Pretty sure these guys watched the video on RUclips to learn how to rebuild this lol. Theres another 3.8 rebuild video on here where the guy torqued the means front to back.
Did a similar build on my '99 GS. Full Comp Cam kit, double roller timing chain (CR balance shaft removed- balance has to be dead-nuts), Mahle pistons- bumped compression ratio, powered metal rods (GM factory forged rods starting '00-'01), intercooler, ARP stud kits, Cometc head gaskets, slightly worked heads, headers...you'd be surprised at how torquey these 3.8L are!
Wondering if you do side jobs rebuilding 3.8 Motors would love to bring my GTP to you and watching your videos would like to get in touch with you if possible
I did enjoy the video. Great job on the the rebuild 👈😎👉. My 76' Buick Regal 3.8l just broke the 💯 thousand miles😎, 42yrs in the making. The engine still has the factory blue paint. Everything under the hood is 95% factory original. ✌️out bro😎
Nice work. I've got a 91 sc bird with low miles. I was a Ford tech back in the day and i love rebuilding engines. I appreciate seeing you go through yours.
I just got one of these. I do home health care and unfortunately a client died and the daughter sold me the father's car which has been gone for many years now. She sold me a 99 Buick Park Ave ultra supercharged with 60k miles. For 500$. Yeah best deal of my life it runs great although it does have a issue with something electrical. The rpm gauge jumps up n down idk. But I'm really liking it. N seen ur rebuild. I think I'mma have hubby get to work lol..ty for the imput
4.24.24. ⚠️If the Tachometer is jumping up and down, and the vehicle stalls, it’s more than likely it’s your crankshaft position sensor needs changed. They are known to go bad and that’s one of the symptoms🎯
I don't know the gear ratios but the 3800 V6 definitely has = some high power ignition timing, when it kicks in it's like a V8. But it doesn't steer as good lol. THE 2000 Monte SS is good. could use better braking calipers and 17" tires. The Impala is a Great four door. Two doors are a little limited.
Did you guys do the proper torque sequence on the main bearings and cylinder heads? Also, did you check the main and rod bearing clearances using plasti gauge or dial bore gauges?
Had a supercharger Pontiac Bonneville ssie with the supercharged 3800. The bottom ends on those engines stock are beefy. That engine never stopped pulling. Went over 200 miles & hour. 160 on the dash. Car actually scared me. Just kept pulling.
The BUICK 3800 series 3 is an excellent engine , I've owned a couple of them and they run great withe M90 EATON roots type supercharger , I love the fuel economy and decent power it puts out , great video your car should scoot along nicely for sure , nice job 👍
Awesome video bro thumbs u p I also have a 3800 series 2 I'm rebuilding and u gave me some ideas I could work utilize in my build just hoped u could posted a list of all the add ons u installed
awesome video mate! these engines are really popular here in australia too! they were fitted to our holden commodores which is unique to australia. maybe check some of our wacky cars out.
just one thing to add to your engine building prowess. the camshaft should go in before the crankshaft assy. its much easier to guide the cam through the journals. other then that nice build. looking forward to seeing it completed.
i noticed you guys used no rtv in some important places, like the oil pan for one, just a gasket will leak. the pan bolts should also have thread sealant on them, those bolts go right into the block and oil splashes on the threads. the bottom two inches of the timing cover gasket, rtv both sides of the bottom where it would meet the pan, same for the rear cover. the timing cover bolts and the 4 long water pump bolts also need thread sealant or they can leak coolant on ya. i did all this on my 3800 and 2 years later not a drop of any fluids are to be found. i didnt hear any talk about a machine shop for the block. hope it was sent off to one, or you might have just built a 200 mile engine. or less in some cases. take the crank out and these blocks twist, bolt all new stuff in there and its rappin rodney pretty fast if its not had the crank boar align honed
I'm not a fan of overuse of RTV. The places that needed it got it. I did use sealant on bolts that required it such as the long water pump bolts. So far the Only leak I've had was from one of the heater coolant connections where the previous owner used too much RTV and I didn't quite get it all cleaned out.
