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    Hey All, been quite a while since I've posted heh...

    So I have had the 96 in storage for the past 2 years... first year just to store it, second year because the motor blew after 2 days of driving due to sludge buildup...

    Needless to say I need a motor, rod snapped...

    What am I looking at for another engine? I'll be installing myself to save money unfortunately...

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    Re: Question on 3.8

    Might want to post in WTB.
    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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    • #3
      Re: Question on 3.8

      Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
      Might want to post in WTB.
      Not looking to buy yet, looking to see what the engines are going for, ive been quoted 6-2200...

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      • #4
        Re: Question on 3.8

        http://www.car-part.com/

        Guranteed you'll find one out of a lucerne or lacrosse for under 500$ with barely any k's on it

        2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
        1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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          Re: Question on 3.8

          Thanks Mike,I saved that link to favourites as my ticking(literally) time bomb has 160,000kms= 100,000 miles.

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            Re: Question on 3.8

            I got a rebuilt engine from Jasper and it features a big thirst for gas and low oil pressure ..max is 40. I would NOT touch those guys on a bet.

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            • #7
              Re: Question on 3.8

              Originally posted by transamtom1 View Post
              Thanks Mike,I saved that link to favourites as my ticking(literally) time bomb has 160,000kms= 100,000 miles.
              no problem. It's how I got my motor for a steal. $450 and the motor had 5,000km on it...and it had 5,000 km on it lol. Every single part looked brand spanking new inside...

              as for you're ticking time bomb...Mine blew at 280k = 175,000miles turning the fastest run I've pulled yet...you have a looooooong way to go.

              2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
              1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


              Project Cars | How To Guides | Scratch Repair | Synthetic Oil

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                Re: Question on 3.8

                Originally posted by JCamaro View Post
                Hey All, been quite a while since I've posted heh...

                So I have had the 96 in storage for the past 2 years... first year just to store it, second year because the motor blew after 2 days of driving due to sludge buildup...

                Needless to say I need a motor, rod snapped...

                What am I looking at for another engine? I'll be installing myself to save money unfortunately...
                IT IS EASYER TO WORK ON A NEW MOTOR,vs a motor in a compartment.:rock:

                -jimfire

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                • #9
                  Re: Question on 3.8

                  Here's the thing, so I see most of you suggest that I can just swap my head ( assuming its still good) onto a newer block, will the stock computer still work with it? I've been out of the car tuning scene for a long time and feel out of the loop... lol

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                    Re: Question on 3.8

                    Originally posted by JCamaro View Post
                    Here's the thing, so I see most of you suggest that I can just swap my head ( assuming its still good) onto a newer block, will the stock computer still work with it? I've been out of the car tuning scene for a long time and feel out of the loop... lol
                    Yes, all the sensors you have will be reused, comp is fine. Reuse your heads, intake and oil pan...actually as long as the heads you receive don't have the injectors in them, you can use the new heads

                    2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
                    1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


                    Project Cars | How To Guides | Scratch Repair | Synthetic Oil

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                    • #11
                      Re: Question on 3.8

                      Originally posted by LETZRIDE View Post
                      Yes, all the sensors you have will be reused, comp is fine. Reuse your heads, intake and oil pan...actually as long as the heads you receive don't have the injectors in them, you can use the new heads
                      Thanks for the info! Now i just gotta find a motor, pool the funds together... then the "fun" part of doing the pull... hate pulling these motors...

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