In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we dive back into the Grand Trashional, the most budget-friendly running turbo Buick ever. We picked up a 1985 T-Type for just $3,800, tackled a significant amount of rust, refreshed the interior, and then hit the track, where Tony Angelo quickly blew up the non-intercooled 3.8-liter engine. Join Tony and guest host Jimmy Caldwell as they strive to unleash serious power. The duo replaces it with a more desirable 1987 intercooled engine and adds a host of modern performance upgrades, including a dual ball-bearing Garrett turbo, Holley EFI, and Flowmaster manifolds.
Show
Hot Rod Garage
Episode
S09E07
Air Date
Dec 20, 2021
Season 9 Episodes
S09E01
1,000-hp Street Monster!!! Built V-8 + Giant Turbo = Party Time!
S09E02
Bonemaro Completely Reborn! Our Trashy Drag Car Turns Classy! HOT ROD Garage 100th Episode!
S09E03
1,000-Horsepower Street Car Project Hits the Dyno!! Can HOT ROD Garage Hit the Big Number or What?!
S09E04
Guac 'N Roll Is Now a Little Extra!! '20s T-Bucket Project Actually Works!
S09E05
1974 AMC Javelin Trans Am/Street Racer Hits the Track!
S09E06
1974 Chevy Corvette has GOT TO GO!! Buy low, sell wide!!!
S09E07
The World's Cheapest Turbo Buick gets '87 Intercooled Power!
S09E08
The Grand Trashional Part 3: Horsepower, Handling, Still Not Handsome
S09E09
Coyote-Powered '04 Mustang GT Gets Put on Rails! Incredible Suspension Upgrades!
S09E10
Crown Hick Is Built AND Bought! Fully Forged Engine and Intercooler = BIG POWER!
S09E11
Turbocharged, Fuel Injected, Five-Speed ... Minivan?!
S09E12
Come Chevhell or High Water, We Will Revive Lucky's '66!
S09E13
72 Javelin Trans-Am Street Tribute Finally Turns, Burns, and Gets Some RESPECT on Its Name!! Track Slouch No More!!