Thread: I introduce the "Man van"! *now with vids*

This has nothing but WIN written all over it. Awesome work!

This is awesome. We need a video of lightnin em up! I say slap GTP badges on it like everyone else says.

That is killer

i didnt read a stitch of what you wrote, i appologize. is the motor 100% stock?

Thanks guys!

The thing is a blast! It surprises a lot of people. But I have to start the fights. Since no one will want to race a mini van. Well maybe some of the stupid ricers since that's about the only thing they might beat. lol. And as far as putting badges. Nope. Not going to happen. I want a totally stock look. I compromised on a few things to keep the stock appearance. I want to fly under the radar. And well it works damn well! lol. Cops do not even look at you unlike the GTP or my Camaro. But I did get a custom tag that says "RPO L67". So in a way I am saying it's supercharged. And as far as the newer vans having the same power. It will happen as mine gets older. But I have a hell of a platform to mod and it has blower whine too! This one has a few mods and it's probably around 250whp. When the motor was in the GTP with just a hai and down pipe it mad 225whp. I could go turbo like kuntzie(he was the one that actualy inspired me to do this) but I like the whine! lol. Probably do a intercooler and a smaller pulley and ported blower and headers if I can fit it in there. Goal is low 13's. Should have no problems with that. And the van only ways 250 pounds more then the GTP did. Adam :-)

And as far as you 2 guys wanting to help. Sorry it was kinda of a quick "OK let's do this tomorrow" type thing. But I'll let you know when I do another one. Have a friend that wants one. And I really want a LS4 powered one! lol.

Originally Posted by Bio248

i didnt read a stitch of what you wrote, i appologize. is the motor 100% stock?

Nope. 3.5 mps, 4" intake duct with gutted air box and high flow filter, ATI 3000 stall, ZZP tbody heat sheild, 3" downpipe with high flow cat, solid rubber motor mount, poly trans mount, walbro 255lph fuel pump, racetronix fuel pump rewire and a custom tune. Then I have a GMPP front sway bar and 02 Z28 front brakes too.

how much hood clearance do you have? any concerns with wanting another 2.25" of intercooler in there?

Originally Posted by Bio248

how much hood clearance do you have? any concerns with wanting another 2.25" of intercooler in there?

I think I can fit a full intercooler in there. But it might be tight with the engine cover. I know I can do a ssic at least. But would like to just go full size if I can. Never really measured it. I'll go check.

Originally Posted by nawarkk

Wow awesome.. get some pre gens on there, should look ballinnn

Pre gens?

Whats with you and those ugly pregens?

Did you take all the seats out and stuff?

Dude, No lie. GANGSTER.

I bow in honor of the Man with the Van!

great job, love to see that thing in action too

just for reference, OH ****!!! was my comment to the video so I know you'd get that response doing something similar
YouTube - Turbo dodge mini van vs a camaro

Never thought a minivan could be awsome, but you've proved me wrong. Good job! I love it.

Originally Posted by SaW1833

Did you take all the seats out and stuff?

Nope this is a daily driver. But I did take the 2nd row bench seat out and added captains chairs. lol. But on the good side is both the 2nd and 3rd row seats come out with in minutes with no tools. So I can take them out at the track and ditch a couple hundred pounds easily.

Originally Posted by Bio248

how much hood clearance do you have? any concerns with wanting another 2.25" of intercooler in there?

Hood clearance is NO problem at all. It's the wiper arm motor contraption I have to worry about. But I have 3" between the blower and the lowest part of the wiper thing. So I should be good. Plus I'll run some fuel logs to be safe too.

And video's will be up sometime when I get to it. Hopefully soon.

I want one.