Buick GN Engine in Camaros

[ChronoGN]

I found a Grand National engine on ebay and I wondered how hard it would be to put it in a Camaro. I think I heard that someone in this board has a Buick 3.8 in their camaro.
Its alot cheaper than getting a supercharger and I love Grand Nationals. I would appreciate any info on this.

[slacker69]

got to get a new tranny and new fuel system new exshuast and new pcm if it takes one

[ChronoGN]

damn, so, it will probably end up costing more than a supercharger eh?
Oh well, thanks anyways

[Only4U]

too much money, ya. unless you got

a. time on your hands
b. hook-ups
c. lots of money
d. interest in being the first to do something that isn't that big of a deal

then never do any sort of engine swap. just sell yours and buy a new car, that's what i think is the best way.

[Mighty Thor]

Plus the heads won't fit. But that could be dealt with if you have a good mechanic who knows how. I would say go for it. If your car is your hobby then go for it. Why buy a new car when it will cost you a heck of alot more than swapping an engine. Besides think of it this: New car $25-30k Engine swap: $8-12K and you still retain the car you've grown attach too in the first place.

[3.4 slow to go]

do it!!!!!!

here's what I don't get: They changed the heads on the gn motor to fit the f-body due to clearence probs, yet a 454 will drop right in. wtf?

I have seen this engine swap in a camaro before. real intersting, yet somehow really, really fast.
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[jonny985]

Do a search and you will find the GMHTP articles on the two Formula Firebird articles that describe this swap.

It is not easy, you need 2 computers, one for the engine and one for the car, a ton of tuning and a good bit of custom modifications. It is much cheaper to install a LT1 or LS1

[pgriffith]

I think a LS1 swap would be cheaper.

[Tri-Flo 99]

yeah but think about the fact that there are GN's in the 7's and 6's---can u imagine the fastest camaro being a 6- that would be saweeet

[pgriffith]

stock for stock LS1 is a far better Motor. They are way more powerfull.

[Dominic]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by pgriffith:
stock for stock LS1 is a far better Motor. They are way more powerfull.<hr></blockquote>

I agree, but you cant beat the sheer dependability of the 3.8L Series II. The LS1 would be a better option by far.

[Mighty Thor]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by pgriffith:
stock for stock LS1 is a far better Motor. They are way more powerfull.<hr></blockquote>

I don't know about that. The GN is the most hottest motor and its strong too. That 3.8 is bullet proof and Stronger than an aluminum LS1. Without advertising it, the engine was sold and there are no more in stock.