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Darrel Goheen 09-06-2019 12:25 AM

4th Gen F Body V6
 
Is a 4th gen f body with the 231 V6 a good combo?

JakeB23 09-16-2019 03:15 PM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
I have also kicked this idea around, since we still have my wife's car from High School, and its in great shape.

The biggest problem I have, is that its a bear to work on, with the engine so far under the cowl. Maybe some racers with this type can shed some light on this.

Mike Gray 09-16-2019 05:22 PM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeB23 (Post 597769)
I have also kicked this idea around, since we still have my wife's car from High School, and its in great shape.

The biggest problem I have, is that its a bear to work on, with the engine so far under the cowl. Maybe some racers with this type can shed some light on this.

I just put new heads on my sons car without removing the engine and drive train out the bottom.
just pull the radiator, and sway bar and you can stand in the engine compartment In front of the motor. (If your not too large) After you leave off the unnecessary brackets and accessories it should be fairly easy work on. Didn't even remove the hood, you need some shade when working in there.

Mark Yacavone 09-17-2019 11:40 AM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen (Post 596870)
Is a 4th gen f body with the 231 V6 a good combo?

Which one?

ss3011 09-17-2019 03:37 PM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
I think the 3.8L Series II engine is a good pick . Doesn't Harry Doolittle run one in his Firebird ?

Darrel Goheen 09-18-2019 01:04 AM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 597827)
Which one?

3.8L Series II is what I was looking at. Thanks.

GTOMayhem 09-18-2019 05:58 AM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen (Post 597862)
3.8L Series II is what I was looking at. Thanks.


Lee Norton, the Racer Tees guy, ran a Firebird with a 3800 for awhile.



Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

Mark Yacavone 09-18-2019 10:52 AM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen (Post 597862)
3.8L Series II is what I was looking at. Thanks.

Yes , I realize that..1995 and newer..but there's more than one combo in F body cars.

http://www.classracerinfo.com/

jimmyparker 09-18-2019 12:54 PM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
Ronnie Temento from Louisiana has an N/SA Firebird with this combo and he has been in the 11.80's before. The car is for sale on RJ.

ss3011 09-19-2019 12:42 PM

Re: 4th Gen F Body V6
 
I see what Mark is asking about , one is rated at 185 and the other rated at 200 . It maybe that the FWD version is rated different .


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