New project Malibu

jameser

jameser

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I just picked up a new project, 1979 Malibu. 26k original miles. I am thinking on keeping the interior and exterior stock. Maybe some weld wheels and light tint. It has a very mild 350 in it for now, once winter hits the engine and trans comes out and the fun will begin. I want to just drive it the rest of the season. Now its time to get rid of my Blazer so I can free up some funds. What do you guys think on leaving the interior and exterior alone?
 

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imo loose the vinyl top, side moldings, different wheels/tires, paint it anything but sh!t brown and it would be awesome! maybe do up the interior too, at least black carpet to minimize all the brown.
 
G-bodys rule. I agree with leaving interior and exterior alone.

I think this car should get an LS engine or a BBC.

Or maybe even a modified Turbo Buick combo.
 
Fryguy302 said:
It will be cool that way, but it would be cheaper and better to go with an LS engine unless you're shooting for extreme (race car) power levels.
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I'm looking to make something in the 500-600 RWHP range, so nothing to radical. I was thinking LS was more costly and I know a gen1 sbc will bolt right in. If I was to go LS, what type of power will a stock lower end hold up to?
 
6.0 LQ4 or 9 with a 76mm - arp hardware, will handle gobs of power - probably more than you want

EDIT: I vote to keep ext/int as is!!
 
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jameser said:
I'm looking to make something in the 500-600 RWHP range, so nothing to radical. I was thinking LS was more costly and I know a gen1 sbc will bolt right in. If I was to go LS, what type of power will a stock lower end hold up to?
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Stock lower end will go to stupid power. And you can use a stock intake and even computer. IMO it's the way to go. I'm doing a very similar project right now, it's a g-body also, with a stock 2001 junkyard LS1 and an 80mm turbo. Using the stock PCM. I expect to make the kind of power you are looking for with this and I have like $1100 into the engine and computer together :lol: Plus, it won't leak and it will get good mileage.
 
Leave it alone!

And damnit, where do you guys find these cars? I can never find old cars in this nice of shape. :lol:
 
Thats what I like to hear!!!
Fryguy302 said:
Stock lower end will go to stupid power. And you can use a stock intake and even computer. IMO it's the way to go. I'm doing a very similar project right now, it's a g-body also, with a stock 2001 junkyard LS1 and an 80mm turbo. Using the stock PCM. I expect to make the kind of power you are looking for with this and I have like $1100 into the engine and computer together :lol: Plus, it won't leak and it will get good mileage.
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I want this car! Only thing i would change is putting black interior, i hate shit brown, and a center consol with buckets. Otherwise leave it. And LS with turbo FTW>

Also lose the side moldings, and tail pipes. But im with you, cruise it with tint for the rest of the year.
 
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