v6 3800 SC Questions

[kostab]

Hey guys just had some questions on the Buick Riviera (1998) that i have purchases recently. I've always been a Cadillac guy but latley ive been getting into Buicks & the 3800 Series.

So i just picked up a 98 Riviera SC my question is, Is Turbo Better or SC Better ive been reading a couple things that these 3800 engines are capable to 500hp+ with no problem. Can anyone help me out or link me to some posts that will explain the engine to me more in depth so i can understand these engines and what they are capable of. What engines mods should i do to make this a powerfull engine pushing alot of horse power.

Thanks for the help

apprecaite it

kosta-B

 

[The Radius Kid]

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[kostab]

Thanks for the post but that didnt really answer any of my questions

 

[RegalT-type85]

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Take a look around, I say start with exhaust and intake, then chip. I'm not sure if those had the Crappy u bend, if so get a u bend delete or make your own. It adds 15hp alone I think.

 

[RegalT-type85]

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[kostab]

So would it be better to keep my buick 3800 motor supercharged or should i turbo it? First of all can it even be turboed

 

[pkschul]

I think what people are saying by posting links to the other sites is that you are really asking questions on the wrong site. Look around the suggested sites and get a better feel for what your dealing with. Start slow with upgrading the basics (suggested intake/exhaust) before thinking about getting crazy with it.
This site is primarily for enthusiasts of cars that are 10+ years older than yours.
Good luck.

 

[kostab]

^okay well thank you!

 

[RegalT-type85]

I would just stick with the SC and leave it at that.
you should have made this thread in the 3800 SC section or a W body site but Some of use do own or know how to get these things moving

Just take a look around the links i posted, Always on any Force induction car open up the exhaust first. Then intake before adding any pully or more boost. You could do the package deals some of those sites have, great deal IMHO. Some kits come with a smaller pulley and you will just stack boost with stock exhaust, so upgrade your exhaust before. It also depends on how much you want to invest in the car, I wouldn't put no more then 1,000 in a SC 3800 but that's just me.

 

[Pittsburghkid]

You can probably find some answers to your questions here but you gotta post in the right section to get what your looking for. Try the 3800 supercharged tech section.

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