Best "X" Litre Engine

"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 05/19/2014 at 17:23 • Filed to: Best X Litre

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First, I apologise for not making one of these earlier, I have been occupied to the brim of crap. To compensate, I have a treat for you, since the engineI choose is from the 997 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

I didn't know which colour of 911 GT3 RS I liked the most. So I just put all of these! Also, Bonus Cayenne and bright yellow Carrera GT in a "I'm looking at you new generation" pose.

The 3.8 Litre Flat six of this car comes with a meaty 450hp and 331 torques that sends them right from the tail of the car through a manual gearbox. Only the GT3 RS comes with the 15Hp bonus over the 435 HP GT3. The sound this makes getting all that power to the rear wheels is simply a gorgeous, exhilarating tone that just sounds right.

No wonder Richard Hammond chose it to fight against the 458 Italia, and Mercedes Benz SLS AMG his fellow mated brought for comparison.

So tell me Opponauts, what is the best 3.8 Litre engine?

lone_liberal > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:27

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Jaaaaag

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:27

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GODZILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 17:29

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I KNEW IT WOULD BE THE FIRST! hahah awesome choice, the engineers behind the latest one with 595 hp (Nismo) is one HELL of a powerful car for its engine size.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > lone_liberal 05/19/2014 at 17:31

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Came here to post Jaaaaag, found Jaaaaag already posted. Left satisfied.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:31

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I want one soooooooooooo bad I think I am going to make a Godzilla Jr. out of a 240sx instead of getting a Scirocco.

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:34

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You forgot an awesome color for the GT3 RS: silver/orange.

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 17:35

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Haha I think the only thing I like about it, is the graphics and the nav. I don't really much care for it. Please don't stab me.

Vicente Esteve > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 05/19/2014 at 17:36

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That looks Fantastic! Although I HATE with how the yellow callipers look. I don't know what is it with car maker that are putting all their brake callipers yellow. It makes the car look uneven and bad if you get for example a blue exterior and red interior, or some weird colour combo.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:40

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I won't stab you. Now lets play a nice game of Russian roulette I will go first. *spin* *click* now your turn *spin* *boom*. Also how did the water bicycle work?

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 17:43

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Hahah you know, I haven't even had time for that! It is just sitting in school, but this week will be the one.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:44

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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:46

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Cool I crashed my homemade motorcycle. But now it is fixed.

Vicente Esteve > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 05/19/2014 at 17:46

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Wow wow wow wow wow wow. Now that is engineering turned up to 11. Great great choice.

Racescort666 > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:46

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For me, it's hard to argue with this bad boy:

TURBO POWER!!!!

Jobjoris > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:51

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That GT3 RS probably is the instant winner. Although a Bayerische inline-6 can be awesome as well of course. Maybe an S38B38?

PS9 > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 17:52

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Best at what?

Saracen > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:01

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As much as I love a big wailing flat six...

It's the M838T

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:04

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I say this only because they an survive a nuclear winter without even basic maintenance. They're also really torque-y. And with a supercharger, pack a good amount of power.

GM 3800 Series II

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 18:04

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Really? Are you alright? You seem to have mechanical knowledge galore.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:07

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My knee pops, my ankle hurts, my back is hurt, and my left shoulder is hurt so bad it is basically useless, So I am fine. It is actually faster now that I fixed it. For my age I know a crazy amount of mechanical knowledge.

Vicente Esteve > Racescort666 05/19/2014 at 18:10

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When the Turbo Spools, the driver drools.

When the turbo spools, you beat the fools.

Vicente Esteve > Jobjoris 05/19/2014 at 18:11

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You just cant go wrong with a BMW Inline Six.

Vicente Esteve > PS9 05/19/2014 at 18:12

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Uhm. It isn't the absolute besets of the best. I just see it as a great 3.8 Litre engine. I don't try and find whats the best performing, best sounding, or most powerful. Just a good engine I like, and see what other engines of the same displacement you think are good as well.

Vicente Esteve > Saracen 05/19/2014 at 18:14

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Mmmmmmm, that blue shit...

ly2v8-Brian > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/19/2014 at 18:17

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It also has a crazy uncle worth mentioning.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > ly2v8-Brian 05/19/2014 at 18:19

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This is true.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/19/2014 at 18:21

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Haha also a valid answer I just knew it would come up. It did make up to 260 HP Whilst supercharged in the Grand Pix GT

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 18:22

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Hope you have a quick recovery. Haha if I have any mechanical doubts, (Such as: can you take off the grass cutting structure from under a ride on lawn mower?) I will go for your help

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:25

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I have an undying lust for a late 90s, early 2000s Grand Prix GTP.

