283 Turbo-Fire 170 Horsepower ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

EJ · 01-27-2003, 07:21 PM

Seen this on ebay, what does the turbo fire mean?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6769

My Boy's Toy · 01-27-2003, 07:24 PM

Good ? . I'm puting togeather a 327 Turbo-Fire 275 HP , Any one know?

67cst · 01-27-2003, 07:34 PM

nope, but i have a 327 w/ 275 hp also, where can i get one of those stickers?

My Boy's Toy · 01-27-2003, 07:40 PM

67cst , I jest seen one yesterday on Ebay , search 327 under car & truck part's ,

crazy longhorn · 01-27-2003, 07:49 PM

Stretching my old memory, I think Turbo -fire was a designation given the the smallblocks by GM. They also had the turbo-Jet as a BB designation....if my memory didnt work right, Im sure somebody will tell you "square".......crazyL

70cst10_05 · 01-27-2003, 08:06 PM

i think we have a 350 out of a 71 camaro or somethin that has a turbo-fire sticker on it, not sure what it means but would it produce any more horsepower than a regular one or be better or what??
kevin

Dropt72Shortbed · 01-27-2003, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crazy longhorn
Stretching my old memory, I think Turbo -fire was a designation given the the smallblocks by GM. They also had the turbo-Jet as a BB designation....if my memory didnt work right, Im sure somebody will tell you "square".......crazyL

i think youre right, it was just the name of that era of chevy smallblocks. kinda like the buicks big blocks were called nailheads etc...

Eddie H. · 01-27-2003, 09:01 PM

Turbo Fire was nothing more than advertising hype, just like Turbo-Hydramatic transmissions and GMC INVADER V8's
** Words like "Turbo", "JET" , and "FIRE" just sound more powerful.

DennyB · 01-27-2003, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 70cst10_05
i think we have a 350 out of a 71 camaro or somethin that has a turbo-fire sticker on it, not sure what it means but would it produce any more horsepower than a regular one or be better or what??
kevin

Kevin,
Turbo Fire is the "regular one"

As was mentioned before, its just marketing.

67cst · 01-27-2003, 09:10 PM

ive been on e bay for 20 min and cant find a red 327 turbo fire 275 hp decal, i see gold and black rectangular ones but i want a red one...can someone help please..thatwould look awesome on the air cleaner...

Derek

matt_field · 01-27-2003, 09:26 PM

just search for 327 sbc or somthing like that i just bought a 300 hp one

My Boy's Toy · 01-27-2003, 09:57 PM

67cst . Check out www.classicgmsports.com , they have what your looking for. Paul

67cst · 01-27-2003, 10:09 PM

thanks my boys toys

weasel29gm · 01-27-2003, 11:22 PM

You can find those decals at the bigger swap meets, most vendors has em'. 2-3 bucks ea.

*rayville body* · 01-28-2003, 12:40 AM

you can get them from any chevelle,nova, or camaro resto parts co. yes crazy is right, turbo fire is small block and turbo jet is big block

EJ · 01-28-2003, 09:45 AM

Learn something new everyday!

01-27-2003, 07:21 PM	#1
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	283 Turbo-Fire 170 Horsepower ? Seen this on ebay, what does the turbo fire mean? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6769

01-27-2003, 07:34 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	nope, but i have a 327 w/ 275 hp also, where can i get one of those stickers? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-27-2003, 07:49 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Stretching my old memory, I think Turbo -fire was a designation given the the smallblocks by GM. They also had the turbo-Jet as a BB designation....if my memory didnt work right, Im sure somebody will tell you "square".......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-27-2003, 08:06 PM	#6
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 745	i think we have a 350 out of a 71 camaro or somethin that has a turbo-fire sticker on it, not sure what it means but would it produce any more horsepower than a regular one or be better or what?? kevin __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

01-27-2003, 09:01 PM	#8
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Turbo Fire was nothing more than advertising hype, just like Turbo-Hydramatic transmissions and GMC INVADER V8's ** Words like "Turbo", "JET" , and "FIRE" just sound more powerful. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

01-27-2003, 07:24 PM	#2
My Boy's Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Unity, OH, USA Posts: 235	Good ? . I'm puting togeather a 327 Turbo-Fire 275 HP , Any one know?

01-27-2003, 07:40 PM	#4
My Boy's Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Unity, OH, USA Posts: 235	67cst , I jest seen one yesterday on Ebay , search 327 under car & truck part's ,

01-27-2003, 09:10 PM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	ive been on e bay for 20 min and cant find a red 327 turbo fire 275 hp decal, i see gold and black rectangular ones but i want a red one...can someone help please..thatwould look awesome on the air cleaner... Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-27-2003, 09:26 PM	#11
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	just search for 327 sbc or somthing like that i just bought a 300 hp one __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

01-27-2003, 09:57 PM	#12
My Boy's Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Unity, OH, USA Posts: 235	67cst . Check out www.classicgmsports.com , they have what your looking for. Paul

01-27-2003, 10:09 PM	#13
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	thanks my boys toys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-27-2003, 11:22 PM	#14
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	You can find those decals at the bigger swap meets, most vendors has em'. 2-3 bucks ea. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-28-2003, 12:40 AM	#15
rayville body Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: rayville,LA Posts: 226	you can get them from any chevelle,nova, or camaro resto parts co. yes crazy is right, turbo fire is small block and turbo jet is big block

01-28-2003, 09:45 AM	#16
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	Learn something new everyday!



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