Mods to the almighty v6 3.8, anyone add to the list?
#21
11-06-2010, 12:12 PM
Look this is not a pissing contest -- I am just honestly interested in seeing your dyno sheets is all -- I am interested in the performance you got from your mods...
When possible, I always try to back up what I say with facts or what others say -- it is a good practice, just like you post references for jobs or a bibliography for a research project...
When possible, I always try to back up what I say with facts or what others say -- it is a good practice, just like you post references for jobs or a bibliography for a research project...
#22
11-06-2010, 01:50 PM
I don't have a scanner to scan my dyno sheets. I already told you about what you'd get. Musicman also got similar results from his low budget build.
The cam alone would get you 220-230 RWHP with all of the previous bolt ons. Heads and a tune are what make the big power. I tuned it myself with HP Tuners on the street and then had it fine tuned at KY Motorsports.
I back up what I say with experience and occasional references.
The cam alone would get you 220-230 RWHP with all of the previous bolt ons. Heads and a tune are what make the big power. I tuned it myself with HP Tuners on the street and then had it fine tuned at KY Motorsports.
I back up what I say with experience and occasional references.
#23
11-06-2010, 01:57 PM
After doing a thorough search, I'm surprised that I never see Summit, Jegs or any other company for that matter, offer a beefed up 3.8 long block with tune. If any exist, please let me know!
#24
11-06-2010, 02:02 PM
They don't because there isn't a large market for it. People don't want to shell out that much money and the stock block is already pretty strong. Get some forged pistons and rods and you can have all kinds of fun.
#26
11-06-2010, 02:58 PM
Well what are you wanting to do? 300 RWHP or 300 crank?
300 crank NA is possible. 300 RWHP is damn near impossible (I say near because it CAN be done but it takes a whole lot of money)
300 crank NA is possible. 300 RWHP is damn near impossible (I say near because it CAN be done but it takes a whole lot of money)
#28
11-06-2010, 03:01 PM
and i wanted 300 RWHP but i was just going by other forums and sheets i've read, its my first car and im far from an expert on this. but i was reading mods on other forums and going by what they said my gain in RWHP would be and according to my list and the forums i thought i could get close
#29
11-06-2010, 04:41 PM
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
its a cam install for a ls1, but I would bet a lot of it would carry over in terms of what needs to be done for the 3.8.
its a cam install for a ls1, but I would bet a lot of it would carry over in terms of what needs to be done for the 3.8.
#30
11-06-2010, 07:24 PM
If you cam your car, you will need over $1000 in supporting mods...
Headers, catback, intake, then you'll need valve springs, locks, retainers, and a good tune.
To hit 300 RWHP, you'd have to be boosted. What you read on other forums are usually LS1 numbers and are normally CRANK horsepower numbers.
Headers, catback, intake, then you'll need valve springs, locks, retainers, and a good tune.
To hit 300 RWHP, you'd have to be boosted. What you read on other forums are usually LS1 numbers and are normally CRANK horsepower numbers.