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On the 3.8, i was noticing they're pretty reasonable..now If i could just source a shop here in dallas that could handle it. Any ideas gents? P.S. what's an Oden lol? Some reference to a newbie's godlike dreams of grandeur? lol

Ok...so much for help/ideasz. Looks like im on my own. Ok, if my broke dreaming a$$ ever get a place with a fricken garage then I'll post my progress and results here.

First off, great site! I've ghosted here for a few years. I've owned a 76 280, an 84 turbo, an 88 na, and this is my second z32. None have been past stock enginewise. some serious power is way overdue. Been going back and forth between boosting my 2+2 z32 with a vg30tt($$$ and cramped bay) or going hybrid(more $$ but certainly more hp), heck for the price of just upgraded twin turbos on a VG (a must for my 600 goal, )I'm halfway to swap of some sort. I think some type of LS swap is ideal (LS turbo fantasy anyone). But that bay is cramped enough. I'll wait and twin turbo an old 60's convertible for that lol. After years of research and mind changes galore plus finally getting a fairly decent job..i've settled on 3.8 buick turbo. I've always lived in awe of the grand national (81 regal was my first ride) and typhoon's/syclone's. It's unique, not to far out of line in terms of size, offers a ton of power potential and i even( and very importantly)gain almost a litter of displacement, which will help down low. Electronically speaking, it seems a tad simpler than a VG and the forged pistons are cheaper (sbc, basically right). Problem is I haven't come across a single swap into a z32 for the 3.8.....not one. What's the problem..is it the extra tall manifold, the tranny (i would like a 6, but I'll settle for a 5 speed) The engine price? Why has no one done it? I'm sure i must be missing something. Does anyone know of someone who has? If a guy can swap a viper v10 in(okay, it wasn't finished, but he stabbed it), i know 3.8 should go into a z32. Should hit 600 rwhp, no sweat, after all it is 3/4 of sbc. IS IT TIME TO PUT MY TRAILBLAZER SHOES ON AND BE THE FIRST?? P.S. Pardon my grammar, it's late, and i've had a cocktail or four. I'd welcome any input except the "just swap an LS already"...cause theres enough info on this site to pull that off without even bugging you guys(thanks braap)..