Buick Roadmaster

grennels · 02-23-2009, 12:46 AM

I just bought my younger daughter, age 20, a '94 Buick Roadmaster.

It took her about 10 minutes on the internet to figure out it has an LT1
'Vette engine in it.

Todd 55 · 02-23-2009, 01:02 AM

I'm suprised she'd even consider being seen in such a hooptie. Quite the sleeper, that one!

Ratboy · 02-23-2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grennels

I just bought my younger daughter, age 20, a '94 Buick Roadmaster.

It took her about 10 minutes on the internet to figure out it has an LT1
'Vette engine in it.

Plus room enough in the trunk for all the amps and subs anyone can handle!

Theres an impala ss forum out there that has alot of useful info on that platform - Impala, roadmaster, fleetwood.

flying dave · 02-23-2009, 01:58 AM

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...Full_19015.htm

budzrex · 02-23-2009, 03:08 AM

Had one of the first 94 Impala SS's to roll of the line it was a fantastic
car and one I wish I had never sold, big fast comfy and good interstate
fuel milage, around 28mpg.

kenb · 02-23-2009, 03:11 AM

cold air kit, PCM reprogram, aftercat,

And as mentioned, all the trunk you need for subs/amps

Just ask your daughter for the keys once in awhile

jpollyea · 02-23-2009, 10:07 AM

My dad has a 94 SS, I sold my 96 SS show car and my 05 SS got totaled. Very reliable cars and fun to drive with the right mods. I had lots of work done to my 96 and my dads runs pretty good. He also has almost 250,000 trouble free miles on it. The Roadmasters just float down the road

.

grennels · 02-23-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd 55

I'm suprised she'd even consider being seen in such a hooptie. Quite the sleeper, that one!

Six years ago I bought her big sister an '89 Bonneville to drive 100 a
day round trip to school. I think that is where the younger one picked up
a taste for the big boats. She was first looking at a Grand Marquis advertised
with 20K miles. After I CarFaxed it came up at 320k miles.

skytzo · 02-23-2009, 11:33 AM

Wow - I'm 35 and I wouldn't be caught dead driving that grandpa-mobile.

An Impala SS, maybe....

ZREXdog · 02-23-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpollyea

My dad has a 94 SS, I sold my 96 SS show car and my 05 SS got totaled. Very reliable cars and fun to drive with the right mods. I had lots of work done to my 96 and my dads runs pretty good. He also has almost 250,000 trouble free miles on it. The Roadmasters just float down the road

.

+1. I had 96 wagon. Fast mofo, once sorted out, even with 2.93 in the back. Still miss mine. Tons of space + comfort + safe + relatively good on gas (for the size). TONS on info and helpful hands on ImpalaSS forum. Good choice.

jpollyea · 02-23-2009, 11:00 PM

I had alot of mods done to my 96 SS. I autocrossed it on weekends. Mostly all suspension and brake mods. Full Hotckiss controls arms and sway bars. Adjustable KYB shocks, Brembo brakes, 3.42 rear, ported heads and intake, full exhaust and dyno tune. I still got 25 on the highway. Great for a 4000lb beast. I would love to have another one but not practical right now. I love the Woody wagons.

t120rmike · 02-24-2009, 07:01 PM

Wait until you have to do a tune up on it.

They put the distributor where?

Where do those plug wires go?

jpollyea · 02-24-2009, 08:44 PM

They are not that bad to do if you have done them. Do it on a Camaro LT1 then you will throw a fit.

Tacmedic · 02-24-2009, 09:01 PM

I changed the opti spark on my '92 Corvette. It was a PITA, but I used a later model vented one so I wouldn't have to do it again. The main design flaw was placing it under the water pump where, as soon as the pump developed a leak, you had to replace both.

cruxofthebisquit · 02-25-2009, 01:23 PM

yep, biggest liability is the opticrap. BUT they can be had much cheaper now. Make sure to go to sites that give dealers names for cheaper prices. The aftermarket ones at the parts houses are not worth buying.

grennels · 02-25-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruxofthebisquit

yep, biggest liability is the opticrap. BUT they can be had much cheaper now. Make sure to go to sites that give dealers names for cheaper prices. The aftermarket ones at the parts houses are not worth buying.

If you google it, there is a fix. You still have to buy a new distributor and
modify it. This greatly reduces the chance of repeated problem. I expect
I will be doing this eventually as I read that is a case of not will it fail but
when.

