I’m looking for info or a starting point to start research on switching out 3.4engine for something with bolt on upgrades. Maybe 3.8 turbo charged. What engine can I use that will fit 95 firebird. Where do I start. What engine do I start looking at? Need info asap!
Want to swap out 3.4 engine in 95 firebird base model
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There are more threads on swapping V8 engines into V6 cars on this site than I can count. Have you tried searching the forum yet?
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For what you're going to end up paying for a 3.8 swap and turbo install, you would be better off dropping an LT or LS in there. A turbo isn't a simple bolt on either. If you're set on throwing a 3.8 in there, look for a factory supercharged 3.8 out of a Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. You can throw some headers on, get a smaller pulley on the supercharger and a tune and you'll be sitting nice. Again though, the money there would get you an LT1 at least.
I don't think the supercharged 3.8 is directly compatible as it's setup for a transverse installation in a FWD vehicle. I remember something being mentioned about it. Not an impossible swap, but certainly nowhere near as plug-and-play as an LT1/LSx swap. Do research it though before jumping in, might save you some hassle.
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I think you're right Zump. I was trying to remember what my buddie's GTP looked like under the hood.
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Unless he's interested in the 3.8L turbocharged engine used in the 1978-85 Buick Grand National / GNX (300 HP), and the 1989 Firebird Trans Am Turbo.
But, the use of the later year 3.8L has been discussed here, both turbo and S/C applications.
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But, the use of the later year 3.8L has been discussed here, both turbo and S/C applications.
3.8L v6 supercharger?
I have a 1996 3.8L v6, and I want to supercharge it. They make a supercharger for this size engine, but it's for the fwd Grandprix. I just want a "sleeper" kind of firebird, that could somewhat keep up w the Trans Ams. Any tips on what I should do, or if someone has this already, how's it...
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Question about putting in a turbocharged 3.8 engine
So my Firebird has about 280k on it and has already had the engine and transmission replaced once. When it finally comes time to replace the engine and or transmission again, is it possible to put a turbocharged 3.8 engine from like a Grand Prix or something in it? I just would be interested in...
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