Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
#1
10-04-2006, 02:33 PM
Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
Im just a beginer trying to understand. How come the 3800 only puts out 200 hp, and the 3.9 liter puts out over 240hp?? Why is there so much of a difference?
And for example, a chrysler 3.5L engine puts out 250hp. Shouldnt a higher displacement = more hp?
And for example, a chrysler 3.5L engine puts out 250hp. Shouldnt a higher displacement = more hp?
#2
10-05-2006, 12:23 AM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
all in tuning and head flow and stroking. the 3800 is an old motor. and just wasnt set to run high#'s displacement doesnt always mean more power. the 3.9L is on a diff block and has a specially designed intake manifold that has a variable volume. so its all in how its built...
#3
10-05-2006, 01:26 AM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
ORIGINAL: z34phoenix
all in tuning and head flow and stroking. the 3800 is an old motor. and just wasnt set to run high#'s displacement doesnt always mean more power. the 3.9L is on a diff block and has a specially designed intake manifold that has a variable volume. so its all in how its built...
all in tuning and head flow and stroking. the 3800 is an old motor. and just wasnt set to run high#'s displacement doesnt always mean more power. the 3.9L is on a diff block and has a specially designed intake manifold that has a variable volume. so its all in how its built...
#4
10-05-2006, 02:50 AM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
Yeah and a turbo makes for a very good exhaust system :-P lol deff will make a nice sound :-D
and 3800 turbos make very nice power.
and 3800 turbos make very nice power.
#5
10-05-2006, 05:51 PM
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RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
ORIGINAL: jeffsmonte
Im just a beginer trying to understand. How come the 3800 only puts out 200 hp, and the 3.9 liter puts out over 240hp?? Why is there so much of a difference?
And for example, a chrysler 3.5L engine puts out 250hp. Shouldnt a higher displacement = more hp?
Im just a beginer trying to understand. How come the 3800 only puts out 200 hp, and the 3.9 liter puts out over 240hp?? Why is there so much of a difference?
And for example, a chrysler 3.5L engine puts out 250hp. Shouldnt a higher displacement = more hp?
#7
10-07-2006, 07:47 PM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
ORIGINAL: z34phoenix
Yeah and a turbo makes for a very good exhaust system :-P lol deff will make a nice sound :-D
and 3800 turbos make very nice power.
Yeah and a turbo makes for a very good exhaust system :-P lol deff will make a nice sound :-D
and 3800 turbos make very nice power.
Hey, David...
I am interested in turboing my 3800, have any reports on the power stats from the mod?
#8
10-10-2006, 04:02 AM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
all depends on how the turbo is set up and how much boost you run... but some of the fastest 3800's use a turbo and not a SC!!
#9
10-10-2006, 09:35 AM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
Hey BiggJ, I read up a little on the turbo option and found a site that sold a kit...turbo and intercooler for the 3800 and they put one on a Grand Prix (same motor as ours) and got 404 horses out of it! I'll try and remember the site and send you the link.
Kenny
Kenny
#10
10-10-2006, 05:09 PM
RE: Why does a 3.8 liter only put out 200hp...
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...ts1.php?id=410 heres one of the kits u can buy
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