Mike153 · 02-25-2009, 05:29 PM

Maybe I'm a little crazy, but I would love to have something like this to cart my drums around in. Dad had a 73 Olds Custom Cruiser when I was in HS. The 455 wasn't very good on gas though........

Memories.....

fast eddie · 02-27-2009, 05:28 PM

I believe it was built in Arlington Tx. at my plant along with Cadillac Coupe De Ville. Same quality network standards. Rides like a cloud.

Rickrides · 02-27-2009, 07:15 PM

My first car was a '67 Buick Riviera. 430 CI engine, 360 HP. Torque monster. Even with 90,000 miles on it.

I still think it is one of the prettiest US cars ever made.

Roadmaster, not so much.

I wrecked that Riviera in October '73. Hit a Mercury Capri broadside (they turned left in front of me). Kid in the other car--the passenger--was killed. I walked away with a couple of bruises.

Lesson: Kids need a tank. Good job, dad!

Mad Irish · 02-27-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickrides

My first car was a '67 Buick Riviera. 430 CI engine, 360 HP. Torque monster. Even with 90,000 miles on it.

I still think it is one of the prettiest US cars ever made.

Roadmaster, not so much.

I wrecked that Riviera in October '73. Hit a Mercury Capri broadside (they turned left in front of me). Kid in the other car--the passenger--was killed. I walked away with a couple of bruises.

Lesson: Kids need a tank. Good job, dad!

AAAAAHHHHH
never mind

I so 1000% disagree withcha but I'm not from here .

ZREXdog · 02-27-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike153

Maybe I'm a little crazy, but I would love to have something like this to cart my drums around in. Dad had a 73 Olds Custom Cruiser when I was in HS. The 455 wasn't very good on gas though........

Memories.....

+1 on the maintainence. It can be nightmare. That made me trade it in - it was just something else every month. Nothing major, never left me on the road but I needed something reliable for school and work. I still miss it tho...

On way to Jennings...

Rickrides · 02-28-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Irish

AAAAAHHHHH
never mind

I so 1000% disagree withcha but I'm not from here .

I have a feeling I know what you're thinking, but consider that a new kid driver is out on the roads with Suburbans, Excursions and double trailer semis. You want some sheet metal around that kid as kids usually aren't all that aware of the danger.

Rickrides · 02-28-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike153

Maybe I'm a little crazy, but I would love to have something like this to cart my drums around in. Dad had a 73 Olds Custom Cruiser when I was in HS. The 455 wasn't very good on gas though........

Memories.....

Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis? I fit my Pearl Export kit in a Mazda MX6. Yeah, a bit tight, but it fit! Got better than 25 MPG, too!

02-23-2009, 12:46 AM	#1
grennels BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: northwest Ohio	Buick Roadmaster I just bought my younger daughter, age 20, a '94 Buick Roadmaster. It took her about 10 minutes on the internet to figure out it has an LT1 'Vette engine in it. __________________ 1974 Suzi TC100 (parting out) 1976 Suzi GT500 1977 BMW R100/7 (under sedation) 1982 Yamaha Virago 750 1998 Honda Valkyrie 1500 Standard 2000 Kawi ZRX1100 "The candle flame gutters. Its little pool of light trembles. Darkness gathers. The demons begin to stir." - Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark

02-23-2009, 01:02 AM	#2
Todd 55 Appalachian American Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Alabama Photo Gallery	Re: Buick Roadmaster I'm suprised she'd even consider being seen in such a hooptie. Quite the sleeper, that one! __________________ The older I get, the faster I was '99 ZRX 1100 '78 KZ400 B1 Bike of the Month July 2007 KZ Rider.com '75 CB125S '70 SL 175 K0 '05 Chinese Fiddy We will not allow one of our legends nor his family to suffer in silence or alone.The rally cry has been given, we stand fast to do that which is required of us; say but the word and we will be there for our comrade. --C. Nafziger

02-23-2009, 01:58 AM	#4
flying dave BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville	Re: Buick Roadmaster http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...Full_19015.htm

02-23-2009, 03:08 AM	#5
budzrex BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Braunfels Texas	Re: Buick Roadmaster Had one of the first 94 Impala SS's to roll of the line it was a fantastic car and one I wish I had never sold, big fast comfy and good interstate fuel milage, around 28mpg.

