This a 1987 Fiero 5-Speed Manual with a 3800 Series II put in(by me). Everything works including the OBDII sensor. Symptoms: Starting the car cold, the engine idles at ~1500RPM for about 30 seconds before settling down to a consistent 1000 and will idle there fine.

The supercharged 3800 Series III, found in the Grand Prix GT or GTP (depending on model year), unleashed 260 horsepower. The 3800 and 3800 SC Supercharged engines offered 230 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 RPM and 380 foot-pounds of torque at 5,200 RPM, respectively. Aug 23, 2006 · Sure, lemons exist, but I'd take my chances with a Series II 3800 any time over most other engines out there. In my mind, the only more solid engine out there is probably the Series I 3800. But they haven't made those since 1995, that I can think of, and it sounds like you're in the market for something a bit newer than that.

Outstanding reliability on the 3800 series II engine as could be expected. Original Delco plugs and cables are great, and still going strong at over 135k. Amazing ride quality and comfort inside the cabin. Plan on keeping it until it rusts out from underneath me. Jul 12, 2008 · The 3800 V-6 is the absolute best engine ever produced, with the exception of maybe the 350. The 3800 V-6 is not a 350 minus 2 cylinders (that belongs to the 4.3L V-6) The basic parts of the 3800 are also in the 3100, 3300, & 3400. These engines are also just about as good, but nothing touches the venerable 3800. This a 1987 Fiero 5-Speed Manual with a 3800 Series II put in(by me). Everything works including the OBDII sensor. Symptoms: Starting the car cold, the engine idles at ~1500RPM for about 30 seconds before settling down to a consistent 1000 and will idle there fine.

Dec 23, 2004 · 2004 3800 Series II supercharged. Click image to enlarge by Bill Vance Although hidden away from view, the engine is still the heart of the automobile. But unlike assembly quality, paint, upholstery, tires, etc., the engine isn’t visible every day. … Continue reading → May 04, 2014 · 3800 series 2 mods ? Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Engine Modifications › 3800 series 2 mods ? This topic contains 3 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by dan 6 years, 4 months ago . Jun 17, 2012 · The 3800 Series II was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995 through 1997. GM recalled 1.5 million vehicles with this engine on April 14, 2009 due to risk of fire from engine oil leaking under the valve cover gaskets onto hot exhaust manifolds.

Is there a typical mileage range that the GM 3800 series II intake failure happens? I am asking because my in-laws are looking at used cars and there are a lot of these engines out there. On a related note, I see a lot of GM 3800 series II equipped cars on Ebay and Craigslist with trashed engines most likely due to this problem. Aug 23, 2006 · Sure, lemons exist, but I'd take my chances with a Series II 3800 any time over most other engines out there. In my mind, the only more solid engine out there is probably the Series I 3800. But they haven't made those since 1995, that I can think of, and it sounds like you're in the market for something a bit newer than that.

3800 Powdered Metal Connecting Rods. $54.99. ZZP 4340 H-Beam 3800 Connecting Rods. $499.99. 3800 Crankshaft. $374.99. Clevite 77 Bearings. From $21.99. Mobil 1 Oil ... Wards 10 "Best" Engines is an annual list of the ten "best" automobile engines available in the U.S. market, that are selected by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994 for Model Year 1995, and has been drawn every year since then, published at the end of the preceding year. Wards 10 "Best" Engines is an annual list of the ten "best" automobile engines available in the U.S. market, that are selected by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994 for Model Year 1995, and has been drawn every year since then, published at the end of the preceding year.

Buick V6 Series 2 3800. Advertisement. One of GM's big shots. N2Skylark: ... Easy to make more power with simple bolt-ons and reprogramming, with Honda reliability to boot. Aug 23, 2006 · Sure, lemons exist, but I'd take my chances with a Series II 3800 any time over most other engines out there. In my mind, the only more solid engine out there is probably the Series I 3800. But they haven't made those since 1995, that I can think of, and it sounds like you're in the market for something a bit newer than that. Oct 15, 2016 · The Buick-designed, 3.8L, 3800 V6 Series II engine first appeared in 1996 and continued in production as late as 2005 in some chassis. Most, like your Monte Carlo V6, were the normally aspirated ...

Jun 17, 2012 · The 3800 Series II was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995 through 1997. GM recalled 1.5 million vehicles with this engine on April 14, 2009 due to risk of fire from engine oil leaking under the valve cover gaskets onto hot exhaust manifolds. Oct 20, 2015 · 96 3800 series II check gauges after water pump failure and replacement: laraujo417: 4th Gen (1993-97) Camaro and Firebird Tech: 3: 11-14-2012 09:25 PM: For Sale 3800 series 2 engine: chevcamaro: Parts/Misc. Classifieds: 12: 07-29-2012 12:42 AM: Wanted 3800 Series II engine parts or engine as a whole: Navypilot2011: Parts/Misc. Classifieds: 3 ...

Dec 23, 2004 · 2004 3800 Series II supercharged. Click image to enlarge by Bill Vance Although hidden away from view, the engine is still the heart of the automobile. But unlike assembly quality, paint, upholstery, tires, etc., the engine isn’t visible every day. … Continue reading →

In 1995, Buick thoroughly overhauled the successful 3800 V-6 in anticipation of rising customer expectations. The latest advancements in design, materials, and manufacturing were invested in the new engine, now designated 3800 Series II V-6. Key features are as follows: Jun 23, 2011 · The L67 is the supercharged version of the Series II, the L32 is the supercharged version of the L26. Also, the L67 is the supercharged version of the Series I engines from 1992-1995. Horsepower and torque differences were minute between the L36 and L26, but there were several significant improvements made to the L26 for improved reliability.

May 09, 2011 · depends, there is a 3800, and a 3800 series 2 and a series 3 as well, the series 1 was a good motor,, the series 2 has, or can have problems with the Plastic intake melting from the EGR tube into the coolent passages near the throttle, and flooding the engine without warning full of engine coolent,, the series 3 when to a cast alum intake again,, Aug 23, 2006 · Sure, lemons exist, but I'd take my chances with a Series II 3800 any time over most other engines out there. In my mind, the only more solid engine out there is probably the Series I 3800. But they haven't made those since 1995, that I can think of, and it sounds like you're in the market for something a bit newer than that.

Is there a typical mileage range that the GM 3800 series II intake failure happens? I am asking because my in-laws are looking at used cars and there are a lot of these engines out there. On a related note, I see a lot of GM 3800 series II equipped cars on Ebay and Craigslist with trashed engines most likely due to this problem.