What should I do to my supercharged 3800?
Lower intake manifold gaskets and coolant elbows if they haven’t been done (if you aren’t 100% sure, just do them). New spark plugs and wires. Oil change, preferably switch to synthetic and a quality filter. Fuel filter. Coolant Flush. There is no compelling reason to move away from Dexcool, don’t bother doing it. Transmission fluid and filter.
Where did the supercharged 3800 for Dummies come from?
Acknowledgements: The idea for this guide originated on GrandPrixForums in 2009 by Nick (blueguy), however, some parts of that guide have become outdated by losing various vendors, conducting better research, and finding betters ways of doing things.
When did the GM 3800 Series come out?
Whether you’re looking to learn more about engines and performance or just want to make your way to the grocery store faster, the GM 3800 platform offers an easy and cost-effective starting point. When it debuted in 1996, the Series II 3800 offered class-leading supercharged performance.
What kind of downpipe do I need for a 3800?
ZZP bolt-in downpipe. If you’re keeping the stock catback ( which is generally good to 300 WHP ), select the 3″ DP and 2.5″ flange exit. If you’re having an exhaust shop weld up a full 3″ exhaust, select the 3″ DP with 3″ exit or exit flange depending on how you want it.
Lower intake manifold gaskets and coolant elbows if they haven’t been done (if you aren’t 100% sure, just do them). New spark plugs and wires. Oil change, preferably switch to synthetic and a quality filter. Fuel filter. Coolant Flush. There is no compelling reason to move away from Dexcool, don’t bother doing it. Transmission fluid and filter.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about engines and performance or just want to make your way to the grocery store faster, the GM 3800 platform offers an easy and cost-effective starting point. When it debuted in 1996, the Series II 3800 offered class-leading supercharged performance.
Acknowledgements: The idea for this guide originated on GrandPrixForums in 2009 by Nick (blueguy), however, some parts of that guide have become outdated by losing various vendors, conducting better research, and finding betters ways of doing things.
Can a Fiero PCM be used in a sandrail car?
Fiero/Sandrail: This is only available for cars using the Series II wiring harness and PCM, we do not offer drive-by-wire PCM files. Swap cars using a 4T65E or 4T65E-HD will choose the Fiero option, manual trans cars will use the Sandrail option.
When did GM stop using the 3800 engine?
The GM 4T65E was used in all Supercharged 3800 applications from 1997 to 2007. It was also bolted to everything from 170 HP 3100s all the way up to 300 HP LS4 V8s with very little overall differences.
What are the problems with the Buick 3800 engine?
Common Problems with the 3800 Engine: An intermittent chuggle or hesitation that can be felt during light acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds with no Check Engine light or no fault codes set may be caused by intermittent operation of the automatic transmission torque converter clutch (TCC).