That Supercharged 3800 wrapped in an attractive shell is just too much to resist.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:26

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Thanks, and yes you can remove the mover deck but be sure not to destroy the belt that drives it in the process.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:27

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I'm going to go old-school.

Jaguar XK I6.

5 time Le Mans-winning, 2 time worlds-fastest-production-car powering, alloy head, DOHC masterpiece.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/19/2014 at 18:29

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Hahah get one! They should be pretty cheap by now. Haha so, you like GTP/GXP Pontiacs?

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 18:31

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Haha my father and I had the idea of buying one, and taking that thing off to make a comfy go-kart. Do you have any idea if they are RWD?!

Vicente Esteve > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 05/19/2014 at 18:32

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They just don't make nowhere nearly as much detailing to the actual engine in new cars than they did to old ones. I approve.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:33

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Most of them are RWD to my knowledge.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:36

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I really do. They were Pontiac's SS cars, but never got nearly as advertised as SSs did.

The Grand Prix GXP with the 5.3L V8 is my favorite of the GTP/GXP line.

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 18:37

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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 18:43

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Yeah if you plan on running it on pavement get smaller wheels and tires.

T5Killer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/19/2014 at 18:55

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I prefer the lighter and more subdued Regal GS.

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 19:14

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Haha, I might as well get used ones. Do you know if they have enough power to be entertaining?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 19:27

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Best 3.8 is the one in your pictures of course!

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 19:28

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Agreed. I would kill for engines to be beautiful again.

Just look at what used to be, not even too long ago in some cases:

That's only a fraction of the pics I've got saved :)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 19:37

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I drove my grandfathers and it was entertaining just really give it some gas an d force induction leaf blower style.

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/19/2014 at 20:39

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Thanks! Haha I just adore the way it sounds. So REAL, unlike the new BMWs with their turbos.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 20:42

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Displacement and cylinder count before Forced Induction! :P

Vicente Esteve > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 05/19/2014 at 20:45

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THAT is beauty right there! The only manufacturer that really does seem to care is Audi, man do they do an astonishing job, even if the owners will likely never see them. (Except R8 Owners of course).

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 20:46

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Mhhhhmh, this is interesting.

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/19/2014 at 20:48

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Hahaha does that mean my 2-point-slow is better than your 2.0 Ecoboost? :p

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 20:49

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Do it to Oliver he will thank you.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 20:49

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Ummm......No. :)

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 21:08

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Haha, he has to get out of the shop though...

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/19/2014 at 21:08

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Good Answer!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 21:10

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:( It would be a good present for him when he gets out.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 21:13

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Yay! What do I win? :)

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/19/2014 at 21:14

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I had bought him a Top Gear mag, but this is probably better.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 21:15

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So do it.

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/19/2014 at 21:17

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Absolutely! Here is a foto of my Akita!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 21:22

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Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/19/2014 at 21:26

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Oh stop it you!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 21:31

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Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/19/2014 at 21:35

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DO I? I Think I do!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve 05/19/2014 at 21:39

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Stef Schrader > Vicente Esteve 05/20/2014 at 00:58

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Uh, you just posted the best 3.8 liter engine.

997 GT3 RS FTW.

Jobjoris > Vicente Esteve 05/20/2014 at 02:04

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You can go wrong with adding an internet-picture of this glorious beauty though!

Vicente Esteve > Stef Schrader 05/20/2014 at 07:45

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Scaffolding in the back FTW!

Vicente Esteve > Jobjoris 05/20/2014 at 07:46

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You have no idea how pissed I get when I find the perfect picture, and either Kinja wants to show it, or the page comes up with this crap.

BondoSpecial > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/20/2014 at 13:31

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The series II is a great engine IF the intake gaskets are changed when they are due. My old Lesabre needed intake gaskets by 50k miles and I did two other friend's 3800 series II's by 100k miles. The plastic frames that surround the silicone O rings in the factory gaskets (and some of the poorer replacement gaskets) start to melt and then you wind up w/ progressively worsening coolant consumption over time, which, if left unattended, can eventually kill this otherwise great motor. The plastic coolant crossover elbows also tend to start leaking, and people kill these engines by being morons and running them out of coolant that way too. Aluminum elbows are available to replace the factory plastic ones. Basically GM put some plastic in a few places on this engine where it didn't really work out