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03-26-2009, 11:29 PM

jdizz

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just getting started

Not gonna lie i know alittle bit about cars like i rebuilt the top end of my monte already did the transmision swap when i blew it, but i dont know jack about upgrading my 3.4liter to get more power

if anyone has any tricks or suggestions throw them at me.

Thanks in advance for the help, Glade i found this forum should help alot.

What i have done: straight pipe Cherry bomb exhaust, rebult heads, new transmission...

03-27-2009, 12:54 AM

kweef

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what kinda of money are u looking to spend?

03-27-2009, 08:09 AM

ChibiBlackSheep

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my vote would be get a cheap-o L36, then perform a top swap to it.

03-27-2009, 09:05 AM

Space

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Knowledge + $'s = Power : )

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdizz

Not gonna lie i know alittle bit about cars like i rebuilt the top end of my monte already did the transmision swap when i blew it, but i dont know jack about upgrading my 3.4liter to get more power

if anyone has any tricks or suggestions throw them at me.

...

Member: jdizz,
How many miles on your 3.4L ?
You stated in your profile that you job is selling auto parts,
but your funds are low I can relate
I suggest just keep'in your Monte cleaned, & tuned,
and look for a 3.8L, or drive your 2000LS until you can afford
to update to a later model `Monte Carlo SS.

I've read on the MCF how difficult it is 2 build `up a
3.4L compared to the 3.8L.
Wish U Good Luck on your decision, & what is best for
you & your budget.
I've found that there is always someone faster out there
on your `Highways of `life.
"Knowledge + $'s = Power"
"I've found there is always someone with more $'s then me 2"

4-$ure

03-30-2009, 07:44 PM

jdizz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chibiblacksheep

my vote would be get a cheap-o L36, then perform a top swap to it.

whats the L36 engine? a 3.8?

thanks for the reply.

03-30-2009, 07:47 PM

jdizz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kweef

what kinda of money are u looking to spend?

Around a 1000 would be ideal. any ideas that would fit that budget?

also thanks for the help.

03-31-2009, 12:21 PM

ChibiBlackSheep

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Yes the L36 is the 3.8 engine. L67 is the 3.8 engine supercharged.

03-31-2009, 08:29 PM

jdizz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chibiblacksheep

Yes the L36 is the 3.8 engine. L67 is the 3.8 engine supercharged.

cool thanks.

03-31-2009, 09:21 PM

mrl390

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Go to milzymotorsports.com and look at what they have for the 3400. I know they have ported intake and exhaust manifolds and they also have throttle bodies. Could probably do all 3 for under 1000.