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Blue666 · 05-23-2011, 11:41 PM

The Buick 3800 was always one of GM's best engines I could never figure out why GM did not use it more often. It would have made the S-10, Fiero and lots of other cars more fun. The 2.8 & 3.1 engines were just terrible.

The 3800 was also used in the Buick GNX, I had the the early version (231 cu in) as the stock factory engine in my 71 CJ-5.

IIRC the GNX was available as normal aspiration, turbo & supercharged with standard rear drive configuration. Those parts may be rare but they are out there. Not sure if any aftermarket manifolds or other parts are available.

Good Luck with the build!!

05-23-2011, 11:41 PM	#21
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: 3800 Supercharged V6 in C10? The Buick 3800 was always one of GM's best engines I could never figure out why GM did not use it more often. It would have made the S-10, Fiero and lots of other cars more fun. The 2.8 & 3.1 engines were just terrible. The 3800 was also used in the Buick GNX, I had the the early version (231 cu in) as the stock factory engine in my 71 CJ-5. IIRC the GNX was available as normal aspiration, turbo & supercharged with standard rear drive configuration. Those parts may be rare but they are out there. Not sure if any aftermarket manifolds or other parts are available. Good Luck with the build!!