What's it gonna cost me to get my ride ready to be juiced (stock 2000 3.8)? I posted in the N2O section and got one response sayin' I should definitely modify the intake and exhaust first. Any info would be helpful--I'm looking to learn on this project.

 

I am looking to do the same, but I dunno if it'll go over w/my dad....

 

In all honesty, I would recommend upgrading your internals and valvetrain. Otherwise, you'll be joining the rebuild club within a few months. Juicing an engine puts A LOT of undue stress on the internal parts. ie. pistons, rods, seals, valve springs etc.... Upgrading your intake wouldn't be a bad idea as well. The more air you can get in there the better. Same with your exhaust. I would think a cat-back would suffice, but you could probably get away with just an aftermarket muffler. Our engines weren't designed for this type of application, but can handle it quite well with the proper upgrades and last quite a while if taken care of. Meaning, don't squeeze at EVERY red light................good luck.

BTW.....with everything I just mentioned, you're probably looking anywhere between $800-1,500 for upgrades not including the NOS kit.

 

You need to def. do the basic mods first...

The stock plugs (platinums) won't do well with juice nor will your stock exhaust system be sufficient enough.

I should know...I'm juiced. Well...juiced x2...juice Stealth and juice Camaro.



P.S. Trust me on this...the stock 2.5" piping won't be enough for the juice. You'll want to go 3"...learn about what it is and you'll understand why.

 

This is why I'm moving to up to a 3" I pipe..

 

Hehehe that was me who made the post in the n20 section.