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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

If I buy an LS and put intake and full exhaust on it, will I beable to break 350 fwhp?
Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

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fwhp
No, the front wheels make zero horsepower.

350 to the rear? Possibly, depends on what kind of dyno, etc.
Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

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No, the front wheels make zero horsepower.

350 to the rear? Possibly, depends on what kind of dyno, etc.
fwhp = Flywheel Horse Power
Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

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fwhp = Flywheel Horse Power


Sorry, jumped the gun on that one.

Going from 312 to 350...maybe with intake, exhaust, and a good tune.
Old Nov 8, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

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Sorry, jumped the gun on that one.

Going from 312 to 350...maybe with intake, exhaust, and a good tune.
What would happen with a moderate cam? I know head work on these motors are expensive because of direct injection.
Old Nov 8, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

Dunno about that one buddy...I am sure a cam would help in normal situations, but does anyone offer a cam for that engine yet? I haven't looked so I am unsure.
Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

What about a turbo? STS is making one for the V6 Camaro!
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

You'll definitely want headers to get you there.
Stainless Works, offers 1-5/8" and 1-3/4" long tube headers w/cats or off-road pipes for the V6.
ARH, also has 1-3/4" headers w/cats or off-road pipes.
The down side, they'll run you $1100 to $1300 w/cats..

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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

Yipe those are like buying LSX headers... but what will the sts kit sell for?
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

Their V6 kits are new, price probably around $5000, for 150hp at the crank.

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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

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Their V6 kits are new, price probably around $5000, for 150hp at the crank.
I guess thats pretty average for a turbo kit... Hmmm... a base model LT starts at $25k... no options period - add $5k and you're at $30k ...the SS starts at like $33k... sooo is the $3k difference worth it for a similarly optioned vehicle?
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro
I guess thats pretty average for a turbo kit... Hmmm... a base model LT starts at $25k... no options period - add $5k and you're at $30k ...the SS starts at like $33k... sooo is the $3k difference worth it for a similarly optioned vehicle?
I can tell you that my V6 turbo is running great. Have not had it dyno'd yet but I have a friend that put down 354 at the wheels at 5 psi on the STS kit. I am looking to go 7psi and hopefully get 400 rwhp.
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

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What would happen with a moderate cam? I know head work on these motors are expensive because of direct injection.
A cam?!?! It's a DOHC engine, so you'd need 4. If anyone out there makes cams for this engine, I doubt it is worth the cost.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

BBK has long tube headers that make some impressive HP gains. They claim 33 Hp at the wheels.
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Re: what kind of power will a bolton v6 make?

"Claim" is the operative word.



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