V8 swap or Turbo?

[JohnC]

Alright I'm at a fork in the road. First of all I like my V6 but I just love the punch of a V8 (I used to have a 99 TA). So should I go through the hassel of a LT1 or LS1 swap (with the LS1 I'm mainly scared of computer compatibility problems)or a turbo with forged internals set up? Please note buying an SS or Z is not an option, the cars paid for and insurance is too high for the 8 (experiance talks here :D ). I'll also add that I don't have much knoledge of turbo's and tuning and all that, so I guess my other question is which is harder?

[98Camaro3.8]

I can't even count how many times this has been discussed. There's probably even posts with the same title as this one. Do a search here and in Advanced Tech (even though this is not advanced), and you'll get a bunch of info from people that were in the same situation as you.

[BLLDOGG]

Originally posted by JohnC:
First of all I like my V6 but I just love the punch of a V8 (I used to have a 99 TA).

just do the swap since that is what you want [img]smile.gif[/img]

[JohnC]

Originally posted by BLLDOGG:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JohnC:
First of all I like my V6 but I just love the punch of a V8 (I used to have a 99 TA).

just do the swap since that is what you want [img]smile.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]Thanks for the reply BLLDOGG, Im just weighing my options here and seeing which would be easier. And regards to the the other response, I have been around on this board for a while (although I rarly post, I just ejoy reading alot of posts and SEARCHES) and have seen this discussed but I always see the same responses "just buy the SS or Z" well I absolutly am not going to do that. So does anybody else have suggestions?

[CamaroRob97]

Im in the same boat as you, if I could get a wrecked car with the parts i need i would do the swamp probally. Then i can sell what i don't use and sell the stuff from my car as well, therefore being alot cheaper. On the other hand I would enjoy having forced induction on the 3.8 as well. Forced induction on a 3.8 f-body is more rare though and people gaw at it a little bit more ya know?

Its really what you prefer.

[Fredless]

I'd spend the money to turbocharge it..

around 3k and a lot less hassle.

[Kevx]

Just my opinion, but I think the turbo would be way cooler..... :D

[99v6cam]

Depends on your preference.
Turbo = more unique and less work
V8 = Better sound, more possible power, more work
My opinion, V8

[teal99camaro]

v8 then turbo it down the road ;)

[BLLDOGG]

i dont know about the less work thing. turbos are alot of work and if you ask me, our cars are already touchy enough. i think if your mechanically inclined, which you need to be to do the turbo install properly, the swap would be easier in the long run.

Originally posted by teal99camaro:
v8 then turbo it down the road ;)

werd

[FireStorm]

would it be possible to do a turbo or supercharger on the 6, then down the road do a v8 swap and use that same turbo/supercharger on the v8?

[BLLDOGG]

not too sure. i think you could but not everything would be usable. like only the turbo an only the supercharger and even then, im not sure that the turbo would be big enough nor would the supercharger.

[gergwheel]

the only way that you could reuse the turbo from a v6 on a v8 is if you are running like 22lbs. of boost on the v6 and then only running 8lbs. on the v8. v8's take a HUGE amount of air, and when i say air im not talking psi, im talking about cfm

[ScottW]

as far as the swap from a turbo/supercharger from a 6-8,no i am pretty sure you cannot do this.
As for the 8 or turbo, i think the turbo would be cheaper, but i would go for the 8, but you need engine mounting hardware, new trany, and a good engine. the computer thing could be a prob though.
Go for the almighty 8!!! (i put one in my CJ5, and would do dragraces with mud tires) they put out ungodly power, and turbo's are finicky, plus, you don't have turbo lag with an 8!