Buick V-6, was Prowler V6

[Clare Snyder]

----- Original Message -----
From: Todd....!! <atc347 at c-com.net>
To: <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: Buick V-6, was Prowler V6


> I hear ya mang!
>
> I already have more than my bogus 295/50's can handle, may have to mini
> tub soon!
>
> Or at least move the leafs in for tire clearance....
>
> Don't wanna HAVE to fully tub it, it IS a Superbee ya know... Some
> people would see that as sacriledge or somethin, even if it WAS only a
> 383 auto originally...
Yes, a 383 -  but did you know the SuperBee 383 had the 440 heads? ( and the
RT came only with the 440) The RoadRunner was the 383 Magnum -not the same
as the SuperBee - and the GTX was the 440
>
> Am definitely runnin air-air intercooler(s)...
>
> Will have plenty of fuel for 1,000+ hp....
>
> Thanks for the info and advice!
>
> LATER!
>
> Todd....!!
>
> ----------
>
> ECMnut at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 6/14/99 9:28:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
atc347 at c-com.net
> > writes:
> >
> > >  I was told that even if I ran TWIN t-1's that they wouldn't be enough
> > >  for the 440!
> >
> > Twin T1's ... now were talkin phone lines?.  Is this a virtual 440?
> > Just kidding.  You're looking at a turbo that can feed 220 cubes
> > (if two are used) to 5500 rpm?  That should be easy.  The Buicks
> > were 231 cubes.    You could prolly find OEM Buick turbos
> > on the cheap or ?..  As F.B.  stated before, high RPM is not
> >  a prerequisite for big power with a decently matched turbo setup.
> > Make sure you have the fuel delivery requirements covered,
> > and decent intercooling after the comprressors.  You'll have more
> > power than two street tires can hook to the ground fer sure.
> > Mike V
>
>