Whats the original horsepower of a ...

[Gbodyrock]

i need the original horsepower of an 1981 regal 3.8 L V6

 

[graza002]

180-200ish. I think more along the 180 hp, due to the fact its hot air and carb.

 

[Gbodyrock]

is that for a non turbo because i have a non turbo

 

[bison]

110 hp for the non turbo

 

[yullose]

I think the 3.8's in 1981 were made by Briggs n Stratton.

 

[BoostMasterK]

I think the 3.8's in 1981 were made by Briggs n Stratton.

LOL I second that, as I had that motor in my 81 Century. 0-60 was literally over 20 seconds! I think I spun the tires once in the rain.

I think Bison is right, I remember it was barely more than 100hp...

 

[turbofish38]

Stock was 110HP. Actually the NA motors had some torque too. IIRC it was about 225 lb.ft. at 2500. About the same as the SBC 305.(the 140-150HP LG4). If you ditch the 2.41 for a 3 series than you really start to feel the power.

 

[bison]

If you ditch the 2.41 for a 3 series than you really start to feel the power.

Yeah, that and a 150 shot of N2O. I had a 78 regal with the 105 hp and 2.73 gears coupled to a TH350 with a 2.52(not sure if thats first in the TH350) and it was a no balls combo.