N/A power

[Deuce]

Once the engine is assembled they would have absolutely no way of knowing it had a stroker kit in it..... Go the stroker!!!!!

Could get it certified with a bog stock 3.8ltr then up your game afterwards?
Internal mods would remain hidden I suppose.

 

[_R_J_K_]

Question was asked not long ago - http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/v6-development-modification/256712-curious-real-power-gains.html

TBH, I think you will be disappointed, particularly after looking at the dollar vs. performance gain.

 

[Miccydee]

If i can throw $10k into the engine and get close to 200rwkw then when i drop the engine into a car that only wieghs 900kg with fully upgraded suspension, brakes and tyres, i should have a pretty decent car.

 

[Miccydee]

When it came to coosing what to build i realised every man and his dog has a hq/hz/hx/hj/wb aswell as tonners. Torana's are out of my price range so i thought a decently built gemini with an n/a 6 wasnt as common and would be a nice little challenge

 

[_R_J_K_]

The V6 as a swap isn't a bad choice, but I think you'd be better off getting a low k engine with basic bolt-ons and a reputable mail order tune. For 10k the value just isn't there (very few people have hit the 200kw mark n/a, not to mention streetability). I guess my suggestion is that 200kw is an arbitrary number for peak power that you'll rarely see, start thinking in terms of torque curve

 

[Miccydee]

My goal with this build is to have a high performance gemini that when people see it and realise whats involved they step back and appreciate the effort i've gone too compared to someone that wants a "good enough" build. This will be my SLR 5000, not a skid pig tonne ute

 

[Jas.G]

will be interesting to watch.... my v6 went 12.3 @108mph at the drags and that was at 1380kg's on BP ultimate fuel. Surprisingly it still cruised nice, did have a slight rough idle but nothing major to deal with. It can be fun doing something different, but does also have it's challenges

 

[Miccydee]

Thanks jas. good see some positive feedback about the v6's i'm prepared for a rough idle which i personally like and as a future engineer (hopefully) it will be a great learning project

 

[Jas.G]

As parts an different combos arn't as common as the LS/chevy or 5L based engines it will be alot of learning, but can use alot of there ideas in areas! Best to start with a plan an stick to it with the engine, don't mix an match different types of combos. Have seen alot of wierd stuff and even more parts that have been OVER-KILL an just didn't make the hp

 

[Miccydee]

That does make sense about the overkill stealing hp. Its just like anything really, this build needs to be just right not everything possible