It's in, and it runs!!! (56k, OK) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

DEI37 · 05-11-2005, 05:37 PM

Well, things are going well, and the new engine started and ran today apparently. I am SOOO pumped about this. Here's a few pics to show you what's going on.

Out with the old 3100 V6:

On its way out:

Empty engine bay!:

Closer look:

Car up on stands:

In with the S/C 3800 V6:

Angle from the intake side:

Under the car:

Finished exhaust:

He had it running today for a short time. Still have a few little things to iron out, but this looks like a lot of fun. I bring it back at the end of May. Then, I'll be able to put up a video or two, and some more pics.

merkerguitars · 05-11-2005, 05:44 PM

Dayum, those headers will easily fit in that thing. nice to see you have a real engine in there

Looks great.

DEI37 · 05-11-2005, 06:50 PM

Oh, you have NO idea how pumped I am about this. The guy doing it has a '96 GP that the L67 has been swapped in to. He's got more mods than I do...mine's mostly stock, AND his is backed by a 5-speed. That thing is quick. Lots of fun. His runs about 102mph in the 1320'. I'm just hoping for 93-95. Not sure how optimistic that is, but that'd be a nice number to see.

maverick750 · 05-11-2005, 07:08 PM

That looks good, i bet it will be a blast to drive.

Tech · 05-11-2005, 09:23 PM

nice conversion... hate the engine though... had a 95 GTP, what a hassle to maintain! good luck though, lots of fun!

merkerguitars · 05-11-2005, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech

nice conversion... hate the engine though... had a 95 GTP, what a hassle to maintain! good luck though, lots of fun!

You probably had the 3.4L DOHC which are incredible nightmares to do anythign from spark plugs to change a alternator. The 3.8 supercharged isn't really that bad to work on i've found out.

DEI37 · 05-12-2005, 03:55 AM

Yeah, this is a completely different animal than the 3.4 DOHC. That engine COULD be a good engine, but it had to be maintained particularly well, and yes, maintanence was a pain. This is the engine used in '97+ GTP's and Regal GS's. This particular setup should be in the 260-265HP range, up from the stockers 240.

Tech · 05-12-2005, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merkerguitars

You probably had the 3.4L DOHC which are incredible nightmares to do anythign from spark plugs to change a alternator. The 3.8 supercharged isn't really that bad to work on i've found out.

my bad, read wrong... you guys are right i'm thinking of a different engine. VERY sexy then.

05-11-2005, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	It's in, and it runs!!! (56k, OK) Well, things are going well, and the new engine started and ran today apparently. I am SOOO pumped about this. Here's a few pics to show you what's going on. Out with the old 3100 V6: On its way out: Empty engine bay!: Closer look: Car up on stands: In with the S/C 3800 V6: Angle from the intake side: Under the car: Finished exhaust: He had it running today for a short time. Still have a few little things to iron out, but this looks like a lot of fun. I bring it back at the end of May. Then, I'll be able to put up a video or two, and some more pics. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

05-11-2005, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Dayum, those headers will easily fit in that thing. nice to see you have a real engine in there Looks great. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

05-11-2005, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Oh, you have NO idea how pumped I am about this. The guy doing it has a '96 GP that the L67 has been swapped in to. He's got more mods than I do...mine's mostly stock, AND his is backed by a 5-speed. That thing is quick. Lots of fun. His runs about 102mph in the 1320'. I'm just hoping for 93-95. Not sure how optimistic that is, but that'd be a nice number to see. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

05-11-2005, 09:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	nice conversion... hate the engine though... had a 95 GTP, what a hassle to maintain! good luck though, lots of fun! __________________ -Tim- ~I swear sometimes i feel like i'm married to a child. ~You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois, cause if i'm a child than you know what that makes you? a pedophile. and i'll be damned if i'm going to stand here and be lectured by a pervert.

05-12-2005, 03:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Yeah, this is a completely different animal than the 3.4 DOHC. That engine COULD be a good engine, but it had to be maintained particularly well, and yes, maintanence was a pain. This is the engine used in '97+ GTP's and Regal GS's. This particular setup should be in the 260-265HP range, up from the stockers 240. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

05-11-2005, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
maverick750 Upright Location: janesville wisconsin	That looks good, i bet it will be a blast to drive.