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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, 08:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Germantown, MD USA Member No.: 99 |
I used to build them for the street (non-turbo'd) many years ago. Used to put them in Vegas.
There's a lot you can do to those engines from improving the oiling to bettering the dependability. And 200 hp is a snap. I'll dig out some of the info I have buried and get it to you. |
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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 bubba353z QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jan 14 2006, 11:08)I w... Jan 14 2006, 06:42 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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