call me crazy

[cavalierboy02]

ok heres what im wanting to do tell me if i could make it work

i want to run a 3.8 motor but swap to a carb and hei setup with a msd box i want to do some crazy conpression and a big cam and head work in this motor and swap it in to a cavalier i know the 3.8 will bolt up to the cavalier tranmission but what year motor and top end could i use to pull such a thang off keep

[whatever]

Are you sure the 3800 will fit into a cavalier engine bay? That 3800 is a 90 degree V6 and is quite a bit wider then the 60 degree V6 not to mention I think all 3800's are cast iron heads and block which is a lot heavier then the newer 60 degree V6's with aluminum heads. I could be wrong but I'm sure someone will chime in that would know better then me.

Mark.

[gpchris]

1. Seems kinda pointless really

2. Your posting about a 90* motor on a 60* website (also pointless)

[montess408]

yeah the 3800 will have no problem fitting in the engine bay of the z24.
it has been done before.
i my self would definatly keep a 60*V6 in there(personal prefrence)
but the 3800 is a good motor and i dont know much about them.and would not be 100% sure if you would be able yo go carb and distributor.because like the 660 the 690 has different gens. as well and i am not sure what interchanges between them.
but i had inquier about puting a new supercharger on a old school 3.8 and i don't think it's possible

[Superdave]

Isn't the point of engine swapping to put in something that is better and more reliable?



a carbbed 3.8 in a Cavalier.. i just lost my dinner.

[no_doz]

why is this thread not closed? this has absolutely nothing to do with 60* & hes actually wanting us to help him get rid of it for a worse engine...

[34blazer]

why is this thread not closed? this has absolutely nothing to do with 60* & hes actually wanting us to help him get rid of it for a worse engine...

because he didnt open 15 threads asking the same question.

[mickaz]

90* a bad engine??? I highly dought that, but it's not on the right forum. www.v6z24.com would be better suited for you.

[Superdave]

90* a bad engine??? I highly dought that, but it's not on the right forum. www.v6z24.com would be better suited for you.

Naa, we'd make fun of him there too..


the 3800 isn't a bad engine overall, it's just overrated.. and the OP's plans to carb it show lack of research and understanding of modern technology.

[mickaz]

Naa, we'd make fun of him there too..


the 3800 isn't a bad engine overall, it's just overrated.. and the OP's plans to carb it show lack of research and understanding of modern technology.

overrated yes, and I guess that If you have to ask for it, It won't be done.