As far as having it machined, I was rebuilding and engine that didn't yet have a problem, but had very little bearing left and was close to failure. I did very carefully inspect the block and all I did to it was a basic cylinder hone with a hand drill. I did use a re-maned crank and all new internals. So far it has made it 600 miles and is still doing fine.
some make it, some dont, best of luck. 600 miles you might have a keeper. the oil pan will leak give it time. its just a thin smear on the block and pan needed, along with the pan bolts, bottom of the covers are a common oil leak, why the rtv there, once again, its just a thin smear. them rear cover bolts should have loctight on them too. they have like no tq value, and im sure you noticed they came out really easy.
I replaced the oil pan and rear cover bolts with better ones that could be torqued higher. I thought I remember the oil pan bolts being blind holes, but I'll keep an eye on them for leaks. Nothing yet tho.
Did anyone else notice the valve covers are on the wrong side....oil filler should be on the drivers side or on the front so you can put oil in easier..you dont want it on the back like they have it...did it myself..unless it going in a Fiero
I know this video is a little old, but I'm getting ready to swap in a 3800 series 3 supercharged v6 from an 07 Grand Prix GT into my 01 firebird. Getting the engine for $250, with a little less than 100,000 miles. Plan to do a rebuild kit - just to be safe, 180° tstat, colder spark plugs, 3.4 inch pulley, N* throttle body, headers, cat back exhaust, and a tune. Might add the intercooler later, after seeing how things run. From what I've read I can use my harness, and computer - with a tune. Only problem I have to address is fitting the supercharger. Plan on using an elbow pipe to avoid cutting into the firewall. Wish me luck! Or any advice is appreciated.
Why 180 TStat???? You should go 160!!!! Anything hotter than that is simply too taxing on the cooling system and engine. Thats part of what causes engines to overheat is cooling temps being allowed to run too darn hot. 160s are the way to go. Your engine will thank you and will last many numerous miles longer because of a 160. And dont anyone give me flak about this. I know what I am talking about. Hope that helps.
I freshen up/ rebuild alot of 3800 but the supercharged 05+ model I have 2 and are both misfiring after heads intake oil pan and inspection . Can't seem to pinpoint . But I didn't see any rtv on lower intake corners? Am I doing something wrong?
Wow, looks good! Going to be building a 3800 supercharged engine for my Fiero eventually. It has one in there right now that has 220k miles. Want to rebuild a lower mileage one with some mods.
Interesting build, almost interesting channel, maybe if you’re 17 and just got your first Buick handed down from grandma. Needs more content I was interested in the 3800 rebuild but after assembly it fell flat. Why is there no dunno video? How much power is it making? Lots of emptiness
You can put them in either order of crank or cam first. If you need to, put the cam in first but there is no reason why you HAVE to put one in before the other.
Nice! But when u rebuild a motor, I don't play dance music through it, it's METALICA ALL THEY WAY! You have OCD just like me! Clean parts, well lubed camshaft, etc... Good job! You could eat off of any part of that engine! Did u forget one bolt for the waterpump??
1:07 - jazzy-jammin' tune sounds like something from racing / rally driving game menu music from years ago.... ToCA, Touring Car Challenge or Ridge Racer, IIRC.
hi good vid. ive got a question. do u remember how the com lobes run? does it go exh.intake.intake exh. need 2 know hav custom rods 2 different lengths. any idea.
Im getting a chevy impala ls 2008 and i was wondering if you could fix a v8 engine in the car because i want to do an engine sway and put a supercharger on it do u think it will fix?
I 0wn a couple of Grand Prix`s about how expensive how expensive is it to do a supercharging installation from ground up I have a few ideas I have for one of my Grand Prix GTs
I have never dry sumped a 3800 or any engine before so Im not a great place to inqure from. Might want to start on a 3800 forum of some sort and google.
