turbocharging

[BLEE95]

Hey guys just seeing if anyone can help me out with turbocharging my 1994 3.4 camaro? Im kind of clueless on where to start..

 

[LTC8K6]

What's with these recurring odd posts?

 

[yottabit]

Well if you're serious about it there's two websites I would go

http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/index.php?

FullThrottle V6 is basically dedicated to people with V6 camaros that want to go fast

http://60degreev6.com/forum/forum.php

60degreeV6 is dedicated to the GM 60 deg V6 motors

However in general, it's a pretty bad starting point. Even upping to a 1996 V6 camaro would get you the 3.8/3800 which has a decent chunk more starting power and is a more proven platform. That being said I think the 3.4 you have is pretty close to the 3400, which doesn't have the worst head flow in the world. You could probably make 250 hp pretty easily.

Personally I'd save up your money, make any repairs you can to your '94 camaro, and then sell it and trade up to something like an LT1 or (ideally) LS1 camaro. You'd be way happier in the long run

 

[LTC8K6]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=37432626&postcount=1

 

[Sabrewings]

This is a must read for anyone looking to add a turbo to a non-turbo'd vehicle, even if you're using a complete aftermarket kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606

Though, in general, I recommend just buying a car that is turbocharged from the factory. Much easier to work with. I've been down both roads before.

Also, GM3.4s don't do well with turbocharging. Their connecting rods are like toothpicks. The GM3.8s are much more stout and desirable for this type of work.

 

[Midwayman]

Personally I'd save up your money, make any repairs you can to your '94 camaro, and then sell it and trade up to something like an LT1 or (ideally) LS1 camaro. You'd be way happier in the long run

So much this. You'll spend way more money turboing it when there are options out there with way more power and more reliable. If you were the sort of guy who didn't have to ask how to go about it, you might achieve useful turbo charging on the cheap, but not if you need your hand held for sure.