3800 Turbocharged : How To Build A Powerful Setup For Under $1500

[@dezldave961]

Also, be sure to block PCV valve and passages, or the new boost in the top end will cause problems. Open breather and/or vented catch can is the simplest solution.

[@Lil94FB]

I’m learning a lot of car stuff and am pretty new could you explain a bit more into what you mean and how one would do that

[@dezldave961]

@@Lil94FB the original PCV passages expect to deal with normal airways and vacuum conditions the engine was designed to have, but when you add boost starting out ahead of the throttle body, the PCV passages will get hit with pressure that it sends down into the crankcase where it isn't meant to have pressure. On turbo 3800's, the least complicated way to prevent this is to block the 2 passages (vent path thru PCV valve, and fresh air draw ahead of throttle blade) and add a breather on the valve cover oil cap to vent crankcase pressure. More elaborate solutions exist with extra components, but this is the easiest surefire method to avoid vacuum issues and engine seal damage over time.

[@Lil94FB]

@@dezldave961 how would you block the passage some kind of bolt on extra or

[@dezldave961]

@@Lil94FB for the PCV valve, I just pack the top of it with RTV... For the TB side on a Series 2, you can tap/plug the opening or use a TB adapter or spacer plate that blocks it. On a Series 3, you can cap or plug the external line behind the TB.

[@Lil94FB]

@@dezldave961 could you elaborate on those abbreviations

[@joselozoya8584]

This guy got the crossover picture at 1:03 from my post on a forum. Crazy to think they were all just parts in a box a few years ago now it's a turbo whistling monster 😂

[@gaspoweredgarage]

What psi are you running? Hows your transmission holding up to the turbo kit.

[@joselozoya8584]

20psi stock transmission believe it or not I blew the motor first. Ran lean during the top end of a WOT run and chipped number #5. Doing the full rebuild on the block almost done waiting on gaskets. As for the transmission no issues. Never did a dig in it no burn outs I don't WOT till about 50mph+ still holding. If it goes out I'm not guna play around with rebuilding it all F23 5 speed swap it. It's a 5 speed manual from a Pontiac Sunfire seen a couple of videos on it. Definitely looks like the way to go

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Thats surprising about your transmission. Usually you hear so many horror stories once a turbo is installed on a 3800 the transmission blows. Seems like the 5 speed is what most peoples solution is instead going with the northstar transmission once you hit a certain horsepower level.

[@joselozoya8584]

Oh for sure the Northstar transmission is doable but a lot more fabrication involved the F23 is a direct match. Sure some custom axles and a little bit of wiring but overall seems to be a stronger choice. And at the end of the day it is a manual so worst case scenario your looking at a clutch replacement not a entire transmission.

[@aaronschocke2147]

Not sure of the merrit to this, but my little brother suggested taking a look at the Saturn Vue axles, as they have a center support section for the longer track width. Pardon my ignorance, but it might prove fruitful to look into!

[@slashknife]

I don't even have a 3800 but I watched this cuz it's super interesting

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Appreciate it

[@buddyphillips9790]

Dont really need the aluminum intake manifold as long as you keep boost lower (under 12psi). Also, the supercharged guys can just run a gutted supercharger with a block off plate ZZP sells. Finally, People should understand and know that this is just the hard parts... you'll still need a fuel system, (injectors & pump) fuel pump rewiring kit ( Stock fuel pump wiring will not support an aggressive fuel pump), 3" exhaust, and a tune with HP Tuners. Trust me, it gets very expensive very quickly 😂 oh, R.I.P 4T65e 😂

[@krayzietj]

The plastic intake just melts might as well get series 3 intake

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Due to the age of these engines and most still have the original series 2 plastic intake with tons of heat & cool down cycles making the intake weak and prone to blowing up or massive vacuum leaks it worth upgrading to series 3 upper with throttle body adapter. making the series 3 intake the only option for turbo setups.

[@dami6745]

⁠@@gaspoweredgarage Hey, I’m thinking about swapping my series 2 with a series 3. Is the part interchangeable? Meaning I won’t need extra parts?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Series 2 and series 3 n/a 3800s are the same except for the throttle body and upper intake manifold. Series 2 and series 3 supercharged are the same other than superchargers and lower intake manifolds and throttle bodys and map sensors.

[@dami6745]

@@gaspoweredgarage Thanks for the information buddy it’ll come in handy for the project

[@dezldave961]

Yay, my downpipe made a cameo at 2:55 (note, it's the $600 Stattama T4 3" one for 500+hp builds... The Z3 one is the $250 version for this kind of build).

