Hey everyone,
I am building a car and have been lurking here for a while trying to gain some knowledge. I picked up a running driving 1980 Cutlass Cruiser from a friend for $1,250 a while back and started collecting stuff to do a LS swap with a single Hiroshima Hairdryer. The ol Bangkok Block knocker. Teriyaki Tornado..or whatever you like to call the Ching Chong twirly boi. I really mostly plan for it to be a weekend track car. No plans at all to make it super nice and comfy. I don't have the budget or desire to make a clean ultra street-able driver.
Here is my parts list with links for anyone going through the same thing. This is a VERY budget build so keep that in mind. I am attempting to post pictures and will add them in when I can upload them to my Drive from my phone.
Here is my plans so far and the direction I am going.
Stock used 4.8L $450
SFI 80 lb Injectors(Made from Bosch core, Basically a Deka copy) I read bad info about these but contacted the guy and he stated they now flow them and test them just like manufacturers and replace no questions asked so I figured it was better than decaps $275
340 lph In-tank EFI fuel pump Pump $80
Aeromotive Boost reference FPR with fittings Aero FPR $210
GM 2 Bar map GM 2 Bar Map $90
92-95 Astro Van Fuel sending unit (Supposed to fit G-body tank, has return etc.) Sending Unit $60
Custom Single turbo kit with China GT45, Stainless headers, center mount - $900 Supposedly a 76mm but honestly It looks huge
Stand-a-lone harness built from truck harness with P01 ECU - Came with turbo kit
Pump 93 due to no E85 in my region(Big Bummer I know)
This kit was ran before Non-intercooled but I'm putting a cheap one on it (See below)
Intercooler Link $80.24
Turbo-Smart style Dual stage controller - Yes, I over paid $110
DIY Water/Meth Injection I am building - This pump, Worth a shot $22 , McMaster Carr 3 gph nozzle , 9.5 gph nozzle $5-10 each, Ebay - LINK Hobbs switch to make meth pump kick on at 4psi $14 Hopefully this won't fail at 10 psi boost in 90* heat.... lol
Stock TH350 from the Cutlass - Freebie
Converter my buddy has ( Unknown stall speed) Will buy much better later - Freebie
Stock Driveshaft with whatever flange/U-joint setup needed - ???
Mustang 8.8 from 04 GT with disc brakes (It's the long one so either I'll be rolling fenders a bunch or run the 7.5 until I get it cut it down then install the 8.8) $100
SR motor mount plates (Ebay) Motor mount plates $28.54
Flex plate adapter This one $10
New F-body Oil pan from a guy who never used- $150 with this -10AN Bung welded in -10An bung for Oil drain , Paid $40 to have it welded in. Yes I need a Tig
Oil Pick up Link $38
Oil Dip stick tube Link $10
Oil Indicator stick ( Dip stick ) Link $15
Fittings for Oil drain 10AN 45* fitting $10 x 2
Heater Core delete hose Ebay Link $10
Custom made A/C-Heater delete panel made by myself Freebie - Normally $50-100 on Ebay
RaceStar Drag wheels - 17x4 and 15x8 - Almost sold out but killer deal $78.99 each wheel
Cheap Turbo Blanket - Ebay Link $15.62
I got the new HP Tuners MPVI2 for $225
Hope you like my project
Pics coming soon
I am building a car and have been lurking here for a while trying to gain some knowledge. I picked up a running driving 1980 Cutlass Cruiser from a friend for $1,250 a while back and started collecting stuff to do a LS swap with a single Hiroshima Hairdryer. The ol Bangkok Block knocker. Teriyaki Tornado..or whatever you like to call the Ching Chong twirly boi. I really mostly plan for it to be a weekend track car. No plans at all to make it super nice and comfy. I don't have the budget or desire to make a clean ultra street-able driver.
Here is my parts list with links for anyone going through the same thing. This is a VERY budget build so keep that in mind. I am attempting to post pictures and will add them in when I can upload them to my Drive from my phone.
Here is my plans so far and the direction I am going.
Stock used 4.8L $450
SFI 80 lb Injectors(Made from Bosch core, Basically a Deka copy) I read bad info about these but contacted the guy and he stated they now flow them and test them just like manufacturers and replace no questions asked so I figured it was better than decaps $275
340 lph In-tank EFI fuel pump Pump $80
Aeromotive Boost reference FPR with fittings Aero FPR $210
GM 2 Bar map GM 2 Bar Map $90
92-95 Astro Van Fuel sending unit (Supposed to fit G-body tank, has return etc.) Sending Unit $60
Custom Single turbo kit with China GT45, Stainless headers, center mount - $900 Supposedly a 76mm but honestly It looks huge
Stand-a-lone harness built from truck harness with P01 ECU - Came with turbo kit
Pump 93 due to no E85 in my region(Big Bummer I know)
This kit was ran before Non-intercooled but I'm putting a cheap one on it (See below)
Intercooler Link $80.24
Turbo-Smart style Dual stage controller - Yes, I over paid $110
DIY Water/Meth Injection I am building - This pump, Worth a shot $22 , McMaster Carr 3 gph nozzle , 9.5 gph nozzle $5-10 each, Ebay - LINK Hobbs switch to make meth pump kick on at 4psi $14 Hopefully this won't fail at 10 psi boost in 90* heat.... lol
Stock TH350 from the Cutlass - Freebie
Converter my buddy has ( Unknown stall speed) Will buy much better later - Freebie
Stock Driveshaft with whatever flange/U-joint setup needed - ???
Mustang 8.8 from 04 GT with disc brakes (It's the long one so either I'll be rolling fenders a bunch or run the 7.5 until I get it cut it down then install the 8.8) $100
SR motor mount plates (Ebay) Motor mount plates $28.54
Flex plate adapter This one $10
New F-body Oil pan from a guy who never used- $150 with this -10AN Bung welded in -10An bung for Oil drain , Paid $40 to have it welded in. Yes I need a Tig
Oil Pick up Link $38
Oil Dip stick tube Link $10
Oil Indicator stick ( Dip stick ) Link $15
Fittings for Oil drain 10AN 45* fitting $10 x 2
Heater Core delete hose Ebay Link $10
Custom made A/C-Heater delete panel made by myself Freebie - Normally $50-100 on Ebay
RaceStar Drag wheels - 17x4 and 15x8 - Almost sold out but killer deal $78.99 each wheel
Cheap Turbo Blanket - Ebay Link $15.62
I got the new HP Tuners MPVI2 for $225
Hope you like my project
Pics coming soon
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