Hi folks,
I've thought hard about it, and have decided NOT to buy a new car, mostly for
long term financial reasons. long post.....
ANYWAYS,
I've been discussing my options with my 1999 3.9L Auto V6 R.C., and a close
friend of mine who has done some engine rebuilds as a hobby has thrown a lot of
ideas at me. I'd really like to stay naturally aspirated.
1. Rebuild the V6 either inside the truck or grab a junked one and build it
from scratch. this would include a set of original heads ported/polished, new
cam, the standard bolt ons (elec fan, headers, new exhaust, modded intake
manifold, new injectors, throttle body, intake) and a new valvetrain.
My calculations working on the engine inside the truck would be 2700-3200$
(rebuilding an old engine $3200+). According to him with this option, "I'm wont
be very happy". I'm guessing its going to be 250-280 h.p. at the flywheel going
this route? And 300+hp just isnt possible without a terrible idle? (or forced
induction?)
2. 360 short block kit, possibly from summitracing. I think those are MPI
360's, and I've read on the list in the past the trouble with getting an MPI
setup to work. Im guessing this would be more money: new front springs
(shocks?), harness, computer, heads, intake manifold, oil pump, oil pan, water
pump, ect.ect. I calculated around 4000$ for this one.
How much trouble would it be to make the engine and computer play nice?
assuming i could get a computer and harness?
3. Same as #2, but used the one set up for carbbed applications.
I know some folks have done this in the past, and was hoping for some of that
20/20 hindsight :) As for what I'm looking for, I'd really like for this to be
worthwhile, I dont really have a target h.p. or E/T. I really would like to
stay below $4000 whichever route i go. And yes, i know the tranny is gonna need
work :)
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