[@joselozoya8584]

Was up dave and That's funny got over 500hp on the Z3 crossover 20psi E-85. And for sure on plugging the holes in the LIM(you saved me on that one)it all blow white smoke like a fog machine if you don't.

[@dezldave961]

@@joselozoya8584 Ya, you can certainly shove the air by force thru the non-ideal path. I think the main issue would be backpressure, if you get into the optimization of your setup, for the long-run and incremental gains.

[@joselozoya8584]

Yes sir a bigger crossover and different wastegate location will drop back pressure but like you said for incremental gains 600$ vs 250$ doesn't seem fiesable when 500hp is moderately doable with the cheaper one IMO. Just trying to not discourage anyone from trying to make some power with the cheaper stuff that's all.

[@dezldave961]

@@joselozoya8584 if you knew my mod history, you'd know I'm all for getting the absolute most from minimal investment (also make comments in vids and the forum about tips to save here and there). Took 20yrs to finally get to spend a little extra for more appropriate components to push as hard as I am. We can certainly put a budget setup on the edge to make a number, but mine does it on low boost and pump 93 now. I built it to be quite a bit higher and try for 10's near full weight (absolutely useless on the street, so not suggesting anyone take that exact path).

[@trickiestjet1079]

​@@joselozoya8584he what? Absolute menace

[@dcarden3031]

5.3 v8 from the next gen fit very will several in my city

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Are you talking about the ls4 5.3 found in like the monte carlo ss and the impala ss and grand prix gxp?

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A TOTALLYAWSOME EDUCATION!!!!

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Your welcome. Glad the video is helpful.

[@jplperformance9073]

Cool video

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Thanks

[@josemarrero9979]

Add injectors, flexfuel sensor and hoses, fuel pump, wideband sensor and gauges(oil pressure, temp) HPtuners or standalone tuning setup + harness.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Those things are definitely needed also. The focus on this video was the engine parts like turbo,piping, intercooler,etc. Then to make a separate video about the tuning aspect and electrical parts needed like what you listed.

[@That_Handle]

✏️📌👍

[@wereexpertstoo3795]

Excellent video. Thank you. Do you have a video on tuning after turboing?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

At the moment dont have a video on tuning. a tuning video for hp tuning software for boosted 3800 setups is in the works just don't have a time frame on when it will be released yet.

[@davidcraft4909]

Cool video, this could be very helpful to the to someone trying to turbo a 3.8. I'm trying to turbo a 305, but I watch all videos on the subject. Thanks for sharing.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

I would like to make a video on turbocharging a old school small block chevy like a 283 , 305 ,350 engines on a budget. But the only thing I haven't found thats budget friendly and don't require tons of modification is the turbo exhaust manifolds/turbo headers. Once I find a good turbo manifold/headers I would recommend then that video will in the works maybe next year.

[@andrewcumbia5623]

Hey man find a 350 don’t waste money on a 305

[@davidcraft4909]

@@andrewcumbia5623 I already have a complete running 350 in a truck and another in a parts truck, also a 4 bolt block in my garage. I want to turbo charge a 305 to prove a point. and that is displacement doesn't matter if you have boost. Trust me I know why 305s are the least desirable engines ever made. I might be wrong but it doesn't matter, I will just pull all my turbo stuff off the 305 sbc and use it on a 350 sbc.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

My favorite small block chevys for boost are the 265, 283, 267. Since they love high rpms and low rear gearing like 4.10 to 4.56 when built right. Turbocharging whatever engine you have and have fun with it should be the end goal. Now if your going for all out performance that different I would skip any small block chevy and go all the way to a big block chevy for your engine then add a turbo or two.

[@davidcraft4909]

@@gaspoweredgarage I didn't realize you were the guy with the channel. Ok, so then why are you messing with a V6, just get a V8, lol. Anyway, I used to be a big block guy and now I want to be a turbo small block guy. but I know nothing about boosting an engine. Part of the reason I am going to turbo charge a 305 is because I don't want to be scared to blow it up. I have never ran a boosted engine and from my understanding is that getting the carb to act right might be a problem. So why not do it on a worn out 305 first and then one that I built and did ring gap on. Before I ruin a 350, and maybe a 305 on boost might just be good enough for me. I don't know I'm just trying to get in to it and mess with some engines.

