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10-19-2008, 05:38 PM
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Dieter Schmied
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3800 with rear wheel drive & automatic trans
I don't know much about the 3800 although I have two Buicks with these engines. except for a sensor and oil changes, I never needed to mess with them.
But I am exploring a new project of converting an MGB to 3800-power. I understand it is a relatively light engine. The only 3800s that I know are FWD and I need a RWD setup.
What cars employ the 3800 in a RWD setup?
I am also interested in suggestions as to what year I should buy (used). I do not want to modify the engine because I think the GM engineers have apparently done a good job and the increased power will be sufficient. I want the automatic, if it can be made to fit; so if I am wrong as to my assumption that the comparative size is equal of less than that of a T5 manual transmission, please point out my error.
Thank you,
Dieter Schmied
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10-19-2008, 06:13 PM
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Charles Charlton
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Um, the Firebird, Camaro, or Buick GNs if you want an older 3.8.
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10-20-2008, 09:05 AM
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Nick Taz
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aussie commodores. you can pick up 4l60e transmissions cheap over there too and just get an aussie bellhousing
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10-21-2008, 03:32 PM
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Dieter Schmied
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nuclearxp
Um, the Firebird, Camaro, or Buick GNs if you want an older 3.8.
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Well the older the engine, the less expensive to buy, but implied in your answer is a warning. Can you elaborate?
Also, have you any comments on using an automatic transmission?
Don't assume any expertise on knowing what is out there. I actually have a 67 Firebird, but I thought the new ones went to FWD.
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10-31-2008, 11:34 AM
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3800 Senior Member
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Paul-Michael Paniccia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taztassio
aussie commodores. you can pick up 4l60e transmissions cheap over there too and just get an aussie bellhousing
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Why should he come there? Camaro and Firebird come with autos and 5speeds and are RWD. To the OP I am in cincy if you need some 3800 swap help.
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10-31-2008, 12:10 PM
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Dieter Schmied
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3800 swap help
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Why should he come there? Camaro and Firebird come with autos and 5speeds and are RWD. To the OP I am in cincy if you need some 3800 swap help.
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Yes, I could use some 3800 swap help. How do I correspond or reach you?
dieter@one.net
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11-01-2008, 05:28 PM
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Paul-Michael Paniccia
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Check your pms dude.
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11-02-2008, 09:19 PM
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Dieter Schmied
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pms
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Check your pms dude.
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And what are PMS? I searched pms and it didn't know either.
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11-02-2008, 11:29 PM
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Eli Taylor
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He means your Private Messages.... should be on the top right of your screen under your user name.
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