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Originally Posted by CamarosRsweet94
That is precisely what I meant by it not having much of an aftermarket, currently. I have looked into the aftermarket for the 3.4 and it isn't too bright, not even close to the 3.8.
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Well granted there isn't a large aftermarket when it comes to company's selling products for the RWD 3.4's. There is a good sized aftermarket when it comes to the FWD 3400's. You can find tons of parts for those, especially if you're dealing with converting your top end over to the 3400's. If you're that gung ho and into the project, then it will be hard not to find aftermarket parts. Guess I overlooked mentioning that since I tend to get ahead of myself and fail to mention details like that. As for the RWD aftermarket, yeah.. there's not much you can find for them. Namingly because the RWD 3.4 is a horrible setup and design and is completely restrictive. I dont know what GM had in mind when they designed it, but there's not much hope for it at all.. which brings people to do the 3400 top end swap. Especially since the FWD 3400 is rated at 185 hp, while the RWD 3.4 is rated at 160. That's a pretty good difference. That's one reason why I always tell people, there is hope for the 3.4.. but it requires time, patience, and a good sum of money. I will admit that it's pointless trying to mod a 3.4 when you can get more than double the power out of an LT1/LS1 with the same amount that you would be paying. But where's the fun in that? I find it more fun to tackle on different projects.
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Originally Posted by CamarosRsweet94
And while I do agree that some mods will increase your gas mileage most of the high end ones that really gain you power will reduce your gas mileage by a lot. It is pretty common sense to realize that the more power the engine makes means it will need more gas and more air to make that power. Almost anyone you talk to will definately say that adding HP reduces fuel economy.
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True, the high end mods can decrease your gas mileage. But, I was mainly referring to the basic bolt ons. Wasn't really referring to the high end mods like swapping in a new cam, upgrading the fuel injectors/fuel pressure regulator, and etc. Tried not to discourage the guy by telling him not to mod his car because he'll get worse gas mileage, when that would only be the case if he moved onto the internals and major components of the engine rather than just basic bolt ons