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3.1 to 3.8 swap?

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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Car: 1992 camaro
Engine: 3.1 v6, CAI
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3.1 to 3.8 swap?

has anyone done this? Would it be worth it to swap the engines, or should i just go v8. kinda leaning toward the 3.8 cause the v8 ways so much, how much much more power could i put into a 3.8 with p/p intake,heads etc. cam, bore/stoke and stuff?
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
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Re: 3.1 to 3.8 swap?

A V6 really can't compete with a V8 in our cars unless it's forced induction. If you're dedicated to a V6, there are some guys in the V6 forum who are doing quite well.

There are quite a few guys here who have done the turbo Buick 3.8 swap. They all seem to be happy with it. Remember the Turbo Trans Am?

Anyway, welcome to the forum!
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Re: 3.1 to 3.8 swap?

i'd rather not go turbo, it would jus make me feel like like a *****. if i go v8, would i be better off getting a 350 thats related to the camaro firedbird family, if you no what i mean, or just get any 350. also what would be better... fule injection or going carb. i would like to go carb so i wouldnt have to worry about to much wiring but i know they wont put out as much power as the fule in jecteed engines.
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