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Hammer · 08-27-2002, 10:52 PM

Couple of corrections:

2002 base model V-6s with 5 speeds are TR-3650 transmissions

94-95 GTs used pushrod 5 liter engines rated at 215 hp
96-97 GTs used modular V8 motors rated at 215
98 GTs used modular V8s rated at 225

As far as a blower on a 3.8...

I checked out the info, the 345 hp Tuner Kit requires the purchase of larger fuel injectors, a custom programmed computer chip (hopefully custom tuned from a dyno...) and an upgraded fuel system.

It's certainly not a "bolt on" affair....

Being a Procharger owner myself.... I would be extremely weary about putting 11 psi of boost on a bone stock 3.8. The stock bottom end may be OK with that kind of boost for a while.... but I wouldn't make it your daily driver....

Also, I THINK (not sure) that the base models come with 7.5 inch rears. If that is the case, it may not take to kindly to that kind of power.....

Don't let the ricers fool ya... If you want more horsepower, you just don't "kick up" the boost. Its a fast and furious myth and the reason I see pieces of blown VTEC engines all over the track quite a bit....

08-27-2002, 10:52 PM	#43
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Couple of corrections: 2002 base model V-6s with 5 speeds are TR-3650 transmissions 94-95 GTs used pushrod 5 liter engines rated at 215 hp 96-97 GTs used modular V8 motors rated at 215 98 GTs used modular V8s rated at 225 As far as a blower on a 3.8... I checked out the info, the 345 hp Tuner Kit requires the purchase of larger fuel injectors, a custom programmed computer chip (hopefully custom tuned from a dyno...) and an upgraded fuel system. It's certainly not a "bolt on" affair.... Being a Procharger owner myself.... I would be extremely weary about putting 11 psi of boost on a bone stock 3.8. The stock bottom end may be OK with that kind of boost for a while.... but I wouldn't make it your daily driver.... Also, I THINK (not sure) that the base models come with 7.5 inch rears. If that is the case, it may not take to kindly to that kind of power..... Don't let the ricers fool ya... If you want more horsepower, you just don't "kick up" the boost. Its a fast and furious myth and the reason I see pieces of blown VTEC engines all over the track quite a bit.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."