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CoupEME · tinkerer Joined: 24 Mar 2003 Posts: 61

Is it me or do most of the ppl on this site have something against ppl putting one in?

FLYINLoW · backyard mechanic Joined: 08 Oct 2001 Posts: 924

no just dickheads dreaming about it

pazzo_gem · tinkerer Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Posts: 87

im curently looking into a turbo v6 set up. http://www.v6conversions.com.au/gemini.html

Stock TE · backyard mechanic Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853

Try http://www.v6conversions.com.au/gemini.htm

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 5:38 pm Post subject: want a V6, buy a common-whore

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stumps · rice boy Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 28

never seen one, but i don't understand y anyone would want to.
extra weight fucks your handling up
added weight requires more power to move the your new land barge.
It would cost far less, and be easier to make the same power and torque from a turbo efi g-series or if you have to have an engine swap, there isn't exactly a shortage of turbo 4's which make big power stock. but thats just my opinion...

BOB the chicken · tinkerer Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 287

and a good one too, they werent made for the car, and you could get a turbo 4 cylinder dropped in for alot less with the same power and shit, and as gene said, if you want a v6 buy a commonwhore

Reddez · tinkerer Joined: 29 Oct 2002 Posts: 353

Ummm heavier eh??? Alloy block, theyre actually lighter than a steel block in the g series, and if you think about it they will be a lot more reliable, as for similar or more power they can be pretty well standard, whereas when you start boosting the g series you shorten the life of the engine, plus they're a newer engine too. They'll probably be better on fuel than a turbo 4, need i go on. Research what you say before making a comment...

MR_GEMI

shorten the life????

umm..................... not really mate!!

do the job PROPERLY and keep it well MAINTAINED it will last just as long as an NA G series

U dont wanna know how much fuckin time i spent talking with performance mechanics ie. Dennis mobbs at gemispares, Steve at Just gemis, guys at Turbotune and RPM Performance
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CoupEME · tinkerer Joined: 24 Mar 2003 Posts: 61

I think putting a standard and newer engine will last longer than a hotted up older engine?

MR_GEMI

obviously...
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CoupEME · tinkerer Joined: 24 Mar 2003 Posts: 61

I think that is Reddez was try to say thats all.

Gene FJ20DET

i have nothing against weght. i know the lighter and shit. im just hate 6's and 8's
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MR_GEMI

"whereas when you start boosting the g series you shorten the life of the engine"

thats the point i was trying to clear up, there was no comparison to a stock V6 there.

i have researched and spent a lot of time talking with people in the know, and as long as its perfectly set up and run in, and properly driven ie. extra power is not abused everytime its driven, there is no reason why a boosted g series wont last as long as a stocker.
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Reddez · tinkerer Joined: 29 Oct 2002 Posts: 353

Thats cool, i know a well maintained and built engine will last a long time, but remember when you start boosting fairly high you do begin to shorten engine life, moderate boost levels don't really come into that saying... Don't get confused with my point there, but the time/dollars required to do that would then be comparable to the V6 right??? Custom stuff etc, expensive to replace/repair, turbos are more expensive for servicing too. Whereas a stock v6 will be a lot easier to get hold of parts etc. Don't get me wrong i'm a huge fan of fours/turbos, etc. But i also hate people giving uneducated responses to some topics.