1970 GTO -- Goatzilla

[ryeguy2006a]

Very cool swap!

[Vimes]

Sorry, don't know what the clearance on the tubular K member would be. I know they're there but have never used one. But, they are basically replacing that gigantic K-member with a 2-inch pipe, and they're designed for cars with high horsepower levels. If I were keeping my Chevelle I'd probably put one in.

[Interceptor5588]

This is what the final configuration looks like. It's amazing how tight things get in that corner of the car when you add it all up, especially when the old cars have so much room under the hood. I'm hoping heat won't be an issue, I've put heat shields everywhere. I ended up squeezing a 12x3x24 intercooler between the condenser and the rad, it actually came together quite well.

It's finally on its way to becoming Goatzilla!

[andrewb70]

Good progress! It'll be pretty quiet with those turbo mufflers.

[Interceptor5588]

Yeah it was never a loud car. May have to change that. it might be TOO quiet.

[ryeguy2006a]

That's a very clean turbo install. Nicely done.

[Way2qwk4u]

So I've been hard at the interior for the winter and have the consoles almost done. The front is complete, waiting for the filler between the back seats to finish up the rear.

Also just about finished swapping in a TH200-R4, no pics of that but the car definitely needed it.

How well does that console tuck up under the dash? I was looking at this and would like to do something similar in my car.

[Interceptor5588]

How well does that console tuck up under the dash? I was looking at this and would like to do something similar in my car.

Nice and tight

[Interceptor5588]

Turbo build is done. A success I would say, 550 rwhp @5800, 12 psi boost. Ended up with an Ebay billet 7875. Nice flat torque curve with boost coming on around 2500 with the 3000 stall converter. Plenty of boost for some fun at part throttle, exactly what I wanted. Passing on the freeway is awesome and effortless, should be a hoot in the mountains. Not sure how accurate the Gtech Pro is, but it showed 11.08@137mph on a test flight.

This brings new meaning to the name "Ram Air!" Now about those brakes...

[andrewb70]

Good job man!!!

Andrew

[ryeguy2006a]

Congrats! I'd say that is a very successful swap. Nice power numbers. Care to share the dyno sheet? It would be cool to see.