All the forums I read the said the 3800 isnt rebuildeble without a damn good machinist....truth or myth? I got a 3800 I can rebuild just dont want to risk it if the information is true
I think people say that since it just isn't cost effective to rebuild them when used engines are so cheap. For example, the split pin crank means that balancing actually costs more than a v8. But it is true that you have to be very thorough with the machining. You can't skip stuff to save money, and all the tolerances need to be checked carefully. That said, I got away with not having my block machined because it had not yet failed and and I checked the block over very carefully to make sure it was still in spec. I'm a machinist (not an engine machinist) so I had access to precision inspection tools. I did this as more of a learning experience than anything else, and went into it knowing it might not work out. I'm inclined to agree with others that it isn't worth spending $1000+ to rebuild something that you can buy for around $600.
Some Australian cars came with it installed like that, it was called the ecotec v6. Some Camaros/Firebirds had the 3800 series 2 NA, so you can either swap one or use the transmission from one. You also have to modify the supercharger since the inlet points towards the rear of the engine.
300whp is some work to achieve supercharged, turbo no problem. I've heard a lot of people say that the stock lower end is good to 600, so I don't think anything too extreme is required rebuild wise. On mine (the one in the video), I did use series 3 connecting rods and they seem much nicer than the series 2 cast ones.
Dominic Florer it'll still be a while before I do it. do you mind if I contact you when I do? I've done work on cars but it will be my first engine rebuild.
To install a supercharger? For a top swap you would also need the supercharger pulleys/mounts and an SC crank pulley. Since the injectors go into the heads on the SC engine, you would either need heads from a supercharged engine or a modified intake with a modified rail like the kit ZZP sells. Then finally, a 2 bar MAP sensor and a PCM re-tune.
Some Guy superchargers also rob mega hp, heat the air charge up big time (can't intercool) and have crap power gains. Size the turbo right and you will woop a supercharger and get more mpg.
Compression on N/A engine I've read is too high for top swap supercharger. I'd love to just do this to my regal but I got a complete drive train for 500 with computer and harness. Tell me otherwise if I'm wrong. 97 regal going to be s/c with fresh rebuilt 4t65e-hd tranny.
Yes kinda. They are both 3800 Series 2, so the block is identical. However this is the supercharged version, so the heads, crank, rods, pistons, cam, etc are slightly different.
Would a setup like this work on a 4.3? There seems to be an obvious issue with the throttle body and distributor being in each others way. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
This blower won't bolt upas far as I am aware. The Buick v6 family does not include the Vortec 4.3 you are talking about. There might be a Weiand blower kit or some other aftermarket brand that you will have to find as I don't know what is available for your engine.
The 4.3 is basically a 350 V8 less 2 Cylinders. So no relation to the 3.8 Engine family. And yeah there are supercharger kits for the 4.3 but I have and will stay N/A on my 1996 4.3 S-10 SS which is making about 265 Horses with the mods I have done so far.
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I hope i wasn't the only person screaming "don't torque the mains from one end to the other!" Lol but nice rebuild anyway...
He put the front valve cover on the back of the engine at the very end hahaha
Pretty sure these guys watched the video on RUclips to learn how to rebuild this lol. Theres another 3.8 rebuild video on here where the guy torqued the means front to back.
Nice vid. always good to see other channels doing 3800 stuff. engine looks great
Hey man I was jst here tryna learn a thing or two
Did a similar build on my '99 GS. Full Comp Cam kit, double roller timing chain (CR balance shaft removed- balance has to be dead-nuts), Mahle pistons- bumped compression ratio, powered metal rods (GM factory forged rods starting '00-'01), intercooler, ARP stud kits, Cometc head gaskets, slightly worked heads, headers...you'd be surprised at how torquey these 3.8L are!
Wondering if you do side jobs rebuilding 3.8 Motors would love to bring my GTP to you and watching your videos would like to get in touch with you if possible
I did enjoy the video. Great job on the the rebuild 👈😎👉. My 76' Buick Regal 3.8l just broke the 💯 thousand miles😎, 42yrs in the making. The engine still has the factory blue paint. Everything under the hood is 95% factory original. ✌️out bro😎
Nice! @classicgbodygarage
My 77 century is the same way bro factory blue paint
I think that's a different 3.8 but good job on getting every mile out of that motor
Nice work. I've got a 91 sc bird with low miles. I was a Ford tech back in the day and i love rebuilding engines. I appreciate seeing you go through yours.
