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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

Well, considering that it just became against city ordinance for me to work on my own cars in my own drive-way, I'll be moving somewhere else in the next couple months. After I move, I'll have a...

Forum: Engine Swap

03-20-2016, 03:10 PM

Replies: 857

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

Unfortunately, no.

At first, I had all the time in the world, but no money.

Next, I had plenty of money, but not a spare second to do any work on it.

Now, I have enough money and enough time...

Forum: V6

03-16-2016, 09:10 PM

Replies: 180

Views: 44,216

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

There, I won. :nod:

Forum: V6

03-15-2016, 04:28 PM

Replies: 180

Views: 44,216

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

Hmmm...you didn't say I was wrong, so...I'm going to guess Borg-Warner S369SX-E.

Forum: V6

03-15-2016, 09:56 AM

Replies: 180

Views: 44,216

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

What turbocharger is that? It resembles one of the new Borg-Warner SX-E turbo's...

Forum: V6

12-27-2015, 09:41 PM

Replies: 28

Drift build 3.1l 92' Firebird

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Drift build 3.1l 92' Firebird

They make a fiberglass notchback:
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/hatch-camaro-firebird-82-92-fiberglass-rear-notchback-hatch/

That item would remove quite a bit of weight from the rear of the...

Forum: V6

12-23-2015, 09:54 PM

Replies: 393

My 3.4 t3/t4 Turbo Build

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: My 3.4 t3/t4 Turbo Build

I thought you died... :lmao:

Forum: Engine Swap

11-03-2015, 11:33 PM

Replies: 857

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

That's the plan, man.

Had a bout of poverty not long ago. Not fun. However, since then I've graduated with my bachelor's and got a full-time job paying $25 an hour...and I've already started to...

Forum: Engine Swap

09-21-2015, 04:04 AM

Replies: 20

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: L67 Swap with T56 Transmission

Yup, lists like that can be intimidating...at first.

Forum: Engine Swap

08-25-2015, 04:41 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 59,603

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: L67 Swap with T56 Transmission

Yeah, but custom part and shipping trump the exchange rate. LOL!

That Torsen should work well for you. About the only thing better would be a TrueTrac.

Forum: Engine Swap

08-25-2015, 04:13 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 59,603

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: L67 Swap with T56 Transmission

There have been some 3800 swaps into 3rd-Gens. It's been a while since someone did those swaps, but check out the V6 Board.

The main thing I'm after is a TrueTrac LSD for the 9-Bolt, which Harrop...

Forum: Engine Swap

08-24-2015, 07:14 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 59,603

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: L67 Swap with T56 Transmission

Intrigued. Will be watching this. ZZP Aluminum heads? Mace Engineering Air-to-Air Intercooler set-up? Lots of possibilities...

I know the lure of Australian parts. The Borg-Warner 9-Bolt rear-ends...

Forum: Power Adders

08-05-2015, 04:18 AM

Replies: 48

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

You can swap pulley's. The smaller the pulley, the faster the supercharger rotors spin, the more boost it makes.

Forum: Power Adders

08-04-2015, 08:39 PM

Replies: 48

Views: 10,452

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

If you decide to go supercharger, this type of M62 would probably be your best bet for a remote-mounted supercharger such as Xter suggested:
97 98 99 00 Mercedes SLK230 Turbo supercharger 1110900380...

Forum: Power Adders

08-02-2015, 04:08 AM

Replies: 48

Views: 10,452

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

A K04 turbo from a Cobalt SS/TC or Solstice GXP is a good turbo option. There easy to find for $150, used, in the right places, and can support almost 300WHP with near instant spool on a 2.0L engine.

Forum: Power Adders

07-31-2015, 03:59 PM

Replies: 48

Views: 10,452

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

I'm not a huge fan of the Iron Duke, but I'm intrigued that you want to keep it. How much power you looking to make out of forced-induction Iron Duke?

