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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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I need to know what kind of serious mods i could do to my 98 v6 camaro. I mean i want to know if possible head upgrades cams like serious engine upgrades, all the way down to the tips. I know its gonna be alot of money i just want to know websites places or anyone tht are able to do these kinds of upgrades to this car and a whole bunch of suggestions and help. I like my lightwieght v6 so no i dont want to upgrade to v8 even though thtd be awsome!! but thts gonna be my next car. I mean all bolt ons such as superchargers and stuff are very considerable but, i want to change the engine performance dramatically, i want to do this up right. I know how to put together anything i take apart i just need to know what to put there. Thank you
 
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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First off Welcome.

Secondly Forget the supercharger they dont really fit and the kits that were available are not any more.

As for the engine to a google search for the Tom Henry RS, they really go to town on the upper end of the 3800.

In here search for MusicMan's build on his 96 3800, he has his car in LS1 territory when it comes to the 1320.

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Originally Posted by Massey
First off Welcome.

Secondly Forget the supercharger they dont really fit and the kits that were available are not any more.

As for the engine to a google search for the Tom Henry RS, they really go to town on the upper end of the 3800.

In here search for MusicMan's build on his 96 3800, he has his car in LS1 territory when it comes to the 1320.

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i know some believe its a lost cause but are there any build threads for the 3.4 platform that have seen impresive results? i plan on doing a top end swap soon but thats about it for now
 
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@ 305, click the link in my sig, or see the sticky at the top of the v6 section
 
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i know some believe its a lost cause but are there any build threads for the 3.4 platform that have seen impresive results? i plan on doing a top end swap soon but thats about it for now
Making a 3.4 fast is expensive. You could buy a LS1 car and rebuild the motor for what it would cost you to get a 3.4 almost as fast as a LS1.
 
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by demojr90
I need to know what kind of serious mods i could do to my 98 v6 camaro. I mean i want to know if possible head upgrades cams like serious engine upgrades, all the way down to the tips. I know its gonna be alot of money i just want to know websites places or anyone tht are able to do these kinds of upgrades to this car and a whole bunch of suggestions and help. I like my lightwieght v6 so no i dont want to upgrade to v8 even though thtd be awsome!! but thts gonna be my next car. I mean all bolt ons such as superchargers and stuff are very considerable but, i want to change the engine performance dramatically, i want to do this up right. I know how to put together anything i take apart i just need to know what to put there. Thank you
We are not suppost post links to other forums but there are some larger forums that support both FWD and RWD 3800. Step one will be a ton a research. I mean like a 100 hours without asking any questions. Just read. Then really look at your situation. You build a all out motor you make one mistake or one part fails you can convert $5000 into $25 worth of scrap in seconds is that a problem? Do you have the suport like a place to work on it and tools, A way to tow it?

Musicmans build is a very good read.
 
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Props to the op for recognizing the sixer.
Its true you can't bring the 3.4 to ls1 hp numbers without a fat wallet.
However, you can make the 3.4 into a nasty little beast, capable of running with 302, 305 and 3.8, with junkyard bits.
Edit: Socom, I just read your build thread, very nice.
 

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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Yea i have lots of tools and everything to build, i just want to know if there is such thing as upgraded cams heads intakes tht i can put in the engine, i dont like working on lower parts of the car, actually i hate it but the top end is what i love taking apart just to do it, and i want to throw some upgraded stuff in there. I know where i can get headers pipes air intake performance programmers, a couple other things id want to do to is get some more air and gas flowing in her thus why im trying the super charger tech, but i want to upgrade everything else if i can first.
 
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