Help me out
Help me out I know this is the forced induction section, but I didn't have much luck in the classifieds. I am looking to buy a bad *** car. I have had a little luck, but don't think I've found the right car yet. I really want a BAD *** dependable daily driver. A 10 second car is really what I'm looking for. But I HAVE to have that dependability. I would LOVE to have a supercharged or turbocharged F-Body. Please someone help me here. Serious buyer looking to get something within the next couple of weeks.. Here is my current thread if you want to look at it. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236727
Cars in the 10's and daily driver reliability don't really go together. The closest your going to get is with a forged bottom-end, TT's, and a 12 bolt. The faster you go the quicker parts wear out - it's really that simple.
Mark
Mark
What is your budget for the car and mods? That will help us make recommendations. To get into the 10's with N20 you are going to need either a larger motor or FI (blower or TT). Either package is big bucks by the time all is said and done.
Mark
Mark
If you can find a turbo car then go for it. I was unsure before I got mine but now I am convinced that it should have been a factory option... wait! standard "option".. realiable 10's with turbos (or turbo) should not be an issue. you will want to change out the rods and pistons for total piece of mind. Might as well do a mild cam while youre there.. You should be able to get a 98 and install a turbo for under 20k...
NOS? I cant say much about it cause I've always been afraid of it. Dont think steet and NOS mix too well... at least not on over a 150 shot.
NOS? I cant say much about it cause I've always been afraid of it. Dont think steet and NOS mix too well... at least not on over a 150 shot.
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Originally Posted by FormulaFire
I know this is the forced induction section, but I didn't have much luck in the classifieds. I am looking to buy a bad *** car. I have had a little luck, but don't think I've found the right car yet. I really want a BAD *** dependable daily driver. A 10 second car is really what I'm looking for. But I HAVE to have that dependability. I would LOVE to have a supercharged or turbocharged F-Body. Please someone help me here. Serious buyer looking to get something within the next couple of weeks.. Here is my current thread if you want to look at it. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236727
Originally Posted by FormulaFire
This is what I'm looking at getting:
98-02 Camaro Z28 or Trans Am(SS and WS6 preferable) or Firehawk
I really want a BADASS Street racer car. I want something that will be VERY dependable for daily driving. Good gas mileage for the mods is a plus. A 10 Second car(without the nitrous) is the dream. MUST be a dependable daily driver though
The less miles the better.(I really don't want to get anything over 3X,XXX miles)
6 Speed is a MUST!!
T-Tops are preferable
Color is negotiable
Creature comforts(Power options, ac, heat, etc..) are a must
Good mods to have:
New engine is alright(Stokers, LS6's, etc)Keep in mind dependable daily driver
Supercharger or Turbo is real nice
heads and cam
Good rearend(Moser or Strange 12 bolt... Moser or Ford 9")
Suspension components
beautification mods are a plus
These are just preferences. I will consider any car(Except automatics). If it's the right car for the right price I will buy it.
98-02 Camaro Z28 or Trans Am(SS and WS6 preferable) or Firehawk
I really want a BADASS Street racer car. I want something that will be VERY dependable for daily driving. Good gas mileage for the mods is a plus. A 10 Second car(without the nitrous) is the dream. MUST be a dependable daily driver though
The less miles the better.(I really don't want to get anything over 3X,XXX miles)
6 Speed is a MUST!!
T-Tops are preferable
Color is negotiable
Creature comforts(Power options, ac, heat, etc..) are a must
Good mods to have:
New engine is alright(Stokers, LS6's, etc)Keep in mind dependable daily driver
Supercharger or Turbo is real nice
heads and cam
Good rearend(Moser or Strange 12 bolt... Moser or Ford 9")
Suspension components
beautification mods are a plus
These are just preferences. I will consider any car(Except automatics). If it's the right car for the right price I will buy it.
I probably have the closest you might come to for what you are looking for but I wont be selling it cheap.
1998 Navy Blue Metallic Firebird Formula WS6, 6spd, loaded. This is a rare 1 of 2 built as it was the only 2 Navy Blue Metallic Formulas built in 1998 and can be verified.
The car is heavily modified, street driven and all OEM features and options remain functional and in excellent working order. 26,000 original miles
The engine is a bored and stroked with a custom twin turbo system
Interior
Recarro Speed racing seats grey with black inserts
Dual A Pillar pod gauge set,
Autometer boost and fuel pressure gauges
Turbo
Twin Garrett/PTE T74 GTS .85 AR housing turbos
Exhaust – Stainless steel custom headers, stainless exhaust
Intake – Dual intake, Twin intercoolers
K&N cone filters
Oil Cooler
2 independent HKS 60 mm Race Wastegates
HKS SSQV BOV 60mm
Profec B-spec electronic boost controller, mounted in console
Engine
Bored, resleveed, balanced, blueprinted 391 LS6 engine. (4.010” bore X 3.875” stroke)
Block, rods, pistons, crank, heads, valves, springs have been cryogenically treated (entire long block)
Block – LS6 4.00” bore custom tensile iron dry sleeves
Callies 4340 Forged crank 3.875” Stroke, balanced
Ross forged low compression pistons
Tapered wrist pins
Eagle 4340 I beam Rods
ARP 7/16” head and main studs
Jezel Comp R lifters
Heads - LS1 ported Stage II (305 cfm @ .500)
Manley extreme duty valves 2.05 intake 1.8 exhaust
Comp Cams 234/228/116 reverse split
Exhaust
Custom Y-Pipe
Magnaflow stainless steel catback, dual oval stainless tips
3” Mid-pipe
Manual cutout
Fuel System
Racetronix custom dual Walboro 355 intank pump,
Custom AFPR on fuel rail with braided return into tank
On the fly fuel pressure adjustable
Voltage booster and harness
Siemens 57 lb/hr flow matched injectors
Driveline Components
Blue printed T56, Upgraded synchros, Stainless 1-2/ 3-4 shift forks
B&M Ripper shifter
McLeod twin disk clutch with cintered steel flywheel
Chromemoly driveshaft
Moser 12 bolt, Eaton posi, 33 spline axles, 3.73 gears with TCS/ABS provision
Wheels and Suspension Components
Windy River stainless steel steering knuckle
Custom Chromemoly K-Frame
BMR Strut tower brace
BMR Boxed SFC’s
BMR Chromemoly tubular extreme duty crossmember
BMR Chromemoly tubular extreme duty torque arm
BMR Chromemoly tubular extreme duty panhard rod
BMR Tubular adjustable LCA’s
1LE springs
OEM Forged Z06 Titanium rims 17X9 front 18X10.5 rear
Bridgestone Potenza 275/40/ZR17 front
Bridgestone S02 295/35/ZR18 rear
Upgraded to Z06 braking system calipers and discs
Last edited by Warbird; Nov 18, 2004 at 05:13 AM.
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
warbird did you get those two T74's to fit in?
They are now front mounted, the passenger turbo is in the battery location (which is now mounted in the back). For the drivers turbo I relocated the fuse box and ABS onto the frame rail which opened up the spot directly opposite the passenger turbo.
When you open the hood of the car now, there is some serious bling going on
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
sweet i cant wait for pictures
does it still have the AC, how are you routing the downpipes?
does it still have the AC, how are you routing the downpipes?
The funny thing about the location of the turbo's where are is the frame rail already has hole that fit's perfectly, almost as if the car was built with a turbo in mind
. I did have to enlarge the drivers side hole slightly 
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
i still think your going to have to down size those turbos spool time is gonna suck.
It will be interesting to see where the car works, and if lag is too big I can drop down to a 71 or 66
At least I'll give it a try