So 400hp+ is doable with a turbo? Would an I6 fit under the hood of a 2nd gen firebird? Reason I ask is my bird has T-tops, and most everyone agrees that, even after frame upgrades and a minimal roll cage, more than 500hp is asking for permanent damage from body twisting. So if I'm keeping the power level below that, a lighter, smaller engine with 12-15psi of boost is a better choice on paper than a full-sized V8 running 5psi. And less weight in the front will make for better handling, too.
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1979 Esprit, Starting the Resto-Mod Process with a 350 and a TKO 600.
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