Concerns..Need help. 120k 3.8L 96 Maro....Can it handle boost?
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Concerns..Need help. 120k 3.8L 96 Maro....Can it handle boost?
I've got a 96 3.8L Camaro. TINY oil leak, I believe it is the rear main seal. Drips out of the bellhousing, maybe 4 or 5 drops a day.
I am planning on having Tiago's turbokit installed within the next month, do you guys think it will hold up to 3 or 4 PSI for a few months ok? And whenever I do have enough cash for a rebuild, what parts do you guys suggest I get?
I am planning on having Tiago's turbokit installed within the next month, do you guys think it will hold up to 3 or 4 PSI for a few months ok? And whenever I do have enough cash for a rebuild, what parts do you guys suggest I get?
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Originally posted by Antz97ZNJ
if your also puttin a lt1 in id say do it...if not dont waste your money
if your also puttin a lt1 in id say do it...if not dont waste your money
The 3.8 setup should be even more powerful.
EDIT: Forgot to mention... supposedly the 3.8L prototype car has been running 14psi in 100 degree weather, over in Houston, all day long. The prototype was basically stock before they put the turbo on. As for your engine, I dunno... how well has it been taken care of? I'd play it safe and fix those bugs you described before putting it under boost (although I'm not saying it woudl definitely blow up if you did... I'm not an expert
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Last edited by HAZ-Matt; Jul 2, 2003 at 12:30 AM.
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