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Stefan · 06-01-2001, 02:09 PM

In reading a lot of your responses to people's questions I have noticed your knowledge of the I6. I bookmarked the pages you linked to where you are moderator but haven't had a chance to explore them yet (I'm sure there's a wealth of info on them). So be prepared for a lot of ?'s on the 200

Let me also preface everything with the thought that I am not trying to mod my 200 to be a V8 killer (although that would be cool) I just like the idea of having a peppier than stock setup. So where some people would say just start with a V8 car ... I would rather keep the 200 and have some fun with it. I am just a fledgling gearhead anyway and the 200 is fun to work on.
Now to my first question...
You sparked my interest on a T5 conversion. How expensive a prospect is this? My 66 has the stock C4 in it right now but you said the T5 bolts up nicely. I would probably try to do this next year as my wife and I are househunting right now, but I thought i'd start my homework and parts shopping.
My current status on the 66 is:
stock 200
Holley 1bbl.
Pertronix ignition with flamethrower coil
K&N filter (duh)
3 row rad.
stock exhaust (had to remove the Clifford 6 into 2 headers temporarily - the header w' port divider is in great shape still so I'm not getting rid of it - it's just off for now)
Firestone 215 60/14's all around
Splitfire plugs (they were free so no laughing) with wider gap

If i'm just looking for some more pep what would be the next logical step mod-wise?

Sorry to barrage you with this lengthy message but you've kind of renewed me here

Thanks a ton

Brett

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

06-01-2001, 02:09 PM	#1
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	amartin725... In reading a lot of your responses to people's questions I have noticed your knowledge of the I6. I bookmarked the pages you linked to where you are moderator but haven't had a chance to explore them yet (I'm sure there's a wealth of info on them). So be prepared for a lot of ?'s on the 200 Let me also preface everything with the thought that I am not trying to mod my 200 to be a V8 killer (although that would be cool) I just like the idea of having a peppier than stock setup. So where some people would say just start with a V8 car ... I would rather keep the 200 and have some fun with it. I am just a fledgling gearhead anyway and the 200 is fun to work on. Now to my first question... You sparked my interest on a T5 conversion. How expensive a prospect is this? My 66 has the stock C4 in it right now but you said the T5 bolts up nicely. I would probably try to do this next year as my wife and I are househunting right now, but I thought i'd start my homework and parts shopping. My current status on the 66 is: stock 200 Holley 1bbl. Pertronix ignition with flamethrower coil K&N filter (duh) 3 row rad. stock exhaust (had to remove the Clifford 6 into 2 headers temporarily - the header w' port divider is in great shape still so I'm not getting rid of it - it's just off for now) Firestone 215 60/14's all around Splitfire plugs (they were free so no laughing) with wider gap If i'm just looking for some more pep what would be the next logical step mod-wise? Sorry to barrage you with this lengthy message but you've kind of renewed me here Thanks a ton Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!