OK, I have an opportunity to buy a 1980 Monte Carlo with a factory 3.8L Turbo.. How different is this motor from the later TR motors? I mean are the block dimensions and internals similiar?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but there were no computers in 1980, so how does the fuel management work besides just a carburetor mixing in more fuel when the turbo kicks in? And how does it know when its under boost?
I test drove this car, and the turbo lag was considerable, but it will pass and merge great on the highway, a lot of top end.
This is a fully loaded model with a moonroof, bucket seats and the custom interior with different door panels, A/C, full guages, tilt, cruise, sport suspension, rally wheels, sport mirrors, wide trim, AM/FM 8-track (SUPER DUPER EXTRA RARE in 1980), POSI, special order performace axle (in this case a 2.73 gear, ouch, thats performance?, although it may be referring to the POSI, but it does give the gear ratio), and a TH-350 tranny.
Are there anyways to increase the performance of this motor??
Anyone know the specs of the performance, it 'feels' like a high 15's car as is.
Its a Two-Tone Dark Blue/Light Blue with a Dk. Blue interior.
He thinks its worth a fortune, but Turbo Montees are not that rare, you just don't see them too often as they are not collectible. I offered him $3500 for it, think thats reasonable? I did a NADA search and it actually decreases the price for a V6.
The car has 85k on it and looks great, interior is immaculate, and is all stock under the hood.
Is this car worth the effort from a performance standpoint? I mean can I put some money into the motor and get some decent horsepower? How difficult is it to find parts for this motor?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but there were no computers in 1980, so how does the fuel management work besides just a carburetor mixing in more fuel when the turbo kicks in? And how does it know when its under boost?
I test drove this car, and the turbo lag was considerable, but it will pass and merge great on the highway, a lot of top end.
This is a fully loaded model with a moonroof, bucket seats and the custom interior with different door panels, A/C, full guages, tilt, cruise, sport suspension, rally wheels, sport mirrors, wide trim, AM/FM 8-track (SUPER DUPER EXTRA RARE in 1980), POSI, special order performace axle (in this case a 2.73 gear, ouch, thats performance?, although it may be referring to the POSI, but it does give the gear ratio), and a TH-350 tranny.
Are there anyways to increase the performance of this motor??
Anyone know the specs of the performance, it 'feels' like a high 15's car as is.
Its a Two-Tone Dark Blue/Light Blue with a Dk. Blue interior.
He thinks its worth a fortune, but Turbo Montees are not that rare, you just don't see them too often as they are not collectible. I offered him $3500 for it, think thats reasonable? I did a NADA search and it actually decreases the price for a V6.
The car has 85k on it and looks great, interior is immaculate, and is all stock under the hood.
Is this car worth the effort from a performance standpoint? I mean can I put some money into the motor and get some decent horsepower? How difficult is it to find parts for this motor?