redrea Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I am currently trying to gather the nessicary parts to supercharge my 88. i just need to know injector sizes, sensors that need to be changed, ecm(of course)other misc. stuff. any help would be greatly apprecated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 What engine are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrea Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 i want to try to use the stock 3800, but with 168k on it already it might not last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Did you read my old thread on this idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagTopDeluxe Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Dear Friend, a blown Reatta is a great idea! But...I hate to tell you this, but attempting to supercharge a non-factory supercharged engine is asking for trouble. Your crankshaft, rods, pistons, and even your tranny will not be able to take the extra strain. Instead, find a wrecked Riviera, Regal,Park Ave. Ultra, or Bonneville SSEi, and install the entire drivetrain. The Supercharged 3.8L engines are built from the crank on up to be blown. If you want to super-tune this engine, also consider an aftermarket PCM. Search the net for these, there are several makers.I have a Blown '99 Riviera built for the dragstrip. Runs mid 13s in the 1/4 mileAlso have a '90 Reatta ragtop that I'd love to build up, but it's a select sixtyGo ahead and build yours! But do it right, don't waste your time & money.Regards, Dennis [color:\\"green\\"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 The basic engine internals have been investigated before, and there does not appear to be any evidence the crank, rods and pistons are any different, except for some of the s/c engines having full floating piston pins. Differences may exist, but so far no definite evidence has surfaced that this is true, at least on the early 3800's. The transmission is certainly a concern for any amount of boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I am wondering if this compressor will work in my Reatta.Or will it make my car look fat. It is the Low Pressure turbine from a 500MW Parsons turbo generator set.The Electric cart gives a sense of size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Might want to use a larger intake and exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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