[@ErK1oneZ]

Brother tell me what I need to do to the transmission 4t65e to get it to keep up with the power

[@gaspoweredgarage]

What power level are you wanting to achieve?

[@ErK1oneZ]

@@gaspoweredgarage like 350 maybe 400 I just really want to know how can I keep this transmission strong n healthy the rebuild might be too expensive for me

[@ErK1oneZ]

@@gaspoweredgarage what do you recommend I do to the transmission ?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Budget friendly answer is a shift kit, upgraded cv axles and don't run slicks and stay away from doing burnouts. The more indept answer is in the works in a stand alone video going over transmission upgrades worth going with for a 4t65e thats coming soon.

[@ErK1oneZ]

@@gaspoweredgarage thank you so much already did the shift kit but she was slipping I think she needs to be replaced I threw in some locus transmission oil stop slip and it’s working so FAR ! . But I did change the filter the oil and added magnet to the pan changed the tcc solenoid it’s been a trip brother .

[@440phoenix]

What would it take to add a stock supercharger to a 1990 Oldsmobile delta 88 fwd 3800? Better to get a donor car for the computer, supercharger, lower intake and accessories from an early park avenue yes

[@gaspoweredgarage]

To do the swap properly it would require a donor vehicle since those parts are harder to come by now adays. If your wanting better performance and more power I would say it would be easier to upgrade to a series 2 3800 supercharged engine instead for the amount of effort and due to the larger aftermarket support available for the series 2 & 3 3800s.

[@xauttoxan174]

Swap the heads too

[@noahspradlin5192]

Great video!! Got me thinking of going the turbo route on my 04 monte! Twin charged would be crazy though 🤔

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Glad you like the video. there's more 3800 content coming soon. Here's the link to all the ls4/3800 content i currently have posted-kzbin.info/aero/PLtEwSkoASm-RoLTE0WvE6YFU5wegADtYf. Twincharged sounds fun on paper but is a nightmare due to all the issues that show up which needs deep pockets from the get go if you go that route. turbocharging or supercharged route is the best 3800 budget friendly options to keep a 4t65e transmission alive unless you go 4t80e. whats your horsepower goal your wanting to achieve?

[@nathanmoy662]

Will this setup work on a 2002 Firebird 3.8 V6? Because I know the 3800 series 2 is not the 3800 fwd.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

the exhaust parts or the metal intake manifold swap talked about in the video will only work for the 3800 fwd stuff. but everything else talked about will work for the 3800 in firebirds/camaros also. here's a link to the exhaust parts that would for your firebird-ebay.us/bzc3Ls

[@alaindehaene3048]

could you tell me what I need to do with a 1989 Buick Reatta gen1 3800....

[@gaspoweredgarage]

You can use the parts talked about in the video except for the intake manifold/throttle body setup that series 2/3 only. The exhaust part i would use your existing and weld a turbo flange on the crossover pipe. A turbo downpipe is going to need to be custom for your car. The other parts like turbo, wastegate ,oil feed line, blow off valve, bigger fuel injectors from the video can be used. I would recommend going with a bigger fuel pump also.

[@officialmarcjenkins]

Have an 06 Monte Carlo LTZ with the 3900 v6. I want to get at least 400hp out of it. Not gonna race it but I don't wanna be left behind 😂 Thank you for the ideas and guidance.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Your welcome

[@Anthony-ll4nh]

I've been thinking about getting a turbo conversion on a 3.4 liter in a Grand Am GT. This was the closest video to that, and all the steps would be the same. Thing is though, that transmission GM put in their Grand Am's was the weak link. So nothing less than a tranny swap would be needed, and if you did that, might as well freshen up the motor too. This brings me to the question, what about forged pistons? Or gapless piston rings? I think on a low-HP turbo installation, keep it below 10psi and stock pistons would live for a good while. I wouldn't try stock pistons on a high-HP installation. What's your thoughts on that?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

if your goal is under 600 horsepower and your going to freshen up your 3.4 i would leave the bottom end stock and just upgrade the top end with 3.5 parts and a turbo. then run e85 if its local and available to you. I'm in the process of making a video about what is needed to turbo the 3400, 3500,3900 engines. that video will be out soon.

[@Mr.KnuckolasCage]

What about fuel system and controlling it?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Fuel system and tuning is going to be explained in a upcoming video for both supercharged and turbo applications.

