Project GSiX It's all Buick

[Spiffav8]

13 years! Dang! Should be a lot of fun for you and your son to build the car together. Looking forward to watching this go together!!

[instro84]

nice, check out the turbobuick forum if you need any drivetrain help.

[hotwired]

Originally Posted by instro84

nice, check out the turbobuick forum if you need any drivetrain help.

Thanks, I have been on there a long time purchased a lot of parts over there, and started a build thread in the hybrid section today as well.

[Rick D]

Cool project, nice to see something different from the usual Nova or Camaro! Good luck and dont take another 13 years to update this thread

[hotwired]

Ok it's been a little while since I've updated and been getting some work done, just not enough time to keep up with this so I am going to break it down into sections.

Drivetrain is mounted, and this is what I did for the engine mounts. Since this engine was never offered in this subframe I had to get creative. I also did not want to use stock rubber engine mounts because they are known to be weak and fail.

I am very happy with the engine placement even though it was very tight. I can't believe how much real estate this little six takes up. I originally wanted to go the 455 route and decided this would fit better, not so sure now.
Could not get the stock manifolds to clear the steering box, so I found a set of ATR stainless 4 bolt headers and they fit like they were made for the swap.




Crossover pipe to upper a-arm pivot is close, but I have some delrin bushings coming that shoud give just a little more room.




Started with the engine mounts, energy suspension bushings







Then moved on to the frame pads, they had to extend back from the subframe but this also pushed the engine almost behind the crossmember I like the set back.













Also bought a TIG welder and am trying to get it figured out, not the best but...



Transmission crossmember also did not work due to set back so I fab one up it will get it posted as well, stay tuned...

[srh3trinity]

Cool build. I want to do a Pontiac Ventura next. These cars with a bumper trim and tuck and the right stance can look great.

[hotwired]

Originally Posted by srh3trinity

Cool build. I want to do a Pontiac Ventura next. These cars with a bumper trim and tuck and the right stance can look great.

Thanks, a Ventura would be sweet, all x-bodies are cool in my book. My front bumper for sure will get a trim and tuck. It also has two grils that will be used for coolers. For the rear I am going to try a 2nd gen Firebird bumper and ditch the stock truck bumper.

[hotwired]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

13 years! Dang! Should be a lot of fun for you and your son to build the car together. Looking forward to watching this go together!!

I know what was I thinking