Gibby Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hello all, I recently lost my L67 drag car, it decided to implode at 7000 rpm. Before you ask me what I was thinking, it was fully balanced and had an SFI balancer on it... anyways it is toast. I found a straight, low mile grand prix with an LQ1. I was going to pick it up do as much weight reduction as I can and use it as a bracket racing car, 13.xx times would be cool, but the point is for it to be reliable and consistent. I guess my question is, am I crazy for wanting to do this? Will the LQ1 put up with the constant abuse if I keep up on maintenance?? With weight reduction, (all interior, and everything else I dont need) will the transmission hold up (automatic)? What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 The transmission would need to be beefed up as the 4T60E isn't known for its robustness in heavy duty situations, however the LQ1 isn't a delicate engine by any means. It's just maintenance prone. The LQ1's redline is actually at 7000RPM, and it has been boosted for use in the Fiero. I would go for it, but just know that parts for that engine aren't the most plentiful. You will find yourself in the Fiero world, since the engine is a popular swap for em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I found a straight, low mile grand prix with an LQ1. I was going to pick it up do as much weight reduction as I can and use it as a bracket racing car,.....What are your thoughts? I'd rather you didn't destroy a nice GP that someone could actually use as a vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 i have a quote somewhere around here..... http://www.w-body.com/member.php/3201-Z34guy no factory automatic hooked up to a LQ1 will stand up to 7K RPM bitchslaps for very long. if that is any indication on my thoughts about it. the 4T60/65 series just isn't very fond of high-RPM operation. if you were to adapt(and be able to control) the 4T80 with a LQ1.... you would have more drivetrain losses to deal with and a noticeable increase in weight, but if a Northstar can't kill it, a LQ1 shouldn't be able to either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001goldGTP Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 thats my friend he is nuts. However I will have to state as someone who drives a 90 w-body as his DD, i dont recommend it and if someone is looking for a DD car get something newer. These older gals need a lot of attention in any form to stay on the road every day. That said i still think there are better was of getting a race car but not many that cheap. PS im driving my 90 till I die lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 That said i still think there are better was of getting a race car but not many that cheap. j-bodies are lightweight, cheap as dirt(and about as common) and can have any of the OHV 60V6 engines dropped into them with ease. a stock 3500 produces 200HP, which is at/just under LQ1 ratings. if it's going to be a drag-only car, I'm told the 3T40 can be built up really easily, just have to find a 2.2/3.1 powered j-body for the same bellhousing and it's almost good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001goldGTP Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 yeah just jbody lol. i would just leave the 3.1 in the jbody and run it but thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibby Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks for the input guys. I am looking for a cheap drag solution. I dont need a car to go fast, just consistent. And I really dont want to beat on my TGP. So I am just looking for something with reasonable miles that I can do weight reduction mods on and play with at the track. Only stipulation is I would like to keep it GM, as our race team is GM cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Stock W's of any variety are pretty consistent. I've seen several people running 3.1 W's winning their class in bracket racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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