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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Well i have an extra 3800 block and i decided i would save and build it since its winter. I know it won't have alot of power but I want to beable to say i did it. I was wondering what internals yall would say are the best and what power could i reach if i ported out the block. (I also have an extra transmission to rebuild)
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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that is a generic question. it all depends on your budget and what you want to do with it. i am currently building a 97 lt1 twin turbo. budget started with 10,000 now it is 15,000. like i said you can spend what ever you want. hp is not cheep.
 
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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There's a number of simple upgrades you can do. Head swap, cam swap, intake, throttle body, injectors, etc.

State your end goals a little better and I think you'll get better responses. How often you'll be driving it, driving habits, etc. that you want to do with it. You'll get a more detailed response too.
 
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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if u havnt seen em yet these should give u some ideas on what u can do.
https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02-general-41/project-l36-sleeper-40642/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3103444
 
Old Oct 28, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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well im looking for a set-up to get around 280 horsepower, is that possible
 
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