3.8l V6 Qs...........
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3.8l V6 Qs........... First of all, I just wanted to say hi with this being my first post and all....
Anyway, I know this is way OT but I need some info on the GM 3.8l motor that was an option in the 4th gen camaros. I need to know things like it's external dimensions and anything that makes it unique mounting wise from a LT1/4 or LSx.
Reason behind this is that I have an 87 944 n/a that I want to swap a little more power into. The common swap is either the LT or LS series motor, but thats a lot more power than I want (need). The stock motor puts out a mind boggling 158hp (at the crank) so it wouldn't take much to see an improvement. I want a dead reliable setup as I commute 180 miles each way to work so MPG is a concern as well.
Thanks for any input here and once again I apologize for this being so far OT. If it's any consolation I am prepping my '69 camaro for an LSx swap as we speak.
Pete
Anyway, I know this is way OT but I need some info on the GM 3.8l motor that was an option in the 4th gen camaros. I need to know things like it's external dimensions and anything that makes it unique mounting wise from a LT1/4 or LSx.
Reason behind this is that I have an 87 944 n/a that I want to swap a little more power into. The common swap is either the LT or LS series motor, but thats a lot more power than I want (need). The stock motor puts out a mind boggling 158hp (at the crank) so it wouldn't take much to see an improvement. I want a dead reliable setup as I commute 180 miles each way to work so MPG is a concern as well.
Thanks for any input here and once again I apologize for this being so far OT. If it's any consolation I am prepping my '69 camaro for an LSx swap as we speak.
Pete
transmissions might end up being in the same place but the mounts are diffrent. if you got a rwd 3.8 out of a camaro it would be just like any other swap, dimension wise it has plenty of room
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You'll probably end up getting better gas mileage with an LS1, though I don't know how your gearing is so I'm not sure. Also, don't 944's have a rear transaxle like a C5? How do you plan on connecting the engine to the transmission?
