Guest Anonymous Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Its time to start looking into/ researching a new engine for the old 'petty edition. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 i say rebuild exsisting motor and turbo it thats what i would do but i'm nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 whichever will make my account semi-happy (aka cheapest) is what im up for! becuase ive got an additional mod list totalling over 5 grand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 If you've got the cash, go for the L67. LQ1 for boat anchor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 cheapest would be either 3.1 or 3800.... but best IMO overall performace wise would be a boosted 3.4 DOHC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 L67 all the way.....just be ready for the car to catch fire on ya I'd say turbo 3.1L or 3400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 L67 all the way.....just be ready for the car to catch fire on ya I'd say turbo 3.1L or 3400 insurance my friend.. insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Most performance for the money I'd say L67. HOWEVER I think if you were to find a USED 3.4 that would be the cheapest bang for the buck. You might be able to get lucky and find a w-body of some sort for cheap with a good running 3.4 and swap it in. Turbo 3.1 would be cool but probably would cost the most to rebuild and swap in.. i dunno. Plus TGP is harder to find than L67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Thanks guys. I think a better 3.4 or a rebuild on the existing would be best. L67 is awesome and same with TGP, but Its just going to cost way to much... now If I got a decent 3.4, could they not just pull the old one out and pop the new one in...? same with a 3.1 that may be more reliable or is everything different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Don't bother with the 3.1 if you want the car to be quick.. and since this is your project car I don't know why its even in your list. The "lowest" engine I'd put it either a 3400 or 3800 n/a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
god910 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 I say L36. They can be had pretty cheaply, and n/a can easily put out 220 HP. Not beatup your pocket book, and not have to use 92 octane gas. I would want something reliable, and not give you fits. LG5 hard to find, L67 external combustion engine, 3.1 not enough ass, 3.4 (second suggestion), Me, it'd be a 3800S2, decent power, and different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 why not get an l36 and then get that one aftermarket supercharger for it? (or do you have to have a l67 to replace it?) i would think if it was possible with just a bigger belt or whatever, i was almost thinking of that. that after market sc is like 300 i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 why not get an l36 and then get that one aftermarket supercharger for it? (or do you have to have a l67 to replace it?) i would think if it was possible with just a bigger belt or whatever, i was almost thinking of that. that after market sc is like 300 i think You cannot just bolt a roots-type supercharger to an L36. It won't work that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 3.4 all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 L67 all the way. Best bang for the buck, plus tons of aftermarket. Probably the easiest to swap in, seeing as there's a whole online community of people who have done the swap themselves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 No, the easist to swap in would be the 3.4. He allready has one in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loominaz34 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 You need a 3.4; It's that simple. anything else would be a crime against humanity, AND a sacrilege all at the same time. :x :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 L67 is the answer to everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 It is! 2+2=L67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EurosportZ34 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 3.4 TDC That would be your best bet....boost it as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 my two cents is the 3.4 boosted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Im leaning towards a 3.4 booosted. for several reasons: 1. I already have a 3.4 in there 2. decent 3.4's are cheap 3. It would be the most inexpensive to swap since the engines are identical 4. Would have the least effect on the authenticty of the car (even if its just decals for the RPE-haters.) 5. I can wire the boost into the TGP cluster that going in (same with L67 tho...) 6. No new wiring needed and alll that computer crap. HOWEVER i'd still like more opinions coming. Im no mechanic and make no claim to be one. Me and engines are like water and oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Im no mechanic and make no claim to be one. Me and engines are like water and oil. And for that exact reason I'd avoid the 3.4. I ain't bashing.. I'm just saying it takes some know-how and some $$ to keep 'em in line. They've got their place, but not usually with the mechanically inept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I agree. I dont have the know-how (yet) to take care of the 3.4 w/o a mechanic. Buts it would be the most efficent solution to the engine issues which include: a blown head gasket which may be cuasing: rough driving bad valve/cylinder compression buring oil upon startup using coolant quickly and it is a bitch to start.. may need starter? and new AC that should be converted to the kinda-envirmonetally safe-r freon? if it lacked its sentimental value and rpe-status, id junk it, but it means too much to me... i love that old' rpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsgrntld187 Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I say screw authenticity and swap in an L67. In my opinion it'd give your car more balls than a boosted 3.4, but thats my opinion. I've never been one to care about how authentic a car is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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