3.8 V6

darkangel · 08-19-2008, 10:49 PM

has anyone looked into swapping this engine....would it work...?

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stormin94 · 08-19-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by darkangel

has anyone looked into swapping this engine....would it work...?

If you are talking about the GM(Buick) 3.8 V6, it's been done, and it does work. It doesn't seem to be a very common swap on this particular forum, though. I like the fact that you can supercharge it, or turbo it.

JamesD · 08-20-2008, 07:32 AM

A guy on Pirate did it. Check over there.

James

ghunter · 02-12-2009, 03:52 PM

Lookin for the same info. I thought the super charger would be fun in the dunes hope to get going on it soon. Engine on stand harness in hand, pulleys and chipped told it should be about 300hp? with some fancy tuning any body know if this hp rating is possible reality??

Adam F · 02-13-2009, 07:14 AM

Biggest problem with the SC is it is a front wheel drive so the intake is facing the wrong way.

SEARCH. There are posts talking about this engine.

93toyrunner · 02-25-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam F

Biggest problem with the SC is it is a front wheel drive so the intake is facing the wrong way.

SEARCH. There are posts talking about this engine.

Not true, you can get a fuel injected good 3.8 out of a firebird or camaro not sure what year they started but i think mid 90's just stay away from the 2.8 or whatever it was the older ones had

stormin94 · 02-25-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 93toyrunner

Not true, you can get a fuel injected good 3.8 out of a firebird or camaro not sure what year they started but i think mid 90's just stay away from the 2.8 or whatever it was the older ones had

X2, or you could even find a wrecked mid 80's Buick regal t-type. Those are rear wheel drive, and turbo with around 220HP.

Adam F · 02-27-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 93toyrunner

Not true, you can get a fuel injected good 3.8 out of a firebird or camaro not sure what year they started but i think mid 90's just stay away from the 2.8 or whatever it was the older ones had

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Originally Posted by stormin94

X2, or you could even find a wrecked mid 80's Buick regal t-type. Those are rear wheel drive, and turbo with around 220HP.

I SAID SC. SC=SUPERCHARGED. Not N/A or TURBO. The SC 3.8 was only found in front wheel drive vehicles.

stormin94 · 02-28-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam F

I SAID SC. SC=SUPERCHARGED. Not N/A or TURBO. The SC 3.8 was only found in front wheel drive vehicles.

The Supercharged Buick 3.8 was also mounted in a rear wheel drive application in the GM owned Holden car brand in Austrailia.

To the OP, if you wanted, you could either have a naturally asperated, or Turbo V6 that would be relatively inexpensive/easy to find. If you were feeling really creative, you could possibly find a Supercharged V6, but only if you were willing to get one from Austrailia.

I think the Turbo V6 would be your best option if you decided to go with forced induction.

refried · 03-21-2009, 04:38 AM

It's a great swap
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ghunter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Muskegon Michigan Posts: 1	Lookin for the same info. I thought the super charger would be fun in the dunes hope to get going on it soon. Engine on stand harness in hand, pulleys and chipped told it should be about 300hp? with some fancy tuning any body know if this hp rating is possible reality??