HoLLo

iTrader: (17)

First off, I understand I can easily buy an LT1. So I want a straight answer..

For the FI gurus - what all would it take to turbo a 3.4? I'm new to FI, so I want to know what parts I would need. Stock motor vs built motor also. How much power could a decent midrange turbo setup put down, along with good gears, aluminum shaft and better diff?

Could a decent setup get me over 250hp on a 3.4? How much $$ would I be looking at on average?

Again, I understand I could easily turbo an LT1, or buy an LT1...

Boostaholic

iTrader: (4)

Just incase you missed it

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/567592-real-price-forced-induction.html

Forced induction costs a lot of money, V6 or V8

Tiago

iTrader: (27)

My 3.4 made about 350 rwhp with a custom turbo kit I built, surprised a lot of people but to get any more then that starts being way not worth it in my eyes. Need forged internals, stand alone EFI, too much $$$ for a V6 that will only make probably ~600 before the block cracks lol.

HoLLo

iTrader: (17)

350 would do me just fine! Hell 250 would be fine.. I don't need a dragster. Just something quick.. What all did you have done to it? what were the exact parts in your kit? Or for your LS1 swap, how much did you end up spending on it?

SonofaBish

iTrader: (5)

i think you'd be better off buying a LT1 and doing a H/C setup with boltons... you'll far surpass ur goals... plus it'll be a VERY SMALL fraction of the cost of turbo-ing the V6 (if dont right)

Hennytime

iTrader: (33)

without a doubt, parts for a lt1 are cheap, you could probly do a h/c and all bolt ons for under 2k plus a tune

HoLLo

iTrader: (17)

My main problem is, i just tried buying an LT1 TA, but I don't have any credit at my age and could not get a cosign...

SonofaBish

iTrader: (5)

just save save save and be smart with your money...

I just turned 22, and have everythign in my sig without ever gettin a dime from my parents... all while getting a 4 year degree in Actuarial Science... it can be done, no dobut about it

lo_jack

iTrader: (27)

There is no reason on this earth to take out a loan to buy a high milage LT1. I say this because a lower milage LS1 can be had for only a few grand more than an LT1. You are in a 3.4 because it is cheap. I would advise against buying anything short of a clean low milage LS1 with a loan.

Td04 with front sweeping headers. You are still looking at 3k to do that and probably more, but at least you can buy it part at a time and not have to owe someone more than the car is worth later for it.

BTW, www.fullthrottlev6.com is a good place to find out answers to this question. There are also some powerdyne kits up for grabs there as well. Not what you asked for, but an option.

HoLLo

iTrader: (17)

I spend 99% of my time on FullthrottleV6, but I thought I could get a hair more insight over here..

lo_jack

iTrader: (27)

hahaha birdman. lol. now i recognize you.

If the right person replies, then yes. Otherwise, you will get the answers you expect.

Don't sweat that LT1, you are better off without it. Ask Neil.