3.4 vs 3.8
#11
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,462
You really should got out a test drive you buddies car then a V8. Also get an insurance quote for both.
With then NO2 you want to do a lot of research. If you buddy put upgraded pistons and rings and put a good set of head gaskets in when he rebuilt it it could be a nice upgrade.
Liberty,
Do you know anyone running that kit? it looks like a dry kit. With a dry kit I would not go over a 50 shot without a fuel system upgrade. I would like to find a decent wet kit with 75 shot.
With then NO2 you want to do a lot of research. If you buddy put upgraded pistons and rings and put a good set of head gaskets in when he rebuilt it it could be a nice upgrade.
Liberty,
Do you know anyone running that kit? it looks like a dry kit. With a dry kit I would not go over a 50 shot without a fuel system upgrade. I would like to find a decent wet kit with 75 shot.
#12
^ No, I don't know anyone running nitrous in a V6 Fbody, LS1 yea. That kit is the one Maryland Speed advertises for V6 FBodies...
Funny thing is, as much as I have never wanted to, nitrous is looking appealing on the V6, just because of the dearth of TC/SC options out there... ;-)
Funny thing is, as much as I have never wanted to, nitrous is looking appealing on the V6, just because of the dearth of TC/SC options out there... ;-)
#13
I would phone Maryland Speed and ask them, some knowledgeable shops and call the vendor of the product... I'm not to knowledgeable on nitrous -- yet. ;-)
#14
I test drove the 3.8 today. And wow what a remarkable difference in power from my 3.4! I also drove an lt1 today and fell in love. I can't afford the insurance for the lt1 tho. So I'm more interested in the 3.8. I think I'd kill myself in a V8. I have quite a lead foot and the 3.8 was plenty powerful enough for my liking. And the MPG's are a little better I hear.
#15
I love my 3.8. My buddy has a 94 with the 3.4 and used to brag about all the cars he stomped and that he could take GTP's. I happened to meet up on a road with him when I got my Camaro and had no problem with him. I have a feeling he likes to think hes driving his daddy's 35th SS with all the racing stories he tells . But you'll love the 3.8.
#16
Thanks for the input guys. I got offered $2800 for my car yesterday. Then the guy went and bought a different car. Kinda sucks. I had that 3.8 lines up for insurance and getting it licensed and everything. Guess I'll have to wait for someone else to come along and take it off my hands
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,462
I love my 3.8. I have put about 20K on it over the last year and I still look forward to driving it. I had it in for inspection the other day and I had to drive my Tahoe. It had been a while since I drove it so I thought it might be cool. Yea, that lasted about 10 minutes. First time I tried to weave thru some traffic I wanted my Camaro back.
I too was thinking the V8 6 speed but for me insurance would kill me. My daughter has two minor fender benders and bam I am at high risk. Here in PA anything I own she must be insured to drive. Luckly that is not true for my 67 cause its classic insurance.
I too was thinking the V8 6 speed but for me insurance would kill me. My daughter has two minor fender benders and bam I am at high risk. Here in PA anything I own she must be insured to drive. Luckly that is not true for my 67 cause its classic insurance.
#19
Try an ad on Autotrader.com, cars.com or eBay Motors...
Thanks for the input guys. I got offered $2800 for my car yesterday. Then the guy went and bought a different car. Kinda sucks. I had that 3.8 lines up for insurance and getting it licensed and everything. Guess I'll have to wait for someone else to come along and take it off my hands
#20
It costs money to post there and I'm completely broke. lol So craigslist.com it is...
Hey anyone who has nothing better to do check out my post and lemme know what you think. And believe me I know I have it WAY over priced but yeah. Thanks!
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/1913336565.html
Hey anyone who has nothing better to do check out my post and lemme know what you think. And believe me I know I have it WAY over priced but yeah. Thanks!
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/1913336565.html