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08-01-2011
So i was wondering if any one in this forum or another has install rear wheel drive on a GP. I mean i dont see why it would be such a big problem because the firebird that has the 3.8 engine i would think that the rear wheel transmission would be a suitable one for the GP. Again i am just wondering cause that would be pretty cool to find out and see how a gp does performace wise with rw traction.
08-01-2011
It would cost to much to make it work for it to be worth it. The firebird 3800 and the GP/Buick 3800 are different.
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
08-01-2011
I didnt know that they were different engines ok easy enough haha just wondering cause it would be cool to see a rear wheel drive GP
08-01-2011
didnt drunkie do a awd?? i thought i saw that but maybe not
08-01-2011
I'm pretty sure drunkies saab is AWD, his gp is not.
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
08-01-2011
i can only imagine how much time and effort it takes to make it a rwd or awd not to metion the MONEYYYYYY.
08-01-2011
It's a very involved project. Read through this thread:
RWD Grand Prix
He did an outstanding job on it.
Originally Posted by TLSheff
08-01-2011
I forogt all about that car but the price tag says it all $12,996.73+
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
08-01-2011
That is a sick SICK and i MEAN SICK GP awesome
08-01-2011
The best part is is that they guy really learned everything then did it.
Originally Posted by TLSheff
08-03-2011
LOL it was a Joke I put in my Sig.
No I own two FWD cars....FML
08-03-2011
That engine looks tiny in the bay, he should've went to a V8...
also, HOLY REAR LIVE AXLE BATMAN!
08-03-2011
I'd take the easy way out and buy a G8
08-03-2011
or keep the six for better handling.
Should have dropped a T5 in there as well.
08-03-2011
6 speed or bust
Originally Posted by TLSheff
08-03-2011
i second that notion.
08-03-2011
T5 is lighter.... significantly lighter.
08-03-2011
6 speeds are terrible for autox, not that he would be doing that. But in honestly this thing with 6 speeds sucks, too many gear changes because they are close ratio, it sucks after a while. 5 speeds are just better period. Why do you think the Mitsu EVO highend FQ model is a 5 speed, better for spooling the big turbo, better for track, better for street, better all around really.
IMO S52 swap or bust....thats what he really should have done.
THIS!
08-03-2011
T56 > T5 for strength.
And stock gear ratios aren't nearly as bad as you make them out to be.
You can get a close gear ratio transmission though....
Last edited by matt5112; 08-03-2011 at 09:24 PM.
08-04-2011
There was guy out in Houston that paid a shop to do his. They used pretty much everything from a Grand National including the engine.
Then it made it's way to Dallas to a new owner. I haven't heard anything about the car in a couple years. For all I know it could have gone kaboom.
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