Recent content by jaguarking11

Thanks for the link. I appreciate it.

I have not worked out full details on this thing. I plainly set a figure that would make me happy as far as hp. I will most likely order a prebuilt frame. The generally use 3800's and s10 transmissions on those. The chasis is prebuilt so that will save me quite a bit of time. However I am not...

@300 hp it would have the power to weight ratio of exotic. around 400hp/ton. Its going to be a corner carver. I was looking into the 2.2L ecotec actually and found a bell housing for a 5speed tremec. To me its the challenge of building a supercar for the price of a used crappy car. Fun...

At this moment I am researching the drive train of the vehicle. The next step is either going to be purchasing a new chassis or make one. As of now nothing real to show off. I will post a project log when I feel the time is rite. :wink: Don't expect anything until mid summer. The 3800 is...

The car will actually be front heavy but not by much the drivers seat is inches from the rear axle. The balance will be very good.:cool:

I didnt know these things would be a direct bolt on. Thats awesome. The transmission prices seem to be cheep too.:D things are starting to look good.

I was talking about increasing compression ratio, not increasing cylinder size. I am not considering boring or stroking the block. I am looking at the colorado 3.5L unit witch can easily be bolted to the 5speed manual.

Its going to be a corner carver machine. Thanks for the input. I found a website that sells a adapter plate to mount a 3800 to a 5speed s10 trans. Things are starting to come together. I have a question though. How hard would it be to get a 3800 close to 300hp in N/A form? lets say I...

Yeh no doubt it would have been cool. A 16L cat with a larger than a compact car turbocharger. I would love to have one of those. But I can only attain so many toys at a time, time will come for peterbilt too. Classic truck for the modern world. For now my stang will keep me company with...

what can a stock l36 take? Whats the compression ratio? I am not looking for monster hp as the car will esencialy be uncontrollable with too much hp. As for 500lb for an engine transmission combo, thats actually pretty dam good as the body will weigh about 400lb with the nosecone and panels...

Thanks, I am the proud owner of a triple black 07gt with side louvers for the classic look. Thanks for having me:cool:

Well its no were near a rice burner. Its made in detroid, and also a cupe. Its got a 4.6L v8 in it @305hp. I will turbocharge it later on when I get some dough. It looks like you guys have a nice place here. Im always looking to learn more about american iron. :)

My car has the same wheels in metallic silver. Not as dark as your set. They look good though, you can buy them white too btw.:smile:

Hello Folks. I am thinking about building a lotus 7 replica car, aka locost. Weight is a must, so is horsepower. SO.... I have a few questions regarding the 3800 series engines, specificaly the 3800 supercharged blocks. Anyone have data on the weight differences between the SC and non...

Well I am a new guy here hoping to learn more about the gm 3800 series engines. I just wanted to say hello, :biggrin: Just don't ask what I drive on a daily basis....:smile: