My question is pretty simple, I just don't know the answer!! My question; Is it smart to try and go from the stock fuel injected engineto a crate carbureted engine? Now when I say smart I need you to keep somethings in mind..... 1. I'm a broke college student (no $$$). 2. I've just started getting in engine stuff (no smarts). 3. I'm trying toget my hp into the high 300s, low 400s and still be able to drive it everyday in traffic. Basically I just want to know if it would be better to try and get as much out of the engine I got or get a new one. If getting a new one is best, please give suggestions.

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No

 

no money LOL. have fun, sounds expencive to me.............

 

Not a good idea what so ever. Should have bought a Z28. It is plausible to retrofit an LS1 in the 3.8 hole, but I still wouldn't recommend it. You're looking at a complete vehicle overhaul, ridding it of all it's diagnostic and electrical components.

So, no. The V6 should suit you well for now. Once you graduate college, get your hands on something with a little more beef. The longer you wait, the better it feels in your garage!

 

Thanks for my first real answer. The Camaro was given to me so there wasn't much of a choice. But it was better than my 626. Do you having any suggestions on beefing up my V6 for now.

 

Read the 3.8 INFORMATION STICKY for some bolt ons...

dont expect much tho, just enjoy what youve got until you have money to crank out some serious hp

 

Exactly. That's the reason my Camaro is stock. It's a daily driver, but it still has the famous Camaro badge. I can still whoop Mustangs, all without doing a single thing other than regular preventative maintainance. The more I save now, the better machine I have in a few years to come.

 

thats kindof funny...
you want horsepower like that out of a v6,
and u have no money,
and uexpect serious answers....

 

Jhop, this is a tad unrelated, but I must ask: Where did you get your headlights? I love the 'halo' type look. Could you provide a manufacturer or even a website? Thanks in advance!

 

I think you have three options:
1) stick with close to stock, maybe some mods, and just wait until you are not a poverty-striken student.
2) put a fuel injected create engine in -- $$
3) put a carburated crate engine in. They are less expensive, but it won't be that easy, or cheap to add any V8, and you will get lousy fuel economy with the carbs, and not that much performance gain.

I'd do (1) and spend my time learning about cars so I can make the right decisions when I finally do have some money to spend.