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  • 3.8L Motor - Where To Find?

    I would like to swap motors in my car. I'm looking for something cheap (not too cheap), maybe a 3.8L / Tranny kit? Does anyone know where I might find these new/used (other than the junk yard)?

    I would like to upgrade to a 350 of course, but its just a tad bit over my price range.
    [*]<b>Car: </b>1991 CHEVY CAMARO RS<br />[*]<b>Engine: </b> 3.1lt (191ci) V6 - MPFI<br />[*]<b>Stereo: </b> Alpine 7995 H/U | Eclipse 21000 EQ | BOSS IQ 3000w Amp | Crossfire AB 400watt Amp | 3 AudioBahn 12\" D/V Subs | Planet Audio 4x6\'s & 6x9\'s

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    other than a junkyard?....no. might even be the same price or comparable if ou plan to go 8 later on. See about putting in a 3800 Series II in it. The GP can scream, even w/o a supercharger [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]
    1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
    2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

    former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
    94 comero 3.4

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    • #3
      Okay.. Where can I find a 3800 Series II? LoL I would have to replace the motor and tranny right?

      I decided against the vortec 4300 because it was from an older vehicle and wouldnt pass California Emissions.
      [*]<b>Car: </b>1991 CHEVY CAMARO RS<br />[*]<b>Engine: </b> 3.1lt (191ci) V6 - MPFI<br />[*]<b>Stereo: </b> Alpine 7995 H/U | Eclipse 21000 EQ | BOSS IQ 3000w Amp | Crossfire AB 400watt Amp | 3 AudioBahn 12\" D/V Subs | Planet Audio 4x6\'s & 6x9\'s

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      • #4
        CA Emissions will be the downfall. anything other than the "origonal" engine will need to go thru certification. Go to www.thirdgen.org , go into the V6 section & get intouch with KED85. he did the 2.8-3.4 swap boogie & passed CA e-check w/the 3.4. tell him Project sent ya ;)
        1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
        2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

        former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
        94 comero 3.4

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        • #5
          oh man, my exhaust is a joke, my pipe snapped 6" before the cat and it was louder than hell, I was with my girlfriend at the time too. embarrassing.

          I cannot wait to redo it all. I was waiting for my engine upgrade to take care of that however, but what do you think ? might as well get it done with now...

          ( I Want Headers ) ( Badly )

          [ October 19, 2002: Message edited by: Sean R ]</p>
          85 Firebird 172k mi.

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