i disagree, i have run them with the computer removed and switched to a vacume advance distributer and non computer carb, emissions removed and a salvage yard dual exhuast we snagged, hell we even tried q-jet carb and intake and it still wouldnt run well. my buddy still has the 4 barrel intake if anybody might want to try it. i am not saying that the turbo set up wont work but if i was going to spend 5 grand i think there are better ways to get a lot more power using a v8. for example there is a lt1 in the salvage yard right now that is in a wrecked 70,000 mile
caprice that i can go get the engine for 185 and the transmission for 50 not mentioning i am getting money back on cores. so i take that keeping in mind i get every accessory, computer, harness, maf and anything atached to the motor, i would also snag the radiator for 25 bucks, take the whole setup and then have the computer and harness re owrked and setup to run independent for 250 bucks so i am sitting at just over 500 bucks at this point, add another 500 or so to take care of odds and ends such as exhaust and driveshaft and we afre looking at a grand and the lt1 in a
caprice is rated at 260 and once you tear out emissions and throw some small bolt ons onto the engine you can get close to 300 hp pretty easy. i am NOT saying dont build a 3.8, i am saying that the money that it is going to take to get power is much cheaper with a v8 swap. plus i still cant get away from the sound of a healthy v8!