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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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is it just a 301 or a turbo? the turbo trans ams aren't even as rare as the formulas. (80 formula turbo, it too has that immensely powerful 301 Turbo LOL )





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What kind of HP was the 301 turbo capable of, and it is a standard small block casting?
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
is it just a 301 or a turbo?
Nope, its just a 301 . I can always put in a 79 455
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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What kind of HP was the 301 turbo capable of, and it is a standard small block casting?
It had 175 HP
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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By by immensely powerful he was being sarcastic?
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
By by immensely powerful he was being sarcastic?
10-4 roger that/come back
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
What kind of HP was the 301 turbo capable of, and it is a standard small block casting?

P O N T I A C it is a poncho engine not a chevy

Makes no power at all, it is a nice cruiser though and the seats are soft and really comfy
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
the seats are soft and really comfy
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
P O N T I A C it is a poncho engine not a chevy

Makes no power at all, it is a nice cruiser though and the seats are soft and really comfy

I knew it was not a Chevy, but had never heard of a 301 and wondered if it was it's own unique casting or if it maybe shared it's casting with any of GM's other block castings.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I knew it was not a Chevy, but had never heard of a 301 and wondered if it was it's own unique casting or if it maybe shared it's casting with any of GM's other block castings.
what??
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the casting is similar to the larger ponchos but not exactly the same (thin casting, shorter deck) . 4x3 bore/stroke.

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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
the casting is similar to the larger ponchos but not exactly the same (thin casting, shorter deck) . 4x3 bore/stroke.

How much boost did that turbo produce? Low HP numbers for a turbo V8.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
How much boost did that turbo produce? Low HP numbers for a turbo V8.
HUH!!
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MEGALADON
HUH!!

You said the 301 Turbo only put out 175 HP. A stock L48 does that. For a turbo V8, isn't 175 a low HP number?
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