Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

[vfres1]

I love my 3.8 v6 because of the Big Dad Grand National. Now I want to build my 1999 v6 3.8 close to Grand National.
Does any any one have the major parts needed to start this project.:stp:

[Blizzard242]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

You could start with a turbo.

[97rs4life]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

so do you want to swap a GN engine into the car or just looking to turbo yours?

[vfres1]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

Thats it just a turbo, do I need to change the camshaft, heads for the out put of 400hp?

[cantrip]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

...400hp?

[heavychevy383]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

don't know bout the 400hp-but check out http://www.camarohomepage.com/project/index.htm for some good info on modding heads/cam ect. (as well as suspension) but when ya do get some good turbo/supercharger info, please feel free to pass it along-ive been lookin myself, but to no avail-best of luck

[Blizzard242]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

If you're looking for 400hp, i would do a cam and heads swap, rockers, valvesprings etc... Along with some FI setup. Of course you'll have to get all the supporting mods as well to increase your fuel delivery. You can learn a bit more specifics by using the search function. I've learned everything from this site so, I know the info is here.

[ssms5411]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

400 HP is that crank or WRHP big difference, good turbo and supporting mods 7-8 PSI should get you 320-350 at the wheels which would put in around the 400 HP crank area. I'm looking for 350-400 Wrhp. As for a GN motor ,someone has swaped a 3.8 GN motor into his F-body and it runs outstanding times. I forget his screen name would have to search it.

[Mighty Thor]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

As for a GN motor ,someone has swaped a 3.8 GN motor into his F-body and it runs outstanding times. I forget his screen name would have to search it.

Yeah, that's Gergwheel. He swapped a GN to his '93 bird and he hasn't build it up to its full potential.

My take on this is that if you could build an engine that can take a 17psi of boost then you are right there over 400 rwhp. Just like Andrew's Camaro at 456rwhp and Linx's at 551rwhp.

But our engine at its current state can take as much as 12psi, but you endanger of busting something. 9psi and 10psi are still safe.

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

Very possible. Check out this article. It's a firebird but close enough.
I know some others that have done this with camaro's. I'll try and post some pics when I find them.

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...ged/index.html

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

Here's one of my favorites. This guy does buick transplants in camaro's,mustangs and a few others.

http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums...ad.php?t=45396

[ssms5411]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

I think with the right size turbo and cam 10-12 PSI can dyno close to 400 WRHP, I hope to get close with mine.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

Very possible. Check out this article. It's a firebird but close enough.
I know some others that have done this with camaro's. I'll try and post some pics when I find them.

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...ged/index.html

That was an awesome read. :tup:

[Mighty Thor]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

Very possible. Check out this article. It's a firebird but close enough.
I know some others that have done this with camaro's. I'll try and post some pics when I find them.

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...ged/index.html

Yeah, we got into a heavy discussion on that article "Bye Bye Birdie" awhile back.

That car was actually put on ebay a couple of years ago. I think if I remember correctly it sold for like 16K

[ssms5411]

Re: Want to build a camaro Grand National? Is it possible.

I wish they had dyno #'s and how much PSI with the dyno #'s, and what cam.