3800's made over 900whp on stock rods and stock block.

And a few junkyard motors have been into the 9's with 3800's. Bone stock bottom ends. I doubt the new V6 will be better.

Tuning and the thing will be a bitch just like all the Direct Injected stuff right now. IIRC the Turbo Cobalts won't even let you add a mod without dialing the power back through timing/fuel .

 

I very much so think it could be better. With 24 valves helping it breathe up top as opposed to 12, upper RPM so much more killer on these.

 

Itll end up pricier for the same performance or less. Better off with the stock LS3 and start modding it after.

 

I'll take a better power band over peak HP anyday, but it's basically a Direct Injected LY7. Cams aren't available, nothing internal is easily available. There are some bolt on CSC kits making some good power (350whp) but they are VERY pricey, and the bottom end is known not to be as strong as the 3800's. That's why the 3.8L's are great, amazing blocks. No need to build them

 

A twinscrew blower would be the best way to go ont he V6 (I think).

 

i believe its coming were entering the turbo age here damn near every car coming out is gonna have a turbo and a smaller engine in the coming years i just did a research paper on this in school and renault is already working with a less than 1 liter engine with a turbo, reason being a small engine with a turbo can perform just as well as a larger engine without one and have better fuel economy and is cheaper to produce, im stickin with my v8's as long as they are around though idc if i start getting my a&$ kicked by turbo four cylinder school busses nothing can replace that exhaust note.

 

Where is the TT V8 option in this poll?

 

that option is sitting in front of my house

cept its a single turbo.. but still!

 

First off, that'll void warranty. Secondly, anyone who wants the power will get the V8. Theres no real market for this, yet. Maybe in 6 years or so...

 

Trust me on this... 3.6 is a very strong v6. Before they could only get 260hp out of a SC 3800 but now they get 300 out of a DI 3600! The problem is the whole top end. It is junk. The heads are **** and the cams walk in and out. Second is the cam sprokets are ****. It will jump time easy! With the right amount of $$$ you could fix these issues but right now with virtually no aftermarket product; i would stay away from these engines. I dont see putting a bolt on tt or any forced induction setup on a 3.6 would be safe. They got 11.4:1 compression. The good thing about the engine is the vvt that when they make a cams (yea cams:2in 2ex 3chains!) for it; that motor would scream! Also for the "mechanicaly inclined" this motor is no 3.8 to work on.

 

I would never take one over an LS3, but sure make it, someone will buy it.

 

Ummmm.....huh? look in my sig, thats a V6 and its also considered a GM muscle car so.....?

i think what you mean is that a CAMARO with a V6 does not scream GM muscle...

 

It's a cool idea but I'd rather have a V8. As for fuel mileage, the V6 is not much better right now than the V8. I'm guessing with boost it would get less than the V8. One of the issues with doing it though might be the fuel injectors. Isn't this the DI motor? I doubt there is much in the way of aftermarket injectors available.

 

I could'nt pick one over an LS3, but I'd love to see the result's,...the block is designed to displace up to 4.0L. The mazda turbo I4's are running 10.0:1 compression with direct injection. And this LLT is running on 87 octane. So even with a properly sized single turbo, it could be a wicked motor, maybe not so much in a camaro, but in a decent RWD Pontiac G6 type car,... be an awesome daily driver... I'd get rid of my 97 M3 and all its headaches.

 

+1

 

I have a 3.8 (and very proud of it) and I am planning on putting a turbo on the car and using the same block. I see no problem with doing a turbo set up for v6's. If you are a into cars and you have a passion for them, then you have respect for the GNX/GN which had a 3.8 liter and gave the V8's something to cry about. The 98-02 camaro's carry that 3.8 and it is a very good block. I have 122k miles on mine and it still runs great. If you love the f-body then you love all models of it, not just the ones with two extra cylinders. I say yes to a turbo/twin turbo set up to any V6 model. If you support it then that is great if not then don't be pissed when you see my tail lights but show some respect, ha.