so what if I put in a V-8 - Page 2

MarkB · 02-22-2008, 03:20 PM

I thought of the GTA route too. I'm curious, what do you think the final cost would be? Considering motor, fuel management system, fuel requirements and exhaust, it sounds pretty expensive. What about tranny and rear end? I'm sure you would blow the stock rear, no? Perhaps it's because I look at the long blocks in magazines and see 5 digits for the motor alone.

The reality is there are some pretty incredible V8's from GM these days. Not to say our FI V6 wasn't considering how long ago that was!

Street Lethal · 03-01-2008, 02:31 PM

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I'm curious, what do you think the final cost would be? Considering motor, fuel management system, fuel requirements and exhaust, it sounds pretty expensive. What about tranny and rear end? I'm sure you would blow the stock rear, no? Perhaps it's because I look at the long blocks in magazines and see 5 digits for the motor alone....

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MarkB · 03-03-2008, 08:07 AM

Interesting - that $6,500 looks dubious even if he did all the work himself but the point is well taken. I have a ZZ4 laying around that I considered doing something with...

turbomonte2 · 03-03-2008, 04:47 PM

Well, for one thing--you could no longer post threads in this section--or Mike would probably have to ban you...

gnetic86 · 03-05-2008, 02:57 PM

If its what I'm thinking, Car Craft magazine recently did a couple things with those truck engines. Did a head and cam swap and found enormous power gains.

Street Lethal · 03-06-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkB

Interesting - that $6,500 looks dubious even if he did all the work himself but the point is well taken. I have a ZZ4 laying around that I considered doing something with...

BBS just recently started making the turbo headers again, so that, along with the '749 ECM (Syclone/Typhoon) swap/re-pin and a little tuning (if you nab a '91/'92 model w/'7730 ECM), you'll be good to go. If you get an earlier model, you can always swap to either the EBL or Megasquirt, or simply burn chips for the '7165. Definitely consider lowering the compression some on the ZZ4....

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Well, for one thing--you could no longer post threads in this section--or Mike would probably have to ban you...

No need for that, it would still be a Turbo Trans Am, no....?

ncgreg231 · 03-09-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Street Lethal

No need for that, it would still be a Turbo Trans Am, no....?

no

turbomonte2 · 03-09-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Street Lethal

No need for that, it would still be a Turbo Trans Am, no....?

Well, I guess it would be literally--but not technically.

Perhaps you could discuss your new vehicle under "Hybrids" orin the "Waiting Room", vs. technical Turbo Trans Am section...

baby6 · 03-19-2008, 10:14 PM

why they puttin deseee jet turbbinesss on our treefidey, jimbo!!

just kiddin. not a bad idea

Street Lethal · 03-22-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by turbomonte2

Perhaps you could discuss your new vehicle under "Hybrids" orin the "Waiting Room", vs. technical Turbo Trans Am section...

... seriously, is the traffic that busy in here though? Converations like the above are meant to inspire, not to take anything away from the TTA. However, if the topic did pursue, then I would agree, start a build thread in the hybrid section.

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why they puttin deseee jet turbbinesss on our treefidey, jimbo!!

You took the words right out of my mouth lol....

V6QUICK · 03-24-2008, 01:12 PM

I guess it depends on how fast you really want to go and how much time and money you have. If it were my car I would keep the v6 and draw the line somewhere. Considering I was ready to put my 18 deg. Twin Turbo SBC in my street driven Impala SS.

It always cost more than you think!!!!

02-22-2008, 03:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
MarkB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 104	I thought of the GTA route too. I'm curious, what do you think the final cost would be? Considering motor, fuel management system, fuel requirements and exhaust, it sounds pretty expensive. What about tranny and rear end? I'm sure you would blow the stock rear, no? Perhaps it's because I look at the long blocks in magazines and see 5 digits for the motor alone. The reality is there are some pretty incredible V8's from GM these days. Not to say our FI V6 wasn't considering how long ago that was! __________________ 87 GN, 89 TTA

03-03-2008, 08:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
MarkB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 104	Interesting - that $6,500 looks dubious even if he did all the work himself but the point is well taken. I have a ZZ4 laying around that I considered doing something with... __________________ 87 GN, 89 TTA

03-03-2008, 04:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
turbomonte2 Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 1,896	Well, for one thing--you could no longer post threads in this section--or Mike would probably have to ban you... __________________ Monte 87GN, TE60, 23#, 60#Injrs, 214/214 hyd roller, mild-ported hds & int, Dutt Nk, V booster, old-style SMC alky, Q-Boost, Remote Oil Filter/Turbo Saver, KB 3" down & test pipe w/ cut-out, TTwk93-alky, SM 2.1, 3000 stall CK 10.5", CK Stg2 tranny kit+ some hard parts, ext trans cooler, dual 2.5" Hookers, braces, hotwired Wlbro 340, 255x60x15 street meats, Factory Astroroof. Daily-Driver (when not broke)! Some other stuff laying around: 51 Merc Cpe, 49 Ford/T-Bird, 83 Riviera Conv, 96 F-150 4x4 tow vehicle/ back-up transprtn (req'd w/ a modded GN)

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gnetic86 Registered Luser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Conshohocken, Pa Posts: 2,848	If its what I'm thinking, Car Craft magazine recently did a couple things with those truck engines. Did a head and cam swap and found enormous power gains. __________________ Jeff / Gnetic86 1986 Grand National T-Tops, Power everything, Posi rear Mods: Hotwired Walbro 340 Fuel Pump, 009 inj (42lb), Billet Adj. FPR, Turbotweak 5.6 Chip 160 deg. 'stat, K&N Cone Intake, RJC Power Plate TA-49 Turbo, Kirban Billet Inlet Bell Powerlogger User & MAGNA Member!

03-19-2008, 10:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
baby6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 56	why they puttin deseee jet turbbinesss on our treefidey, jimbo!! just kiddin. not a bad idea Last edited by baby6 : 03-19-2008 at 10:16 PM.

03-24-2008, 01:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
V6QUICK Semper Fidelis Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philly Area Posts: 4	I guess it depends on how fast you really want to go and how much time and money you have. If it were my car I would keep the v6 and draw the line somewhere. Considering I was ready to put my 18 deg. Twin Turbo SBC in my street driven Impala SS. It always cost more than you think!!!! __________________ BLACK TTA 10.65 @ 128 MPH W/ 1.44 60 FT ( BACK IN 1992 ) NOT SO FAST NOW!!! STOCK (BLOCK , HEADS, REAR SUSPENSION & REAR). 258 cu. in. STAGE II IN CAR NOW. http://www.youtube.com/user/collingdaleperfroman Elwynn's Turbo Yukon Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEjmD...eature=related Same run different angle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No32RDkDCoo&NR=1

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