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ducattiman
Netherlands
87 Posts |
 Posted - January 21 2003 : 11:26:20 AM
ok guys i am stuck,,i hav a gt 2.8L v6..i want more power..The biggest problem is that i live in the netherlands..droping a v8 is no answer(i cant do it,its the law)i can only change what was in it..but i can go bigger..(if a v6 comes out i cant put a bigger one in).Chevy's dont grow on tree's here so a twin cam 3.4 is out(none in holland) if i rebuild the 2.8 to 3.1 or 3.4 ohc what r the weak points in the engine?? |
swoodard23
204 Posts |
Posted - January 21 2003 : 12:54:59 PM
I wouldn't recommend it if it is a daily driver, but you can pick up a turbo on e-bay for fairly cheap ($100)make sure you get one with a wastegate, you can fabricate turbo exhuast manifolds or buy them, run your tubing and oil lines and you can increase your power a bunch for under $400. Keep your boost low. Make sure your tranny can handle it and that your engine is healthy or you'll just blow up your engine. Many, many websites on how to install a turbo affordably. If you were going to get rid of the engine anyway, have a ball!
Scott
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The_Yak
66 Posts |
Posted - January 21 2003 : 3:46:55 PM
hey this may seen wierd, but i currently live in the netherlands, what part are you located? try this site for used cars www.autotrack.nl if you can understand dutch its really easy. i think you may be able to use a mondeo engine, but gimme a couple of days to reasearch.good luck
The_Yak
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ducattiman
Netherlands
87 Posts |
Posted - January 21 2003 : 5:57:00 PM
Eh there,, i live in apeldoorn(gelderland)lol,,,i moved here about 3 years ago..i am sick of vw and opels allready..i just want some thing besides honda,opel or VW..Where r u at??
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jbrown
39 Posts |
Posted - January 21 2003 : 7:34:47 PM
I am going with a 3.8s/c in mine , a friend oof mine has done 3 already with the 3.8s/c version out of a pontic bonneville i guess, he doneone for his daughter and one for his son anlong with 1 for a guy building a 355 kit, his daily driver has a northstar v8 but he said he prefers the 3.8s/c for daily over the northstar.
So if the 3.8 s/c is available to you might be a good choice for you?
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The_Yak
66 Posts |
Posted - January 22 2003 : 09:37:39 AM
oh appledorn, i live in hilversum, i read that guys article about the 3.8 from a bonniville, thats not a bad idea if you can find one.
hope that helpsThe_Yak
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ducattiman
Netherlands
87 Posts |
Posted - January 22 2003 : 1:26:12 PM
well the research that i hav done is simple..screw the 60v6..even the twin cam(not that i can even get one).i think i should go with the buick 3.8l(turbo would be better)if i not mistaking it is a strong block from the (factory forged crank)..if i hav too i will order one from the states............
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