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Forum: V6
06-24-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

I did a couple days ago and havent recieved a response yet. I wasnt initially looking to do a turbo u.til i found out how straight forward and easy it looks, i figured id give it a shot.
Forum: V6
06-24-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

Thats pretty much what im trying to find out. I understand that the aluminum heads are better. Im just trying to find options working with what i have and changing the cam and somewhere between 6-10...
Forum: V6
06-24-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

You know where i could get me a set of headers like that? That wpuld ne a lot better than running a pipe from the y pipe back up to the turbo.
Forum: V6
06-23-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

Im not against aluminum heads at all. I just dont want to have to do the extra stuff to accomodate for it. The reason I say my only options are building what I have or swapping in a SBC is just...
Forum: V6
06-22-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

It doesnt sound too bad but i want to stick with what i have. If i have to swap engines i will just do a carbed 350. The only two options i want to consider is working with the 3.1 that i have or...
Forum: V6
06-22-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

My issue with doing the aluminum head swap is all the wiring and fitting i will have to do to make it work. I just simply dont want to have to fool with making a throttle body work and wiring up a...
Forum: V6
06-22-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

I imagine the lsa is a factor as well. On sd mustang v8s you need a 114 lsa as compared to a lot of the 112s out there. This is due to maintaining vaccum which is very crucial on those cars. Would i...
Forum: V6
06-22-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

is that to say its a waste of money for ported iron heads with stainless valves and retainers for the money/performance gain ratio?
Forum: V6
06-22-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

I imagine the lsa is a factor as well. On sd mustang v8s you need a 114 lsa as compared to a lot of the 112s out there. This is due to maintaining vaccum which is very crucial on those cars. Would i...
Forum: V6
06-22-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

i agree with you project 3.4. I read your sticky and you seem to focus more on duration that lift as far as cam requirements. Is this because the lift in the cams they make for our cars doesnt have...
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

After re reading some of the stickys it seems the only way for me to get aluminum heads on my engine is to use the fwd versions and do all yhe necessary swapping and electronics. Thats more than im...
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

Do you guys have any tips or advice on going the turbo 3.1 route? Im either gonna do that or a crbed 350. Those are the only options i want to consider. I want to keep things simple and to be honest...
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

I have also heard that the egine being closer to the center of the car helps in handling and acceleration as well. As far as the work, i will do it all but machine work.
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

I imagine turboing would get pretty pricey though. I read twelvesecondv6's sticky and there was a lot of great information there, im just a little skiddish about doing something like that. Ive worked...
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

For my original requirements, i was gonna do a carbed 350 with vortec heads and around 400 horsepower. However if i could get 250ish with what ive got, the money id save from the swap would be worth...
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

Isnt the 3.4 the same block just different stroke?
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

Are any or all of these heads a bolt on affair for my engine and intake manifold? Also has anyone delt with the company ari? The offer various parts for these engines among them cylinder heads
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

Re: 3.1 heads

I read somewhere on here about hybrid heads as well as aluminum heads. Are these just stock heads as well or something different. Im also under the impressiion that all the 2.8-3.4 heads are the...
Forum: V6
06-21-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By coreylively

3.1 heads

Ive been doing some searching on here for performance parts for the 3.1 v6 in my 91 rs and it seems there are performance head available but i can find from who. ive found all the stuff on cams,etc....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By coreylively

Re: transmission crossmember

thats a relief. I just knew that there had to be a way around that fluid damper mount that is in there now. I think once I get it done i will take pictures and post the whole process on here in hopes...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By coreylively

Re: transmission crossmember

thats interesting. Im wondering which crossmember i will require or if both would work?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By coreylively

Re: transmission crossmember

Thanks for the welcome. I am familiar with the problems that can sometimes happen with the energy suspension mounts, I have had four camaros before this one, well three and a trans am, all of which...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By coreylively

transmission crossmember

I have a 91 rs with the 3.1 v6 and t5. my trans mount is bad and its the liquid filled damper version that is only available through the deal and was quoted to me for 229 dollars. I refuse to pay...
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