This is for all the 3800II guys out there who have replaced your block. (Or anyone who knows about them).

My search for a new engine for my camaro has been frustrating. everyplace that has a shortblock for my car, wants an obscene amount of money because its for a camaro. i just need a block with a good crank and slugs.

What other cars can I pull the block from that will bolt up to an M49?

 

The answer you seak is simply a click away.

https://camaroforums.com/forum/v6-te...nt-info-57568/

Massey

 

Perfect. Thanks alot massey. so im going for (preferably) a late 90's block. will have to start checking the junkyard.

 

I prefer honestly the Sereis III engines. They have stronger rods and larger intake valves. Oh and watch out for 95 blocks, they use a different oil pan than the rest of them do.

Massey

 

so, given that it is modded lightly already, and it is driven fairly hard, would you recommend the series III block and heads for my use?

 

sorry, just realized that i don't know what years the Series III were in

 

Series III were 03-08. Check out my thread on the engines and in the beginning of that thread there is a link to an engine buider article about the 3800. It should help you decide. And yes I would use a series III if you are going to be hard on the engine. They can take more abuse.

Massey

 

allright, thanks for that. the search is on. it's just a matter of watching the junkyard until one comes through.

IYO, is there any gains to getting the heads ported and polished?

 

Yes there is... Check out the http://www.camarohomepage.com/project/index.htm site and read about what they did to this little 4th gen.

Massey