8budchevy

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Hey guys, so I have a couple friends that have Grand National’s and they are constantly putting a hurting on what they affectionately call my slomaro! I don’t know if I can take it any longer…..Hell I am even getting creamed by a local cutlass with just a 355 chevy (my car is all stock)! So needless to say i need to turn up the wick...

So I am thinking of a few options that I would like some feedback on…

1. modding my ls1 or the 6L block i have....maybe i'll have to go forced induction though to get the power i want/need to beat these guys...

2. Unloading the Camaro, and build a GN – if you can’t beat them, join them!

3. I am also considering sticking with an f-body and picking up a TTA since that has that turbo 6 motor in it…


I am not sure what these guys are laying down horsepower wise, but they are spraying alcohol, and walk away like I am standing still, I am guessing high 10’s…so whatever i do, i'll want to be as fast or faster...

Any thoughts would be appreciated...I realize i have a lot of homework to do, but was curious as what other people thought...

Thanks guys…
Andy

thedetroitkid

If your gonna run down the dragstrip, and occasional street I WOULD look into head/ cam/ 3.5- 4k stall / full exhaust and tune, that should silence the naysayers!

8budchevy

iTrader: (4)

Thanks for response... My car is my mostly street driven...even does the grocery duty from time to time.., so I think that high of stall would be ill mannerred on the street??? or not? - What kind of power would that put out? How streetable would that combo be? Got any links or brands I can do some research on?

Thats what sick about the GNs...they rip down the 1/4 and can still be a DD....


Thanks,
Andy

217zenki

iTrader: (4)

Cammed 6.0 243 heads and a 150 shot.. DONE DEAL!

8budchevy

iTrader: (4)

217zenki...thanks for the reply...

my apologies guys...i should have said i am not looking to spray the motor, do you think i'll NOS to get the power i would be lookin for out the 6L?

I see you have a monte SS..how do you like it? what motor do you have that? Still have the original 305? I'll have always been a fan of g-bodies...kinda thinking about picking one up...


Andy

chikn305

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I would build the 6.0 in the long run it will be cheaper and more reliable. As can be seen from my sig I have some experience with the turbo buicks. Don't get me wrong they are fun and can run but are finicky as hell.

VF1Skullangel

I'm biast. Turbo Buick.

Whistlen6

I agree...definately turbo buick...has a a lot more wow factor...

Nate

Z28LOVER

iTrader: (8)

Build the 6l some ported heads, good cam,stall,and sticky tires and a good tune should put you in the ballpark.

8budchevy

iTrader: (4)

Hey Whistlen6 good to see you on this thread

I know from working on your Grand National those cars can run finicky as hell as chikn305 said.

southpaw0314

iTrader: (5)

are you manual or auto

Whistlen6

LOL....thats what happens when you let a camaro guy work on a sophisticated racing machine!

N8

RedVertTA

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Heads, cam and spray will do it.