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Ok, assume I start with a brand new 3.8. I add a powerdyne supercharger, SLP cold air intake, and a catback exhaust (maybe flowmaster?). How much do you think all those mods would cost if I purchased at once, and what would my final HP be? Would this be as sick as I think it would?
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If you have the 3.8L, 5,000.00 and maybe 400 hp?I have made a lot of money in my life, most of which I spent on cars and women.<p>The rest I have blown. -
400 hp???!!!Pewter 2002 Z28 M6<br />Black \'98 Camaro 3.8 M5 (Gone)<br />Silver \'97 Camaro Conv. 3.8 A4 (Girlfriend\'s)Comment
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umm... that sounds a bit high, but if you are right [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/fluffy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] i will make all fords my BIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAATCHThe Surgeon General never said anything about smokin\' a FORDComment
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I think it would be more like 300-320bhp, 255-275rwhp, (with the 9lb pulley) and I'm not sure you could use the SLP intake with the powerdyne kit, which would require some modification to fit on a new 3.8 anyway. As far as cost, maybe 5000 if you bought everything new, but I know there are a couple powerdynes for sale here for around $2000 (or at least there were).Bruce<br />2000 Silver 3.8L V6 Camaro M5<br />183.1 rwhp / 220.5 rwtqComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Silver2000V6:
I think it would be more like 300-320bhp, 255-275rwhp, (with the 9lb pulley) and I'm not sure you could use the SLP intake with the powerdyne kit, which would require some modification to fit on a new 3.8 anyway. As far as cost, maybe 5000 if you bought everything new, but I know there are a couple powerdynes for sale here for around $2000 (or at least there were).<hr></blockquote>
I agreeComment
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what kind of modification would I have to do to make the powerdyne work? Would I be better off using a 98 - 2000? And (sorry for all the questions) what do you think my 1/4 would be?The Surgeon General never said anything about smokin\' a FORDComment
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if i was ever going to pay that much for a supercharger for my car i would buy a z28 first then do it [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]2001 SOM Camaro SS<p>Direct flo lid---Lakewood LCAs----Edelbrock Torque Arm-----Lous Short Stick---Dynomouth 3\" Exhaust---SLP Center Mount Exhaust---Poly tranny and torque arm mounts.<p>My site....http://community.webshots.com/album/49413018hRfdbPComment
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I wish I could buy a Z-28, but the difference in insurance costs is like $100/month... money I could sink into mods and appearance. I'd rather have a pimped-out 6.The Surgeon General never said anything about smokin\' a FORDComment
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Z28 is over rated if you want a real muscle car get a trans am. alot of people think they're the same but the trans am is the better version. a stock trans am is almost as fast as the SS and if you wanted anything faster get a firehawk you'll be givin vipers a run for their money.-3.8L<br />-K&N Air Filter<br />-Glass Pack<br />-1/8: 11.137@61.15<br />-1/4: 17.125@78.53<br />Got To Love Mud & Cars Put TogetherComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 3.8Beast:
Z28 is over rated if you want a real muscle car get a trans am. alot of people think they're the same but the trans am is the better version. a stock trans am is almost as fast as the SS and if you wanted anything faster get a firehawk you'll be givin vipers a run for their money.<hr></blockquote>
Um, ok.
Where do you get your information? So the firebird line of the f-body has some magical juice that makes it faster than the camaros? GM just does that.. eh?
I do recall reading the article where the LS1 Camaro Z28 was pitted against the LS1 Transam and the T/A ran through the 1/4 mile about .2 faster than the Z. They had no explanation for it... but it could've been a multitude of things.
Really think before you post stuff like that.2002 Camaro SS 6 Spd<br />Sebring Silver Metallic<br />Still breaking it in<p>Traded in - 2002 V6 5 Spd Camaro.<p>\"I\'ll never trust squirrels again.\"Comment
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several variables can affect performance by .2 of a second. just the fact that firebirds/trans ams are a little more aerodynamically aggressive can make that difference.2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />T-Tops, 3.42 rear gear stock<br />Mods:K&N Air Filter,Whisper Air Induction Lid, maf screen removed, raised air box, Kumho Ecsta 712 255-50-ZR16 tires, BMR stb<br />Mods not installed yet: FTRA, SLP Lsd/Differential cover<br />Near Future Mods: HPP3, GMMG 3\" Exhaust , 1LE Swaybars, Transgo Shift Kit, MSD-DIS-4 w/ Accel Coil-Packs, Turquoise Blue Neon Underbody Kit, BMR Adj. LCA\'s, G2 Sfc\'s & V-braces, Pacesetter headersComment
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funny thing is that a few years back everyone claimed the z28 went faster than the t/a, just depends on the driver personally I think with a good driver both t/a and z28 r high to mid 12's cars [img]graemlins/fluffy.gif[/img]Comment
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I think that Formulas are the best bang for the buck, you may not have the looks of the T/A but the speed is there. My friends 98 formula A4 with an exhaust cutout and whisper lid raced a 2001 SS M6 that was heavily modded and they were dead even up to 120MPH....here's a cool site too: http://popularmechanics.com/automoti...rs/print.phtml1999 Black Trans Am A4<br /> <br />-Flowmaster with Flowtech Cutout <br />-SLP Lid <br />-SLP MAF <br />-Ported Heads, hardened pushrods<br />-Diable Sport Programming<br />-18\' ZO6 Polished rimsComment
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