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I will now beat this "dead horse".
I still like V-6 motors. The in-line 6 on my trailblazer was very smooth and powerful (but is it right for the Solstice?).
The 3800 III Supercharged V-6 has around 280 lb ft of torque at 3600 RPM as opposed to 200 lb ft 4400 RPM for the supercharged four banger and about 400 lb ft for a corvette V-8 at 4400 RPM(!) - like having two four bangers!
The V-8 would probably feel like a "tractor" motor. The V-6 seems like the best compromise - especially if it could be found in a compact lightweight version (the 3.6 CTS version?).
The point about the actual cost and time spent trying to save money is probably correct though. If Mallett can do it for $15K and give you a reliable, legal machine, then that is probably the best way to go.
I must confess - If I win a Solstice or someone gives me one - then I'll have Mallett do the conversion. Untill then, I'll probably wait for the higher performance version from GM.
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