66Olds

Hello, I am new to this forum, but would like your guy's opinion on an idea I had for what to do with my 1966 Oldsmobile. The original Hurst Hairy was a 66 Olds that was powered by two toronado V8's. I think it would be awesome to create a new, modern interpretation of this car. My idea is to stick two ls7's in, each fitted with the carburetor intake, and capable of between 500-650 hp. The front engine would most likely have to be in the transverse position. Heres my question, is there a manual fwd transmission that can stand up to this kind of power? Also, would it be better to mount the rear engine transverse as well, or go with a transaxle. I would like to be able to have it be a stick shift, but can settle a sequential paddle shift if necessary. Anyway, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.

Jimbo1367

welcome. Sounds interesting. And pricey. T-W-O $14,000 engine. YIKES lol
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Pocket

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Strongest FWD manual trans GM has is the G6 6 speed. Fiero guys love em, but they still snap easily at the power level you're talking

A Porsche transaxle can handle a good bit of abuse, but is longitudinal and would push the engine father forward. not sure if it will still fit your chassis

You may have to have a pair of custom trannys built. Expect some serious investment in any direction you take, just getting a pair of LS7s in one vehicle and to not rip it apart

1dirtyZ

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why not the use the same trannies that were on the car ( th-400 off a front wheel drive GM car - caddy i think) they should handle the power.

mpmjason

might have to consider less power. Possibly look at the fwd V8 cars (monte SS, GP GXP, Imp SS) drivetrains. Having two 300-400hp engines is still a good bit of power, and i imagine alot cheaper than going the LS7 route

Gordo78

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Awesome pic of the original.



Dude awesome if you can pull it off. But it will take A LOT of work and money.