I got a 92 tb sc I’m trying to rebuild my engine :(
@@47thWardon I did mine last summer. Was kinda fun.
I just got one of these. I do home health care and unfortunately a client died and the daughter sold me the father's car which has been gone for many years now. She sold me a 99 Buick Park Ave ultra supercharged with 60k miles. For 500$. Yeah best deal of my life it runs great although it does have a issue with something electrical. The rpm gauge jumps up n down idk. But I'm really liking it. N seen ur rebuild. I think I'mma have hubby get to work lol..ty for the imput
Clean the Mass Air Sensor and replace the gas with fresh gas and it will probably do fine. Check the oil and transmission fluid.
4.24.24. ⚠️If the Tachometer is jumping up and down, and the vehicle stalls, it’s more than likely it’s your crankshaft position sensor needs changed. They are known to go bad and that’s one of the symptoms🎯
This is dope, this my goal to rebuild my 3800 sc in my 04 impala SS..
I don't know the gear ratios but the 3800 V6 definitely has = some high power ignition timing, when it kicks in it's like a V8. But it doesn't steer as good lol. THE 2000 Monte SS is good. could use better braking calipers and 17" tires. The Impala is a Great four door. Two doors are a little limited.
My 88 fiero has a 3800 series 2 from a GTP with a smaller supercharger pulley. Wow it's fast. 35 mpg highway too. Like 260 hp and weighs 2200
Very nice to see any 3800 series build but wish there was some love for the Oldschool 3800 series carburetored and 4.1v6s Rwd car's .
I love my 97 riviera with the supercharged 3800
Thank you, best Sunday morning ever!
nice job man i enjoyed it keep them coming.
Did you guys do the proper torque sequence on the main bearings and cylinder heads?
Also, did you check the main and rod bearing clearances using plasti gauge or dial bore gauges?
I love it. Wished I had a way to rebuild mine
Just buy a crate 3800 and do whatever you want with it. Way better off than rebuilding one and far cheaper.
Had a supercharger Pontiac Bonneville ssie with the supercharged 3800. The bottom ends on those engines stock are beefy. That engine never stopped pulling. Went over 200 miles & hour. 160 on the dash. Car actually scared me. Just kept pulling.
I WANT TO REBUILD MY 06 GRAND PRIX SUPERCHARGED JUST LIKE THIS ONE!!!
The BUICK 3800 series 3 is an excellent engine , I've owned a couple of them and they run great withe M90 EATON roots type supercharger , I love the fuel economy and decent power it puts out , great video your car should scoot along nicely for sure , nice job 👍
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Man I can't wait I've been trying to build that Fiero for 20 years
Awesome video bro thumbs u p I also have a 3800 series 2 I'm rebuilding and u gave me some ideas I could work utilize in my build just hoped u could posted a list of all the add ons u installed
awesome video mate! these engines are really popular here in australia too! they were fitted to our holden commodores which is unique to australia. maybe check some of our wacky cars out.
Wish I could get a Holden Canada Toronto here lol
You guys down under have some powerful cars, love the burn outs.
Great video how much hp is it putting out?
just one thing to add to your engine building prowess. the camshaft should go in before the
crankshaft assy. its much easier to guide the cam through the journals. other then that nice
build. looking forward to seeing it completed.
Amazing
Dope as hell
So i've got this 96 olds LS....
Same
That Holden intercooler ND front mount I'm wondering how cold I can get the charge,like a refrigerant piped charge tube🤔🧐
Is it possible to supercharge an Fbody 3.4l or 3400
Nice build
Can we know the price of the build want this in my manual vs stato.
i noticed you guys used no rtv in some important places, like the oil pan for one, just a gasket will leak. the pan bolts should also have thread sealant on them, those bolts go right into the block and oil splashes on the threads. the bottom two inches of the timing cover gasket, rtv both sides of the bottom where it would meet the pan, same for the rear cover. the timing cover bolts and the 4 long water pump bolts also need thread sealant or they can leak coolant on ya. i did all this on my 3800 and 2 years later not a drop of any fluids are to be found. i didnt hear any talk about a machine shop for the block. hope it was sent off to one, or you might have just built a 200 mile engine. or less in some cases. take the crank out and these blocks twist, bolt all new stuff in there and its rappin rodney pretty fast if its not had the crank boar align honed
I'm not a fan of overuse of RTV. The places that needed it got it. I did use sealant on bolts that required it such as the long water pump bolts. So far the Only leak I've had was from one of the heater coolant connections where the previous owner used too much RTV and I didn't quite get it all cleaned out.
