'94-'96 GM B-body 260/299 LT1 350 sedan or wagon stocker?

[6130]

Anybody here race one?

Are they a viable combo without having to mortgage my home?

The sedans appear to be natural K cars, and the wagons appear to be natural N cars.

The best off the shelf headers I can find so far, is Hooker's funky #2063 ceramic-coated Super Comp 1-3/4"x3" headers, which appear to sweep up and over.

Is there any advantage to keeping the 4L60E, for it's 3.06 first gear? I don't think a metric 200 would be in the budget for me. It looks like there are proper 8" converters available for them.

Does Global West make Del-Alum front control arm bushings for them?

Who makes lightweight front brake kits for them?

I found single and double adjustable front shocks from Strange, but nothing for the rear.

I'd sure be interested in hearing from anyone that has raced one.

[Billy Nees]

A VERY good combo but IMHO not cheap.

[6130]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

A VERY good combo but IMHO not cheap.

Thank you, Billy.

Please elaborate. What makes it good?

What would be involved in getting one to comfortably run under, without breaking the bank?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by 6130

Please elaborate. What makes it good?

What would be involved in getting one to comfortably run under, without breaking the bank?

The biggest thing that "makes it good" is the HP factor. Compare it to an LT-1 Camaro, there's almost 60 HP difference for a slightly different intake and an arguable better iron head.

I don't know what you would consider "breaking the bank". You SHOULD get an aftermarket ECU, a GOOD 3-speed trans and you're going to have to fill up the 8.5 rear with GOOD parts or get a 12 bolt. The only place where I could see you "cheaping out" would be with the motor. I don't see the need for a bunch of trick parts to "comfortably run under" the index but you are going to need a competent shop that understands LT-1s.

[6130]

Thank you. I noticed the 59 horsepower while going through the classification guides.

[joe huestis]

PM Corbitt Marshburn on this site . He has built the LT-1 powered wagon and could guide you down the right path.

[6130]

Originally Posted by joe huestis

PM Corbitt Marshburn on this site . He has built the LT-1 powered wagon and could guide you down the right path.

Thanks.

I just PM'd him. He's been a member here since 2004, but he's never made a single post, so I wouldn't know if he even checks in here anymore.

I Googled his name, and found a pic of the black wagon. Is it a class car, or a bracket car?

[Lee Valentine]

Ditch 4/60LE transmission,will kill you
. Don't even think about it!

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by 6130

Thank you, Billy.

Please elaborate. What makes it good?

What would be involved in getting one to comfortably run under, without breaking the bank?

This is a great combination. Years ago, I worked with GM to get the wagon added. I ended up building another Firebird after Veronica turned her nose up at the idea of me racing a wagon. I still point out every one we pass to her!!

It shouldn't be crazy expensive to build a competitive car. It all depends on what your budget is and how much you can do yourself.

[Lee Valentine]

Billy is right,the engine is where you can save. I've built combos I just wanted to see if they were viable using cast pistons,home brewed low drag ring package etc. that weren't much slower than first class stuff. Good basics and preparation does a lot,might not want to run it forever but good maintenance and common sense driving go a long way. Sorry for the long winded response. Good Luck.