I'm a rookie - can you help?

[Bob P.]

Hey there - I'm a rookie at this stuff. Bought me my dream car - - 95 Camaro Black - t-tops - low miles - love it. But it has a 3.4 - and not a particularly strong one, I fear. It seems to go
flat after 3500- 4000 rpm's. No fun. Any ideas on making it a little better? I am aware of the advantages of 3.8 and 8 cyls, (no jokes please)but this is what I got and the mileage (21+)isn't too bad either. I'd like a little more performance - any ideas?

Would a chip help? How many HP?

Thanks Guys.

[Nachius]

This will probably get moved to general tech.

Start with a "search" feature up top
My car used to do the same thing up top end!
Intake and Exhaust is the general consensus where to start!

[SilverTAWS6]

Intake, Full exhaust (headers, cat, cat-back), shifter (if 5spd), shift kit (if auto), chip, better tires, aluminum driveshaft, poly urethane trans mount.

That should give you a good start [img]smile.gif[/img]

Chris

[Seal]

how much you willing to spend? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Bob P.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SilverTAWS6:
Intake, Full exhaust (headers, cat, cat-back), shifter (if 5spd), shift kit (if auto), chip, better tires, aluminum driveshaft, poly urethane trans mount.

That should give you a good start [img]smile.gif[/img]

Chris<hr></blockquote>

I think where I'd start (I understand that I could probably go on forever) is the chip, and exhaust. Do you have brand name suggestions? Please remember I have a 3.4. Any ideas how much HP each might contribute?

I already started getting to breath better with a K&N air filter.

Whoever originally ordered this made it appear like a Z-28 including wheels and tires. It is so "underpowered" it can't even make them squeek. But this turns out to be a blessing when cornering. They don't squeek there either. That is more the source of joy to me than straight line exceleration.

Thanks for your Camaro enthusiasm. I plan on being an active participant, here.
D

[Bob P.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by seal:
how much you willing to spend? [img]tongue.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

Money is limited right now. I know a 3.4 will never be a bear. But I just want to at least get this one aspirated correctly. It seems to accelerate OK then it just goes flat. I don't think that's right. I started off with a K & N. The filter that was in the car when I bought it was filthy. It helped but only marginally.

Do the exhausts you guys recommend make it very lout. It has a nice sound now, but I don't want to go roaring around - heck - I'm 51 now. And c'mon - it's only a baby six. I've been asked to drag twice already. But a little more throaty would be nice.

[C.Palmer]

As far as engine performance goes, I would first go with the general mods of intake/exhaust. That helps with your "going flat" problem. Our 3.4's weakest point is the whole intake system itself. SSM is working on a power pack for the 3.4 that I know of~ Tom posts regularly on here and he could fill you in on the details. I'd say with a port and polish/ 3angle valve job and comp cam you'd have a healthy running 3.4! It still won't be a "bear" but I'd imagine a quite respectable 6. I'm going for a 3.8 project this summer so I might just be selling off some of my goodies in my sig below soon....

[Bob P.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by C.Palmer:
As far as engine performance goes, I would first go with the general mods of intake/exhaust. That helps with your "going flat" problem. Our 3.4's weakest point is the whole intake system itself. SSM is working on a power pack for the 3.4 that I know of~ Tom posts regularly on here and he could fill you in on the details. I'd say with a port and polish/ 3angle valve job and comp cam you'd have a healthy running 3.4! It still won't be a "bear" but I'd imagine a quite respectable 6. I'm going for a 3.8 project this summer so I might just be selling off some of my goodies in my sig below soon....<hr></blockquote>

Let me know about your selling some of your "good stuff". I'd appreciate it. like what might you be getting rid of?

[John D.]

Nitrous. That will definately keep it from falling on its face.

[Bob P.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by John D.:
Nitrous. That will definately keep it from falling on its face.<hr></blockquote>

Sounds great in theory. But that little 3.4 would have a heart attack. It needs first things first.

Thanks for the post, anyhow. ;)

[Bob P.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Bob P.:


Let me know about your selling some of your "good stuff". I'd appreciate it. like what might you be getting rid of?<hr></blockquote>

Could you let me know what a power pack does? And hoe much HP a chip contributes?

[Tiago]

can't tell how much it does really since noone has one yet ona 3.4L

look at my website for ideas on mods.