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 | | Subject: Re: Turbocharged Riviera History Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:12 am | |
| - Sir Psycho Sexy wrote:
- Did anyone mention the turbo Trans Am? It used the same 3.8 turbo motor that all the Buicks did. Apparently theyre pretty rare.
A friend has one, heads and crank are different and the exhaust is very restrictive but a stock one is faster in the 1/4 than a stock GN. The ride is awful compared to a G body, rattle rattle creak creak. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Turbocharged Riviera History Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:06 am | |
| I would much, much rather have a G body, i just remember hearing about that somewhere and thought it was interesting. Different heads and crank so it can rev higher? | |
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| | Subject: Re: Turbocharged Riviera History Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:57 pm | |
| They threw a turbo on their 301 V-8 also. Not the greatest engine, but it kept up with the Vettes & Z-28's of the day. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Turbocharged Riviera History Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:39 am | |
| - Sir Psycho Sexy wrote:
- I would much, much rather have a G body, i just remember hearing about that somewhere and thought it was interesting. Different heads and crank so it can rev higher?
Probably, and also to withstand 16+ lb of boost. Still, the engine only made 250 HP. Good power, but the TTA was fast because it was made extra lightweight and aerodynamic. '80s V-6 firebirds weren't bad on gas as a result. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^  '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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