85 hotair into 84 cutlass

84cutlass · 06-29-2008, 08:59 PM

Hi, i'm new to turbo 3.8s. I just bought one with a 2004r tranny. Not sure what car the motor came out of. From reading on this website in the last couple days I'm guessing it's from an 84 or 85. Nonintercooled with SFI. It has all the sensors, computers and wiring. Of course the first goal is to get it into my 84 cutlass and running. Then, I would like to get it into the low 13s. The cutlass had a chevy 350/th350 in it. The only issues I'm foreseeing are motor mounts, fuel delivery, and driveshaft length, possibly crossmember issues. Also, I'm wondering where the casting numbers on the engine are located so I can positively identify it.
Just wanted to hear from someone who may have done it before. I did a little searching but still wanted to ask. Any help is appreciated.

Grumpy · 06-30-2008, 06:56 AM

I'd stay with the 350

84cutlass · 06-30-2008, 06:30 PM

well, thanks. But I'm quite determined to make it work. I like the idea of having power with decent gas mileage. And it's unique. A Cutlass with a chevy 350 is a dime a dozen.

chicozregal · 06-30-2008, 08:45 PM

alot of pluggings wiring..in process of converting my 1st car into TR..you need a parts car makes life so much easier, when u say you have all wiring, do you mean motor harness,injector harness,also do you hav interior dash harness?..fuel need proper lines from tank to engine bay, TR gas tank..hmmm reading,reading,more reading..

chicozregal · 06-30-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy

I'd stay with the 350

like grumpy says..stick with a 350

Grumpy · 07-01-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicozregal

like grumpy says..stick with a 350

welll it is a lot of work and $$$ to do a hot air set up .. how much power does a hot air make ??

now if he was doin an 86/87 intercooled set up I could understand it

84cutlass · 07-01-2008, 07:38 AM

I've been doing alot of reading. Yes, I have all the harnesses. I'll have to buy a GN gas tank and run new lines, along with an electric pump. And from what I've read, it's not hard at all to make the power levels I'm hoping for, even with a hotair. I guess I'm not seeing where it's going to cost so much money. Just time to get everything hooked up right. I guess I'll just have to find out.l

Grumpy · 07-01-2008, 08:53 AM

Give it a whirl

06-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
84cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	85 hotair into 84 cutlass Hi, i'm new to turbo 3.8s. I just bought one with a 2004r tranny. Not sure what car the motor came out of. From reading on this website in the last couple days I'm guessing it's from an 84 or 85. Nonintercooled with SFI. It has all the sensors, computers and wiring. Of course the first goal is to get it into my 84 cutlass and running. Then, I would like to get it into the low 13s. The cutlass had a chevy 350/th350 in it. The only issues I'm foreseeing are motor mounts, fuel delivery, and driveshaft length, possibly crossmember issues. Also, I'm wondering where the casting numbers on the engine are located so I can positively identify it. Just wanted to hear from someone who may have done it before. I did a little searching but still wanted to ask. Any help is appreciated. __________________ 84 Cutlass/soon to be turbo 3.8 98 Grand Prix GTP/blown 3.8 73 Ford Torino/351C

06-30-2008, 06:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 11,103	I'd stay with the 350 __________________ Dan dont run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com

06-30-2008, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
84cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	well, thanks. But I'm quite determined to make it work. I like the idea of having power with decent gas mileage. And it's unique. A Cutlass with a chevy 350 is a dime a dozen. __________________ 84 Cutlass/soon to be turbo 3.8 98 Grand Prix GTP/blown 3.8 73 Ford Torino/351C

06-30-2008, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
chicozregal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Md Posts: 147	alot of pluggings wiring..in process of converting my 1st car into TR..you need a parts car makes life so much easier, when u say you have all wiring, do you mean motor harness,injector harness,also do you hav interior dash harness?..fuel need proper lines from tank to engine bay, TR gas tank..hmmm reading,reading,more reading.. __________________ Buicks

07-01-2008, 07:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
84cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	I've been doing alot of reading. Yes, I have all the harnesses. I'll have to buy a GN gas tank and run new lines, along with an electric pump. And from what I've read, it's not hard at all to make the power levels I'm hoping for, even with a hotair. I guess I'm not seeing where it's going to cost so much money. Just time to get everything hooked up right. I guess I'll just have to find out.l __________________ 84 Cutlass/soon to be turbo 3.8 98 Grand Prix GTP/blown 3.8 73 Ford Torino/351C

07-01-2008, 08:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 11,103	Give it a whirl __________________ Dan dont run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com

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