Newbie, 1st post... now that's out of the way...

I'm rolling around the idea of pulling a 3800 engine and trans from a 4th gen camaro and dropping it into a 1964 Nova. I just want to be a little different, and I want decent gas mileage. Actually, I'm not 100% set on doing that to the Nova. I may scrap that plan and drop the engine into a 1970 MGB. With all that said, what I'm looking for are the engine dimensions for the 3800. An actual schematic would be great. Include the dimensions of both the auto and manual transmissions that were in the camaro, and I'll have everything I need. Can anyone help?

On a side note, fabrication won't be an issue, but I've never done a newer engine swap, so I'm going to assume that if I pull the computer along with the engine and trans I should be ok, right? Also, the mpg rating on a 2000 camaro v6 is around 19city/30hwy. With very mild mods, that engine/trans combo should get me 35 mpg (with the right gears and tire size) in an MBG. Its smaller and over 1000 lbs lighter... or am I dreaming?

Rick

 

Are you wanting dimensions like size, or what? I'm assuming you're wanting how much room it takes up, as you're talking about putting it in a smaller car.

 

The actual physical size of the engine and trans is exactly what I need...
Rick