02-23-2009, 03:11 AM	#6
kenb WE are Devo !! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: arizona	Re: Buick Roadmaster cold air kit, PCM reprogram, aftercat, And as mentioned, all the trunk you need for subs/amps Just ask your daughter for the keys once in awhile __________________ There is no dark side of the moon. Matter of fact, its all dark.

02-23-2009, 10:07 AM	#7
jpollyea Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Joseph MI Photo Gallery	Re: Buick Roadmaster My dad has a 94 SS, I sold my 96 SS show car and my 05 SS got totaled. Very reliable cars and fun to drive with the right mods. I had lots of work done to my 96 and my dads runs pretty good. He also has almost 250,000 trouble free miles on it. The Roadmasters just float down the road. __________________ "work harder not smarter"

02-23-2009, 11:00 PM	#11
jpollyea Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Joseph MI Photo Gallery	Re: Buick Roadmaster I had alot of mods done to my 96 SS. I autocrossed it on weekends. Mostly all suspension and brake mods. Full Hotckiss controls arms and sway bars. Adjustable KYB shocks, Brembo brakes, 3.42 rear, ported heads and intake, full exhaust and dyno tune. I still got 25 on the highway. Great for a 4000lb beast. I would love to have another one but not practical right now. I love the Woody wagons. __________________ "work harder not smarter"

02-24-2009, 07:01 PM	#12
t120rmike Licensed to post Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Delaware	Re: Buick Roadmaster Wait until you have to do a tune up on it. They put the distributor where? Where do those plug wires go? __________________ Mike 03 ZRX1200R

02-24-2009, 08:44 PM	#13
jpollyea Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Joseph MI Photo Gallery	Re: Buick Roadmaster They are not that bad to do if you have done them. Do it on a Camaro LT1 then you will throw a fit. __________________ "work harder not smarter"

02-24-2009, 09:01 PM	#14
Tacmedic Hooligan Paramedic & Master Biscuit Maker Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Living with the wife and child, (Pictured above), in Nashville, TN	Re: Buick Roadmaster I changed the opti spark on my '92 Corvette. It was a PITA, but I used a later model vented one so I wouldn't have to do it again. The main design flaw was placing it under the water pump where, as soon as the pump developed a leak, you had to replace both. __________________ Make a fast friend. Adopt a retired racing Greyhound www.greyhoundpets.org Or PM me for details "If you think health care is expensive now, wait until it's free." -PJ O'Rourke

02-25-2009, 01:23 PM	#15
cruxofthebisquit The Apostrophe Bar & Grill Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.E. Texas	Re: Buick Roadmaster yep, biggest liability is the opticrap. BUT they can be had much cheaper now. Make sure to go to sites that give dealers names for cheaper prices. The aftermarket ones at the parts houses are not worth buying.

02-25-2009, 05:29 PM	#17
Mike153 Having a Mid-Life Crisis Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Near a Keg in Piscataway, NJ Photo Gallery	Re: Buick Roadmaster Maybe I'm a little crazy, but I would love to have something like this to cart my drums around in. Dad had a 73 Olds Custom Cruiser when I was in HS. The 455 wasn't very good on gas though........ Memories..... Attached Images __________________ The ride is the reason. KYJOAP#1 99 ZRX 1100 08 Concours 14 (DON'T ASK.....) 73 Honda Mini Trail 50 74 Honda CT 70 79 KZ650SR

02-27-2009, 05:28 PM	#18
fast eddie Licensed to post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: grand prairie tx	Re: Buick Roadmaster I believe it was built in Arlington Tx. at my plant along with Cadillac Coupe De Ville. Same quality network standards. Rides like a cloud. __________________ fast eddie

02-27-2009, 07:15 PM	#19
Rickrides Thinking, So You Don't Have To Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 7000 ft.: Above the madness that is Kalifornia	Re: Buick Roadmaster My first car was a '67 Buick Riviera. 430 CI engine, 360 HP. Torque monster. Even with 90,000 miles on it. I still think it is one of the prettiest US cars ever made. Roadmaster, not so much. I wrecked that Riviera in October '73. Hit a Mercury Capri broadside (they turned left in front of me). Kid in the other car--the passenger--was killed. I walked away with a couple of bruises. Lesson: Kids need a tank. Good job, dad! __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." George Orwell "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice." Barry Goldwater. "The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of 'liberalism' they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." Norman Thomas, American Socialist Party. ZRXOA 8583; Member ZRXOA GPz550 sub sect.

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