Schwartz 2nd gen Turbo Trans Am

[jeff s]

We're building this 1981 Trans-Am to serve as a demonstrator for our G-Machine Chassis, engine, brake and other capabilities.

It features a Schwartz-built 6.9L LS9 with a custom twin-turbo setup using 70mm Master Power turbos. This car represents everything Schwartz Performance stands for—Understated style, luxury and extreme performance. Following this idea, we've decided to use an automatic transmission.

We're also building a sister car for comparison: a 1976 Trans Am receiving an OEM restoration. Non-believers can take a ride in both to fully understand how significantly the Schwartz Performance treatment transforms a car.

(More updates on every page)

DSCN1253 3 by Schwartz Performance

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Schwartz_TransAm_Engine1 by Schwartz Performance

The G-Machine Chassis designed for this is the same as the 2nd-gen Camaro chassis, Firebird chassis and, obviously, the TransAm chassis.

[67SSDan]

That very first one that is just red and white is SICK...

[jeff s]

That's gonna be it. Thanks

[Nine Ball]

Agree, the red/white one is the only one I like. Should be a cool ride!

[Crafty One]

Very nice....

Is there are way you would take a closer pick of the rear 4 link set-up. I'm really interested in how the reversed uppers work.

[Code Red]

nice so 2nd gen f-bodies were full frame cars? or your making this a full frame car?

[andrewb70]

nice so 2nd gen f-bodies were full frame cars? or your making this a full frame car?

The car will now have a full frame due to the Schwarts Extreme Performance full frame.

Andrew

[Smock67]

Like has been said go with the red and white rendering it looks sick. The appearance will definitely live of to the performance of what underneath.

[shabbs]

WOW! No more uni-twisty. I can't even count how many Fbody windshields I've gone through in my life time. That frame is sweeeeeeet!

[2manybirds]

NICE

I gotta vote blue but do it like the red one. All white with the blue bird

[formula]

wowzers, I'm excited to see this one come together.

[WS6]

Jeff, any idea on cost for the frame and all the pieces necessary to have it complete? Basically that one picture of the full frame and the rear end and front suspension.

I'm going to have to check the site out form time to time. Thanks

[cdoggy81]

NICE!!!
What is the cost for the Schwartz LSx Serpentine Drive set-up? $2600...

[Johnny Blaze]

Nice.

So weird seeing a full frame under an f body.

Interested in the 4 link, I thought having the upper arms going back was a no-no? Only for the low rider guys?

[jeff s]

Nice.

So weird seeing a full frame under an f body.

Interested in the 4 link, I thought having the upper arms going back was a no-no? Only for the low rider guys?

The upper links would be super short, due to the shape of the floor on the 2nd gen and have radical pinion angle change. To have longer links and less pinion angle change, we went rearward. The benefit is better traction on acceleration due to slight increase in pinion angle as suspension compresses. Some off road trucks use similar. Email me or call for any pricing info.
Thanks

[SixSpeed454SS]

awesome project

[jeff s]

Here's some more pics.
Test fitting the Forgeline TA3P wheels. Minitubbed, marker lights and door locks shaved, etc. I'll start assembling the twin turbo 6.9L LS? in a week or 2.

[PleaseNoSteve]

LOVE the red wheels!

[Mike Holleman]

Jeff, I noticed in picture #2 you have added webbing in between the motor mount brackets. Is this something that I should do on my chassis? Have you had a twisting issue or just doing this to avoid that possibility?
Mike

[jeff s]

Jeff, I noticed in picture #2 you have added webbing in between the motor mount brackets. Is this something that I should do on my chassis? Have you had a twisting issue or just doing this to avoid that possibility?
Mike

One of the guys added that because this thing is getting a 1000+ hp twin turbo engine and I'm gonna beat the tar out of it.
Haven't had any problems though. I hadn't even noticed it at the shop until you mentioned it here.