will Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 i'm swaping my 3.1 for a 3.4dohc i want to ram air it , i want a hi flow exhaust and put a chip in it any help in finding any of this things would help thank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Weclome aboard! What year DOHC? I can give you the quick update on what's going on here: * Ram Air = custom job done by yourself you your buddies * Exhaust = local muffler shop; use mandrel bent pipe & not recommend to exceed 2.5" diameter * Chip (1991 - 1993 only) = Fast Forward Performance has user setting to get the most out of your motor. Also, if the motor is out consider the following: * performance advanced / retard timing of intake / exhaust valves * port + polishing of intake and heads * increased throttle body diameter * 3- or 5-angle job on intake / exhaust ports There are tons of old posts about this. If you know of a specific component you'll want optimized, highly recommend searching for it. Pretty much anything and everything has been discussed here. Best of luck, and hope you get some serious power out of your new LQ1. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 serious power and and LQ1? thats an oxymoron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted October 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 thanks guys finding info for my cutlass is hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 serious power and and LQ1? thats an oxymoron No, thats not an oxymoron. Some guys on here are puttin some pretty good power to an LQ1. I think around 275 n/a is attainable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 thanks guys finding info for my cutlass is hard Just got to know where to look and what questions to ask. Let us know how everything turns out. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4spdz34 Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 i'm hopin to put down 300 hp at the crank with my new motor n/a. high compression, headers, 96 intakes, and a port and polish job on the whole thing. i don't see why its not possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 i'm hopin to put down 300 hp at the crank with my new motor n/a. high compression, headers, 96 intakes, and a port and polish job on the whole thing. i don't see why its not possible I think its possible. Dustin believes its L67 or nothing, thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hey Robby, why you gotta be like that? Anyway, I just don't believe the LQ1 is worth it. Reasons being its not as reliable as a 90 degree v6, no aftermarket, harder to work on, and you can get twice the amount of power from the L67 or even the L36 compared to the LQ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 I was just fuckin with ya man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Twice the power from the NA 3800? Stop smokin crack. Turboed DOHC with less money in it could rival the top 3800. Its easy to work on and some DOHC owners perfer working on them over even a 3.1. Aftermarket is pickin up but if you don't care about them you wont know where to look anyway. NA 3800..god that put a smile on my face for the first time today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hey, I like my crack. I drove a NA 3800 GP GT that ran low 14s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 I wish my 3800 could do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwoodguy79 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Well umm I've done work on all the GM motors, and I personally like the DOHC. Seeing as how I've had the motor stripped of everything to the bare block, I can tell you it IS a motor well capable of 300+hp. You just have to find the right combination. I've spent well over $3000 on my DOHC, and its not just how much you do to it, its HOW you do it, and finding what works best. If you want some info on my 3.1 to 3.4 swap and what performance stuff I did, let me know. I will be updating my website shortly. Good to hear SOMEONE out there still likes this motor :-). Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thabulldog Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 I'm hoping to eventually swap in a DOHC in place of my 3.1. I'm gunna rebuild whatever I get and hopefully work it to 275-300hp after exhaust, chip, and CAI. Hopefully within the next few years that is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 Turn exhaust into headers and add heads. You were trying to be a smart ass but I dont think people realize how simple power is to get from this engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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