turbocharging a stock 301

**baja200merk** · 08-31-2005, 01:40 AM

got a stock 301 2 barrel in my pontiac grand prix lj

i can get a tubo charging system from an 81 firebird for 150.00 or so is it worth it? i know it brought the power up from 155 to 210 stock

worth it?

thanks
kevin

**Chummy** · 08-31-2005, 06:59 AM

55hp for $150 isn't a bad deal but how much trouble is it to put it on? You would have to have a new exhaust system wouldn't you? or atleast new to the mufflers? Do you have to deal with any emissions where you live? Turbos are cool and if you could make it more efficient by having the heads cleaned up and maybe a cam swap you would make even more power

**NNT** · 08-31-2005, 06:59 AM

nope.save the $150 and headaches.The 301 was still a turd(no offense)with the turbo and believe it or not,the added power was really too much for it.I believe pontiac did a way with a main journal on that engine compared to the more traditional 326-350-400- etc.The carbs used on those turbo 301's was just not good enough to keep proper air fuel ratio and even with premium they spark knocked like a mofo

**baja200merk** · 08-31-2005, 09:48 AM

oh no guys trust me u cant talk more chit bout this motor then me! its a PIG! im figureing that if i gotta burn the fuel it might as well be fast while im doin it... it would prolly be a huge pain in the @$$ cuz my exhaust manifolds have to come off

oh well ill wiat for a 400ci or a good deal on an injected 350...

thanks
kevin

**NNT** · 08-31-2005, 10:02 AM

throw a 125+ shot on it and have fun till it grenades

**baja200merk** · 08-31-2005, 10:23 AM

its got 115000 on it now.. i dono y its still running i beat it like a redheaded step child

**NNT** · 08-31-2005, 10:34 AM

you mean it's still running ok on it's original cam?thats almost unheard of for any gm built between 76-82ish lol

**1BadAction** · 08-31-2005, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by baja200merk

its got 115000 on it now.. i dono y its still running i beat it like a redheaded step child

yet another reason not to sell my flak jacket.

**NNT** · 08-31-2005, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by 1BadAction

yet another reason not to sell my flak jacket.

hey what are you doing saturday buddy old pal of mine?

**10.5' Tunnel** · 08-31-2005, 10:41 AM

Throw in a carbed 350. It will take you an afternoon, and the sbc has a huge amount of aftermarket support. I beleive they only used that 301 turbo in a car for one year, what does that tell ya

**1BadAction** · 08-31-2005, 10:41 AM

oh no... LOL

u ready to mount that motor?

**baja200merk** · 08-31-2005, 10:45 AM

lol 1 bad im using that line im tellin ya now..

10.5 tunnel i didnt know that good point... do i have to change the mounts for the 350? will it bolt up to my tranny?

thanks kevin

**NNT** · 08-31-2005, 10:46 AM

maybe to the stand,but i could use a set of hands to help me move my furniture into the new party pad.there will of course be free food(steaks and tails maybe) and lots of booze.I can't promise,but i think there will be some chics over later in the day,so maybe a pool party will break out?

i am moving 95% of the stuff over this week and just need a hand for the few larger items on saturday.now i better stop hijacking this thread lol definately try to keep it all pontiac powered,especially if you have a 400 to work with.get those new edelbrock heads for the 400 and it can't help but make at least 400 hp

**Chummy** · 08-31-2005, 10:47 AM

No it won't

**NNT** · 08-31-2005, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Chummy

No it won't

how can you argue with that?

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