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 Jan 14 2006, 12:00 PM
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As I mentioned in the "....non F-bod project..." topic, I was looking at an old ITA Starfire. I bought the thing, (still had its' log book), and am in the process of inventorying the spare parts, and giving it a thorough cleaning. It had a Buick even fire 231cid V6. I got a lot of good parts with it including a previously machined block, a turned crank, headers, new pistons, bearings, valves etc, even a set of 13"x8"wheels!Do any of you have any experience with these engines? I don't need a power house, but is 200 reliable hp possible with bolt ons? Thank God for a patient wife. Mine took one look at the battered Olds sitting on the trailer and said, "Boy, THAT'S pretty!". (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)
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Jan 14 2006, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jan 14 2006, 11:08) I wonder if your motor is the same motor in the GN and type T buick's, 400hp on a bad day turbo v6 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) The even-fire Buick V-6 came out in '78, and is basically the same architecture as the current 3800 Series GM engines. They've been upgraded, but the basic design is the same. The killer GN engines are a version of this series. I don't think I'd build a killer turbo motor out of a stock '78 block, but there are parts out there to mod it. |
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rpoz-29 Bought an old racer.... Jan 14 2006, 12:00 PM
bubba353z QUOTE (rpoz-29 @ Jan 14 2006, 06:00)I do... Jan 14 2006, 03:43 PM firehawkclone We need pic's
I wonder if your motor is the... Jan 14 2006, 05:08 PM PF Flyer I used to build them for the street (non-turbo... Jan 14 2006, 08:16 PM CMC #37 231 Buick V6! We have an even fire in our ... Jan 14 2006, 08:24 PM rpoz-29 I cleaned on it yesterday. Less rust than I expect... Jan 15 2006, 01:42 PM 35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS I have a buddy here locally that dropped in a 3800... Jan 15 2006, 07:40 PM AllZWay QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jan 14 2006, 11:08)We ... Jan 17 2006, 02:37 PM rpoz-29 I'll try and post some. Just don't tease m... Jan 18 2006, 01:34 AM CMC #37 Before you toss the V6 -- it weighs a lot less tha... Jan 18 2006, 03:08 AM steve-d QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Jan 17 2006, 23:08)Before yo... Jan 18 2006, 03:17 AM rpoz-29 QUOTE (steve-d @ Jan 17 2006, 21:17)QUOT... Jan 18 2006, 01:58 PM CMC #37 You'd have to check their rules Bill, I'm ... Jan 18 2006, 07:43 PM steve-d Q asked. A provided.
http://www.nasaproracing.co... Jan 19 2006, 02:51 AM rpoz-29 Crap. I was hoping it was a lost cause, and couldn... Jan 19 2006, 02:20 PM rpoz-29 Unless I'm missing something, I don't thin... Jan 21 2006, 12:07 AM Shortcutsleeping You have GOT to post some pics.
Do you not want t... Jan 21 2006, 03:16 AM rpoz-29 I never considered ITA, thinking the car was no lo... Jan 21 2006, 04:13 AM Shortcutsleeping The oiling problems are well known, well documente... Jan 21 2006, 04:50 AM CMC #37 Schweet you guys! The V6 in my earlier post he... Jan 21 2006, 08:31 PM
rpoz-29 I was watching Barrett-Jackson last night. I might... Jan 22 2006, 01:15 PM |
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