Hey Guys/Gals....anyone know where I can find Hi-Perfformance V6 parts catalogs??I've looked everywhere and just can't seem to find em.All the cats. I do have are for V8's and I want to rebuild and bore out my 3.1L V6 to get more HP out of her.But...to do this I'm gonna need a race cam,lifters,pistons and ,well you guys know what I'm gonna need.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.


~Bob

 

There really are no performance parts catalogues for our glorious little V6's. If you want part numbers, do a search in the V6 forum for whatever part and put "part number" in quotes.

 

Hey thanx dude....after a little research I found that GM does offer some Hi-po parts for the V6 but....all I want to do is get about 200 'ponies' out this block.She has 215,000 on her and still runs strong,but I want her to get up goooooooooooooo.

Once again thanx.....





~Bob

 

A COMPLETE rebuild. High compression (maybe 11.5:1), forged con rods, pistons, a really mean CAM, roller EVERYTHING, hedders, ported heads, maybe a bigger intake valve (1.8?). You'll have to build the heads to rev as high as possible. Doing this is pretty much your only hope. It HAS been done (by GM, not an individual), it is expensive. Did I mention boring the cyls?

 

Hey thanx for the input....I understand the expensive part.I'm gonna drive her this summer and when I park her for the winter thats when I'm gonna get the work done.I'm thinking I can go $3000 for the rebuild.I'd really like to put a V8 in her but then I have to do the suspension,motor mounts and all plus New York state is pretty picky about changing **** on a car.I would have to get it transferred to a 'Unique vehicle'status or claim vandalism.GM has told me that they no longer offer or make the 3.1 V6 so maybe I can use that for a reason along with the fact that she has 215,000 m on her.

Stay tuned I'll let ya know.

~Bob

 

try looking at a P.A.W. catalog. they have just about everything offered on just about everyengine. You mihgt have to call for exact priccing/info, but they are very knowledgeable.

 

How about a T5 + 3.42 posi setup? I noticed a nice difference with the MTC-5 cam, and the 3.1 vs the 2.8. I'm not 200, but I believe I'm a good 160hp or so...

 

Hi....preciate the input,I would love to have a 5-spd.I've always been a fan of manuel trannys but I don't want to rip her apart like that to install the clutch pedal and all.I do,however like the idea of a posi rear end and it is on my agenda after I get the engine on line.Are you telling me you got 160HP and all you did was install a cam?If so.....'not bad' but I want to bore her .060 and increase the compression.Right now two of the cyls. have low comp. and she still gets up runs like the TALIBAN (lol)but like I said she is so tired w/215,000 and could definitly use a pickup.Where can I find the MTC-5 cam and do you have any suggestions on pistons?

~Bob

 

mm... stock automatic 3.1L... walk like the Taliban maybe.

If you want to skip like the Taliban do a 3.4L swap (search).


-Bud

 

Not quite 'just a cam' - I did a p&p on the heads/exhaust manifolds, to help boost the added airflow...

Pistons? Custom is about the only way I know of...