[d3f4c3d]

Buddy of mine was rear ended, and vehicle was declared a total loss. I've helped him out with a lot of computer work, networking etc in the past and never charged him, so he gave me everything in the front bay for NOTHING. With the 3.9 I currently have installed, I wasn't planning on doing any major mods since I couldn't go long without a car, and wanted the time to buy and service as I pleased...I'm not good at saving, so once I have the money I put it in the car. So now, I have unlimited time to get this thing completely how I want it before I drop it into the car. I'm not sure as to whether I'm going turbo or supercharger yet (please no debating here), so I figured for now to take care of things that will work universally.

First up, I found this at CRT Performance

Ported and polished upper intake (70mm)
Ported and polished lower intake
Ported and polished heads(full head, stronger .580lift springs)

Power Combo 2- $1150

Anyone used them before? The pics look great. I just wonder if that's a pic of their best work, or if it's consistent with everything they do.

I'm thinking of going with a bigger crankshaft (4.2?)
Definitely going to want stronger rods, and pistons. Compression, I have no clue.

I've never worked on anything besides bolt-ons before, except for upgrading a turbo in my old Celica, which was still just a bolt-on.

What else should I look at upgrading that'll work for both a super or turbocharger?

[plove71387]

Originally Posted by d3f4c3d First up, I found this at CRT Performance Ported and polished upper intake (70mm) Ported and polished lower intake Ported and polished heads(full head, stronger .580lift springs) Power Combo 2- $1150 Anyone used them before? The pics look great. I just wonder if that's a pic of their best work, or if it's consistent with everything they do. I'm thinking of going with a bigger crankshaft (4.2?) Definitely going to want stronger rods, and pistons. Compression, I have no clue.

The upper and Lower I got from Chris was done VERY well. There are also other companys, Super Six Motorsports & there is 'Hiposilver' on v6power.net that ports very well and has great prices.

If you are going f/i I would deffently get a built bottom end as well as throw a cam in there. Upgrade your fuel system,tranny and rear with in time.

Good luck!

[2002 BLK GT]

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and congratulations to the op for the engine....

[d3f4c3d]

Originally Posted by plove71387 The upper and Lower I got from Chris was done VERY well. There are also other companys, Super Six Motorsports & there is 'Hiposilver' on v6power.net that ports very well and has great prices. If you are going f/i I would deffently get a built bottom end as well as throw a cam in there. Upgrade your fuel system,tranny and rear with in time. Good luck!

When you say upgrade the rear, are you just talking about t-lok and gears or swapping to an 8.8?

[101fng]

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jk

[d3f4c3d]

Originally Posted by 101fng s/c > turbo jk

I knew this was coming, :

[plove71387]

Originally Posted by d3f4c3d When you say upgrade the rear, are you just talking about t-lok and gears or swapping to an 8.8?

Depends on how much power you are going to be looking for, if your aiming for a higher number then just swap to a 8.8.

[d3f4c3d]

I'm assuming it will be less than 400hp when all said and done. Hoping to hit 380 or so.

[97S281]

Free 3.8? Sounds like a good paper weight.

























Just kidding man, That's great that he hooked you up like that.