200mph? V6 Street Legal Buick

[@gneric85]

Thank you for not LS swapping this lovely T.

[@NilesProductions]

I believe Gene has done some tweaks and upped the boost to his car since I made this video. I've heard that he has been running 58lbs of boost and has hit 195 mph @ 7.01 seconds. Inching ever closer to that 200 mph/6 second goal with his Buick v6 :)

[@LR-my2di]

@@NilesProductions Well Gene, get it to the GS Nats. and let's see it run in front of thousands of fellow Buick lovers. That's where all cars are on the same level playing field. Match Race Fever! Line it up against Richard Clark's GN and the best of luck to you both!

[@kingrandorrobinson301]

Agreed love the ls but also love the 3.8

[@stevenrodriguez7668]

Ls swaps are for people that can’t bullseye tuning/building old hot rods

[@joeross6523]

@@stevenrodriguez7668 or people that can't afford stage 2 engines.

[@issintf925]

mad respect for getting this performance without putting a v8 in it

[@NilesProductions]

Boost baby!

[@issintf925]

@@NilesProductions Hell yeah. I love the 3.8 v6. I have an 89 oldsmobile Trofeo with it. No turbo or anything, but it's a great platform

[@NilesProductions]

@@issintf925 Back in the 90's I had a 1981 Toyota 4x4 pickup that had a 3.8 Buick V6 Swap. That thing could climb a tree lol

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

V8's are becoming a thing of the past! The are 4 cylinders destroying V8's nowadays!

[@WalkerKSOB2000]

This is why it's a bulletproof engine

[@pinkflydnt]

Yes indeed! Many thanks for keeping this a "true Regal Turbo" and not swapping a V8 in it. Once again proving that the Buick V6 continues to kick ass and take names!

[@NilesProductions]

I’m always a bit sad when I see a T-Type or Grand National with a V8

[@pinkflydnt]

@@NilesProductions, same here! It's not a true Turbo Regal/GN without the Turbo V6.

[@Callsign_Housecat]

​@@NilesProductions V8 regals/T types are cooler imo, no accounting for taste

[@I-Teee]

This is one of those “I think I’m gonna buy a new house/invest/college fund”........”ahhh f it imma make this V6 go 6’s” and I love every minute of it. Nice work.

[@NilesProductions]

Oh man, totally! lol

[@mosfet9915]

...The Little V-6 That Could!

[@mael-strom9707]

G'day from Down Under Australia... we love our GM 3.8 V6's too. 😎😁😋

[@NilesProductions]

Welcome aboard Mael-Strom :)

[@maxrockatanksyOG]

I built a tough lil 4lt stoker with twin turbos for my 1993 VR Commodore over 10 years ago. Great little motor, best i did was a 10.07 on the 1/4. Definitely had more in it

[@NilesProductions]

@@maxrockatanksyOG The VR Commodore is a cool sleeper, you don't see much of them in the states

[@ZoneTelevision]

The Buick V6 was arguably the first modern F1 v6 engine in the world.

[@Hydraggle]

sounds exactly like it too

[@stwo3902]

Actually, the Buick V6 turbo engine was part of an (80's-90's) Stock-Block Indy Car project by Buick/GM/McLaren. During the one of the seasons, with the est 900 HP generated with stock block and heads, exotic fuel injection and electronics, they won the pole and ran the highest MPH in Indy car history at the time. They led the race at times, but like the turbine powered Indy car years earlier, one was taken out with a small part failure and one crashed during the parade lap...

[@noemad26]

My son and I had the awesome pleasure of meeting this man he’s definitely one of nicest guys you could ever meet and also the reason why my son is saving up for his regal

[@TheBoss_103]

Great job! Got to love what Buick V6s put down.

[@rverro8478]

Racing with Dad. The bond is still alive.

[@johnbehneman1546]

A TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD!!!!

[@LOWONBILLETS]

I could watch that all day.

[@NilesProductions]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words :)

[@iggyfritz7150]

Those turbo Buicks were embarrassing guy's in the 80's who had thousands into their engines. The Buicks sent alot of cars packing. I witnessed it.

[@stwo3902]

Yes, they were! Back in '90 had a very nice '87 Dk. Claret, Buick Regal Turbo, that ran 11.20's. It was "mildly" prepared by Lawrence Conley in Houston. Was undefeated on the street at the time, aft roughly 25 races, bf having to sell it bc was getting married and she found a house $30K over my budget... It was a beast on the street, but when at Conley's Performance Plus, there were usually a couple dozen 9-10 sec street-legal Regal Turbos that made it look like a kitten...

[@MrShorthairhippy]

BUICK! Enough said.