As far as having it machined, I was rebuilding and engine that didn't yet have a problem, but had very little bearing left and was close to failure. I did very carefully inspect the block and all I did to it was a basic cylinder hone with a hand drill. I did use a re-maned crank and all new internals. So far it has made it 600 miles and is still doing fine.
some make it, some dont, best of luck. 600 miles you might have a keeper. the oil pan will leak give it time. its just a thin smear on the block and pan needed, along with the pan bolts, bottom of the covers are a common oil leak, why the rtv there, once again, its just a thin smear. them rear cover bolts should have loctight on them too. they have like no tq value, and im sure you noticed they came out really easy.
I replaced the oil pan and rear cover bolts with better ones that could be torqued higher. I thought I remember the oil pan bolts being blind holes, but I'll keep an eye on them for leaks. Nothing yet tho.
How did it turn out?
Did anyone else notice the valve covers are on the wrong side....oil filler should be on the drivers side or on the front so you can put oil in easier..you dont want it on the back like they have it...did it myself..unless it going in a Fiero
You must have missed my Fiero in the background at the end.
I always thought the 3800 supercharged engine was cool.
One of the best, maybe top 3 ever made.
I’m hoping to do a similar build to swap out the engine in my 95 Buick Regal
I know this video is a little old, but I'm getting ready to swap in a 3800 series 3 supercharged v6 from an 07 Grand Prix GT into my 01 firebird. Getting the engine for $250, with a little less than 100,000 miles. Plan to do a rebuild kit - just to be safe, 180° tstat, colder spark plugs, 3.4 inch pulley, N* throttle body, headers, cat back exhaust, and a tune. Might add the intercooler later, after seeing how things run.
From what I've read I can use my harness, and computer - with a tune. Only problem I have to address is fitting the supercharger. Plan on using an elbow pipe to avoid cutting into the firewall.
Wish me luck! Or any advice is appreciated.
Why 180 TStat???? You should go 160!!!! Anything hotter than that is simply too taxing on the cooling system and engine.
Thats part of what causes engines to overheat is cooling temps being allowed to run too darn hot.
160s are the way to go. Your engine will thank you and will last many numerous miles longer because of a 160.
And dont anyone give me flak about this. I know what I am talking about. Hope that helps.
I freshen up/ rebuild alot of 3800 but the supercharged 05+ model I have 2 and are both misfiring after heads intake oil pan and inspection . Can't seem to pinpoint . But I didn't see any rtv on lower intake corners? Am I doing something wrong?
Wow, looks good! Going to be building a 3800 supercharged engine for my Fiero eventually. It has one in there right now that has 220k miles. Want to rebuild a lower mileage one with some mods.
Any concerns rebuilding the bottom of a 3800sc going to do one now..
do you have the ARP part numbers for the crankshaft main bearing caps, and the ARP head stud kits?
Interesting build, almost interesting channel, maybe if you’re 17 and just got your first Buick handed down from grandma. Needs more content I was interested in the 3800 rebuild but after assembly it fell flat. Why is there no dunno video? How much power is it making? Lots of emptiness
Should put camshaft in before crankshaft. So you can guide it in with out banging up cam bearings
You can put them in either order of crank or cam first. If you need to, put the cam in first but there is no reason why you HAVE to put one in before the other.
Nice! But when u rebuild a motor, I don't play dance music through it, it's METALICA ALL THEY WAY! You have OCD just like me! Clean parts, well lubed camshaft, etc... Good job! You could eat off of any part of that engine! Did u forget one bolt for the waterpump??
