers, '03 Mercury Mountaineer

09-28-2007, 06:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
JBsZ06 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Drives: 2001 ZO6 TTP 224/224 114lsa Cam Pkg 396rwhp 380 rw Posts: 1,822	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap Looks like its going to be a great vehicle. Keep us updated. Good looking vehicle for sure. __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

09-29-2007, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 7,037	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap How can GM not be making those still? Some where in the GM Global Empire, there must be room for this car! There certainly would be in my garage. That is one sexy profile. __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

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09-29-2007, 08:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 7,037	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap Seriously, that is one well proportioned (FWD considering) 2 door. 3.8LS/C? Getth****outtahere! __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

09-29-2007, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,284	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap Looks like it's gonna be a great car with a great drivetrain! Keep us updated for sure. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

10-03-2007, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
member12 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA and Augusta, GA. Drives: pickup truck Posts: 4,950	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap Is this the Buick Fiero? It looks like a Cadillac convertable that I saw a while ago. I don't remember the name of it...Allante or something. Neat car. __________________

10-23-2007, 08:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 3,977	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap I kicked some butt tonight and I can say I'm done with the clutch pedal and master cylinder. I'm using my little bro's camera and I'm going to jack up the image quality a notch next time The master cylinder through the firewall. It can be spun around and adjusted to get the reservoir inlet and the outlet to the slave cylinder just right. My idea for sealing it up is to get an old tractor tube and cut it just right, then fasten it to the firewall. Keep drafts, water, and fumes out The pedal arrangement seems to have turned out pretty well. They're close to where they will be when the car is operational. The brake is wearing a G6 clutch pedal pad that came with the G6 clutch pedal, and the clutch pedal is wearing a brand new, well, G6 clutch pedal pad. They're slightly different but good-e-nuffer for at least the time being. The angle of which the pedal itself faces you is different between the clutch and the brake, and the clutch may be an inch or two too close to the driver, but I can have Mario cut and weld it to my liking later. I'm pretty satisfied with how my brackets came out. I painted my brackets and did a quick spray of all the bare surfaces from my cutting. __________________ '07 Subaru Forester: Manual trans, shifts assisted by Momo...almost 38k miles since July '07 '89 Buick Reatta: "Project GS"...3800 SII S/C, 6 speed manual '94 Buick Century wagon: 3100 V6, business vehicle Past: '92 and '93 Ford Explorers, '03 Mercury Mountaineer

10-24-2007, 08:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 7,037	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap Good on you for persisting (not that you have a choice anymore). This is going to be one of those cars you will remember fondly in your old age and wish you'd kept (if you actually sell it). Can't wait till the kids get older so I can do a car project. I've never had time or space __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

10-24-2007, 10:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
69Firebird400 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Area Drives: 08 CTS DI RWD Nav, 08 Sienna Limited AWD Nav Posts: 5,604	Re: My Reatta Series II 3800 s/c + 6 speed manual swap I salute you for undertaking something like this. I'd never have the guts or talent to do it. By the way, does the Reatta share its platform with any other GMs (Buicks)? Also, that's pretty sweet that the G6 6MT fits onto a 3800 SC! __________________ Autosavant Cars and Technology

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