97 4dr gtp partzzzz

[PANDA]

If I top swap Ill probably intercool and e85 since i already will have a walbro on hand and am getting the rest of the shit for free basically.

Sounds like YOU are building a RACE CAR. Better buy those headers from DD ASAP.

 

[G_T_O]

I have an intercooler for you!

 

[Alacran]

the carnage...was the GTP modified?

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i damn well guarantee it was...it had 1.9 rockers and the coilpack plate is spaced up with washers so i know it had an IC at some point

i know the motors not original

 

[PANDA]

He bought the car off this forum... Find the thread

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

keep in mind that some of these oem cams had issues with the surface hardening treatment that leads to chunking which eats the roller lifter wheel

so this could have been the camshaft's fault...it just got really bad...i found a good used lifter to replace the fucked one....i want kev to have a nice paperweight....or he can give it to his kid to chew on

 

[TommyGloves]

I haven't seen James this motivated in like 2 years!

 

[PANDA]

He bought the car off this forum... Find the thread

http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/sale-automotive/45313-fs-1997-grand-prix-gtp-few-mods.html

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

im just hoping that kevin finds it in his heart to let me desecrate it so i can force panda to drive a GTheaP

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

id buy it for 50$ ....but only after it was in the demolition derby and turned into a convertible

 

[Alacran]

James, are you saying we can put a cam and lifter in it to fix it?

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

you probably could have but the glitter in the oil makes that not as smart as just tossing in a new motor

and now onto the good stuff

i shimmed a bolt high enough that with the rocker tight the valve is held open just under a 1/4 inch (probably real close to tapping the piston at tdc... but fuckit)

and now the vids of it running


runs quiet with the plug in....smooth as hell...no worse than a 3800 with the balance shaft deleted

 

[PANDA]

 

[Handsome Jesus]

sweet coil pack bracket bro.

ziptie racing strikes again.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i didnt have the larger thread bolts for the bonnie bracket/setup

works great though

i'd drive it

 

[ktraver97ss]

Im interested to see how it drives with the belt on the blower.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

ive got a 68.5 but no 72" which is stockish
i messaged TG to see if he had one, havent heard back yet

 

[ktraver97ss]

ive got a 68.5 but no 72" which is stockish
i messaged TG to see if he had one, havent heard back yet

Bracket swap fail. Stock is best, stock is fastest.

 

[ktraver97ss]

Bonne is running smoother and better with those coils and the plug wire actually making good contact though. Hopefully will see a couple better mpg on the next tank. I wonder how old the plugs are? I plan on getting some ngks and new wires for it next week. Should I go with a colder TR6 now or wait till we topswap?

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

wait on the colders
cheapo coppers r bestest

 

[DOC-Z]

I would be interested in the fuel rail if it's cheap.

...as an added BONUS... I will pick them up and have $$$ in hand (if the price is right)...

 

[DOC-Z]

I did not read the entire thread...so color me a different shade of clueless!

 

[ktraver97ss]

We actually got it back together and running for now.

 

[DOC-Z]

It'll probably run forever (or until the body falls off)

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

ive got stock L67, l36, l26, rails as well as "hose modified aka temporary) one's for IC setups

you need injectors too or just a pair of l67 rails?

i dont see my scuzzy set but i have two others in pretty nice shape....the zinc dichromate is just starting to oxidize (still shiny gold underneath just not on top lol)
i have a painted set but dave called dibs on those lol