[@rainbowrailroadcrossing7798]

I love the pacing of this video it’s like a natgeo commentator would go “here’s a Buick GNX in its natural habitat gaping Subarus and cudas every step of the race”

[@NilesProductions]

Needs a little Attenborough or perhaps Werner Herzog? LOL

[@rainbowrailroadcrossing7798]

YES!!!!!

[@davelowets]

I don't even know how a piston can MANAGE to roll over the compression cycle with 50+psi already in the cylinder when the intake valve closes. That's GOTTA be hell on rods and piston pins, not to mention the crank.... 😬

[@rogerpopcorn4444]

Plain and simple: ROCKET

[@LR-my2di]

Richard Clark's GN (Richard Clark's Garage) hit a bit over 200 in the 6.90's at the 2019 GS Nationals on the very first "shakedown" run. He WILL go faster this May at the 2021 GS Nats. Guaranteed. Last yrs. Nats. was canceled due to track closure (the "virus"). So let's see Gene show up there and go head to head w/Mr. Clark's T-R. The GS Nats. where there's 3-days of racing is where the Buick records are set in front of 1000's of fellow Buick racers.

[@NilesProductions]

That would be epic!

[@05EVORS]

Is this Lawrence Connelly's car Tweaked?

[@NilesProductions]

@@05EVORS It's Gene Fleury's car from GN Northwest in Washington.

[@LR-my2di]

​@@05EVORS Heck no. Along with Lawrence, that car's been gone "where-ever" for a LONG time. Nice guy Lawrence was a T-R force at the GS Nationals and a T-R guru until the other more experienced racers got into the act with these cars. Then it was "bye, bye" Lawrence.

[@terryprust9604]

Buddy Ingersoll would be proud 👏

[@NilesProductions]

Gene has made one mean machine for sure :)

[@MrShorthairhippy]

@terryprust9604 Buddy would beat GLIDEN if he was faster off the line and his granny was slipping

[@stevenmeadows6917]

Damn, that's one badass Buick. :) Holy chit !

[@NilesProductions]

It's a beast for sure

[@dpALC8414]

I wanna see more of this car

[@NilesProductions]

I need to get back out there and shoot it again now that he is running more boost and on the cusp of high 6's.

[@gregzmanson]

Geno's GN is truly a work of art. I've been a fan for years - TY 547

[@mrblack6467]

The hat in the passengers seat at the end tells the story.

[@NilesProductions]

Some serious G force at work

[@ZoneTelevision]

I just gave this video.a Turbo boost. by liking and commenting @ 9056 views

[@centermass4962]

U know u are moving on when the chute dont touch the ground before it opens up. Bad ass ride man. 💪👍🇺🇸

[@NilesProductions]

That and when the g-force make the hat sitting in the passenger seat stand on end 🤙

[@frankjohnson6342]

I take it that the 200 mph run is on part 2

[@NilesProductions]

I don’t know if Gene has reached his 200mph goal yet. Last I heard he ran a 7:01 and 195mph. Inching ever closer… if he hits 200 or gets into the sixes I’ll make a new video for sure. 😉

[@johnweaver1198]

Nasty! Good steam from the beams......

[@davelowets]

How high does this thing turn? Doesn't sound all that high.... Its amazing that they make all that power without spinning the absolute shit out of it.

[@NilesProductions]

It's crazy to watch it run. It's very quiet compared to everything else on the track. It doesn't look or sound like it's going to be as fast as it is. It's not a sleeper by any means but compared to other cars at the drag strip in it's class it blows minds.

[@davelowets]

@@NilesProductions For sure!..... 🍻

[@sethprice9253]

Growing up with Turbo Buicks, this one is cranking. The factory GN's redlined around 5,800rpm... this one is turning well past 7,000. That's a stage 2 for you though. Basically an Indianapolis motor turned to 1000%.

[@MotorSwapDan]

How have I not scene this

[@NilesProductions]

Because you don't like and subscribe to my channel :)

[@nativenation3296]

💯,,,👌, best looking G-Body ever made GN

[@NilesProductions]

Yeah, it’s a sick ride for sure

[@charlieromeo7663]

I think the GN G-body is the best looking car GM built. The nose is cleaner than the Monte, and they got the rear and taillights perfect. My 87 GN is my favorite car by a long shot, and I have a true 68 SS Camaro.

[@echo-bravo84]

Wow! What a car. 👏👏👏

[@NilesProductions]

It’s a beast for sure

[@hisinvisibleness-fn8qj]

My friend bought one in 88 or 89 with his dad's credit card His dad worked in chili he took me for a ride and it was a quiet car and comfortable and I didn't feel like it was fast until I saw the odometer 😳 Wait... How fast are we going?😂

[@pyrorye-80]

Such an awesome car!!

