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03-09-2010, 11:52 AM #1
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project sweet six
what can i possibly do to 3.8L camaro to make it keep up with a V-8. this is my new project. all ideas welcome.
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03-09-2010, 12:00 PM #2
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Black- 99 WS.6 - Modified
I'm sure Smittro can fill you in on making it run good. G'day and welcome to the site. My advice would be sell and get a v-8, other than that you're looking at a turbo, nitrous, or lots of motor work. Can be done though, with time and money. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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03-09-2010, 12:08 PM #3
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[]D [] []V[] []D- 1999 trans am
welcome to teh site... i'll move this to the correct section...
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03-09-2010, 12:08 PM #4
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Well... Having owned a V6 previously, guess I could chime in.
Few people have done a custom prochrager set up, google "pathogen firebird"
been a many years since I've seen them but she got into low 12's
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03-09-2010, 12:22 PM #5
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i wanna do something different by developing a true low key sleeper, and what better way then to use a V-6!
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03-09-2010, 12:24 PM #6
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thanks
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03-09-2010, 05:18 PM #7
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03-11-2010, 11:25 AM #8
You might look into picking up a super charger off a Grand Prix GTP or Impala. Along with the computer. Might have to get a different hood for it to clear.
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03-11-2010, 11:30 AM #9
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03-11-2010, 11:50 AM #10
Yeah wasn't to sure how high the intake would sit in the car. I've got a GTP in the garage. Doesn't really seem all that hard. I haven't a clue what injectors are stock on a V6 Camaro or Firebird, if your planning on upping the boost you'll probably need bigger than what's on the GTP/Impala anyways.
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03-11-2010, 12:01 PM #11
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03-11-2010, 12:13 PM #12
Yeah, haven't had a chance to read all the posts on your TT project or view the picture due to being at work. I'll have to check them out at home.
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03-11-2010, 01:27 PM #13
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super charger vs twin turbo
i need all inputs on this. which of these has the most USEFUL available power?
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03-11-2010, 02:27 PM #14
Turbo.... Used waste energy to create large amounts of power. Blower takes some hp to create hp because it's mechanicly driven. Blowers can be somewhat limited in the power they help create. Turbo chargers can be limited as well. Such as, example: Trim characteristics, impeller size, compressor size, inlet-outlet size and so on. For instance a large turbo has more mass and requires more time/pressure to spool, a smaller turbo will spool quicker but can get out of optimal boost range very quickly.. Then there are staged turbos which I don't mess with.. Not that there are'nt good staged setups tho. I just have no use for that type of TT set on my current project. Turbos imho are a science to be explored and researched to find ones own preferances and goals.. But be prepared to dig deep into your pockets for either setup.. FI will not come cheap..
Last edited by Smittro; 03-11-2010 at 05:11 PM. Reason: Forgot whom the original poster was..
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03-11-2010, 02:31 PM #15
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03-11-2010, 04:25 PM #16
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03-12-2010, 02:59 AM #17
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GTP charger would be really difficult, if not impossible. Back in the day of my V6 was a well talked about topic
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03-12-2010, 07:24 AM #18
Difficult maybe, impossible? NO.. If I can build a front mount all one off twin turbo TDC on a car with far less room than a Camaro has under the hood, putting an Eton(sp) 90 on a 3800-II in a Camaro is like a cake walk.. Having the right tools and know how goes a long way. The word for this is usually "custom".. The Eton(sp) is NOT higher than the n/a intake @ all. Ask me how I know...
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03-12-2010, 07:33 AM #19
This is the (01) 3800-II 85mm fly by wire, completely assembled- it's very tall..
This is an assembled 3800-II blower unit..
Not much of a real difference in height..
Hardest part would be getting the TB up front..
for that one could use something like this:
Weld/cut to fit, and cut/machine some nounting plates and.....Last edited by Smittro; 03-12-2010 at 08:10 AM.
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03-12-2010, 07:38 AM #20
The only REAL limit will be ones wallet and their fab skills/tools... The Doc. is out..
Last edited by Smittro; 03-12-2010 at 07:53 AM.
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