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Here's some info about the car: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91913
If you don't feel like reading, here's the short and sweet:
Picked up an '87 for basically free. With sport package and targa top. No engine or trans.
There are pics in the other thread, so I'll keep it to just that one for here.
Have to file for a bonded title, but the record is clean, and the car isn't bad, who can complain? :sarcasm:
It just so happens that I have a few engines lying around, waiting for me to do something with them, as well.
Contestant number one was a 5.0 HO that I got for free. Engine was in good shape, and I figured the 210 horsepower / 270 ft/lbs of torque wouldn't be a bad match up.
Alas, it was short-lived. I had one of two choices: Either the engine clears the cross member with no problems, but sits incredibly far forward, and the engine mounts aren't remotely close. Or choice two, the engine mounts lining up, but the engine sitting about 3 inches too high. :nono: I'd need a bizarre angle to get the transmission to fit the tunnel.
Contestant number two turned out to be the winner. 305 TPI that came from my broken 1986 Trans Am. 190 horsepower, but 285 ft/lbs of torque. :naughty: With a 700R4 transmission.
So, here's that:
Engine mounts aren't nearly right, but the rest of it fits SO much better.
The hood clearance actually isn't all that bad, either. Might require a slightly modified hood, but I hope to keep it as stock looking as possible. Poor angle to truly show it, but the intake manifold is only an inch at most above the current hood line.
So, this is the beginning. I know it's not a ground breaking build or anything amazing, but I think it'll end up being a pretty fun car.
Here's a few FAQ for you guys, if anyone cares to follow this, and to clear things up, so you don't need to ask, lol:
1. Why a Chevy engine?
A: It was laying around. Can't beat the price of free.
2. Okay, why not an LS1? LT1? Or at least the 350 TPI?
A: Didn't have one laying around, lol. If anyone wants to donate one, I'll be glad to trade my 305 for it. :biglaugh:
3. Why not a 7mge/7mgte?
A: Already built a full out race car with a GTE, and had 3 Supras with GEs. Tired of 7Ms, quite honestly. They're decent engines, but I just don't want to deal with them anymore. And did I mention this engine was free?
4. Goals? Forced induction? Etc, so forth, and so on?
A: Haven't got a clue at this point. I want to make it as marginally modified as possible, primarily. Leave the exterior alone, minus a set of wheels, leave the interior alone, etc. Basically, the sound of it will be the only give away that it's not the normal engine. Turbo/s would be fun, but I think that's more of a PITA than I want to get into right now. But time will tell.
5. How often can we expect updates?
A: I'm unemployed, so I have no money to buy parts or tools; and fairly lazy, lol. So....once in a while, I suppose. As often as I can, anyway. Feel free to ask questions though, I'll check back here often enough, even if I have no updates. I also have practically ZERO background in this kind of thing, except that I like to tinker a lot, and have taken apart a few cars to the bare chassis....so, there will be a decent learning curve, haha.
That's all for now, will keep you guys posted. :icon_razz
Here's some info about the car: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91913
If you don't feel like reading, here's the short and sweet:
Picked up an '87 for basically free. With sport package and targa top. No engine or trans.
There are pics in the other thread, so I'll keep it to just that one for here.
Have to file for a bonded title, but the record is clean, and the car isn't bad, who can complain? :sarcasm:
It just so happens that I have a few engines lying around, waiting for me to do something with them, as well.
Contestant number one was a 5.0 HO that I got for free. Engine was in good shape, and I figured the 210 horsepower / 270 ft/lbs of torque wouldn't be a bad match up.
Alas, it was short-lived. I had one of two choices: Either the engine clears the cross member with no problems, but sits incredibly far forward, and the engine mounts aren't remotely close. Or choice two, the engine mounts lining up, but the engine sitting about 3 inches too high. :nono: I'd need a bizarre angle to get the transmission to fit the tunnel.
Contestant number two turned out to be the winner. 305 TPI that came from my broken 1986 Trans Am. 190 horsepower, but 285 ft/lbs of torque. :naughty: With a 700R4 transmission.
So, here's that:
Engine mounts aren't nearly right, but the rest of it fits SO much better.
The hood clearance actually isn't all that bad, either. Might require a slightly modified hood, but I hope to keep it as stock looking as possible. Poor angle to truly show it, but the intake manifold is only an inch at most above the current hood line.
So, this is the beginning. I know it's not a ground breaking build or anything amazing, but I think it'll end up being a pretty fun car.
Here's a few FAQ for you guys, if anyone cares to follow this, and to clear things up, so you don't need to ask, lol:
1. Why a Chevy engine?
A: It was laying around. Can't beat the price of free.
2. Okay, why not an LS1? LT1? Or at least the 350 TPI?
A: Didn't have one laying around, lol. If anyone wants to donate one, I'll be glad to trade my 305 for it. :biglaugh:
3. Why not a 7mge/7mgte?
A: Already built a full out race car with a GTE, and had 3 Supras with GEs. Tired of 7Ms, quite honestly. They're decent engines, but I just don't want to deal with them anymore. And did I mention this engine was free?
4. Goals? Forced induction? Etc, so forth, and so on?
A: Haven't got a clue at this point. I want to make it as marginally modified as possible, primarily. Leave the exterior alone, minus a set of wheels, leave the interior alone, etc. Basically, the sound of it will be the only give away that it's not the normal engine. Turbo/s would be fun, but I think that's more of a PITA than I want to get into right now. But time will tell.
5. How often can we expect updates?
A: I'm unemployed, so I have no money to buy parts or tools; and fairly lazy, lol. So....once in a while, I suppose. As often as I can, anyway. Feel free to ask questions though, I'll check back here often enough, even if I have no updates. I also have practically ZERO background in this kind of thing, except that I like to tinker a lot, and have taken apart a few cars to the bare chassis....so, there will be a decent learning curve, haha.
That's all for now, will keep you guys posted. :icon_razz
Im sure adding 100 ft lbs of torque will make the car a lot better than an NA 7m though. And i may be parting my tpi formula out soon...if you need anything motor wise...PM me