firebird

[minime5]

I have a 2001 firebird V6, I wanna increase the power in it. I've heard use turbos, cold air in takes, top side intakes, computer chips, exshaut I want the best options to get the most out of it for a good price and sounds good help!!

 

[LTC8K6]

Oh brother...

 

[JulesMaximus]

Sell it and buy something that makes decent power.

 

[olds]

Olds 455 all the way!

 

[master_shake_]

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1165822-99-l36-v6-01-ls1-v8-swap-w-pics.html

you're welcome

 

[Ketchup]

Here is a source:
http://www.camarozone.com/forum/f16/v6-performance-upgrades-179456/

But this:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1165822-99-l36-v6-01-ls1-v8-swap-w-pics.html

you're welcome

is what you really want.

 

[JulesMaximus]

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1165822-99-l36-v6-01-ls1-v8-swap-w-pics.html

you're welcome

I'd rather drop an LS1 in an Audi A4. ^_^ That's a swap I'd like to see!

 

[96Firebird]

Swap it!

 

[pauldun170]

I have a 2001 firebird V6, I wanna increase the power in it. I've heard use turbos, cold air in takes, top side intakes, computer chips, exshaut I want the best options to get the most out of it for a good price and sounds good help!!

Step 1. Remove rear review mirror
Step 2. Replace remainder of car with a Firebird V8
Step 3. Reinstall mirror
Step 4. Winz

Assuming you are a youngin learning the ropes, save your money. Worry about car maintenance for now. Eventually you will get something that is a better candidate for go fast stuff.

 

[smackababy]

Trade it for a Miata. Am I ATOT garaging correctly?

 

[JulesMaximus]

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1165822-99-l36-v6-01-ls1-v8-swap-w-pics.html

you're welcome

You do know they actually made that car with those engines in it right? :biggrin:

 

[LTC8K6]

SwaMp it!

ftfy

 

[hanoverphist]

You do know they actually made that car with those engines in it right? :biggrin:

i thought those had the LT1 in them, not the LS1?

 

[JulesMaximus]

i thought those had the LT1 in them, not the LS1?

From Wikipedia:
1998–2002

In 1998, as with Camaro, the Firebird received its mid-cycle refresh. Major changes included a new hood and front fascia with dual intakes, retracting quad halogen headlights, circular turnsignal and fog lamps, a front license plate pocket, lower fender air vents, unified-style lower door raised lettering for each trim level, and a new "honeycomb" rear light panel, with circular reverse lamps. In the dashboard, "Next Generation" reduced-force dual airbags became standard. As before, the Formula and Trans Am again received a close derivative of the Corvette's 5.7 L V8, the LS1 of the C5 Corvette, as the LT1 (and LT4) V8s were discontinued.

 

[manimal]

I'd rather drop an LS1 in an Audi A4. ^_^ That's a swap I'd like to see!

wont work with the space and the transmission etc.

Now a e39 is a drop in affair with a bunch of off the shelf stuff. I am gonna put one in a Range Rover P38 in the next few years.


So many things you can swap now adays and the list grows.

 

[master_shake_]

You do know they actually made that car with those engines in it right? :biggrin:

but he already has the car.

buying it would take away that sense of accomplishment.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Take the V6 out, and install it in a miata or some other small car. Drive the small v6 car.

 

[JulesMaximus]

but he already has the car.

buying it would take away that sense of accomplishment.

I'm sure there are many half-finished projects lining garages across America that started with those very words...

 

[master_shake_]

I'm sure there are many half-finished projects lining garages across America that started with those very words...

yup.

:biggrin:

 

[leper84]

Just understand OP that any money you put into that car is essentially lost forever. You will never recoup any part of your investment. It may be fun to you but that's it.

I'd also say just guessing your technical knowledge by your post, buy a car that's already what you want. There is nothing short of an engine swap (don't forget a new trans, driveshaft, ecu, wiring harness, mounting hardware, suspension, ect.) that will make that car what you want. And again, all that money and your car is still only worth 2-3k, MAYBE. You might be getting in way over your head.

 

[nerp]

Not a car worth doing this with. Drive it, take care of it, save your pennies for something different.