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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22 ![]() |
As I mentioned in the "....non F-bod project..." topic, I was looking at an old ITA Starfire. I bought the thing, (still had its' log book), and am in the process of inventorying the spare parts, and giving it a thorough cleaning. It had a Buick even fire 231cid V6. I got a lot of good parts with it including a previously machined block, a turned crank, headers, new pistons, bearings, valves etc, even a set of 13"x8"wheels!Do any of you have any experience with these engines? I don't need a power house, but is 200 reliable hp possible with bolt ons? Thank God for a patient wife. Mine took one look at the battered Olds sitting on the trailer and said, "Boy, THAT'S pretty!". (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-July 04 From: Columbus, Ohio Member No.: 410 ![]() |
QUOTE (rpoz-29 @ Jan 14 2006, 06:00) I don't need a power house, but is 200 reliable hp possible with bolt ons? Not only is it possible, but it's conservative. My wife's 2000 Grand Prix has the same basic engine, and it's 200 hp stock. I don't remember the all of the builders, but there are a number that specialize in the Buick 3.8 engines. Check out any Grand Nationals based sites for help. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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