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3800sc
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:57 pm
by 6r8ph1X
Hi all, i currently have a I think dieing 3100 96 Base and I need to fix it. My buddy that recently wrecked his 2002 GTP said he would sell me his perfect engine for $500. I've heard the swap to a 3800 is hard, but please, tell me what i need to do to do it. I've searched on here and bstuff and I haven't come up with what i really NEED to do to put her in. I am peaty sure I will have access to all the parts on the front end of his GTP so i won't have to worry about getting to a yard for little stuff. Thanks for the help in advance!
3800sc
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:38 am
by 1988GTU
Not worth it. You'll need to weld in mounts, redo the wiring, and add major supporting brackets/sections to help with the flexing of the unibody structure.
Swap in a 3400 and tune it with DHP. You already have obdII. If you want more power, turbo, n2o or a rebuild with PP/Cam/Headers will net you a good streetable number.
Search and thall shall find thE answer.
3800sc
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:15 pm
by 6r8ph1X
ok, thanks for the info man. Would you happen to have the 3400 swap Manuel? the 3400 swap site is down.
3800sc
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:22 pm
by fastlane02
It is alittle bit harder than putting a 3400 in but the performance is so much better. got to love all that boost
If you automotive skills at 5 out of 10 then i would go to 3400 if you really know what your doing then a 3.8 might be a option.
If you go to a 3.8sc i could help you out with some info.
I wish my speed shop was up and running. I'm working on building a full front k member and radiator support that is all in one peice.
3800sc
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:37 am
by BLU96Z
6r8ph1X, If you want to run a 3800S/C, go for it bud. Dont let anyoen tell you otherwise. Im about to drop one in my car. I know its alot of work but it is a labor of love, and it is something that I want.Anything else would not be the same. Just make sure you get the wierings harnes and ECM. Anything else, just ask. I have a buddy who is dropping a Northstar in his Beretta, ( GM Master Tech) so if you have any questions, I can find the answers for you. And before everyone gets all pissed and tells me to F&*$ off, I will have pictures of his project soon.
3800sc
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:15 pm
by ROLNGTZ
3 months later. Picture yet?