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462avi
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So you say you want a p-car but the 924 is not powerful enough for you. Ok, why not save your money and buy a 928 it has a v8 in it and is a pretty fast car. Or if you want to go real fast buy a 930 and then drop the money you are paying for the conversion into upgrades. I have a feeling your not going to be happy with the conversion. Just my two cents.
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jamez
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Location: Chehalis, Wa
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:38 am Post subject: |
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| dont listen to the naysayers, you will have a badass car period. keep us updated with its progress |
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| AppleBit wrote: | | C> Everything is getting torn out today !! w00t! |
Well?
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924 turbo
Joined: 02 Nov 2002
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Location: Simi Valley, CA, USA
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hi there Applebit,
I've currently got a '00 Firebird Formula LS1 with a 6-speed (it's for sale), so I'm somewhat familiar with the drivetrain you'll be using. The LS1 is a great engine no matter how you slice it, and I know you'll be blown away by the performance. Yeah, you're going to find the rear suspension to be a little unnerving compared to an IRS in mid-corner bumps, but as long as you've got big enough meat back there you probably won't have any problems with grip.
I'm curious about the engine setup you're getting. If you don't mind sharing the details I'd love to look over the build sheet. You should spend some time on LS1tech.com familiarizing yourself with the drivetrain and its quirks. I'd like to see what you're using parts-wise to get the 475hp, also. My car has a mild cam, some home porting on the heads, and a few bolt-ons, but is very driveable. You'll almost certainly get better gas mileage than a carbed 924.
I think if I were going to do this I'd probably try to find a 951 transaxle if nothing else but not to have to cut up the tunnel to fit a transmission, which I suspect will be pretty intrusive given the narrow width of the torque tube vs. the auto. The gearing of the 951 transaxle isn't half-bad for the application, either. As long as you don't use too sticky of a tire, the transaxle would probably hold up pretty well, too.
Either way, given the saga that you've been on with your 924, it's good to see things moving in a positive direction and I wish you all the best.
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:58 am Post subject: |
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Trans-WHUT? Naw, they don't mess with them thangs. . .
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AppleBit
Joined: 16 Nov 2002
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:30 am Post subject: |
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| 924 turbo wrote: | Hi there Applebit,
I've currently got a '00 Firebird Formula LS1 with a 6-speed (it's for sale), so I'm somewhat familiar with the drivetrain you'll be using. The LS1 is a great engine no matter how you slice it, and I know you'll be blown away by the performance. Yeah, you're going to find the rear suspension to be a little unnerving compared to an IRS in mid-corner bumps, but as long as you've got big enough meat back there you probably won't have any problems with grip.
I'm curious about the engine setup you're getting. If you don't mind sharing the details I'd love to look over the build sheet. You should spend some time on LS1tech.com familiarizing yourself with the drivetrain and its quirks. I'd like to see what you're using parts-wise to get the 475hp, also. My car has a mild cam, some home porting on the heads, and a few bolt-ons, but is very driveable. You'll almost certainly get better gas mileage than a carbed 924.
I think if I were going to do this I'd probably try to find a 951 transaxle if nothing else but not to have to cut up the tunnel to fit a transmission, which I suspect will be pretty intrusive given the narrow width of the torque tube vs. the auto. The gearing of the 951 transaxle isn't half-bad for the application, either. As long as you don't use too sticky of a tire, the transaxle would probably hold up pretty well, too.
Either way, given the saga that you've been on with your 924, it's good to see things moving in a positive direction and I wish you all the best. |
I'm leaving it all in the hands of Hitech Motorsport [url]hitechmotorsport.com[/url]...
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leadfoot
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:46 am Post subject: |
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How much is this going to cost all up??
Looks like your spending $5000+ on the engine alone...
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AppleBit
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Rasta Monsta
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Hmm, how is that April 1 completion date coming along?
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AppleBit
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Rasta Monsta wrote: | | Hmm, how is that April 1 completion date coming along? |
Yeah, I know, but I was informed that the deadline was tough. I am honestly not worrying about it because I want it done right. They will deliver on that! These guys are professionals. Besides, their fabricator was very sick for a number of weeks so they are behind schedule.
Well, perhaps a little worried... more because I have a truck that needs a computer in it, and a saturn with a bad clutch.... and gonna pop the question soon....
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endwrench
Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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| AppleBit wrote: |
Well, perhaps a little worried... more because I have a truck that needs a computer in it, and a saturn with a bad clutch.... and gonna pop the question soon.... |
Careful, you know what they say about anything with wheels or tits.... 
Seriously, I hope they both work out for ya!
Todd
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Well, this is odd. . .Bit's avatar is gone, his 924 website is down, and the pics in this thread of his car at the hot rod shop are gone.
Wonder what's up? Hope tragedy didn't strike the dangermobile. . .
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:11 am Post subject: |
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Three months overdue and counting. . .
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Rasta Monsta
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Five months.
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