93z3.4 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 Hey guys im new to this site, I was told you were the experts. I have a 93 lumina z34 3.4 TDC. I was wondering if it was possible to add a turbo and if one from a grand prix would work. Im also looking for aftermarket and interior parts if any one knows where to find them. Thanks in advance! Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 Yes you can add a turbo, no the one from TGP will not work. Its way to small. Expect to spend several thousand to turbo the car. Unless you buy all ebay parts.. Youll need a custom tune as well. And if you do, expect your transmission to blow shortly after. So you can spend a few thousand more in building a trans or spend more money and swap it to 5spd. Quote
93z3.4 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Posted December 31, 2012 Ok thanks, after I thought about it, it did seem like a bad idea. I think those trannys can only handle 250 hp? Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 That rating is probably on the generious side. Youll need a new trans before you even think about modding the motor for more power. The stock trans can hold a little more power with a trans cooler, but not much. Even stock, they dont hold up very well. Quote
93z3.4 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Posted December 31, 2012 Alright. I think im going to get a trans cooler then. The only thing im going to do is a CAI and an exhaust system though. Quote
project 92z Posted January 2, 2013 Report Posted January 2, 2013 The Tranny is definately the weak link but check out the discussion labeled "4T60E HD Parts" Quote
White93z34 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 FWIW you already have a transmission cooler. Quote
Schurkey Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Considering the half-assed "engineering" of most "cold air intake kits" , you'll be lucky if you don't reduce the engine power with one. You do understand that the OEM air intake pulls ambient air from in front of the radiator support...right? And it also prevents throttle icing in high-humidity/40 degree conditions? The OEM air cleaner housing was specifically tuned to not howl at heavy throttle. Since too many people wrongly equate noise with power, the cold air kits are a sure profit-booster for the various resellers. Quote
Galaxie500XL Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 I've gotten into several arguments on this subject ,because I agree with you. Compared with the air routing most factory cars have, getting air from in FRONT of the radiator support, most CAI "engineered" solutions, which in most cases are actually pulling WARM underhood air into the intake, I call most of them I see installed "WARM air intakes".... ...or "noisemakers". Considering the half-assed "engineering" of most "cold air intake kits" , you'll be lucky if you don't reduce the engine power with one. You do understand that the OEM air intake pulls ambient air from in front of the radiator support...right? And it also prevents throttle icing in high-humidity/40 degree conditions? The OEM air cleaner housing was specifically tuned to not howl at heavy throttle. Since too many people wrongly equate noise with power, the cold air kits are a sure profit-booster for the various resellers. Quote
virtuetovice Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Not to mention the fact that most of them nix the intake temperature sensor. Quote
skitchin Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 While I do miss my noisemaker, I couldn't agree more with what Galaxie and Schurkey said. The only proper CAI on a W-body I've ever seen was on AWeb's GP - he relocated his battery, cut into his fenderwell, and fabbed a box to cover/section-off everything. Someone might be nice and post a thread/pics. The only reason you'd gain any MPG's from the WAI setup described would be from the computer trying to lean out your fuel mixture due to higher intake air temps. But man did it make my GP sound throaty Quote
GtpKo Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Oh this CAI/WAI debate again... For most everybody, plus or minus you won't notice a difference in power, just the sound. If you're supercharged, the sound is glorious! If you're going to the track, then every ounce counts and you'll want to pull cold air at idle as well as at high speed. Such as removed headlight or in fender well. Quote
93z3.4 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Posted January 8, 2013 Yeah all that is true. Im not doing It for a "20 hp gain". Or even a 5 hp gain. I just did it because it was cheap and I wanted something to mess around with. Mine does go into my fender well and the battery is where the old intake was. Yes, I know it already has a tranny cooler. Quote
Garrett Powered Posted January 8, 2013 Report Posted January 8, 2013 stick a hair dryer on it (turbo) Quote
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