3.8 blocks

[Cutlassjim]

The 3.8 Turbo in 81 made 170hp and 275lb-ft compared to the 305's 160hp and I'm guessing less torque but people couldn't get past the lag from the old skool turbo systems so they never took off.

But I was wondering the same. I mean, I have a 3.8 V6 buick motor in my '85 Grand Prix. The 2 barrel one. Like 110 hp. It's slow as sh*t. So basically, can you actually make some power with that motor, or would it just be way more cost effecient to drop in a 350 or something? lol.

The NA 3.8's can get to around 200-225ish hp and maybe a 5k redline before they poop their crank on the ground. Plus the only way your going to make any power with a NA 3.8 is to open the Stage catalog and take out a second morgage on your house. That or go with the replacement for displacement, forced induction. Moral of the story, drop in a 350.

P.S. here's a pic of the 3.8 carb'd turbo

 

[JWO Racing]

I got a 3.8 for sale $100.00