Tirefryr

Nothing will be easy for you given your lack of mechanical aptitude.

Corky Bell.

My Mark has the Jmod done to it. Total bitch when you're driving normally and the fucking thing jerks with every gear change.

See my previous post.

There is a crazy ass squall line of storm moving across the southeast.. Stretching from Oklahoma to deep in the gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast...I was thinking AZ or NV.Have you been to either? I couldn't think of a worse place to live than NV...California?HELL FUCKING NO!

It's as though GM knew you were boosting. Never would have thought it.e85 ready and a buffer. I am probably about at the pump limit but my new 85lb injectors have plenty of headroomI didn't even think about flex fuel. If you get it tuned professionally, I'd have them make an ethanol tune also. Nice to have that if you have octane and want to use it.

It's as though GM knew you were boosting. Never would have thought it.

There is a crazy ass squall line of storm moving across the southeast.. Stretching from Oklahoma to deep in the gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast...I was thinking AZ or NV.Have you been to either? I couldn't think of a worse place to live than NV...Never been more than 3 hours past an Indiana border. I need a constant dry climate. My allergies are a bitch. I mean shit, I'm allergic to grass and eggs. Fucking grass and eggs! That's like God, assuming there is such, just looking down and going, "fuck this dude; I'm gonna just fuck life for him. Ha!"

There is a crazy ass squall line of storm moving across the southeast.. Stretching from Oklahoma to deep in the gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast...I was thinking AZ or NV.

I went out to do a WOT -> 3rd gear run and of course it started raining Truck rips and at WOT I am currently at 11.1 AFR. Time to lean it down a bunch and try again. That's full time AWD correct?

Rain forecasted for the next 7 days. Time to move.

I had plans to do some work today on the only nice rain free day we've had in weeks. I have been dealing with a mirgraine all day and closed up in my room, all light blocked. . . . And it's supposed to rain the next three days. Go figure.

Exactly. There are things now like more than 2 valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts...Even my diesel is DOHC. The LS 4.8 I cited doesn't have 2...but it will still rape any Grand National motor. Not having a completely modern Fuel Injection system is retarded if you are building a car. Obvious exception is old shit with a carb, but once you go injected use a modern piece.The GN used port injection, so the fuel system is virtually the same. He would have to go stand-alone or adapt (which would be simple given tbe Camaro already has the same system basics) the existing system. Basically a pump/injector/regulator swap, and a good tune.Complete drop in LS with harness and ECU are dirt cheap.The dumb thing here is that in a Turbo motor it isn't the motor that makes power but the Turbo. Comes down to what will run the Turbo more efficientliy and this is where the LS will destroy things. Doesn't suck that if you pop a stock motor you can pick one up for $200. Plenty of guys running stock bottom ends near 1000hp with them. Good luck with a GN motor doing that. That alone tells the whole story. Your argument was that the fuel system is archaic when indeed it's not. While we're at it, the Buick 3.8 architecture has changed very little since the 70s, so even the GN engine could be considered modern. Hell, if you want to argue further, there's nothing advanced about the LS design either. Most all it's technology is old and proven and been in use for decades, so. . I really see no valid points here.His stock harness will almost plug right in, so there's half the battle won. GM used both the 3800 and 3400 in them. I personally would use the Vortec 4.3 if doing a six. You also have to remember your definition of cheap is far different than many others on the board. Not everyone wants an LS swap. Hotrodding encompasses all types. With boost, computer controls, and advancements in materials and machining, it's relatively simple and economical to make big power with anything. More interested in the ECU from 98 on than the motor. That was my comment. Sure you can do an aftermarket and I realize not everyone wants an LS, but in a car that will never be worth anything starting off with the cheapest way to make power is logical.The LS is not logical in his instance. He has to source more parts and perform more labor. He could literally run down to the junk yard, get a 3800 slap on the turbos, drive to the tuner and be driving daily. LS will require harness removal and installation, relocation of some underhood and chassis items, a new driveshaft, extra parts he won't need for the V6, and so on.The only advantages the LS provides is the potential for more power and the huge aftermarket. The LT1 has more capability to make power than the 3.8 for less too. If I were bothering to do a swap though I wouldn't step backwards.You're missing the point entirely. You're calling the guy stupid and telling him he's wrong because it's not what you would do or what you think is best. It doesn't matter what you think or know, it's not your car.

Parts age, lol. Over 100k on the truck.With zero boost over that mileage.

For a race car sure. You're speaking in the most ideal terms in a perfect world, and that's not hot rodding. Hell with the turbo technologies now, you can pretty much do whatever you want. I won't comment much on the 3.8 with a big turbo. I've see many a wee 3.8 spool 90mm and larger turbos during the Mustang/GN wars. He's running twins anyways. The guy is not building a purpose built car. He's building something he wants to have fun. Quit analazing everything to be logical in the purest sense or economical. I assure you the hotrodder will always win on the money front.

Of course this can be said of many engines. The modular Fords of not so long ago have bulletproof blocks, and some cranks. Like many manufacturers, they use powdered metal rods with cracked caps and hypereutectic pistons, so they are more easily susceptible to damage versus forged pieces. Once you hit 6-700 HP, and get some miles or abuse, damage begins.