Forum: V6

06-28-2015, 09:01 AM

Replies: 386

John's 3.1l Turbo Build

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Posted By Fallen2603

re: John's 3.1l Turbo Build

One should note, however, that both project89 and fasteddi are now using Borg-Warner turbo's in their respective builds.

Forum: V6

06-27-2015, 10:26 PM

Replies: 386

John's 3.1l Turbo Build

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Posted By Fallen2603

re: John's 3.1l Turbo Build

A GT3582R is a lot of turbo for just 300 horsepower, even at the wheels. Not a big fan of eBay turbo's either. Seen too many, including FastEddi's, break.

This turbo would be well sized for you, I...

Forum: V6

06-10-2015, 04:08 AM

Replies: 15

manual transmission that will bolt to 2.8

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: manual transmission that will bolt to 2.8

Wasn't sure the 4th-gen clutch disc would work with the rest of the 3rd-gen stuff, but thanks for the confirmation.

Forum: V6

06-09-2015, 06:31 PM

Replies: 15

manual transmission that will bolt to 2.8

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: manual transmission that will bolt to 2.8

Or, just swap the flywheel from a 4th-gen, too, and a 4th-gen clutch kit.

Forum: Engine Swap

06-02-2015, 05:44 PM

Replies: 5

2.8 to 3.8 swap thoughts

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 2.8 to 3.8 swap thoughts

If you're set on the GM 3800 V6, just get the complete drivetrain from a 96-02 Camaro/Firebird that came with the V6.

Or, some pointers to make a FWD supercharged 3800 work in a RWD application:...

Forum: V6

05-26-2015, 08:40 PM

Replies: 180

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

It has risen from the dead. Hallelujah!

Should call the car Jesus. LOL!

Forum: Power Adders

05-22-2015, 12:03 PM

Replies: 755

and so it starts

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: and so it starts

I support this message. I think Mars needs some competition.

Forum: V6

04-19-2015, 04:29 PM

Replies: 1,861

Views: 95,770

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

The Borg-Warner/Bullseye S259 is virtually identical to the 3582, but it's not that cheap. Also, the turbine might be a tad small unless you go to a 6-bolt flange....

Forum: V6

02-01-2015, 01:00 PM

Replies: 180

Views: 44,216

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 3900 IROC-Z28 buildup.

I'm glad you walked away from that one, man.

Words can not express my sadness and condolences at your loss.

I hope the new car treats you just as well, and that faster times are in your future.

Forum: V6

10-22-2014, 09:29 PM

Replies: 42

2.8 turbo questions.

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 2.8 turbo questions.

It would be easier if you stated how much power you wanted to make with your set-up. That would be a much better indicator of what size injectors you need to use.

Forum: V6

10-19-2014, 10:49 AM

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Another Turbo 2.8 in progress

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Another Turbo 2.8 in progress

THIS. ^

Instead, focus on how much power you want out of your set-up. You could easily push your current T3 turbo to 30psi and make, hypothetically, 250WHP (I honestly don't know, I'm just using...

Forum: V6

10-15-2014, 04:20 PM

Replies: 1,861

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Take the rear seats out to fit your slicks and shave like 10-15 pounds?

Forum: V6

09-17-2014, 07:31 AM

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Another Turbo 2.8 in progress

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Another Turbo 2.8 in progress

Or mount one of these to the underside of the intercooler to pull air through.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prm-19129

Forum: V6

08-03-2014, 12:46 PM

Replies: 286

3.8L turbo swap

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: 3.8L turbo swap

Amen to both! I'm already four years into the EcoteCamaro, and it will take longer. Don't regret it one bit. Drive on neilb!

Forum: V6

07-25-2014, 03:41 AM

Replies: 82

Views: 26,692

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

DAMN. That blows. Good luck with your surgery and your PT. I'm hoping everything is successful. :thumbsup:

Forum: V6

07-21-2014, 01:18 PM

Replies: 6

Lightened flywheel 3.1/3.4L?

