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05/14/2018 at 12:36 • Filed to: None
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"RandomTask" (Random_Task)
05/14/2018 at 12:36 • Filed to: None | 0
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Good day opponauts - I need a bit of help.
I had made a post a while back about an S10 build with my boys. That build is underway and we decided to go the 3800 S/C route out of a 2002 Grand Prix GTP.
Now, I’ve already looked into ZZPerformace for different parts. I was curious for people more familiar with these motors - is it possible to get 500 reliable HP out of the supercharger, or is going turbo my best option. I ask simply because I’d rather keep the S/C for stupid aesthetic reasons, and I love the sound. Everywhere I’ve looked online says the best route for HP is turbo, but I really don’t want to do that.
I’ve seen info regarding the Gen III S/C swap, as well as the M112 off the Cobra’s, finding a used Whipple kit, and finally, if I really wanted to blow cash, there are companies in Australia that I can order parts from, but I’d really rather not go down that rabbit hole.
So here is the goal: 500HP from a 3800 Series II motor (S/C preferred).
RWD application - trans is a mild 4L80E (mostly stock) that was a junk yard pull with a basic refresh and into a GM 8.5" 10 bolt 3:42 rearend.
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> RandomTask
05/14/2018 at 13:10 |
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I feel like it isn’t reasonably feasible. That being said, a longitudinal application will help because you won’t be dealing with the bullshit exhaust issues of a transverse layout. To even get close to making this work every part will have to be perfect and extremely well thought out.
Warshrike would be a good one to ask, I think his F-body has a pretty well built 3800 IIRC.
I think you should go for it, but don’t be super disappointed if you only manage 400 or something like that.
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05/14/2018 at 16:46 |
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Much appreciated. I’m not expecting miracles, it’s just that the 3800 is new territory for me. This is going to be a street truck, so I don’t need extreme levels of performance here, just something a little different.
There is a guy on the SyTy forums who built a non-S/C F-body 3800, but went the turbo route, and seemed to get very decent performance.
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> RandomTask
05/14/2018 at 18:56 |
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It’s a great engine for sure. Reliable and easy to work on. Just watch out for knock retard because that will kill then in a hurry. So a good tune and good build should be fine. I feel like 350-400hp is about right for one of these timing a supercharger, but I haven’t played with them in years so can’t remember for sure.