[@Albana-vk7vq]

Hey man I’m trying to too swap my na 3.8 04 Grand Prix and was wondering which throttle body I would need when I put on a supercharger

[@gaspoweredgarage]

For your top swap you need to run a 2004-08 grand prix supercharged throttle body. Since your throttle body is electronic compared to the 97-03 cars are cable based. Its best to run a 2004-08 supercharger also so you can eliminate needing a adapter like the older 3800s

[@Albana-vk7vq]

@@gaspoweredgarage thank you so much man your awesome

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Your welcome

[@salvatorehayes2753]

The Only Downside Is The Transmission. But Maybe The Platform Will Get Popular Again And The Aftermarket Support For The 4T65E Will Come Back. Last I Checked The 4T65E Has Fell Off Substantially. Not Very Many Of Us Left Riding Around With The Torsen LSD In Thier 4T65E Or 1" Drive Chains lol.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

I agree that the downside of the performances aspect for the 3800/ls4 platform is the transmission (4t65e). Which is starting to make the hard to find parts cost to much compared the the cars value like a 1"chain or torsen lsd,etc. Which is why ive seen more people switch or gravitate to the rear wheel drive cars from general motor like the g8,gto,camaros, chevy ss,etc due to the cost and availability of things.

[@austinthobe1213]

As an impala guy who wants to go rear wheel Camaro

[@Boguardis]

Nah. The 4T65e is done. Dated platform. Probably hard enough to find parts for it.

[@ericmorgan9824]

Great video thanks for all the info

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Your welcome, glad you found the information helpful. I have other 3800/ls4 content to help further your project along. Here's the link-kzbin.info/aero/PLtEwSkoASm-RoLTE0WvE6YFU5wegADtYf

[@rileyschubert]

ive got an 08 Lucerne 3800 with 50k, i really wanna do this but there isnt much info on the series 3 turbo wise i havent see a build of a lucerne before

[@gaspoweredgarage]

2008 3800 cars aren't able to be tuned with a hptuners or other software. The ones I've seen convert there cars to the older 2004-07 pcms or have to run a stand alone system like holley. When someone cracks the code on the 2008 pcms then you would see more v6 Lucerne modified.

[@guacre2675]

I have an 07 lucerne. I'd be worried about the transmission with these cars. They're lovely daily drivers, but trying to pimp it out with a turbo or supercharger might ruin the car. But I'm not expert; i would love to be wrong.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Yes the transmission is the weak point but if you stay under 350-400 horsepower your fine and it would be a fun daily/street car. After 400 horsepower is when alot of the transmission problems start to pop up. Making the need for built internals and transmission rebuilt costing $3500 - up.

[@kennethroy1958]

Let me ask you this question see if you know I have a series 2 3800 regal and I recently tried to bulletproof it with series 3 and the only issue is my mechanic friend thinks we have to block of the two coolant ports going to the intake manifold as they will dead end and no where for coolant to flow idk how true this is I have your same adapter you show so I did everything alluminum lim gaskets metal coolant elbows just not the top and I have it and it pisses me off cause he felt we were unable to do it without plugs and we didn’t want to take lim back off I was wonder do I have to plug it at all or if se can we fine find freeze plugs to tap currently I call it 95% bulletproof as the metal intake is not on… your insight is much appreciated…

[@gaspoweredgarage]

for the 3800's i convert for friends or customers i find out which way there going all out performance or daily then that tell me to plug those coolant bypass ports or not. my personal setup i was running a series 2 3800 with the series 3 upper metal intake i didn't do the coolant port bypass. now if your going for more performance then i would recommend plugging the two ports which will lower some temps around the throttle body area when your running a adapter for either the l67 or northstar throttle body with the series 3 upper. now the 3800 that get top swapped with superchargers i automatically plug those ports since superchargers produce enough heat already and anyway to keep heat down give more horsepower and torque and longer life on supercharger parts also.

[@kennethroy1958]

So if you don’t block them nothing will happen just not cooling the throttle body I was more or less just trying to make her get crazy mileage out of her planed to stay n/a series 3 top so like having the l26 without the fly by wire setup

[@kennethroy1958]

Thanks for the fast reply as wel

[@kennethroy1958]

Ok last question do you happened to know what plug size would fit the n/a car wholes to block them off they at eyeball glance look like 3/8 or 1/4”??

[@gaspoweredgarage]

You need Quantity two - 1/4 npt plugs One - 1/4 npt tap.

