80 Trans Am build
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What do you guys think of a 5.3 with standalone harness for $700? None of the LQ's I found were complete and cost the same. With the 5.3 I could have it in this weekend and from a little research it should have no problems with my 500rwhp goals.
Looks like the budget is going to be a real tight squeeze, whats saving me is I already have wheels and tires.
Looks like the budget is going to be a real tight squeeze, whats saving me is I already have wheels and tires.
I would jump on the 5.3 and build a reliable car first then with the extra money throw a turbo on that way if you decide to sell after you build it you dont have a tone of money in it thats just my opinion. oh if you need any help just let me know....
A 5.3 would work nice in that car with the natural torque curve. It should compliment a turbo and take up the lag nicely.
I am looking forward to you completing this build, I walked around your '70 once in Pearland on a Friday night and liked the paint job. Take your time and stick to your build sheet and you will have an one of a kind car running around.
I am looking forward to you completing this build, I walked around your '70 once in Pearland on a Friday night and liked the paint job. Take your time and stick to your build sheet and you will have an one of a kind car running around.
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Should be getting the front bumper this weekend. I went to go look at a dash and interior panels but it all ended up being ****. Bodywork should start next weekend though so at least that's taken care of.
How do I fuel this thing? It has an electric pump on there but I am sure that's not going to do. Would that pump be fine until I start building the turbo kit?
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i'm pretty sure you could pull the fuel system out of an ls1 f-body and make it work in the '80. which would suffice for the time being until you start the turbo build. then look for an upgrade, maybe a 255 walbro? not sure how thirsty a lq4/9 with a small single would be. you should hit up the fi section.
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i'm pretty sure you could pull the fuel system out of an ls1 f-body and make it work in the '80. which would suffice for the time being until you start the turbo build. then look for an upgrade, maybe a 255 walbro? not sure how thirsty a lq4/9 with a small single would be. you should hit up the fi section.
What's the most I should pay for a 6.0 in good condition? Prices are all over the place.
I fuking laughed so hard at that.....
But I'm pulling for the kid. He's got a good thing going for him.
I still wanna know what happen to the 35th anni.??
I'd stay stick with a 5.3 if you can.
But I'm pulling for the kid. He's got a good thing going for him.
I still wanna know what happen to the 35th anni.??
I'd stay stick with a 5.3 if you can.
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Get one, I love mine. Only thing that sucks is seeing "$75" staring back at you from the pump. I have been driving everywhere lately and it's killing me. The nicer Duramax's are really overpriced though IMO but I like the 07+.
Sold it for the F250.
I think I am going to go ahead and get either a 5.3 or 6.0 from the junkyard, I think it's worth paying a little extra to get a nice complete motor. I didn't get that 5.3 I posted earlier because it was really high mile and had some sort of valvetrain tick.
I think I am going to go ahead and get either a 5.3 or 6.0 from the junkyard, I think it's worth paying a little extra to get a nice complete motor. I didn't get that 5.3 I posted earlier because it was really high mile and had some sort of valvetrain tick.
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Got a little bit done today, I've never pulled a motor before and man was that a BITCH! Got the front bumper, hood and wheels on also, car is gonna look sick when it is finished, not to bad for a days work I guess.
As it sits, I agree. I'll withhold judgment completely until I see what he's going to do with that paint and body. It could accentuate the wheels nicely, or it could call for a whole new direction.