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There is one other option out there that no one has mentioned... The 3.8 V6 from Buick. I know, I know, it's a domestic, and we'd all like to stay Toyota. But, there are a lot of 3.8's out there, you can buy conversion kits for them (even with 5 spd), and if you really want to go crazy, try to find one of the turbo 3.8's out of a Grand National or T-Type. There's power available there that could rival the turbo supra engine!


I think that this motor is a good option. They are relatively small and light and the late model 3.8L used in the base model Camaros makes 200 hp and 225 ft-lbs of torque. I'd stay away from a Grand National motor though, they tend to run hot and the lag on the turbo is pretty bad. They make a LOT of power but they have hardly any low end torque and the power is like a light switch- either on or off, no in between.

Harry Wagner
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