I just picked up a 99 v6 3.8 that needs new rods and bearings and looking for a lil performance what all could i do to it?

 

As in generic mods? Intake, catback exhaust, and headers are the most common.

All depends on your goals and wallet.

 

just looking to make it rum and sound good i didnt know if i could put a cam in it to help it and heads or what

 

have a look at this thread by musicman https://camaroforums.com/forum/4th-g...sleeper-40642/
here is a 1/4 run

1996 Turbo V6 Camaro, 12.0@113mph - YouTube

 

i dont wanna get that deep in it but i would like a semi sleeper. once i get started it might end up like that butdont really wanna go that far i got an duramax that runs and takes up most of the funds but would like a lil play toy

 

if you read the build thread he starts out with a low cost build that works great.

 

what would the price look like for a build like that?

 

Fix whats broke first. lol. I dont think there is many parts for 4th gen v6 F-body's but people like to argue that with me. Things like catbacks and cold air intakes wont do to much for you. If you want power you can feel turbo it

 

You can spend a LOT of money trying to fix a motor right with internal damage. By the time you grind the crank resize the rods buy new pistons and bore the block and do the heads right your out 3K.
You best bet is to find a used low miles 3800, you might want grab a newer seires 3. Once you have the long block here is some reading

- Tom Henry RS V6 Camaro Project


If you really want to fix yours you can follow along this one and see what you are in for.
https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02...-thread-51944/