turbo v6 streetability?

mikeselky85 · 12-17-2009, 08:27 PM

I was wondering ust how streetable a turbo v6 would be on the street? Also is it possible if I have a anual trans, would it be able to work on the engine? I know people have said its not a good idea, but I was wondering why?

Grumpy · 12-18-2009, 03:50 AM

we drive our 9 sec 138 mph car just about every day in the summer.. still driving it now until the snow flies 8500 miles this year

no garage queens here.

.... the manual thing has been beat to death.. do a search

pwr6kid · 12-18-2009, 10:25 AM

Keep your eyes open there is a elky with a 86/87 swap by you its gold w/ black stripes. There are lots of other turbo buicks in Newcastle County and a jersey car that comes over to play

. The cars are very streetable I drive mine 365 days a year. As for the trans build the 2004r its one less thing to mess with.

turbocamino · 12-22-2009, 03:55 PM

Manual trans= bad idea for the simple fact that each time you shift the motor falls off boost...add that up 4 times (shifts) and you loose alot of performance.first gear would be mostly useless as it would be over too fast,then fall off boost and into second and so forth..... turbos themselves,need a load to work well. look at your fasted drag cars they are all automatics.If your wanting to do the conversion PM me...i might have a deal for you. maybe.

gnx7 · 12-30-2009, 09:35 PM

the motor wasn't really designed for a manual trans either.... so you will prematurely wear out the thrust bearing on the crank.

The only thing that will hold up to the power is either a T56 or a TKO Tremec 5 speed. Both options with a HD clutch will cost you at least $2K to do.

GrandCamino · 02-23-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeselky85

I was wondering ust how streetable a turbo v6 would be on the street? Also is it possible if I have a anual trans, would it be able to work on the engine? I know people have said its not a good idea, but I was wondering why?

I have a 85 El Camino hybrid and I drive it everywhere. No one has a clue what's under the hood.

Dave

12-17-2009, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikeselky85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new castle delaware Posts: 20	turbo v6 streetability? I was wondering ust how streetable a turbo v6 would be on the street? Also is it possible if I have a anual trans, would it be able to work on the engine? I know people have said its not a good idea, but I was wondering why? __________________ 1985 chevy elcamino...hopefully to be grand national hybrid

12-18-2009, 03:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 12,073	we drive our 9 sec 138 mph car just about every day in the summer.. still driving it now until the snow flies 8500 miles this year no garage queens here. .... the manual thing has been beat to death.. do a search __________________ Dan welcome to the Internet....where accurate information is scarce and in-accurate information is plentiful. 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com

12-18-2009, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
pwr6kid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY aka Pennsville Posts: 177	Keep your eyes open there is a elky with a 86/87 swap by you its gold w/ black stripes. There are lots of other turbo buicks in Newcastle County and a jersey car that comes over to play. The cars are very streetable I drive mine 365 days a year. As for the trans build the 2004r its one less thing to mess with. __________________ 87 GN-TE 44 BB, 3.5" DP W/ TEST PIPE, DUTTNECK IC, 60#, PP, AND STRUNG OUT ON METH100k+ miles as of 08/27/08 AND ITS A DAILY DRIVER 02 gsx-r 600

12-22-2009, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
turbocamino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26	Manual trans= bad idea for the simple fact that each time you shift the motor falls off boost...add that up 4 times (shifts) and you loose alot of performance.first gear would be mostly useless as it would be over too fast,then fall off boost and into second and so forth..... turbos themselves,need a load to work well. look at your fasted drag cars they are all automatics.If your wanting to do the conversion PM me...i might have a deal for you. maybe. __________________ 87 camino\hybrid.87GN motor,trans,rear&dash..GT6265-j/brng.,204/214,recent rebuild;v/job,comp980v/springs,ported irons and intake,cometics,280 Denso,60motrons,Steve Mon.62MM,LS1MAF,stretch F/M I/C,f/body rad.,3" down and out,Alky control ,TT chip,Transplustrans,PTC 2800 conv.,Nittos,scanmstr.NGK,W/band.air bags.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-30-2009, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
gnx7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 936	the motor wasn't really designed for a manual trans either.... so you will prematurely wear out the thrust bearing on the crank. The only thing that will hold up to the power is either a T56 or a TKO Tremec 5 speed. Both options with a HD clutch will cost you at least $2K to do.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Porsche Turbo V6 Conversion	Porsche guy	Buick V6 Turbo Hybrid Cars	7	05-13-2008 08:44 PM
turbo suggestions for 3.8 ltr v6 ?	krawczuk	Buick V6 Turbo Tech	11	12-17-2007 04:25 PM
87 CF5 Moonroof Non Turbo V6 Limited for sale	Buicksfiturbo	Western New York Turbo Buicks	5	07-27-2006 01:48 PM
HI guys, new to forum! Project idea 98+ Fbody with Turbo V6	CoronaL	Buick V6 Turbo Hybrid Cars	9	05-30-2006 09:10 PM
Intercooler Discussion cont	Steve Wood	Buick V6 Turbo Tech	59	02-18-2005 11:10 PM