GA ram air

[zboy2012]

so i know this is a ls1 site lol but im thinkin bout getting a grand am ram air an putting a gtp motor in it, an idk if there is any diff. between the ram air "nostrle's" an the ram air hood an if there is which should i get? thanks

[cammed goat]

The ram air hood isn't functional. That's the GT1 or GT SC hood, if I recall. The grilles are the ram air ducts. I think you can make the hood scoops functional though. The GTP motor should fit as the 3400 is the same size, just a tad taller with the blower. They were nice cars, but the GAGT couldn't be had with a manual trans, which was a deal breaker for me.


Paging Dr. Smittro.

[Red97GTP]

That's a cool swap. I always wanted to put an L67 into an older Z24 (88-92.)

[cammed goat]

That's a cool swap. I always wanted to put an L67 into an older Z24 (88-92.)

So did I.

My first car was a blue/blue 87 Z24. 2.8 auto with digital gauges. Got it my senior year of high school as a graduation gift from my folks. Loved that car dearly.

[zboy2012]

ok so would have to change the motor moutns or trans?

[Zinergy]

The ram air hood isn't functional. That's the GT1 or GT SC hood, if I recall. The grilles are the ram air ducts. I think you can make the hood scoops functional though. The GTP motor should fit as the 3400 is the same size, just a tad taller with the blower. They were nice cars, but the GAGT couldn't be had with a manual trans, which was a deal breaker for me.


Paging Dr. Smittro.

If its a ram air grand am it should have the 3800 no supercharged already in it.

I am sorry but this swap just doesnt make sense. Why mod a grand am and if you do why put a gtp engine in it. Just buy an entire GTP lol.

[cammed goat]

I think the mounts are the same. But don't quote me on that.

[zboy2012]

If its a ram air grand am it should have the 3800 no supercharged already in it.

I am sorry but this swap just doesnt make sense. Why mod a grand am and if you do why put a gtp engine in it. Just buy an entire GTP lol.

idk i got the thot that it would sweet to put one in a ga ram cuz of the weight diff.

[zboy2012]

I think the mounts are the same. But don't quote me on that.

ok so i wouldnt have to change the trany?

[cammed goat]

As per Wikipedia:

1999–2005: 3.4L 3400 V6: 170 hp (175 for GT),

[zboy2012]

As per Wikipedia:

1999–2005: 3.4L 3400 V6: 170 hp (175 for GT),

ok thanks so there is no diff in the ram air hood or grill?

[cammed goat]

The grilles are the actual ram air inlets. There are ducts behind the grilles which direct cold air into the airbox. I think the rubber gaskets in the hood are removeable. I cannot remember at the moment as I have not worked on GAs in quite some time.

[Zinergy]

As per Wikipedia:

1999–2005: 3.4L 3400 V6: 170 hp (175 for GT),

Thats crazy because the 2001 impala 3400 was rated at 180hp with no ram air. Not that ram air really does anything.

[Zinergy]

idk i got the thot that it would sweet to put one in a ga ram cuz of the weight diff.

A early 2000s grand am gt weighs 3100-3200lbs. a early 2000s gtp weighs 3300-3400lbs. Put the 3800 with a supercharger on it in the grand am it there weigh difference will probably be 100lbs.

[zboy2012]

A early 2000s grand am gt weighs 3100-3200lbs. a early 2000s gtp weighs 3300-3400lbs. Put the 3800 with a supercharger on it in the grand am it there weigh difference will probably be 100lbs.

ik but i also like the looks of the ga's

[ls1camino]

ik but i also like the looks of the ga's

I need to get a pic of my GTP next to my brother's Grand Am...my car looks soooooo much better.

[cammed goat]

I need to get a pic of my GTP next to my brother's Grand Am...my car looks soooooo much better.

I was waiting for you to chime in, Jeremy.

[zboy2012]

I need to get a pic of my GTP next to my brother's Grand Am...my car looks soooooo much better.

lol i understand ppl like grand prix better but i love the looks of ga's especailly with the ram air hood

[cammed goat]

lol i understand ppl like grand prix better but i love the looks of ga's especailly with the ram air hood

I stand corrected. The optional hood is the SC/T designation.

[GTP231]

ok so would have to change the motor moutns or trans?

Yes and yes and wiring. L67swap.com will be your friend