Drew Dowdell

I think it actually helps to channel the air in one direction over the roof.

Then the nicest 4-cylinder Malibu or Regal you can buy.

Well if it makes you feel better. Since it doesn't have a catalytic converter, I can probably say it's got 150hp now.

The most comfortable and efficient 4-cylinder you can get. You didn't give a budget, so I'm going to say Malibu LT 4-cylinder + 6-speed auto

Yeah, Josh is long gone. Flybrian took over for a while. He had something come up in his personal life and left. The site floundered for a bit. I took the reins and then eventually took over the site from Walt... about a year ago now.

Detroit roads or Florida roads?

The Buick V6 that was available was the 4.1 liter, not the 3.8. The 3.8 was never available in this body of Toronado. It was available in the Riviera in turbo-charged form with 185hp. The 4.1 liter V6 had 125hp and 205 ft/lbs of torque. My 307 is 148hp and 250 ft/lbs of torque. The 140 hp - 255 ft/lbs version arrived in 1985.

Yup. The 307. No speed demon, but no slouch either. Unfortunately, it's only a 3-speed auto, so it's not great on the highway. This (and all other 80s cars) are filled with a series of tubes!.... with vacuum!

For appearance. But almost all of my music is on iPod. I have a cassette adapter that works decent in the CR-V. Which reminds me I need to add this to the list: Replace missing hood insulation pad.

I don't mind the exhaust sound, just not on this car. It doesn't fit the image, plus it makes the car all bark with no bite to back it up. Most Cobalt owners on here have more horsepower than I do.

It's my site and I'll post where I want to. No, you're right. Moving it.

Project: 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado This is my project thread for restoring my 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado as close to factory as possible. Immediate term: Replace trunk struts - Don't always hold the trunk open. Replace the hood ornament - this wasn't high priority, but current one is cracked and I found one in great condition on ebay for $15 Replace the rear air shocks and springs Diagnose and repair the automatic leveling system (ELC), the compressor doesn't even kick on Fixed, was the ELC relay under the dash. NOS part found on E-bay for $20 Replace the front shocks. Replace the catalytic converter and rebuild the smog equipment Replace the tires. Replace front floor mats. Again, not a high priority but found a proper color NOS set on ebay for $19.99 Replace various burnt out interior bulbs. Replace leaking washer fluid lines. Medium term: P-N-R safety switch... it works, but is flakey, the reverse lights don't always come on. According to my service manual, this could be related to the ELC not working. Remove subwoofer and associated wiring from trunk. The wiring is poorly done. Replace air feeder tube to air filter Replace valve cover gaskets Remove "Thug Bug" aftermarket security system. Return to stock sounding exhaust. I'd like to keep the current configuration with dual pipes, but I prefer my cars quiet. (Exhaust sound as purchased) Replace every vacuum tube EVAR! Replace missing hood insulation pad. Long term: Replace headlight switch. it's operation isn't very smooth. it feels loose in the dash. Diagnose and repair power driver's seat/switches. Only operates in certain directions. Replace power window motors, both sides. Bearing in the driver side motor is squealing. Adjust/Repair/Replace remote mirrors. Mirrors are very loose and require constant adjusting. Make a click free wire wheel. Replace aftermarket stereo/CD player with OE unit. Replace front and rear bumper filler panels. Recover sun visors.

Yeah, I should probably start a Project Toronado thread.....

That noise at the end was me lowering the power window. The exhaust isn't going to stay.

Now that I have the Toronado, I can be a lot less fussy about the truck and the condition it's in.

November timeframe, back in the market for an S-10/Sonoma