[@NilesProductions]

Was a fun car to shoot for sure :)

[@robertpothorcki5008]

Good job..... Love it

[@NilesProductions]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@breavofox360]

The cars pretty cool, but I like the video editing. Very nice

[@NilesProductions]

Thanks! Breavo Fox

[@audiospanked4787]

Yes , I really would rather drive a Buick

[@NilesProductions]

Love it! lol

[@karlosmccluster7654]

Just freaking lovely🥰🥰🥰 I've had several regal with badass sbc, but always wanted a T Type or Grand nationals.

[@NilesProductions]

I'm in the same boat, love the T Type and Grand Nationals.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@bobbycuesroadhouse2204]

Ironic how buddy Ingersols GN ran a 7:38 at 187 in the IHRA finals 1986 against bob gliddens 700” Tbird who beat him with a 7:28 a 188

[@NilesProductions]

That’s a pretty cool fun fact 🤙

[@NilesProductions]

Gene has ran a 7:01 at 195mph after I made this video. He was running 58lbs of boost at the time. Inching ever closer to the 6 second 200mph barrier 🤙

[@TomuchLogic-ko8bz]

Awesome video

[@NilesProductions]

Thanks! It was fun to shoot 🤙

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

I'd really like to see what Kenny can do with modern electronics.....

[@shawnlewis608]

Go baby go

[@cesarbarrios1378]

wow god bless you

[@MrDmackk]

Nice numbers you put down at the track, I’m a proud owner of a 86 t type with an upgraded top end ported stock heads, mild cam, 3’ exhaust, 60lb injectors, 90lb fuel pump champion fuel rails with the hot wire kit, $3k 200r4 transmission with 2500-2800 stall, scan master, I call it the street sweeper.

[@erickort1987]

i noticed the buick has yellow letters on the tires,my buddy has a 92 chevy lumina z34,it has yellow lettered good year eagle nascar on it,how rare are yellow good year eagle nascar tires?i tried searching for them at ebay,couldnt find any..they are just street tires

[@NilesProductions]

You've come to the right place for your odd question lol. While yellow Good Year lettering on their race tires is pretty common it looks like the Yellow lettered Good Year Eagle #1 street tires where made for a couple different Limited edition Monte Carlos from 2000-2004. A couple examples that came with them that you can google are the Limited Edition 2001 Monte Carlo SS Brickyard 400 Pace Car or the 2003 Jeff Gordon Monte Carlo SS. Probably more examples out there but those are two that I know that came with them as original equipment. They have them for sale at Jegs but they are a little pricey if you are looking for a set :) www.jegs.com/i/Kelsey+Tire/618/P3NL6/10002/-1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvO2IBhCzARIsALw3ASr-M9qTjN5JFSMDdIA4q1hVsDImPAUGd3AkD-NzMOu696qxOHNE0sEaAkrNEALw_wcB

[@erickort1987]

@@NilesProductions i just saw a dale earnhardt monte carlo ss yesturday at dollar generral..it was black

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@boburwell9921]

🏁

[@scottsmith6571]

Nice

[@NilesProductions]

Thanks dude :)

[@bikdav]

What was the music playing in the background?

[@NilesProductions]

Vision of Air by Stefano Bonacina

[@bikdav]

@@NilesProductions Thank you. It was interesting.

[@NilesProductions]

It was part of one of those royalty free music libraries

[@Lexx1976]

How many horses can you get out of the 3.8l really? Without changing pistons, crods. Only by modification of the turbo/ fuel injection. Solid 350? Daily drivable?

[@NilesProductions]

I don't really know but I think Gene was making over 1000 when I shot this video... I wouldn't say this Buick is daily drivable though it is registered and "street legal" lol

[@hisinvisibleness-fn8qj]

Low flying regal eagle 😂

[@K-Effect]

If that's a stock block, I'm surprised it hasn't blown itself apart

[@NilesProductions]

Not much left stock on this one I’m afraid 😜

[@Adam-Freemer]

@@NilesProductions My knowledge ended years back with the Stage 2 Buick block being 4.3L. Is it still a Buick block you possibly bored a bit over? I remember Dutweiller dipping into the 7s but no where near where you are :)

[@flyonbyya]

Fuuuuk YEAAAAAA!!!! STAGE II

[@scottsmith6571]

I had a 1200 hp stage 2 had to sell it needed money an my car wasn’t set up for 1200 hp

[@mattramsay6931]

