how to get power out of a n/a 3.8 buick

[vps_are_the_best]

Simply i want to know how to milk the power out of these classic motors...my vc commodore has one out of a vr and it already has the plenum removed from the manifold, high flow panel filter, mendrel bent 2.5 inch exhaust-straight through cat, straight through muffler and a glass pack hotdog, plans are to fit an OTRCAI, camshaft and rockers....what else would get power while keeping it naturally aspirated and not breaking the bank?

[TrikkBen]

Why is the plenum removed....?

[delcowizzid]

i presume he means bellmouth

[TrikkBen]

ahhhh ok...

[GetToDaChopa]

The usual story, people want power without putting in the $$$, KW cost $$$.

You could get it tuned, and also try saving some weight, remove all the seats, little things like that should help you.

[rocco555]

yeah seats are over rated, get rid of them

[TrikkBen]

yeah seats are over rated, get rid of them

hahaha, Crouching FTW!!

[GetToDaChopa]

yeah seats are over rated, get rid of them

hehe, just put a bean bag in there.

[Reaper]

Simply i want to know how to milk the power out of these classic motors...my vc commodore has one out of a vr and it already has the plenum removed from the manifold, high flow panel filter, mendrel bent 2.5 inch exhaust-straight through cat, straight through muffler and a glass pack hotdog, plans are to fit an OTRCAI, camshaft and rockers....what else would get power while keeping it naturally aspirated and not breaking the bank?

More capacity via extra pistons would be your best bang for buck.

Reaper

[_R_J_K_]

Or you could search...

Or look at this thread which is stickied to the top of this section -
Buick and Ecotec V6 Performance Upgrades

More capacity via extra pistons would be your best bang for buck.

Reaper

SNAP!

[TrikkBen]

More capacity via extra pistons would be your best bang for buck.

Reaper

You can't add pistons on a Buick....

[greenfoam]

I just got off the phone from a guy that has a cammed V6 he wanted tuned, in his opinion the cam = waste of money and he should have kept his old 308 . Learn from this

[Reaper]

You can't add pistons on a Buick....

Ok, let me spell it out for you.... he needs to buy more injectors, different intake, heads, cam, timing chain, more and extra pistons and rods + a different crank, water pump, oil pump, sump, block and a few other bit and pieces. There probably wouldn't be much buick left but he will have a ton more power.

Reaper

[TrikkBen]

Ok, let me spell it out for you.... he needs to buy more injectors, different intake, heads, cam, timing chain, more and extra pistons and rods + a different crank, water pump, oil pump, sump, block and a few other bit and pieces. There probably wouldn't be much buick left but he will have a ton more power.

Reaper

haha that would be one awsome buick.. lol

[Reaper]

or.....

fit one of these to the bonnet. Good for around 50 rwhp

Reaper

[TrikkBen]

or.....

fit one of these to the bonnet. Good for around 50 rwhp

Reaper

Yeh the springy ones are good for aerodynamics