Alright, first off, I'm new to these forums so if I'm posting this in the wrong place, I appologize. My question is relatively simple. I'm looking into buying a 3.8L V6 Camaro but from a couple of the sites I've seen, it appears that there is no manual transmission with this engine size, there is only an automatic. Does anyone know for sure if this is true? I would prefer an automatic, but if it doesn't exist with this particular engine size then it's obviously not worth searching for.

Also, I'm just wondering if the 3.8L V6 is really that much of an improvement over the 3.3L V6 that is available with an automatic or manual transmission. Which is capable of better acceleration, the manual 3.3L V6 or the automatic 3.8L V6? Any suggestions as to which way I should go?

Answers to any of those questions would be greatly appreciated.

Ok, this might sound a bit stupid, but I've done a bit more research and found the answer to the question of whether there is a 3.8L V6 with a manual transmission. There is, but apparently only in the 1996 and 1997 models.

Opinions and answers for the second batch of questions (Following "Also, I'm just wondering if...) would still be appreciated.

i have an 02 3.8 v6 that is a manual. in fact, it needs a new clutch. :(

[size=3]Well as a matter of fact they do make 3.8L with manual tranns but, now they are options so most dealerships dont get them with manuals just auto. my friend has a 1999 with a 3.8L and a 5 speed stick. so just keep looking and you wil find one.[size=3]

i have a 99 3.8L and it is a 5spd

ive got a '97 3.8 w/ a 5 spd manual tranny

I got my 02' 5 speed at carmax

I have an 01 Camaro V6 with manual 5-speed. All 2001 Camaro V6's came stock with manuals. Automatic transmissions was an option (backwards from some other years). But yeah, a manual 5-speed on a 01 Camaro V6 was standard.

I wanted a manual so bad when I was lookin for my camaro, i love driving stick. I found my car at such a good deal I didnt want to pass it up so I got it even though it was an automatic...most of the camaros I looked at happened to be automatic.

Looks Like I have the Old timer with a 96 3.8 W/ 5-speed Their good cars, I am just getting used to all the quirks.

Oh i read that all 02 V6's were made with automatic transmission. But im not sure.

This is true (the header question) if you have a KKKalifornia 1995 3.8L car as, well, they were only California cars and all had auto trannies.

One of my customers has a 1998 3.8L Firebird with a 3.8L and a 5-speed stickshifter as well. I guess he impounded it from a local DUI pullover and it's waiting to be bought for $2500. Nobody who has looked wanted to let their kid learn on a stickshifter. Boooo.

Really sweet looking and that Navy Blue type color....with that Ram Air package as well.

If my Ranger wasn't already a stickshifter, I'd be on that one and sell off my Camaro. And put an LS1 in place of that 3.8L before too long...

ORIGINAL: almaster666

ive got a '97 3.8 w/ a 5 spd manual tranny

same here

For your second question there, I believe you were referring to the 3.4's they used in the V6 Camaros before the 3.8 came along. Yes, the 3.8 is an entire world of improvement over the 3.4. The 3.8 makes 200hp, the 3.4 came equipped with 164 or something in that neighborhood. The 3.8 also makes 236 torque, again I think that is the correct number, if not, very close. Bone stock, a 3.8 would massacre a 3.4

The only advantage of the 3.4, in my opinion, is that since they've been around longer, more mods have been created for them. Finding a supercharger for a 3.4 is much easier than for the 3.8, trust me, I've tried. They're out there, but very hard to get your hands on.