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  1. J

    fwd trans, 4t60

    I posted a question over in 3800 tech forum. If anyone has info on those -interchange 87-9? and sc vs non-sc trans, please drop over. Thanks Jay
  2. J

    upgrading trans '87 fwd

    I'm building a hybrid (Corvair), using 3.8 and trans from an 87 Delta 88. (Rear/Midships, Fiero style.) I always assumed that that engine and trans were placeholders while I do all the rest of the conversion. The motor is decent, and will get a turbo. The trans has really bad upshifts, and I...
  3. J

    corvair powered by 3.8 and 4T60

    Well, the Toy is insured and licensed. Need to get VIN verified to get license tags. Is '61 'vair with 1987 3.8 fwd package mounted midships, Fiero style. I have turbo from '84 T-type, not installed yet. Still finishing lots of stuff, like front brakes (have rear only for test purposes at the...
  4. J

    "Toy" 3.8 > Corvair update

    Working on project car, not turboed yet. Was a Corvair, previous owner gave it major facelift with fiberglass skin (Porsche nose, rest of skin is ?) and 327 Chev. It had problems, sat for many years. I am giving it the 3.8 and trans from an '86 Olds. (FWD package, now sitting midships, Fiero...
  5. J

    turbocharging a fwd configuration

    Am using a fwd 3800 in an engine swap. To begin with, will run stock motor 'till I get things sorted out. (frame, suspension, front brake conversion, etc, etc) Eventually, I expect to turbo it. Since the car will be really light, and have really good traction, I don't expect to need...
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