1982 GP with 98' 3800 and turbo on E85
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325 is an easy safe power level. My l67 blower car is maxed out at like 350hp with everything minus an intercooler and not loose drivability
Very interesting car! Someone should buy this car. A lot of good work has been done. I was originally going to build a engine setup just like this before I decided to build up my factory 3.8. Once my 3.8 gives up, my plan is to go that route. If I had the money and it was closer, I would buy this car. The hard work is all already done for you!
If you look at the picture gallery? Looks like they started with a stick and toasted it. There are a few Grand National's running around with turbocharged 3800's. They are putting out 500+ horsepower. They say it is easy to achieve.
I've got the most modified Gbody with a 3800 in it. Ive got a thread on turbobuick.com. Look up "whos ready for some 3800 power" . It was a lot of work. Its different than this pontiac but info if you looking for it. The 3800 block is very strong and a lot of power can be had but it takes work. running a stock PCM is crap. My car is run off A Holley dominator efi. The Maf sensor was always an issue. I can honestly say this set up is close to 700hp at the tire at about 22 lbs of boost. I ran it a couple weeks ago at 28 lbs and it was a beast. But I didnt have my methanol set high enough and I flatened the cometic head gasket. So working it out right now. Ive got a Grand national with over 700 to the wheel to compare and it feels very close.
For a everyday car the pontiac might be cool, its worth the cash for something different, 3800 looks all stock to me . Should be kept that way unless and aftermarket controller is used....
For a everyday car the pontiac might be cool, its worth the cash for something different, 3800 looks all stock to me . Should be kept that way unless and aftermarket controller is used....
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I have followed that build. Very cool! It inspired me to go that route. I bought all the stuff too make it happen and then chickened out. Instead I built my draw though turbo Monte into a blow through intercooled engine. Check it out "Suck N Blow Monte" Thread. When that combo blows up I am going back to the 3800 engine. The biggest thing I seen was the expensive pistons, and the making of turbo headers. Too bad no one decided to make a run of those headers? I would have bought a set. Time has been my biggest excuse. Thanks for sharing.
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