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I just wanted to get a few more opinions on what I should do, since I have a couple options. All of them will get me to my HP goal (around 240 - 300 crank horse), but I just wanted to get opinions.
Keep my 3100 - It will probably need a bit of work (with 150000 miles), but its still in good working order and this may be the easiest route
Swap to a 3.4 DOHC - I have currently have one in my parts car, I am unsure of the state it is in (though the seller said it ran, just no spark from the plugs). It will probably need a rebuild as well. The issue with this is it isn't OBDII, although I heard it can be converted. The other problem I hear about is that the engine is a pain to work on. This would also be easier than the others since I won't have the expense of buying the engine outright.
Swap to a 3400 - More HP stock but may end up with similar mileage.
Swap to a 3500 - There are a few without VVT available in my area with low mileage, but I hear this may be a difficult swap.
Swap to a 3800SC - This is a very tantalizing option because of the aftermarket and the stock HP it puts out. However the major issue; I have looked around for these engines, and most have been high mileage. Generally speaking these engine probably have been beaten to hell by their owners (they are designed to perform after all). I also think this can be overdone, and I wouldn't mind trying something different, although opening the hood of my Lumi and showing off the engine to unsuspecting people would be fun.
All input is appreciated, and thanks in advance.
Keep my 3100 - It will probably need a bit of work (with 150000 miles), but its still in good working order and this may be the easiest route
Swap to a 3.4 DOHC - I have currently have one in my parts car, I am unsure of the state it is in (though the seller said it ran, just no spark from the plugs). It will probably need a rebuild as well. The issue with this is it isn't OBDII, although I heard it can be converted. The other problem I hear about is that the engine is a pain to work on. This would also be easier than the others since I won't have the expense of buying the engine outright.
Swap to a 3400 - More HP stock but may end up with similar mileage.
Swap to a 3500 - There are a few without VVT available in my area with low mileage, but I hear this may be a difficult swap.
Swap to a 3800SC - This is a very tantalizing option because of the aftermarket and the stock HP it puts out. However the major issue; I have looked around for these engines, and most have been high mileage. Generally speaking these engine probably have been beaten to hell by their owners (they are designed to perform after all). I also think this can be overdone, and I wouldn't mind trying something different, although opening the hood of my Lumi and showing off the engine to unsuspecting people would be fun.
All input is appreciated, and thanks in advance.
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