98'MidnightBlueBird'

I currently have a 1998 Pontiac Firebird series 3800 v6 engine and i want to increase my top speed...because i max out at like 120... Next year im doing a ls1 swap, but until then i want to get a higher top speed.. .. I have preformance tires on my car so i know i can take it... but i dont want to spend like 300 dollars for a programer? any options???

Neal

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waterbug1999

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i think maybe a chip will help. on my 97 vortek v6 stepside i had i did all the up grades possible but would cut out at 95. Bought an after market chip and it fixed that. Should be the same on your car..

waterbug1999

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BUT, you know why they have that MPH shut off on the V6's? So those stock 6 pistons dont get thrown threw you hood.. But if you dont "over do it" it ought to be fine after the chip upgrade. Dont expect to go 140+ like an ls1 though..

98'MidnightBlueBird'

humm i just need my ls1....

waterbug1999

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Shouldnt be goin 120 anyway IMO. Atleast not on street. Track yea but not 1/4 mile in a V6(unless you really soup it up anyway). Ive had my LS1 for a year now and love it but ive had it only to 110 at a place WAY out of town for 4 sec. or so.

jrp

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stop putting any money into your v6. sell the v6 when your ready and pick up a late model ls1. swap isnt worth it, specially with the prices of ls1's dropping at a steady rate.

waterbug1999

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v6 What he said..