Which engine is best?

[Guest Anonymous]

Its time to start looking into/ researching a new engine for the old 'petty edition. What do you guys think?

[cutlsp]

i say rebuild exsisting motor and turbo it thats what i would do but i'm nuts

[Guest Anonymous]

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!

[supreme_style21]

If you've got the cash, go for the L67. LQ1 for boat anchor.

[rudefyet]

cheapest would be either 3.1 or 3800....

 

but best IMO overall performace wise would be a boosted 3.4 DOHC

[Robby1870]

L67 all the way.....just be ready for the car to catch fire on ya

 

I'd say turbo 3.1L or 3400

[supreme_style21]

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.

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

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.

[Guest Anonymous]

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?

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

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.

[god910]

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.

[Psych0matt]

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

[digitaloutsider]

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.

[slick]

3.4 all the way.

[DiscoStudd]

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...

[slick]

No, the easist to swap in would be the 3.4. He allready has one in there.

[loominaz34]

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:

[Guest TurboSedan]

L67 is the answer to everything.

[sl3196]

It is!

 

2+2=L67

[EurosportZ34]

3.4 TDC

That would be your best bet....boost it as well!

[z34_nut]

my two cents is the 3.4 boosted.

[Guest Anonymous]

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.

[supreme_style21]

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.

[Guest Anonymous]

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.

[dsgrntld187]

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.