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Post by gsx600racer on Sept 4, 2016 18:38:43 GMT -5
3800SC swap will be badass. That thing will scoot like no tomorrow. I was just going to suggest that. |
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Post by kagetenshi on Sept 4, 2016 21:26:44 GMT -5
The Chevy 3.4l v6 is just as much a boss as the 3.8l. The 3.4l is more reliable as the 3.8l has more issues with the oil pump. I had a 2004 impala with the 3.4l and it would do 100mph in 2nd gear with the standard 4 speed automatic transmission. A car that as small and light as the fiero wouldn't need anything more. Or you might risk bending the frame.
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Post by kagetenshi on Sept 4, 2016 21:28:38 GMT -5
The only advantage to the 3.8l vs the 3.4l would be the abundance of "performance parts". Be wary. Don't go past the breaking point.
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Post by aeroxbud on Sept 5, 2016 8:16:29 GMT -5
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Post by Elektrey on Sept 5, 2016 22:20:34 GMT -5
The Chevy 3.4l v6 is just as much a boss as the 3.8l. The 3.4l is more reliable as the 3.8l has more issues with the oil pump. I had a 2004 impala with the 3.4l and it would do 100mph in 2nd gear with the standard 4 speed automatic transmission. A car that as small and light as the fiero wouldn't need anything more. Or you might risk bending the frame. Is that the 60 degree 3.4? I've read the 3.4 is really easy to swap in because its so similar to the 2.8 stock one. |
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Post by kagetenshi on Sept 6, 2016 12:58:04 GMT -5
I believe so. It's predecessor was the 3.1l that was used in the late 90's Malibus and Luminas.
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Post by birdman on Sept 6, 2016 14:27:51 GMT -5
But the 3800 is supercharged. So much more potential for performance and fun than the 3.4 imo
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Post by kagetenshi on Sept 6, 2016 15:16:18 GMT -5
The 3800 model was prone to many problems. The biggest ones I've noticed are premature oil pump failure and easily warped heads. The wrist pins aren't so great either. It's like they used the same ones designed for the 3400. Add a supercharger and issues can arise very quickly. Plus if it's going into a Pontiac Fiero the 3400 should (as mentioned in an above post) be easier to fit and mount.
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Post by Raizer on Sept 7, 2016 4:25:30 GMT -5
+ the 3.8 sounds terrible, especially with an auto behind it MOOOOoooooooooommmMMOOOoooooooo!
Sounds like the Aussies built the 3.8 better than you guy's though, I've seen many 3.8l Commodores with well over 500,000k on the clock with minimal care taken.
I purchased another 2 stroke today haha, picked up a spilt shaft line trimmer, and edger + pole saw attachments.
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Post by birdman on Sept 8, 2016 0:42:53 GMT -5
those are all parts that can be changed with more stout a/m pieces. I never said it was more reliable. Just faster and more potential for performance. If it's not daily driven, reliability takes a back seat to all out performance in my cars. Just my opinion though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 0:59:04 GMT -5
a 1985 kawasaki klt160. these were only made one year. supposed to be black. dont look like much but it runs n drives  |
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Post by niz76 on Sept 14, 2016 19:30:53 GMT -5
Got a new computer and desk for my daughter to do homework on! (HP All-in-one) I'm amazed how advanced 7th grade homework is nowadays and how much of it is internet based. Now she has a decent computer to do homework on without having to sit out in the hot garage using dad's grimy 'work' computer. We're kinda oldschool so we won't allow her have it in her bedroom. I'm sure the wifey will be printing coupons from it in short order haha. Of course she helped assemble the desk! The little one couldn't wait to help but lost interest quickly.     |
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Post by gsx600racer on Sept 14, 2016 21:38:28 GMT -5
The 3800 model was prone to many problems. The biggest ones I've noticed are premature oil pump failure and easily warped heads. The wrist pins aren't so great either. It's like they used the same ones designed for the 3400. Add a supercharger and issues can arise very quickly. Plus if it's going into a Pontiac Fiero the 3400 should (as mentioned in an above post) be easier to fit and mount. I still own a 2000 Pontiac GTP w/sc3800 that has almost 140,000 on it, and iv beat the piss out of it and have not had a single issue with the engine/drivetrain. If it was going to blow up, it would have done it by now. My guess is those failures you describe were based on the lack proper maintenance. The wife drives a 2001 GP GT w/3800, the only issue so far was intake/valve cover gasket recalls. Previous 1996 GP w/3100 engine, I was into that a couple times with intake/lifter issues. The 3800 series engine is GM's workhorse for the V6 family and been around years. |
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Post by ryan_ott on Sept 17, 2016 20:19:40 GMT -5
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Post by Raizer on Sept 22, 2016 7:27:24 GMT -5
Yet another old Suzuki powered lawn mower followed me home today...
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