What do you guys think about this one -- 87 factory slantnose
12-23-2011, 10:40 PM
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and at that price it better have at least a G50 if they want it to have a 5 speed. otherwise get the 4 speed back in there. you're looking for nothing but problems with a 915
12-24-2011, 02:10 AM
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The 915 'upgrade" was commonly done at one time as a low budget mod pre g50, the case and sideplate were too weak. The 915 tranny simply can't handle the torque of a stock turbo, I couldn't imagine a 500hp version.
Conversely, the 4spd is indestructable.
Conversely, the 4spd is indestructable.
12-24-2011, 01:28 PM
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I had looked into this car previously, let me sse if I still have the emails from tru speed.
If I recall correctly there is no records, of what was done to the motor, I believe I was told "it went to andial and they did there thing". I doubt the 500hp even if it is crank horse power. If it is accurate the car is going to be eye watering rich. I also agree that the 915 is not up to the task of this car.
Personally I'd pay about 30k for this car and look for a ruff 5 spd or a 930 4 spd, shorten the gears on the 4 spd and rebuild the motor to efi. As it is, I'd be worried about this car grenading.
If I recall correctly there is no records, of what was done to the motor, I believe I was told "it went to andial and they did there thing". I doubt the 500hp even if it is crank horse power. If it is accurate the car is going to be eye watering rich. I also agree that the 915 is not up to the task of this car.
Personally I'd pay about 30k for this car and look for a ruff 5 spd or a 930 4 spd, shorten the gears on the 4 spd and rebuild the motor to efi. As it is, I'd be worried about this car grenading.