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Lightened flywheel 3.1/3.4L?

You could probably get in contact with places like Spec or Exedy, send them in a regular flywheel, and tell them you want one to the same specifications out of chromoly or aluminum. I'll delve into...

Forum: V6

07-11-2014, 01:11 AM

Replies: 1,861

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Posted By Fallen2603

re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Too bad you need a front license-plate. Otherwise, you could run no insert at all, and leave it open. Or, just make some diamond-mesh insert.

Forum: V6

07-01-2014, 01:54 PM

Replies: 1,861

Views: 95,770

Posted By Fallen2603

re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Idea: Could your problem be that you have a BIG intercooler without enough air-flow going through it? That intercooler (the dimensions provided earlier) seems to be big enough to support almost...

Forum: Engine Swap

06-20-2014, 09:54 AM

Replies: 5

L37 300HP N* into a '82

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: L37 300HP N* into a '82

Cadillac Hot Rod Fabricators.
http://www.chrfab.com/

Not cheap, but will help with the swap.

If you decide to do it, good luck, and take pics. :thumbsup:

Forum: Engine Swap

05-05-2014, 05:26 PM

Replies: 857

Views: 183,409

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

You and I are in the same boat, Jimmy. Thanks for the kind words. :thumbsup:

Forum: V6

04-30-2014, 06:58 PM

Replies: 64

My 3.4/3x00 hybrid build.

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: My 3.4/3x00 hybrid build.

It looks like you picked the right pistons. Those pistons are meant for a 3400 V6, which is what you want with the 3x00 cylinder-heads.

Forum: Engine Swap

04-24-2014, 01:21 PM

Replies: 857

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

Unfortunately, this project is in a financially-induced coma. Still alive, but not going anywhere at the moment.

Forum: V6

04-12-2014, 10:30 AM

Replies: 95

Twin Turbo 2.8 v6 1987 Camaro LT

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Twin Turbo 2.8 v6 1987 Camaro LT

You won't have to do this if you start with a 3.4L short-block from a 4th-Gen.

Forum: Engine Swap

04-08-2014, 09:18 PM

Replies: 9

i have an unbelievable idea. 1jz.

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: i have an unbelievable idea. 1jz.

There's a guy in another thread that is working on a 2JZ swap, and he has pictures of the engine at least in the engine bay of his 3rd-Gen. I don't think it's actually mounted, but it's a start.
...

Forum: V6

04-01-2014, 12:03 PM

Replies: 82

Views: 26,692

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

Yes, usually they are stock L67's since there are so many similarities between the L36 and the L67. Some people have done some of the basic bolt-on's though.

I'd rather remote-mount the...

Forum: V6

04-01-2014, 12:00 PM

Replies: 19

Starting 1985 Camaro Build

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Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Starting 1985 Camaro Build

If you want to use an M90, your best bet would be to find an M90 from a Ford Thunderbird SuperCoupe since they were in a remote-mounted configuration. Yes, they were mounted on top of the engine,...

Forum: V6

03-31-2014, 09:43 PM

Replies: 82

Views: 26,692

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

Looks like the exact same concept as the thread I posted. Not necessarily an easy process. The cut would have to be pretty precise, requiring a machine shop, and someone who really knows his ****...

Forum: V6

03-31-2014, 06:39 PM

Replies: 82

Views: 26,692

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

Was he able to complete the install without modifying either the supercharger itself or the firewall? I'd be interested in knowing how he did that...

However, what works in a fourth-gen might not...

Forum: V6

03-31-2014, 05:21 PM

Replies: 82

Views: 26,692

Posted By Fallen2603

Re: Turbo 3800 Series II into my IROC

I'm guessing he's going turbocharged because to use the FWD supercharger set-up in a RWD configuration would require cutting up the firewall or serious modification of the supercharger's body to make...

Forum: V6

03-21-2014, 10:37 AM

Replies: 82