what turbo be best for 3.8 ltr v6?

[krawczuk]

hi, i have a holden commodore (australia) which has the buick type 3.8 ltr v6 engine , and would like some suggestions as to what turbo i should use ?

specs are :

heavily ported cylinder heads , stock valves ( no flow numbers....)
2mm copper head gaskets
microtech lt8 aftermarket ecu
ported intake
70 mm throttle body.
220@ 50 thou cam
85 lb injectors
buick turbo pistons and rods ( mallory metal added to crank , due to heavier weight of rod assembly)
all ballanced
intercooler with 3 inch pipe
single 3 inch flow thru exhaust
3.45 gears
2500 high stall.
4l60 modified trans.

some turbo thats easily obtainable and kinda cheapish , preferably !!!

thanks, mark k

 

[TurboBuickSix]

What are your horsepower or ET goals for this car? And weight?

 

[NJ Torque]

Id say get a bigger converter and go 66 + and hold on!

 

[SGRIM]

Yeah you need a bigger converter. I don't know what you consider cheap but a BB 67 would be nasty with the correct converter!

If you keep the converter a TA-49 would probably be your only option price wise.... You will have to have a great tune to spool it if at all!

 

[87NAT]

+1 on the 67BB and correct(3200) converter.