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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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