3.1L to 3.8 L Turbo
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From: West Virginia
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 191cu.in 3.1L
Transmission: automatic 700R4
3.1L to 3.8 L Turbo
I've been kicking around the idea of replacing my 3.1L V6 with a 3.8 L Turbo V6, more horsepower and torque. I personally dont want to change the engine to a V8 i just think it would be easier if i do this. Shoot out your personnal opinion about this switch and any experience about the 3.8 L Turbo V6 engine. thanks
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Nothing new. Been in the FAQ section on the TGO homepage since I've been around here. https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml , about a fifth of the way down the page.
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Car: 1992 Firebird
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Transmission: automatic 700R4
how would a V8 be easier. Wouldnt you have to change the mounts and all that stuff were you would just have to drope the v6 in if the car is already set up for a v6? in not a gear head so help me out here guys
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
The 3rd gen V6 (60 degree) and the 3.8 turbo V6 (90 degree) are completely different engines (with the exception of the Turbo TA's, of course). Nothing is the same between the two with regard to mounting them up or getting them running.
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