Yes, Shes still alive

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Yes, Shes still alive

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Hi. some of you might remember me from bstuff. My dream project of a AWD beretta is about to start rolling.
joan back in the day.
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-83 carb'ed 3.8l V6
-first gen olds bravada 700R4 W/ transfer case and front diff.
-89-97 Ford T bird 8.8 IRS

4 points of my roll cage should be in after this weekend. pics will come soon.
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Sounds interesting. Looking forward to progress and "moar pics" of course! :D
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"Like".
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Styluss wrote:"Like".
This isn't facebook... Don't make me take away your posting privledges...

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3X00-Modified wrote:
Styluss wrote:"Like".
This isn't facebook... Don't make me take away your posting privledges...

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sometimes all the drama makes me start to wonder... :P
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Why go back in time with a carb? Is the wheelbase going to stay the same?
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Are you looking for a rock crawler? That's about all that old carbed 3.8 is good for - low end torque.
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Why the HELL would you use that engine? Theres so many better, lighter, and more reliable options.

Did you find a tbird rear that matches the bravada front diff?
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Geez guys, ease off. I'm wondering why the carb'd 3.8 myself, but damn. Chill on our military guy here! :D
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Barry wrote:Why the HELL would you use that engine? Theres so many better, lighter, and more reliable options.

Did you find a tbird rear that matches the bravada front diff?
It's in my car :runsies:
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im using a 3.8 carbed because it is readily available and i know it runs. the first step i need to complete is to get this car rolling with AWD fully functioning. the engine i realy want to use is a 87 turbo 3.8l.

the gears for the bravada are the same for blazers as well, and can be bought in a meriad of ratios. i haven't picked a matching ratio yet, but i know there are several that match. im hopeing to get a SC T-bird rear for the detroit locker and better brakes, but i can easily get a base t bird rear. this whole project is mostly being supplied by a yard thats ran by a retired MSgt (that i work with) and his son.Link to FB page-http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JDM-Au ... 7305047498. the only thing i need to find is the bravada diff and transfer case.
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Hmm... cool. Sounds like you have put a good amount of thought into this. Keep us updated with new pictures as such as they become available. Would be cool to see this happen.
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keiffith wrote:im using a 3.8 carbed because it is readily available and i know it runs. the first step i need to complete is to get this car rolling with AWD fully functioning. the engine i realy want to use is a 87 turbo 3.8l.

the gears for the bravada are the same for blazers as well, and can be bought in a meriad of ratios. i haven't picked a matching ratio yet, but i know there are several that match. im hopeing to get a SC T-bird rear for the detroit locker and better brakes, but i can easily get a base t bird rear. this whole project is mostly being supplied by a yard thats ran by a retired MSgt (that i work with) and his son.Link to FB page-http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JDM-Au ... 7305047498. the only thing i need to find is the bravada diff and transfer case.
FYI, you dont need it from a SC. I am almost 100% positive that SC's got 3.08 gears. There were PLEANTY of stock(or sport models) that came with 3.27 gears and trac lock. Just find a set that has rear disc which, again, came in MORE than the SC's. IIRC, the rear discs are the same no matter what. The fronts are what got larger diameter rotors.
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thanks beefy. i have the option of 4 or 5 t-birds. anything in the vin tell you if it had tracloc?
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What is your goal with this car if you don't mind me asking? What do you want it to do? Are you trying to be competitive with subys and mitsus? Or are you just looking for more traction in the snow?
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