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HOLDEN CRAZZY · 20-03-2006, 07:18 PM

i'm planning on building my own performance engine , i know a fair bit about engines but where can i get all the proper instrustions for modifiy and puting an engine together ( its a 3.8L) any ideas or suggests

Tonner · 21-03-2006, 05:24 PM

budget?

HOLDEN CRAZZY · 22-03-2006, 08:09 PM

a fairly big one

Tonner · 23-03-2006, 12:02 PM

I'd go for the COME 4.2 stroker kit, but it'd be a fairly costly exercise. I think they come with crank/rods/pistons/rings but not sure if the block needs machining to shoehorn it in.
Heavy heavy porting, obcenly big valves/springs, rockers, V8 throttlebody or two, cam, injectors/pumps, and a piggyback or aftermarket ECU should see you on your way

Shouldn't need a high volume oil pump etc, wouldn't rev that hard.
The only 4.2 i've seen in person made 180 odd kW at the wheels and sounded like a supercar!!

Probably achieve a similar effect rebuilding it with low comp forged pistons and strapping a centrifugal blower on the side...

Wise to invest in a tough TH700 from the outset, havn't heard of too many people having major drama's with the factory rear end though.

wigga · 29-03-2006, 07:12 PM

use forced induction.

otherwise ull end up spending 10k on a 14 second car.

Fooksy · 30-03-2006, 03:07 AM

agreed

vkdesire · 30-03-2006, 03:29 AM

go single turbo, street commos did up a vn with single turbo, cracked in2 the 10's i think... driveability was good too

HOLDEN CRAZZY · 31-03-2006, 08:46 PM

I AM looking for a nice VR s pack , with some work done to it
any suggustion to where to look , a Turbo would be nice , how come low compression is needed for forced induction ,

Fooksy · 01-04-2006, 07:16 AM

I always thought V6 vengence was a twin turbo setup? Crazzy, how big is a big budget.... you are only 16 dude! Who are you getting to do the work? What sort of power are you looking for? Remember, the internet can be a wonderfull resource... but it can also be full of total bullshit at the same time. Make sure you really have a good thorough look around before you commit to anything. A turbo conversion is gunna cost you an arseload no matter what, make sure it gets done right the first time.

vkdesire · 01-04-2006, 07:36 PM

sorry, quickest run over the 1/4 11.92, quickest mph 114.76, total cost in turbo form $20,205... using a single gt30 turbo, 4sp auto and hiway friendly gears... the turbo was mounted where the airbox used to be... looked fair stock from the outside but went like a rocket

20-03-2006, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
HOLDEN CRAZZY casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NSW Ride: VS V6 turbo 300RWKW manual Posts: 43	knowledge i'm planning on building my own performance engine , i know a fair bit about engines but where can i get all the proper instrustions for modifiy and puting an engine together ( its a 3.8L) any ideas or suggests

29-03-2006, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
wigga casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth WA Ride: ED Falcon Posts: 69	use forced induction. otherwise ull end up spending 10k on a 14 second car. __________________ ED FALCON. 6cyl 14.8@91mph. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/893950/

30-03-2006, 03:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fooksy Deliciously Ugly Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Ride: VN Calais Posts: 2,802	agreed __________________ Smells like dandruff.....

30-03-2006, 03:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
vkdesire dilligaf Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nowra Ride: custom vn, vr 5ltr berlina & hz tonner 350 chev Posts: 966	go single turbo, street commos did up a vn with single turbo, cracked in2 the 10's i think... driveability was good too Last edited by vkdesire; 30-03-2006 at 07:25 AM.

01-04-2006, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fooksy Deliciously Ugly Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Ride: VN Calais Posts: 2,802	I always thought V6 vengence was a twin turbo setup? Crazzy, how big is a big budget.... you are only 16 dude! Who are you getting to do the work? What sort of power are you looking for? Remember, the internet can be a wonderfull resource... but it can also be full of total bullshit at the same time. Make sure you really have a good thorough look around before you commit to anything. A turbo conversion is gunna cost you an arseload no matter what, make sure it gets done right the first time. __________________ Smells like dandruff.....

21-03-2006, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tonner casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Braddon, ACT Ride: HQ Tonner Posts: 79	budget?

22-03-2006, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
HOLDEN CRAZZY casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NSW Ride: VS V6 turbo 300RWKW manual Posts: 43	a fairly big one

23-03-2006, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tonner casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Braddon, ACT Ride: HQ Tonner Posts: 79	I'd go for the COME 4.2 stroker kit, but it'd be a fairly costly exercise. I think they come with crank/rods/pistons/rings but not sure if the block needs machining to shoehorn it in. Heavy heavy porting, obcenly big valves/springs, rockers, V8 throttlebody or two, cam, injectors/pumps, and a piggyback or aftermarket ECU should see you on your way Shouldn't need a high volume oil pump etc, wouldn't rev that hard. The only 4.2 i've seen in person made 180 odd kW at the wheels and sounded like a supercar!! Probably achieve a similar effect rebuilding it with low comp forged pistons and strapping a centrifugal blower on the side... Wise to invest in a tough TH700 from the outset, havn't heard of too many people having major drama's with the factory rear end though.

31-03-2006, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
HOLDEN CRAZZY casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NSW Ride: VS V6 turbo 300RWKW manual Posts: 43	I AM looking for a nice VR s pack , with some work done to it any suggustion to where to look , a Turbo would be nice , how come low compression is needed for forced induction ,

01-04-2006, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
vkdesire dilligaf Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nowra Ride: custom vn, vr 5ltr berlina & hz tonner 350 chev Posts: 966	sorry, quickest run over the 1/4 11.92, quickest mph 114.76, total cost in turbo form $20,205... using a single gt30 turbo, 4sp auto and hiway friendly gears... the turbo was mounted where the airbox used to be... looked fair stock from the outside but went like a rocket

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