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mg CLASSIC CONVERSIONS v6 Classic Conversions Engineering
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COMPARISON V6 vs. V8 GM Chevrolet 3.4 V6 Multi Port FI as installed in Camaros and Firebirds
Power Output 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque 187 lb ft @ 2600 rpm Information taken from “How to Modify and Tune Your Camaro” 1982-1998 By Jason Scott GM Chevrolet 2.8 V6 As installed on Camaro and Firebird 1985-1987
Power Output 135 bhp @ 5100 rpm
Torque 165 lb ft @ 2600 rpm Information taken from “How to Modify and Tune Your Camaro” 1982-1998 By Jason Scott
GM Chevrolet 3.4 crate engine with variable jet computer control carb
Power Output 160 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque 194 lb ft @ 2700 rpm
Information taken from GM Performance Book All of the above engines are in stock form, no headers etc, add 5 to 15 hp and 5 to 10 lb ft of torque in the mid range rpm with headers.
GM Chevrolet 3.4 crate engine with Edelbrock manifold #8007 Holley 390 cfm carb, 1 1/2 headers and 1.6 ratio crane roller rocker arms
Power Output 220 hp @ 5000 rpm Torque *210 lb @ 2700 rpm
*information supplied by customer. Classic Conversions is installing a crate engine, 3.4 with carb, into a 1974 MGB and test. The above numbers are very possible. Rover 3.5 V8 1981 Fuel Injected
Power Output 148 bhp @ 5100 rpm
Torque 180 lb ft @ 3000 rpm Information taken from Bill Piggott Triumph TR8 Restorers Guide
Rover 3.5 V8 Twin SU Carburetors
Power Output 137 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque 193 lb ft @ 2900 rpm
Information taken from MGB by author E. Wilson McComb
Note: Peak torque on the Chevrolet V6 comes in at a lower rpm than the Rover V8
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Send email to Bill Guzman at
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