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"Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage" (Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage) 05/08/2015 at 21:07 • Filed to: Opel GT

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I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen one of these for sale on CL. I might be the only one, but I have an INSANE desire to resto-mod one of these. I’ve read some Opel GT message boards, and a few people have swapped in the 3.8 Turbo out of a GN. When they hooked up, several people reported Sub-3 second (!!!) 0-60 times. That’s downright insane. Anyways, here’s the one I found.

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Birddog > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 21:11

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$2200? That could be the deal of th..

Shit.

I read the ad all the way through.

$950 would be a good offer.

Roadster Man > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 21:13

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I truly like the looks of the Opel GT. It’s up there with the P1800 as one of my favorite weirdo designs.

Justin > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 21:15

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I’ve heard of Ford 2.3 turbo engines being swapped in these. I’d like to see a 20v Toyota with open ITBs myself. Very neat looking little cars.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Birddog 05/08/2015 at 21:16

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Yeah, the price is a bit high. Still cool regardless. If I had the money and space for a project car, I’d love to snatch this up for around $1k.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Roadster Man 05/08/2015 at 21:17

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Agreed!

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Justin 05/08/2015 at 21:20

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Both of those would definitely be interesting in this. Tons more power, but still lightweight, so it wouldn’t affect the handling characteristics too much. Another interesting option would be to swap in a Ecotec.

Birddog > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 21:23

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At a grand it’s a worthy project.

These cars usually languish in a half finished state for years because the owner thinks their Mini Corvette is worth big dollars.

Next stop? Junkyard..

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Birddog 05/08/2015 at 21:43

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Definitely the sad truth. That’s why I was so surprised to find this one. Most of the ones in existence are a) Showpieces that are unaffordable or b) rusted into the ground. Its hard to find one like this that’s a decent canvas; find a driver-quality one would be even harder.

Justin > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 21:44

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Mazda MZR turbo perhaps? Or a ported 13b? An S2000 swap?

A used Miata drivetrain can’t be very expensive these days... Maybe a junkyard turbo kit tossed on that...

Ill stop now.

Birddog > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 21:48

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This one is in limbo at $2200. If they’re flexible it could be saved. It’s not really desirable outside of a niche though.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Justin 05/08/2015 at 22:13

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Ooooooh, a 13B would be completely righteous.

Believe it or not, I remember someone on Oppo swapping an NA Miata motor/trans into an Opel GT. Wish I could remember his tag.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Birddog 05/08/2015 at 22:14

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Yeah, for sure. Hopefully its saved.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 22:41

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CP just cause he cant spell “brakes” correctly

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/08/2015 at 23:52

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There is a pretty good supply of parts, a guy has a business online out of eastern CA. Restomoding is a sin, making a Conrero race clone is not! I almost got one but my 240Z hatch area is so useful, dogs ect. that I had to go with the Datsun. The aluminum Rover/Buick V8s can go in these, they have done it in Europe. Its an American/German/French car, looks designed in France, engineered in Germany and owned by GM.

Blake Noble > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/09/2015 at 00:08

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Hacking up a good Grand National to harvest the turbo 3.8?

Naw. Just, nawww.

Personally, I’ve always really, really wanted to put the drivetrain out of a wrecked Solstice GXP in one of these. Hell, the Opel GT is so light, I think the naturally aspirated Ecotec four could be enough. And if I ever get the money, you can bet I’m finding out.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Blake Noble 05/09/2015 at 00:15

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Oh HELL NO. I was thinking of buying a separate engine and trans from an auction or something. I like the Opel GT, but not nearly enough to hurt a GN.

I fully agree. I think I mentioned to someone in the comments that an Ecotec would be a killer choice for it.

Blake Noble > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/09/2015 at 00:21

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It’s the only choice. For me, anyway. I noticed someone floated the idea of using a Ford motor in this. That’s just sacrilege. Like all those dudes who put LS1s in Hot Rod Fords and old AMCs.

E. Julius > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/09/2015 at 02:59

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My dad had one of these back when they were new, in purple.

KatzManDu > Birddog 05/09/2015 at 03:04

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Easily goes for $5-$10k in the Europe these days. Fix it, export to EU, profit.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > E. Julius 05/09/2015 at 08:06

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Sweet!

MultiplaOrgasms > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 05/21/2015 at 14:23

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Wonder how one of these would be like with the 4.0 24V Stroker from an Irmscher Senator B.