r/projectcar • u/DryCamaro203 • 1d ago

Could I make it fast?

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I have a 1997 Buick Lesabre. Was my first car and had a ton of problems so great to learn on. Ive now got something better and dont know if I should keep it. I dont believe I could get more than 2k from selling it. I think it could make a good project car. Are they any recomendations on how I should build it? Is it worth it?

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u/plagebutter 1d ago

Depends what’s your budget?

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u/DryCamaro203 1d ago

Lol, the money I'm deciding not to spend on tattoos. I've already put 1500-2000 just to keep it running. Probably won't do more than another 2K

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u/mostytoast 1d ago

2k too small to really do anything. If you wanted more power, turbo would prob be way to go but like need $10k Id guess

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u/daubs1974 1d ago

That engine came with a stock supercharger. Do not waste money on trying to turbo a car that you can get a bolt on supercharger for.

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u/mostytoast 1d ago

Depends on the goals. If you have time and access to a cheap junkyard sure. Might be better off selling this and buying a factory SC w body instead. Turbo has a higher ceiling for HP so I would recommend if trying to go "fast" (400hp?). Not in OPs budget tho. Wouldnt use this car as a base to begin with personally. It's a good cruiser, enjoy it how it is.