Could've done without the orange color personally. Silver color yes, and powder coated.
cool music!
What is it?
How much does a rebuild like that cost for a 2004 Chevy impala SS?
150 - 200 where available. I buy parts from Ebay or Rock Auto. Partsology will have few but ultra cheap internals.
Hello, what is the cost to rebuild that engine?
Awesome video. I like it
What did you torque your mains to you remember?
1:07 - jazzy-jammin' tune sounds like something from racing / rally driving game menu music from years ago.... ToCA, Touring Car Challenge or Ridge Racer, IIRC.
Thanks, all music in my videos is made in house to avoid having to deal with any copyright issues.
luv the fuel pressure gague, been trying to find one with no luck. remember where u got yours from?
Between takeing out the old. Rebuilding this one and installing it with part and labor how much it it cost?
Looks great
good vid how did u go about initial start up to build oil pressure.
What are you putting it in?
Looks good
Not to sound stupid but its this the same engine as an 3.8 in the mustang v6?
did the timing chain stretch? everyone says to put one on twice as thick on
a must do is check that the crank is round and not egged shaped or just flush the 4 thousand down the toilet
He put a brand new crank in it
hi good vid. ive got a question. do u remember how the com lobes run? does it go exh.intake.intake exh. need 2 know hav custom rods 2 different lengths. any idea.
Is there any RWD GM vehicles this engine can go in . Or came equipped in.
Buick regal. Just about any gm midsize car.
What year series is the motor
2:08
Make it sloppy! Lube that shaft! 🤣
Uhm....how did you align it? I didn't see any markings? 😫
Could you possibly link the websites for the parts? I need to rebuild my engine but I can’t find the correct parts, thank you
ZZP zzperformance.com/collections/3800
Most of the internal engine parts were from Rock Auto, with some upgrade parts from ZZP and Intense Racing.
Only thing is mine is out of a Camaro and it doesn’t list that even though it’s a l36 engine
What kinda power did this make. Wanting to do a build for my Fiero.
Im getting a chevy impala ls 2008 and i was wondering if you could fix a v8 engine in the car because i want to do an engine sway and put a supercharger on it do u think it will fix?
wish I could find a couple of these in the yard I need a couple of superchargers for my mopar 470 project in my aspen station wagon
whatever this is it sounds manic ;) how many do you need just curious?
Noice
I 0wn a couple of Grand Prix`s about how expensive how expensive is it to do a supercharging installation from ground up I have a few ideas I have for one of my Grand Prix GTs
Would love to show you a few pictures but I can't seem to find out how on my phone
Ooooh. Prriiitty!
Nice!
roughly how much did it cost you guys to do this?
What sealant did you use on head studs?
Was there valve lashing required??
How many days did it take
How much for one of those engines built exactly like that one it's going in an 08 Pontiac G6 GT
What is the intake manifold bolt pattern
If possible, what would dry sumping the engine oil require in key parts and installation for hard, sustained cornering and some higher RPMs?
I have never dry sumped a 3800 or any engine before so Im not a great place to inqure from. Might want to start on a 3800 forum of some sort and google.
Is that a series 2 3.8?
All the forums I read the said the 3800 isnt rebuildeble without a damn good machinist....truth or myth? I got a 3800 I can rebuild just dont want to risk it if the information is true
I think people say that since it just isn't cost effective to rebuild them when used engines are so cheap. For example, the split pin crank means that balancing actually costs more than a v8. But it is true that you have to be very thorough with the machining. You can't skip stuff to save money, and all the tolerances need to be checked carefully. That said, I got away with not having my block machined because it had not yet failed and and I checked the block over very carefully to make sure it was still in spec. I'm a machinist (not an engine machinist) so I had access to precision inspection tools. I did this as more of a learning experience than anything else, and went into it knowing it might not work out. I'm inclined to agree with others that it isn't worth spending $1000+ to rebuild something that you can buy for around $600.
they are full of shit. it will be fine.
Bet it's good for the long haul. Good job! Don't believe all the hype. Any updates on how it's all worked out?
