3.8 blower vs turbo poll
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3.8 blower vs turbo poll
so why is it more ppl do the turbo set up then the blower set up seams as the 4gen guys do the bower set up more ?
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Re: 3.8 blower vs turbo poll
ever try to find a supercharger to fit a 60 v6?
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Re: 3.8 blower vs turbo poll
thank you six shooter and i have a 3.4 that runs hight 14s on gas so i know what this form been here for 5 years im just trying to get a poll and yes 93-95 were 3.4 v6 cars but i thot that you would see the 3.8 and not think 60*
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ur 3.4 does not run 14's
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Re: 3.8 blower vs turbo poll
I keep giung back and forth between which i want to do. lol
The only bolt on blower kit ive found would be pretty tall which means probable clearance issues with a stock hood. A centrifugal supercharger would be great but costs an arm and a leg. Turbo setups are just easier despite what seems to be more fabrication work imo.
The only bolt on blower kit ive found would be pretty tall which means probable clearance issues with a stock hood. A centrifugal supercharger would be great but costs an arm and a leg. Turbo setups are just easier despite what seems to be more fabrication work imo.
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I think that the turbo set up is the way to go. I'm planning on doing it on my 2.8, but it's going to be set up like a Chevy Corvair. It will be alot cheaper that way! I don't plan on going over 4-5 lbs boost as it a early 2.8. Later on when I'm able to step up to a 3.4, then I'll add the wastegate and intercooler. Plus I'll go with a bigger turbo. That's a long way down the road for me.
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Re: 3.8 blower vs turbo poll
am91 has a buoilt n/a 3.4 and he just got into the 14's
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I dont believe it either till I see time slips or really a video!!
I live at 600ft above sea level and im wanting a 14 sec pass with a turbo on my car...
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