I have been thinking lately about turbocharging my 2000 Regal LS.

This is what I know so far about these engines, the supercharged 3800s came with 8.5:1 compression and the NA's came with 9.4:1

Here are my questions.

1. What would max boost be on pump gas
2. Just opinions on size/brand turbo

I just want a good power increase from it, still has to act and be a daily driver and be reliable. Would it be a good idea to swap out the pistons to something stronger? I dont really think I need to drop the compression necessarily, just wont run as much boost on it. Itd be nice to make about 300 @ wheels, shouldnt really be a problem if its done right.

http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...roduct_Count=0

By the way, does anyone know where to find engine consumption charts for any engine? I emailed forced inductions but havent heard back yet.

 

You might be better off asking on clubgp.com or bonnevilleclub.com
They could get you some useful info I'm sure.

 

Yeah, check out clubgp.com's message forum. You also might check with ZZPerformance.com or Intense-racing.com.

Good luck.

 

Thanks guys, checked that out, seems to be a good resource. But have to learn all over again who knows what theyre talking about, just like here.

 

Very true..................if you contact both of those vendors, they do know what they are talking about. I know ZZPerformance has a Monte Carlo SS with a NA 3800 that is fast. I am not as sure about Intense, I know they have a lot of cars with the SC 3800 that are quick, but they should have some good advice for you. They are also getting ready to release a turbo kit, well they keep saying they are.

 

Some bad press about Intense on clubgp...they didn't stand behind their proprietary stuff very well.

Great service for things they sell from other manufacturers in my own experience however.

 

Sounds like these engines are built pretty stout for what they are, what Ive been hearing is that a NA 3800 is good for around 400whp (~500 at the crank), sounds like a lot to me, I dont want anything like that, its just a daily driver, but It would be badass to be able to beat mustangs and stuff in a Pewter granny regal