H.P.Productions Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 I've reaad bout Gp's being upgraded with all Gm parts out of various cars to reach great performance but still be O.E.M reliable...................... like a Sc 3800 engine.....buike stb.....phantom suspension......qaud buckets....Dic...Bose cd changer upgrade from a newer car...gtp styling package....Oem 16" crome gtp 5 spokes or Oem 15" gold laced..... even big brake upgrades.... they say you can get a GP up bmw M3 perormance with almost all Gm parts...with the expetion of springs, air filter, exauhst, and a sc overdrive pulley and a performance chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 It can be done if you have enough money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92RegalGS Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Check out http://www.l67swap.com some nut bars are stickin' 3800SC in a J-Body..or into a 3200lb 1st Gen W-Body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92turboLE Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 i have one, and soon to be even more of one - justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91GranSport Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 A W-Body that performs the same way an M3 does? I doubt it, I've driven an E36 M3 and it sure as hell blew the doors of my Regal. Hell, it was almost as nice to drive the Z06 Corvette that I drove a couple months back. You are right though, with OEM parts you can seriously bring out performance on our W-Body cars though. But you need lots of time and money. I've reaad bout Gp's being upgraded with all Gm parts out of various cars to reach great performance but still be O.E.M reliable...................... like a Sc 3800 engine.....buike stb.....phantom suspension......qaud buckets....Dic...Bose cd changer upgrade from a newer car...gtp styling package....Oem 16" crome gtp 5 spokes or Oem 15" gold laced..... even big brake upgrades.... they say you can get a GP up bmw M3 perormance with almost all Gm parts...with the expetion of springs, air filter, exauhst, and a sc overdrive pulley and a performance chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91GranSport Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Damn, your name is too damn similar to mine. I think the Gen1 W-Body weighs moer than 3200lbs though, probably more like 3400lbs. Especially models like ours which have all the goodies such as power accessories and such. I highly doubt an L67 would fit a J-Body, unless you modify the engine bay or something. It would drive weird as well, you'd need beefier suspension up front to handle the added weight. Talk about massive understeer during cornering! Check out http://www.l67swap.com some nut bars are stickin' 3800SC in a J-Body..or into a 3200lb 1st Gen W-Body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 its been done, i saw video of a L67 powered Z24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOHC_WBody Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 its been done, i saw video of a L67 powered Z24 Dude was Canadian, IIRC. I saw it on his website. He had to hack the shit out of the engine bay in that car to fit it. Damn near pulled everything, AC, PS... :shock: quad buckets....Dic...Bose cd changer upgrade from a newer car...gtp styling package What do those have to do with performance? Yeah, they're cool add ons, but I'll take the self-delete option, and keep the weight down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92RegalGS Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 YEAH! wieght reduction is the way to go! The Regal coupe wieghs 3247lbs dry...Thats why I got mine with as little options as possible (no leather, sunroff, etc.) Which reminds me...Any one what the lightest FACTORY 16X8 rims are?? Sleeper ya' know! Sorry 'Bout the name thing :oops: And as far as the M3 goes, Thats untouchable teratory(unless your a millionaire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 frankenstein w-body: 94 3.1 euro sedan 91 cutlass 3.4tdc/4t60-e 94 3.1 engine harness 92 grand prix cradle 96 cutlass leather buckets 93 z34 gauges 92 3.4 euro taillights gm stb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 GM parts will exceed aftermarket parts when you get the right things such as roll bars, springs, electrical items, wheels, interior pieces, yada yada yada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 my W-body frankenstien = suspension & brakes: - TDC adjustable rear coilovers w/ KYB GR2 struts, Addco 7/8" sway bar, '94 GTP 16x8 crosslace widetrack wheels (25mm offset), '94+ 11" rear solid disc brakes with the better calipers from a '95 Buick Regal, '95+ bigger front disc brakes with 11.25" discs (has '97 Cutlass front/strut knuckles), Eibach 1.5" front lowering springs, and a '91 Cutlass DOHC 34mm front sway bar. no STB's for now but they are coming... engine: - '90 TGP Turbo 3.1 engine on garage floor waiting to go in...... stock n/a 211,000 3.1 for now with entire '90 Grand Prix 3.1/Manual wiring harness (still runs great!) trans: - was an auto, swapped in '90 282 from a Grand Prix a year ago that just blew out last month; i should have another 5-speed shortly (hopefully). other: - i added: International Series GFX & front bumper cover, HUD, UB3 instrument cluster, Pioneer 1.5 DIN CD, leather bucket seats, and DIC. it's not really 'frankenstien' considering it's mostly OEM upgraded parts i added. like Brian mentioned, it's probably the best way to go, or maybe the only way to go considering the lack of aftermarket HP parts. joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 your first paragraph is like, soooo off topix OLOLOL!!!!!111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 your first paragraph is like, soooo off topix OLOLOL!!!!!111 um, alright..... Brian you sound like a valley girl lol joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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