Thread: I want to badge a First Gen Firebird, "Firebird GTP"

Originally Posted by molsenice

The 326 it came with is tired and although parts are available we're looking for something more unique. I want to badge it a "Firebird GTP" by using a 5spd and a built 3800 L67 Motor from ZZP.

Originally Posted by molsenice

Now, I know a lot of people will scream and say just do the true pontiac v8 but HP and Torque are HP and Torque.

First off, these 2 things don't go together. Do you want unique or HP/ TQ? They are not nec the same.

Secondly Don't put GTP badges on it.

If you want unique, its pretty clear you have your mind made up.

If you want HP/TQ, do an LS pullout and trans. Throw a cam in while its out or do a budget turbo built. More power/tq than an L67 will get you when similarly built.

I am all for something different and unique, but if I am going to the work of a motor swap in a car like that, it is going to have power as well. Did you consider rebuilding the original motor to take boost and throwing a supercharger or turbo on it?