231 ci of slow :)
best of luck with that prokect but dont let the bug get you too bad (im dropping the v6 for a 414, getting rid of the auto for a t56 and putting in a 9 inch ALL AT ONCE) the 3.8 are great cars really fun to drive especially wit the 3.42 lots of scoot to be had with them.
Originally Posted by Ironxcross
point being? want to start the 1000th flame war? lol
Don't bash what you deem isn't as good as what you have, cuz others could do the same.
Originally Posted by 99camarosupersport
Point being LS1>LT1
Don't bash what you deem isn't as good as what you have, cuz others could do the same.
Don't bash what you deem isn't as good as what you have, cuz others could do the same.
I know the potential of those 3.8s, aside from performance, they're remarkable because they are reliable and get good mileage.
Its a shame the one I had was in a Buick Lesabre, haha.
not sure about bellhousings etc but the motors are pretty easily attainable. Go to turbobuick.com or T6P.com and make sure you get a "109" block and heads need to have an "8445" casting or aftermarket Champion heads. Parts aren't too bad, as the stock bottom end will take you well into the low 11's and some in the 10's. Here's a breakdown on my motor build:
109 block with fresh stock bottom end, gapless rings
high volume front cover
Comp 206/206 billet roller cam
1.65 T&D roller rockers/lifters/adjustable pushrods
full port/polish/valve job from Indy Cylinder Heads 1.77/1.54 valves
ported stock intake/headers
50# injectors
62mm throttle body/plenum spacer
I traded my stock 92K mile motor for this setup+$1800
3600# car, 28 PSI of boost and alky injection = 11.40's all day long
109 block with fresh stock bottom end, gapless rings
high volume front cover
Comp 206/206 billet roller cam
1.65 T&D roller rockers/lifters/adjustable pushrods
full port/polish/valve job from Indy Cylinder Heads 1.77/1.54 valves
ported stock intake/headers
50# injectors
62mm throttle body/plenum spacer
I traded my stock 92K mile motor for this setup+$1800
3600# car, 28 PSI of boost and alky injection = 11.40's all day long
Originally Posted by Ironxcross
Fair enough, and besides, I was just kidding with him.
I know the potential of those 3.8s, aside from performance, they're remarkable because they are reliable and get good mileage.
Its a shame the one I had was in a Buick Lesabre, haha.
I know the potential of those 3.8s, aside from performance, they're remarkable because they are reliable and get good mileage.
Its a shame the one I had was in a Buick Lesabre, haha.
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I wanna make this thing a drag car but Im starting to get pulled away by the auto cross crowd. I need to decide before I start modding the suspension 
Mainly because since the v6 isn't nearly as powerful as the v8, so I could take advantage of the F Body's rock solid chassi's potential. Actually I can stall the car up now to around 2500 without spinning the TIRE. So Im not as eager to put in an aftermarket like I would a V8. At least till the suspension is done
Im on fullthrottlev6.com forgot my name though. Thank god for cookies
Could someone post a link about alcohol injection, just like in general. I wanna understand the work involved in setting something up and the pros and cons, etc. Thanks again for the welcome!
I'll try to keep threads like "How hard is a V8/Manual swap" ... and "what kind of exhaust should I get" to a minimum
Now having said that...... L36 vs LT1 vs LS1 FLAME WAR!!
Mainly because since the v6 isn't nearly as powerful as the v8, so I could take advantage of the F Body's rock solid chassi's potential. Actually I can stall the car up now to around 2500 without spinning the TIRE. So Im not as eager to put in an aftermarket like I would a V8. At least till the suspension is done Im on fullthrottlev6.com forgot my name though. Thank god for cookies
Could someone post a link about alcohol injection, just like in general. I wanna understand the work involved in setting something up and the pros and cons, etc. Thanks again for the welcome!
I'll try to keep threads like "How hard is a V8/Manual swap" ... and "what kind of exhaust should I get" to a minimum Now having said that...... L36 vs LT1 vs LS1 FLAME WAR!!
Originally Posted by FiredUpZ28
Thanks for the warm welcome. I wanna make this thing a drag car but Im starting to get pulled away by the auto cross crowd. I need to decide before I start modding the suspension Mainly because since the v6 isn't nearly as powerful as the v8, so I could take advantage of the F Body's rock solid chassi's potential. Actually I can stall the car up now to around 2500 without spinning the TIRE. So Im not as eager to put in an aftermarket like I would a V8. At least till the suspension is done
Im on fullthrottlev6.com forgot my name though. Thank god for cookies
Could someone post a link about alcohol injection, just like in general. I wanna understand the work involved in setting something up and the pros and cons, etc. Thanks again for the welcome! I'll try to keep threads like "How hard is a V8/Manual swap" ... and "what kind of exhaust should I get" to a minimum
Now having said that...... L36 vs LT1 vs LS1 FLAME WAR!!
Mainly because since the v6 isn't nearly as powerful as the v8, so I could take advantage of the F Body's rock solid chassi's potential. Actually I can stall the car up now to around 2500 without spinning the TIRE. So Im not as eager to put in an aftermarket like I would a V8. At least till the suspension is done Im on fullthrottlev6.com forgot my name though. Thank god for cookies
Could someone post a link about alcohol injection, just like in general. I wanna understand the work involved in setting something up and the pros and cons, etc. Thanks again for the welcome!
I'll try to keep threads like "How hard is a V8/Manual swap" ... and "what kind of exhaust should I get" to a minimum Now having said that...... L36 vs LT1 vs LS1 FLAME WAR!!
alcohol injection system info: http://www.smcenterprises.com/faq%27s.htm
also check out Snow Performance....I have the SMC kit on my Buick, its easy as heck to install and use, I picked up a ton of power, because it allowed me to use 6 PSI more boost.
also check out Snow Performance....I have the SMC kit on my Buick, its easy as heck to install and use, I picked up a ton of power, because it allowed me to use 6 PSI more boost.