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Old 05-28-2007, 06:42 AM
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just found this site.Im getting my first american car on wednesday.Ive owned 3 eclipses and a 300zx and now im getting a 2001 Firebird.Im pretty excited about that.Im new to domestic cars so this will be a enjoyable learning experience for me
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does anyone know what motor is in the v6 models?
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1- http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/sp...model=Firebird

2-http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2001/pontiac/firebird/base_coupe/313/

a 3.8 litre or 3800 cc motor.

you like the looks or you plan on going fast?

because if you plan on going fast I don`t know if it can go that well without forced induction and specially a turbo.

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i do like the overall look of the car but im either thinking off swapping motors or turboing the motor.Thanks for your help
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Welcome. Congrats on seeing the light, and coming to the domestic side! Pics when you get them!
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Thanks Darth Z.I'll get some pics up asap
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No prob dude!
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the 3800's can be very quick when built and turboed. Check out the Grand Nationals, some of which are pushing 1200 to the wheels with turboed 3800 II's. But, there is nothing quite like an LS1. All depends on your preferance and how much coin ya got. Read A LOT on both sides before you decide to start. That's the best advice I can give you.
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Thanks for the advise gto
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Welcome! Your not to far from me. You will enjoy the FBods, they are cool cars. I would consider a LT1 or LS1 before a v6 tho. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by GTObsessor
the 3800's can be very quick when built and turboed. Check out the Grand Nationals, some of which are pushing 1200 to the wheels with turboed 3800 II's. But, there is nothing quite like an LS1. All depends on your preferance and how much coin ya got. Read A LOT on both sides before you decide to start. That's the best advice I can give you.
Yes the 3800' s can be fast, but the Grand Nationals used the Series I, not the Series II. Short of the displacement, they share hardly, if anything at all in common.
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Why did you decide to switch?
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Originally Posted by waldershrek
Why did you decide to switch?
Most import owners eventually switch to domestic cars, once they lose their virginity! They aren' t afraid of a little power after that!
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ive always been a fan of the ls1.I switched cause i got sick of my eclipse breaking all the time
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Welcome to the board and congrats on your first F-body!

Whether you decide on a LS1/LS6 engine swap or simply throw a little boost at the 3.8 L V6, you're in the right place if you're looking for helpful information!




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