ZZP Z3 Turbo Kit for 01 grand prix gt

**01GrandPrixTURBOGT** · 12-08-2011

I have a 01 grand prix gt with 190,XXX on it.The tranny has been rebuilt before. I have considered buying a L36 with around 89,XXX miles but I was wondering if i buy the ZZP Z3 Turbo Kit and the HD transmission Upgrade kit will i need anything else for my car to run right. This is my daily driver so im not looking to do any other mods like a cam,lifters, or catback exhaust. I dont do burnouts but i do occasionally get on it. Also what would be my recommended top boost to run safely. All help appreciated. Thanks

**dsmuts** · 12-08-2011

If you are really wanting to turbo i'd replace the trans before the motor with a built one.

**01GrandPrixTURBOGT** · 12-08-2011

So do you think that trans kit would be better or just a stronger rebuilt one.

**dsmuts** · 12-08-2011

If you are turboing you will eventually blow the trans it could last a little while but with that many miles I wouldn't plan on it.

**blueguy** · 12-09-2011

All the HD transmission upgrade will do IS allow burnouts to be "safer"...you can still toast an HD diff pretty easily with that power...people do it on stock GTP power levels that drive like asshats.

Regardless, I'd put my money towards an awesomely built transmission from Triple Edge before I'd crank up the power levels...but that's just me. That way you never have to worry about the trans in the future really, especially if you don't beat on it like you say.

**01GrandPrixTURBOGT** · 12-09-2011

So do you guys think the motor will be fine? And thanks for the help so far.

**blueguy** · 12-09-2011

Motor isn't really ever much of a worry these 3800's can take quite a beating.

It's all in your tune...so I'd invest in a wideband and have someone close to you that can tune take care of that.

**dsmuts** · 12-09-2011

Motor will be fine as long as you keep the up keep on it. Changing the oil and tune up and stuff like that.

**blueguy** · 12-09-2011

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Motor will be fine as long as you keep the up keep on it. Changing the oil and tune up and stuff like that.

I meant tune wise...especially on turbo'd cars...but yeah, maintence stuff helps too.

**dsmuts** · 12-09-2011

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

I meant tune wise...especially on turbo'd cars...but yeah, maintence stuff helps too.

Yeah bad tune=blown motor in a hurry

**01GrandPrixTURBOGT** · 12-09-2011

Alright thanks guys i plan on doing this upgrade during spring so i just wanted to know how much i needed to save.

**01GrandPrixTURBOGT** · 12-12-2011

Do you guys know what size exhaust these cars have will back pressure be a problem?

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