Engine Strength

[97 30th RS]

I was reading about 3.8's in gm hi tech perf and they say that the 3.8 II block is very strong and reliable. Our engines have hyperutectic pistons, forged rods, and a nodualr cast iron crank, same material as an Ls1. I think that some of you guys are underestimating the amount of boost our motors can take. I might run a blower, like a vortech or procharger {yeah there is no kit but all you need are custom brackets to use the one for an Lt1} I think you could probably run 10 pounds of intercooled boost and I just might try it. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[phoenix64]

thanks man I needed a laugh [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

[Radcat]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by phoenix64:
thanks man I needed a laugh [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

What was the point of your post?

[AMinor65]

Thanks for the post, 97 30th RS. I did not know this. Will someone reputable and mature please provide some commentary on this?

[malloynx#2]

i can agree with this. i think the 3.8l is extreme strong motor. i run a 100 shot with an aftermarket cam and i have no problems.. come to think of it i can think of only 2 people here on this board that blew there motors and that was because of poor tuning and so forth..

[97 30th RS]

To be honest I don't know what the point was, I guess I am just sayin to people who are a little nervous about running more boost or nitrous to just do it cuz the motor can handle it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Arctc Wolf]

yes, the crank can handle it, yes, the rods can handle it, no, the pistons can't handle it. too much boot+too high compression+low octane+no spark retard=detonation. oh, and while we're at it, detonation=bad if u didn't know that already. it's funny to see how ignorant people can be.

[phoenix64]

Sorry guys, but he just described batmans kit exactly. I thought someone else might see that. So obviously batman and bill think that it will take 10psi with an intercooler. I think most people on this board are worried about going over 9psi with out an intercooler, but with one your fine. Again sorry about the earlier post. I didn't mean it like it came off.

[97 30th RS]

Uh, ok. I didn't read about "Batman's kit at all. I was just hanging out at the speed shop and we were talking about throwin a procharger on. Arctic Wolf kiss my *** . I know that. So it's safe to run nine pounds, but ten? Jesus christ one more pound of boost. I had better not even think of it. Retards. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[BattyV6]

Here we go again [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img]

-Andrew

[Tiago]

if my 3.4 takes 12 psi the damn 3.8 better hold up too..

[StockV6Cam]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tiago:
if my 3.4 takes 12 psi the damn 3.8 better hold up too..<hr></blockquote>

Ours are stronger ;) :D

[StockV6Cam]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 97 30th RS:
Uh, ok. I didn't read about "Batman's kit at all. I was just hanging out at the speed shop and we were talking about throwin a procharger on. Arctic Wolf kiss my *** . I know that. So it's safe to run nine pounds, but ten? Jesus christ one more pound of boost. I had better not even think of it. Retards. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

God do you ever shut up? I tried sticking up for you in the beginning and all you do is talk. It's like you hear people saying stuff about other cars and repeat it like a damn parrot. Yes the 3.8 can handle 10lbs. of INTERCOOLED boost. So what? And there's always a point where one more pound of boost will be the straw that broke the camel's back. Just quit it with the **** dude, you come off as a jackass.

[97 30th RS]

I hear that. Tiago waht kind of turbo is that on your car, a T3/T4 hybrid or what? Finally a reasonable mature response from someone. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[97 30th RS]

First of I didn't know anything about this batman guy, and secondly StockV6cam, all I do is talk? Every site has a flamer and I guess I found one here.