[@Boguardis]

I'd have to look into it more but my guess is that if you want to do a mild build for under 500 whp you should just do a top swap. If you want to do more horsepower, my advice is to go with a L67 (the supercharged variant of the 3.8 series 2) and boost the shit out of it. 20 PSI should hold up pretty well. Get a garret supercharger or a b&w. The lower compression of the L67 will make more boost safely. As for the intake manifold, people have said to use a gutted out supercharger and fab a plate. Never heard of this before but sounds like a good option, especially if you already have the L67. If you want to do some machine work you can mill 0.100" off of the piston and fit some LS gt2 cams in there and use shorter gaskets. That's pretty extreme though and have only heard of ZZP doing it.

[@dcarden3031]

We make + 225 HP over stock with nitrous

[@Boguardis]

@@dcarden3031 Just nitrous?

[@jolu7019]

Need help Miami area, wanting to hook up turbo to a 86 fiero GT, any takers

[@ericcole3917]

Wonder if I can use the same idea custom doing the Impala 3500 stock engine like that.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

you can use the same idea for your impala with the 3500. The only thing is your doing a lot more custom work at the moment. Do to all the comments i've got in the works a video going over turbo parts for the 3400/3500/3900 engines.

[@iDrive4fun93]

@@gaspoweredgaragethat sounds awesome. I got a 2007 Impala with the 3500 VVT engine. Don’t want to do anything crazy to it but an equal length exhaust, maybe fabbing the ZZPerformance one to fit, and some tuning would be nice. Also some transmission work, maybe a a new final drive ratio. The gearing is so long on these, it tops out at its governed speed in 3rd gear with some RPM to go. Sits at 2,000rpm at 80mph.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

@@iDrive4fun93 a transmission shift kit would improve some of your transmission issues till you do a final drive ratio change.

[@iDrive4fun93]

@@gaspoweredgarage it’s my daily so I don’t want to go crazy with it, but a shift kit should improve reliability. It’s a 4t65e so I should be able to get the one from ZZPERFORMANCE cause it’s the same transmission from the series 3 3800 Pontiac GXP cars.

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

My dsd recently got a 04 LeSabre as a project & lowkey wanna boost it but would probably leave it NA I would mainly do an intake the intake & coil packs from ZZP (but since the ZZP intake isn't cheap & I'm on a budget, I might as well get a short ram intake lol), NGK iridium plugs & wires, Flowmaster Super 44 (idk if the rest of the exhaust should stay stock, I want it to sound loud & deep), & maybe the Series 3 intake (if doing the Series 3 intake has any noticeable gain on the NA 3800)

[@gaspoweredgarage]

series 3 upper intake swap doesn't make any power gains but does fix the issues the series 2 intake has like cracking due to heat cycles/ high mileage/age, melting issues if engine backfires, leak issues, etc. plus if going the turbo route a metal intake is safer when running over 10 psi of boost. if your coil packs are good and not having issues i wouldn't waste your money on the zzperformance version there a great appearance mod but other than that there expensive compared to your local parts store good replacement coil packs with a lifetime warranty. To give your exhaust a deep tone without the high price of flowmasters. look into thrush welded mufflers. if your going to make a cold air intake stay away from short rams intakes. they just suck in hot air from your engine bay giving you less power. two version of cold airs that have the best results are fender well intakes or a box style like the zzp/ k&n cold air since they use a box/shield to direct air flow to filter and keep hot air away from air filter. I made another video going over a cheaper boost option than turbo. here's the link-kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXTUdHWYlL5rpbs

[@soloxslick]

Is there a intake manifold spacer, and is there a TB swap... I plan on buying a SS already supercharged and want some easy mods to go with the 32 spindle.

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Zzperformance makes a throttle body spacer and also a spacer that goes between the supercharger and lower intake manifold.

[@soloxslick]

@@gaspoweredgarage I know a mustang tb will work as well...I had a 07 TL and there's a adapter plate for the 3800 supercharger

[@buickapollo455]

Front wheel vs rear, not talked about , front cars explain space under hood? Where? How? And how about a series video of how to , start to finish for someone never doing it .

[@camerontenney3707]

I have a na 03 Monte Carlo do I need the 05 throttle body or just the l67 one?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Since your 03 monte carlo is cable based throttle body the l67 throttle body is the one that will work. You will need the throttle body adapter also so It will bolt to either your plastic intake or the 2004-08 metal intake. Heres the link to the adapter- ebay.us/bNpUq6

[@MrGearhead514]

I have a 2001 GTP (L67) and a 2004 GTP (L32). Instead of buying the N/A lower and upper intakes, could I just remove the rotor pack from the supercharger and let the turbocharged air flow right through it?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

You can remove the rotor pack and use the zzp supercharger block off plate or make your own. Then use just the supercharger case instead. I just like the n/a intake setup so I can add ports into the upper intake for boost gauges or vacuum sources.

