Keep The 6?

[lozanoa11]

I Always hated my V6 but after reading here for a while im not shure what i want to do. Get a V8 or mod the 6. I have to rebuild it if i want to get any serious power but i figure while im at it get the 4.2 stroker kit. Then i was thinking turbo, heads, cam, the works. Lets be realistic with 8:1 compression how much boost can i run and how much power could i realisticly make. And what do you think i can run in the 1/4?

[JoeliusZ28]

let me pose this question. have you ridden in a v8 car yet?

you can make big horsepower with a six, thats a proven fact. but torque? not so much.

[CHMLEON]

Let me pose another question.

Are you willing to pay $4-$5 per gallon in Gas while feeding a V8?

[Aguilar2287]

im in tha same boat as you but im stickin with tha v6 makes it a better daily driver cuz tha gas prices are rediculouse ... im hopin for good results and decent power like you ..

[JoeliusZ28]

Let me pose another question.

Are you willing to pay $4-$5 per gallon in Gas while feeding a V8?

whats the difference when mileage is the same other than octane?

Not trying to spite anyone, but i see this arguement all the time and frankly I think its a false assumption. I havent seen any V6 do better on gas than my car. Granted I have full exhaust which helps a ton, I think i even manage 16 miles per gallon when i make 5 passes at the drag strip. I average 24 city, and have pulled 31+ on the highway too.

really what v6 beats that? It is premium but still.

[csmith4153]

LS1 all the way!!!

sounds good!
makes power!
decent gas mileage.
lots of performance parts out there for them.

[lozanoa11]

I didn't want to start a v6 bashing thread. I just wanted to know what kind of numbers i could make with it. The only reason i want to keep it is i already put too much money into it fixing stuff. I Figure i should keep it and make it the car i want. That is untill i can aford a 2009 camaro.

[JoeliusZ28]

I didn't want to start a v6 bashing thread. I just wanted to know what kind of numbers i could make with it. The only reason i want to keep it is i already put too much money into it fixing stuff. I Figure i should keep it and make it the car i want. That is untill i can aford a 2009 camaro.

Um I wasnt bashing v6s. the very question in your thread title is whether or not to keep the v6, i was only providing input to help you answer that question. The 3.8 is a great engine. but it may or may not be the best platform for what you want to do. If you think it is, then more power to you.

[csmith4153]

That is untill i can aford a 2009 camaro.

the 09 Camaro is just around the corner. Keep your current car, save up you money for a nice down payment for that 09. We only have what, about 14 months or so to wait!

[JoeliusZ28]

i agree. the 09 v6 is supposed to have 300hp

[Superman09]

Do you have any idea how much a 4.2 stroker kit, a turbo, heads/cam, the works would cost you? First ask that question, are you willing to drop over 20 grand into your car? I think a V8 would be a better route to take. Torque is what you will feel, plus an ls1 will respond better to mods later on and you'll be happier in the end vs spending a ton of cash into your v6 and getting beat by a slightly modded ls1.

[MattODoom]

There's no cheaper way to make power then displacement.

Building your v6 up will be costly and it will get terrible gas mileage.

Building a mild v8 is relatively cheap and it will do alright on gas.

With the gas mileage of LS1 cars as it is, especially a 6spd car, I dont know why they ever made the v6's.

[LS1_Sean]

Im in the same boat your in i would really like a v8.
I can get a ls1 that has a nock or something if me and my dad help get this guys camaro running.
What is involved in a v6 to v8 swap?
i know electronics and a different bell housing what else i there?
is there any one on this board that has done a 3.8 A4 to ls1 swap?

[00firebird]

bolt on a turbo run 15psi and see how long it lasts you.. enjoy running at least 12s. wont cost more than a ls1 ($4k) plus you dont have to dick around with switching cars. if you happen to blow something then start over, but there are some guys running 20psi on a stock everything motor.

heres some vids
http://www.fquick.com/videos/sort.ph...v6&search=user

[Superman09]

hahahaha, did you say "bolt on a turbo"?