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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Latest project.
71 Impala with Turbonectics T76s on LSX 440ci.
Should be done with motor and wired in a month. We hope to put 1500rwhp down...although the skinny tires aren't going to work on they dyno, unless we fit a few guys to stand in the trunk.



Car was out for sound and took awhile to get to finish up tune of the motor.
Holley EFI dominator used for ecu.

Figured I would share as all love LS motors and with couple of hair dryers in the mix doesn't hurt

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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Nice build! I have a 70 ragtop that I put a 5.3 in. I'm thinking of putting a turbo on it. I will be following your build to see how you do. Did you do any frame/chassis reinforcement to hold up all that torque you're going to be making?
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Nice build! I have a 70 ragtop that I put a 5.3 in. I'm thinking of putting a turbo on it. I will be following your build to see how you do. Did you do any frame/chassis reinforcement to hold up all that torque you're going to be making?
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Yes, a custom one was made.
Are you in Dade County? You can talk to builder or see this car in person if you are.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Could you give me some pointers for installing a LS motor in a 75 B-Body. Looking for any help, motor mounts, cooling system, fuel system, ect....
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Could you give me some pointers for installing a LS motor in a 75 B-Body. Looking for any help, motor mounts, cooling system, fuel system, ect....
If you can weld, you can do it.
Sounds like you are better off having a shop do it for you. If u are in Florida, my friend can do the work for you at his shop.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Im in DC..... what's the shops number? if the price is right it can be shipped down....

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If you can weld, you can do it.
Sounds like you are better off having a shop do it for you. If u are in Florida, my friend can do the work for you at his shop.
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Im in DC..... what's the shops number? if the price is right it can be shipped down....
I'll send you a PM
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That intake mani is damn nice. Custom fab?
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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That intake mani is damn nice. Custom fab?
It's a Wilson Manifold.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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I was thinking bout doing this to my 75 caprice.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Buickborn...if you do please share your setup.... I want to do this to Both my 75 Caprice and 75 Pont. Grandville.....Im going to cruise the junk yards and look for a 90-96 B Body EFI Gas Tank. Im going to start at the rear and work my way forward when it comes to compiling parts... Saw 75 B-body car on Youtube with a LM7 motor and the truck intake. The guy said he used small block motor mounts and a F body oil pan......
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Very nice!
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:56 AM
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No dyno times yet, but she moves!
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Damn very nice lol not a car you would expect to have all that! lol
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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maxgee,
I've been a fan of your car since it was first being posted on ECR. Then i stumbled on HOP motorsports and was just wowed the type of work they do. Your car is the epitome of a Dade car, MUCH PROPS. Def hope to see it in person and on the streets soon or at the shows since they should start coming in again. Keep up the amazing work.
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No dyno times yet, but she moves!
You have PM sir
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