How did it run prior to getting the cam dynoed in?
hi on the 3800 do u remember how the cam lobes run is it intake exh exh intake?
WE GOT SIMILAR ENGINE'S IN AUSTRALIA THERE CALLED GMH HOLDEN COMMODORE ECOTEC 3.8 V6 SUPERCHARGED AS WELL
You got any intakes laying around?
question...how would one mount the 3800 supercharged v6 longitudinally in a rwd vehicle??
Some Australian cars came with it installed like that, it was called the ecotec v6. Some Camaros/Firebirds had the 3800 series 2 NA, so you can either swap one or use the transmission from one. You also have to modify the supercharger since the inlet points towards the rear of the engine.
Use a v6 rear wheel drive transmission from like a s10 2.8 or 4.3
Look at an f-body camaro or firebird. There you go. I have a perfect transmission 4l60e out of an 02 for sale as well.
With "new, remanufactured injectors" lol
Did you replace the rod cap bolts?? They are torque to yield so they cannot be re-used.
Yep. Bought new series 3 rods and they came with new bolts.
what gearbox did you bolt onto it?
An F23 5 speed from a 2002 sunfire.
Music attribution? Nice work.
I don't like copyright issues so all the music is made in house and unreleased, sorry.
that's sick mini ls supercharged wat happened with this build
I want to rebuild one to make about 300 to the wheels if possible. any pointers?
300whp is some work to achieve supercharged, turbo no problem. I've heard a lot of people say that the stock lower end is good to 600, so I don't think anything too extreme is required rebuild wise. On mine (the one in the video), I did use series 3 connecting rods and they seem much nicer than the series 2 cast ones.
Dominic Florer it'll still be a while before I do it. do you mind if I contact you when I do? I've done work on cars but it will be my first engine rebuild.
No problem, I'm no expert and this was my first rebuild too.
V8
Did you have the rotating assembly balanced?
No, doesn't really matter for this build.....
What kind of price tag was this?
So all I would would need generally would be the fuel rail supercharger and lower intake?
To install a supercharger? For a top swap you would also need the supercharger pulleys/mounts and an SC crank pulley. Since the injectors go into the heads on the SC engine, you would either need heads from a supercharged engine or a modified intake with a modified rail like the kit ZZP sells. Then finally, a 2 bar MAP sensor and a PCM re-tune.
just turbo it....
Some Guy superchargers also rob mega hp, heat the air charge up big time (can't intercool) and have crap power gains. Size the turbo right and you will woop a supercharger and get more mpg.
Compression on N/A engine I've read is too high for top swap supercharger. I'd love to just do this to my regal but I got a complete drive train for 500 with computer and harness. Tell me otherwise if I'm wrong. 97 regal going to be s/c with fresh rebuilt 4t65e-hd tranny.
Frank Glasgow the compression won't be that big of a deal.
i wonder if i can replace my '91 park ave 3800 series 1 with this engine since it died recently
i wish i had money
Cost???
Is this the engine from a 1996 chevy camaro rs 3.8L?
Yes kinda. They are both 3800 Series 2, so the block is identical. However this is the supercharged version, so the heads, crank, rods, pistons, cam, etc are slightly different.
Would a setup like this work on a 4.3? There seems to be an obvious issue with the throttle body and distributor being in each others way. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
This blower won't bolt upas far as I am aware. The Buick v6 family does not include the Vortec 4.3 you are talking about. There might be a Weiand blower kit or some other aftermarket brand that you will have to find as I don't know what is available for your engine.
The 4.3 is basically a 350 V8 less 2 Cylinders. So no relation to the 3.8 Engine family. And yeah there are supercharger kits for the 4.3 but I have and will stay N/A on my 1996 4.3 S-10 SS which is making about 265 Horses with the mods I have done so far.
I want a rebuilt engine! How much $$$$$$$$$$$$
Would a 3800 fit in a S10? I've only seen them in fwd vehicles....
You can make it fit. Get the drivetrain out of an f-body Camaro or Firebird
Huh didnt know the 3800s came with balance shafts.
Where can I buy one of these?
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