How much horsepower does a Chevy 3800 have?
GM listed the engine output as 240 hp (179 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. Final drive ratios are reduced in most applications, for better fuel economy and for improved use of the engine’s torque in the low RPM range. Like most 3800 V6s, the engine is well known for its reliability and low maintenance costs.
Is there a problem with the Buick 3800 V6?
The Buick 3800 V6 is a fairly reliable engine, but coolant leaks on the Series II 3800 engines with the plastic intake manifold have been a problem. The OEM intake manifold gasket tends to deteriorate after 60,000 or so miles in the area that seals the cylinder head coolant passage to the manifold.
Where was the Buick 3800 engine originally made?
The engine, originally designed and manufactured in the United States, was also produced in later versions in Australia. The 3800 was on the Ward’s 10 Best Engines of the 20th century list, made Ward’s yearly 10 Best list multiple times, and is one of the most-produced engines in history.
Why is coolant leaking from my Buick 3800?
Intake Manifold Coolant Leaks The Buick 3800 V6 is a fairly reliable engine, but coolant leaks on the Series II 3800 engines with the plastic intake manifold have been a problem. The OEM intake manifold gasket tends to deteriorate after 60,000 or so miles in the area that seals the cylinder head coolant passage to the manifold.
Can you put a 3.8 head on a 3800?
My first question is if the intake with injectors, and the supercharger from a newer 3800 will bolt onto the old 3.8 heads, or, if the heads, intake, and charger all from a newer motor will bolt onto the old block. If not, is there any possibility of me putting a 3800 series supercharged motor into my car.
What kind of motor does a Buick 3800 have?
The Buick 3800, among other things, is a “balance shaft” motor. It has many other performance and durability upgrades, too. There was one year of Firebirds with a Turbo 3800 V-6, but it was different than the GN motor in that they had to use the narrower Buick 3000 V-6 cylinder heads.
What was the bolt pattern on the 3800?
Starting with the 3800 Series II motors through the end of production, the bolt pattern was the GM metric pattern, as originally used on the 60 degree V6 motors like the 2.8. While the metric pattern was primarily used in FWD cars, there were actually quite a few RWD vehicles that used it.
What kind of water hose does a Cadillac 3800 use?
In the S-10 conversions to Cadillac 4.6L NorthStar power, they used the THM200R4 trans from an S-10 rather than the THM700 trans. The article mentioned how they changed the water hose routings and such for the fwd NS to work in a rwd chassis (this was before the Cadillac XLR was produced).