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  1. #1 Which is better 4.3L vortec or supercharged 3.8L? 
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    I was wondering which engine is better to put money into my wife's 4.3L vortec or my supercharged 3.8L grand prix?? Kinda wanted to put a supercharger in the blazer but wasn't sure if it would be worth it in the long run. Thanks for your input.
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    assuming you enjoy both cars equally, and both are in similar condition, then I would go with the GP. You will probably save $ and gas.
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    Neither will be worth anything when your done. So...........do what you want.
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  4. #4 Re: Which is better 4.3L vortec or supercharged 3.8L? 
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    SBC or better yet an LSX + boost in the 4300 powered car....
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    What kinda man are you. The money goes into your car. Women typically crash, maime and don't appreciate cars.

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    About a third of cash for clunkers vehicles were blazers....

    And the "unbiased" GP forum answer: Grand Prixs are AWESOME!
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  7. #7 Re: Which is better 4.3L vortec or supercharged 3.8L? 
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    Another vote for the GP.
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  8. #8 Re: Which is better 4.3L vortec or supercharged 3.8L? 
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    id say put it in the prix but then again with the 4.3 can do almost the same setup as a 4.3l cyclone in the gmc typhoons or would it be different
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    4.3 is total junk. No joke. At least the 3800 is pretty solid, the weak spot is the trans.
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