[@MrGearhead514]

@@gaspoweredgarage - Ok. Thank you. 😊👍

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Your welcome

[@bobbyphilley264]

I got a amr 500 supercharger that I was wondering will it help my 97 3.8 Camero run better

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Amr500 Superchargers run efficiently on engines under 2.0 like Hondas, Subaru, chevy cobalts,etc. As a alternative I would look for a vortech supercharger from a lt1 camaro/firebird or eaton style Supercharger from the front wheel drive 3800s.

[@17cliks]

will it work with a buick lesabre limited

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Yes

[@Kysantan]

Can you please tell me what I can do to my Pontiac 2008 gp

[@gaspoweredgarage]

What do you want to achieve or accomplish with your grand prix?

[@Sstone89]

can i do this on a supercharged 3800? If so what do i do?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

yes you can do this to a supercharged 3800. remove the supercharger and lower intake. then get the parts talked about in the video and use the series 3 n/a 3800 intake setup( upper and lower). then if your cable based throttle body use the gen 5 adapter also if your electronic throttle body just bolt onto series 3 intake.

[@Sstone89]

@@gaspoweredgarage what about the transmission? Also I assume I need to tune it. Is a 2000 Gtp tunable?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

@@Sstone89 your grand prix is tunable. If your goal is less than 400 horsepower your transmission will be alright as long as you don't run slicks/ dont do burnouts. nstall a shift kit and aftermarket transmission cooler to keep trans temp cool to extend the life of your transmission. If your goal of over 400 horsepower you need a performance built transmission with all the available parts and those transmission start at $3500 - up.

[@Sstone89]

@@gaspoweredgarage I wouldn't go over 400 and I only wanna do rolling races and such. I'm aiming for mid 300s so I guess I'd be fine with a shift kit and cooler. Do I need bigger injectors or will I figure it out with the tune? Since adding air requires more fuel? Thanks!

[@gaspoweredgarage]

If you run on 87 to 93 octane gas i would use your stock injectors till you hit 80 percent injector duty cycle in the tune then its time to upgrade. If your plan to run e85 if that's available in your area a fuel pump and injectors upgrade is needed from the get go.

[@Settlor]

thank god i found this video gonna be turbocharging my 2005 monte carlo LT wanna be at least 400hp cause stock the lt has 200

[@gaspoweredgarage]

400 horsepower is definitely achievable with turbo especially the two turbo sizes i talk about in the video.

[@Grand_PrixGTP]

Those internals might feel a bit of a beating since it didn’t come with forged internals from factory like the L67 and L32 did

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Non forged internal are good for about 400-600 horsepower before failing. Forged internals are around 800. Also depending on how conservative the tune is those numbers can vary some and the octane level /type of gas would protect the bottom end also.

[@benjamingaray5660]

@@gaspoweredgarage Non forged like in the L36?

[@gaspoweredgarage]

L36 series 2 and l26 series 3 both are non forged internal.

[@danielanderson8502]

Is that a Malibu behind you? Please tell me a 3800 Is going in that!!!!!!

[@gaspoweredgarage]

Yes its a 81 malibu I'm building. At the moment I'm torn between a 3800 from a holden/firebird/camaro with a vortech supercharger or a doing a turbo 4.3 vortec v6 instead of the small block chevy v8 thats already installed in it.

[@trickiestjet1079]

I get what you mean but just because its questionable quality doesnt make it a hotrod.

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[@ECKO147]

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[@gaspoweredgarage]

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[@gaspoweredgarage]

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[@johnbehneman1546]

231 BUICK V5 101

[@fabiolas4]

I miss my GP every day....

[@gaspoweredgarage]

There's still plenty of them cheap enough to buy and build how your last one was.

[@brentknutson608]

I want 400hp so bad

[@gaspoweredgarage]

400hp is easy to achieve with a 3800.

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[@Billiam_Blakk]

Don’t see too many black cougars anymore

[@gaspoweredgarage]

That is for sure. That black cougar will eventually either this year or next be put back together so I can get back to enjoying like i did when it was my daily a long time ago.

[@peterdarr383]

And for just $300 you can have NOSS !!

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the up front cost of nitrous is cheaper but becomes the most expensive option over time due to solenoids up keep & bottle refills compared turbocharging or supercharging.

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