If you kerp your foot out of it most of the time you'll be fine. There will be minimal pressure. When you start seeing full boost daily and the parts age, then you'll have issues.

Is it running? Did they send you a base tune?

Exactly. There are things now like more than 2 valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts...Even my diesel is DOHC. The LS 4.8 I cited doesn't have 2...but it will still rape any Grand National motor. Not having a completely modern Fuel Injection system is retarded if you are building a car. Obvious exception is old shit with a carb, but once you go injected use a modern piece.The GN used port injection, so the fuel system is virtually the same. He would have to go stand-alone or adapt (which would be simple given tbe Camaro already has the same system basics) the existing system. Basically a pump/injector/regulator swap, and a good tune.Complete drop in LS with harness and ECU are dirt cheap.The dumb thing here is that in a Turbo motor it isn't the motor that makes power but the Turbo. Comes down to what will run the Turbo more efficientliy and this is where the LS will destroy things. Doesn't suck that if you pop a stock motor you can pick one up for $200. Plenty of guys running stock bottom ends near 1000hp with them. Good luck with a GN motor doing that. That alone tells the whole story. Your argument was that the fuel system is archaic when indeed it's not. While we're at it, the Buick 3.8 architecture has changed very little since the 70s, so even the GN engine could be considered modern. Hell, if you want to argue further, there's nothing advanced about the LS design either. Most all it's technology is old and proven and been in use for decades, so. . I really see no valid points here.His stock harness will almost plug right in, so there's half the battle won. GM used both the 3800 and 3400 in them. I personally would use the Vortec 4.3 if doing a six. You also have to remember your definition of cheap is far different than many others on the board. Not everyone wants an LS swap. Hotrodding encompasses all types. With boost, computer controls, and advancements in materials and machining, it's relatively simple and economical to make big power with anything. More interested in the ECU from 98 on than the motor. That was my comment. Sure you can do an aftermarket and I realize not everyone wants an LS, but in a car that will never be worth anything starting off with the cheapest way to make power is logical.The LS is not logical in his instance. He has to source more parts and perform more labor. He could literally run down to the junk yard, get a 3800 slap on the turbos, drive to the tuner and be driving daily. LS will require harness removal and installation, relocation of some underhood and chassis items, a new driveshaft, extra parts he won't need for the V6, and so on. The only advantages the LS provides is the potential for more power and the huge aftermarket.

This is so not me, but for some reason, I'm drawn to it. http://lexusofmishawaka.com/details/2002-Porsche-911-Mishawaka-IN/2968590?cid=0

Exactly. There are things now like more than 2 valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts...Even my diesel is DOHC. The LS 4.8 I cited doesn't have 2...but it will still rape any Grand National motor. Not having a completely modern Fuel Injection system is retarded if you are building a car. Obvious exception is old shit with a carb, but once you go injected use a modern piece.The GN used port injection, so the fuel system is virtually the same. He would have to go stand-alone or adapt (which would be simple given tbe Camaro already has the same system basics) the existing system. Basically a pump/injector/regulator swap, and a good tune.Complete drop in LS with harness and ECU are dirt cheap.The dumb thing here is that in a Turbo motor it isn't the motor that makes power but the Turbo. Comes down to what will run the Turbo more efficientliy and this is where the LS will destroy things. Doesn't suck that if you pop a stock motor you can pick one up for $200. Plenty of guys running stock bottom ends near 1000hp with them. Good luck with a GN motor doing that. That alone tells the whole story. Your argument was that the fuel system is archaic when indeed it's not. While we're at it, the Buick 3.8 architecture has changed very little since the 70s, so even the GN engine could be considered modern. Hell, if you want to argue further, there's nothing advanced about the LS design either. Most all it's technology is old and proven and been in use for decades, so. . I really see no valid points here. His stock harness will almost plug right in, so there's half the battle won. GM used both the 3800 and 3400 in them. I personally would use the Vortec 4.3 if doing a six. You also have to remember your definition of cheap is far different than many others on the board. Not everyone wants an LS swap. Hotrodding encompasses all types. With boost, computer controls, and advancements in materials and machining, it's relatively simple and economical to make big power with anything.

Exactly. There are things now like more than 2 valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts... Even my diesel is DOHC. The LS 4.8 I cited doesn't have 2...but it will still rape any Grand National motor. Not having a completely modern Fuel Injection system is retarded if you are building a car. Obvious exception is old shit with a carb, but once you go injected use a modern piece.The GN used port injection, so the fuel system is virtually the same. He would have to go stand-alone or adapt (which would be simple given tbe Camaro already has the same system basics) the existing system. Basically a pump/injector/regulator swap, and a good tune.

Werd!

Can't, stockers are shot. Winter shoes will be on another set of wheels.Even without the salt, chromed aluminum is not a forever material. That bugs me. You won't own it long enough to matter.

I don't see the problem. Aren't you using the stockers with winter shoes? Renders the issue of salt/chrome/aluminum moot.