I know the feeling. Currently selling 35 years of GN racing spare/race parts, mine and my father’s since 1994 when I was a jr in high school. It’s surprisingly emotional selling this stuff I expected to pass down. The memories of the 90s when my 10.90 “stock” GN dominated anything resembling a street car around here before the V8 guys stopped calling turbos a bandaid and began using them on everything like today. My father had some amazing runs in his show car GN with the 109 at the absolute limit of the “stock” bottom end winning some races with cars featured in well known national mags and going to the 276” Stage II as the competition got faster. The Stage II and trans/rear/fuel/supporting mods were running by 2002 and without a single run and under 50 miles he went to Iraq and the car has sat till a month ago when it was loaded onto an enclosed truck as my parents moved away back to the gulf coast. The move was abrupt and they wanted to sell the car instead of transporting it 2,000 miles. The local legend that left even the biggest trash talkers silent with a confused look on their face, an oddball with a Duttweiler M&A headed 4.5L former show car, no bar or cage or cutting on the low mileage car, too nice to cut but too fast to not cut (told him to put the stage motor in the T with 150,xxx miles) left for good but at least it’s still on the family. I may literally fly out to see it one more time once it’s sold. My highschool GN is getting parted out because I don’t have the money to keep it. Luckily I’m keeping my T and will try to take it to the grave. These cars are special to me. Owning one in the late 90s was an amazing experience. A 12 second car was an extremely quick car. Following the recipes $1,500’would bring a healthy stock GN into the 11s. They were incredibly cheap to go high 10s, sometimes mid 10s. But to go mid 10s and quicker reliably meant a stage motor and the bang for the buck factor diminished. In its time it wasn’t super expensive compared to others but nowadays with a factory stock LS or Coyote with a large turbo and E85 on a good tune capable of 9s the stage II is a bit expensive. Still, I would stay where I am or bite the bullet and go Stage II. If nothing else it was worth it for the looks in my fathers car the couple tunes it was driven with that engine. Idle sounds like a big cam large V8. But when the rpms come up and it cleans up, right back to sounding like a 6. it even surprised me with how mean and choppy the idle is and then the V6 sound. Go a little more and the whistle tells you it’s a turbo 6, 4.5l of it. Sorry for the wall of text, can’t space right now. And for rambling too. Awesome video. Going to look for details now.

[@jdgreen214]

@@mattramsay6931 Good story bro! I bought mine in 2019 drove it stock with 74k miles for awhile. Finally September 2019 sent it to Steve V to update the car. Stock rotating assembly, valve job, TE60 turbo, 3inch down pipe, pypes 2.5 exhaust, hotwire fuel pump kit, bigger lock up tourqe converter, added the missing bushings that came on the gnx, methonal injection, power master crapped on me soon as I got it back so I had the vacuum brake conversion done. Mid 11 second car. I love that car man. So much I bought a gmc typhoon! That ran good for awhile but I'm gonna need the holley efi conversion to keep it dependable.

[@AKVT-uz2gj]

l e G e N d 😎

[@shawnlewis608]

4.5 xfx turbo

[@sethprice9253]

Yeah, I noticed that too. What is that? A bored over 4.1 Stage 2?

[@chrisnew2752]

Buddy Ingersoll

[@daveboy108]

Buick Regal do you still have yours? I do so glad I didn’t sell my baby when everyone wanted me to do so I put my middle finger up as well

[@NilesProductions]

Never owned one myself but did a Buick 3.8 engine swap into my 81 Toyota 4x4 back in the day. Always liked the styling of the 80's Regal :)

[@MrBlackbutang]

Still leaving of the rev limiter.

[@joshuaburkhart7690]

No big tires should be required!

[@jamindeadams]

Gene

[@NilesProductions]

@@jamindeadams yep

[@Mr._Flunky]

Street legal.......Ummmm no. Where are the headlights or wipers? And in some states the wheels bars and parachute are not legal either. Good luck with driving out around town and not getting a ticket for being a racecar.

[@NilesProductions]

What you say is all true, though when i first met Gene he had a license plate on the car and the parachute and wheelie bars removed. He had driven it to a local car show I was at. It is registered for street use but is it street legal? 🤷‍♂️ With that said I don’t think he’s running to get groceries anytime soon.

[@brianmathew09]

200?? nah..don't see it.

[@NilesProductions]

His best run to date (though not in this video) is 195 mph @ 7.01 seconds. He is getting close but it may be unattainable? Was running 58lbs of boost on the 195 run...

[@brianmathew09]

@@NilesProductions with some aero work i can see it though. to push that barn door thu that air robs so much HP

[@Formula455SD]

Man she sounds sweet

[@NilesProductions]

An absolute beast!

[@robgilstrap]

Bad ass.

[@NilesProductions]

It is that for sure 🤙

[@smithfamily5732]

Great video

[@NilesProductions]

@@smithfamily5732 Thanks!