To supercharged 3800, or not to supercharged 3800? Need halp.
Gents, Here's the dilemma/situation. It's well past time to replace my fair maidens daily beater Alero. At this time of high gas prices, it only makes sense to try doing so with something that seats all 6 of us and isn't called a Suburban. We have

kinetik 3800
any news on this new battery

Basic 3800 breakdown
I found this website a long time ago and i just recently remembered it. I thought it would be nice for some others like me that have never tore down an engine, or who want to understand the 3800 better. http://www.thinkythings.org/3800/3800.html

3800 more fun than a barrel full of monkies!
Ok its not a riviera but its the SAME motor. My Dad picked up a 97 LeSabre for $200. Power steering pump was out. I know its a fun job with everything in the way. Well the real fun in the intake gaskets were shot- lower and upper. As well as the

N/A 3800 header options.
Blew the engine in my 95 Riviera, naturally aspirated. I got a salvage motor with 55k miles out of a 99 Monte Carlo. While I got the engine on an engine mount I was going to change the plugs and wires, change the oil, flush the cooling system and clean

3800 series 1 nonsupercharged swapped to seriers 1 s/c
im planning on doing a engine swap with my 1990 buic riviera and it has a 3800 non supercharged engine and i wanted to swap with a 1995 riviera and put that engine and trans in mine. But i wanted to no if the axles with work with my suspension or will i

turbo mod for 3800 series I?
Ok this sounds crazy but is this even possible especially for the 3800 series I. i found it on zz performance it says you can reach 400-700 hp if installed and there is no welding involved! it's expensive but if i can do it to my series I then i am def

3800 supercharged upgrade pictures from Lighting Auto Customs
I think they are interesting pictures. Especially the shielded WIZaired cold air intake. http://www.lightningautocustoms.com/3800_supercharged.htm This is a 3800 Supercharged engine that we built up for Jose Balbuena's 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.

3800 Series II interchange?
As some may know I got a 95 without the S/C obviously. Im looking at replacing the engine if it proves to be to bad to repair (90% likely). Now Im looking for motors and I found one from a 2003 Impala with 36K on it. Will this be a direct fit? Or

Hey, I found a VERY interesting 3800 dyno graph
He used this car. a 1998 Firebird. Quote:Modifications- Engine: Abbott Racing Engine's built 3.8L Abbott Racing Heads "Big Valve Heads" and Ported Intake Angle milled heads, 50.6cc Chambers ARH Ported Throttle Body SI 1.86 Intake Valves SI 1.5

GM 3800 V6 swap
It looks like our host is doing V6 swaps now? Cool ides. The 3800 supercharged motor is pretty stout. Anybody have any information?

Could I swap my 97 Riv with a 3800 series 3 engine w/superch
I ran across a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix engine, which is 3800 series 3 supercharges, and I wanted to know is it possible to swap these, and if so wats the pros and cons

Write-Up: Water Pump Change for '89 LeSabre w/ 3800
PS - This is very similar on a supercharged engine. You must remove entire front motor mount and idler pulley in front of waterpump to get waterpump out. Make sure to push power sterring pump to the side to access bolt for motor mount bracket. I will have

Spark Plug Recommendation - L27 3800
Hi, I need recommendations/experiences/comments on the best brand spark plug for a 1992 Riviera L27 3800 engine. Thanks

95 Riviera 3800 supercharged knocks, help please!
Hello, Newbie here, so I'm lookin for some help. I recently purchased a 95 Buick Riviera with the the 3800 supercharged V6. The car ran and drove fine for about the first 100 miles or so and then I noticed a "knock" in the motor. I checked th