i am getting a 3800 series 2 engine and a new transmission for my 94 camaro. other than motor mounts and fluid flushes, what could i expect to run into when doing this, after all this is my first time doing any engine swap. please leave comments and details of what i should be prepared for and what to expect to do. im not quite sure where to start. just lookin for a little help.

 

also, will the 98 3800 series 2 engine and transmission fit directly into my 94 camaro? or am i going to have to do some fabrication?

 

'95 was the first year for the 3800 in Camaros -- so it might not be too different, since 93-95 are the same general model style. I think you need a new PCM. Try doing a search...

 

Need a PCM, the 3.4 had different fans than the 3.8 (I believe a different radiator, but not sure), exhaust, wiring harness to go with the PCM (you will have more O2 sensors with the 3.8), I would grab a gauge cluster from a '96 3.8, you are going from an OBD-I system to an OBD-II system, so you will need that plug, intake, and that's all I can think of right now. Good luck...

 

thatnks for the help, but the guy im getting all of this from is doin a v8 swap and he is basically giving me all new wires, headers and everything that goes with an enige to work. also how hard would it be to convert my car to a 5 speed taht comes with the car, again, this guy is giving me the cats, and everything that he doesnt need for the v8. how hard could it be other than just making the clutch peatal for it?

 

I hope you understand what you are getting into. You will need the K frame from the 3.8 car and the trans. As stated above the complete wiring harness, the COMPLETE wiring harness, All the way into the dash/gages/ OBD2 connector itself since its two different computer system nothing or very little will swap. This conversion will be more work then a LT1 conversion into your car. All that work for 35 more HP? Really?

 

well, its not the horsepower to me. yeah its nice and the v6 works great with me b/c im a daily driver and i dont need a v8 emptying my pockets. the v6 i have now has a lifter tick and a blown gasket, and im getting a good deal on this so i figured y not? and yes i am getting the whole wiring harness and the dash with it.

 

If you get everything, it can be done. Though I would argue that it wouldn't be worth it if it's your DD. I would just rebuild what you have, much less work to do, no tuning problems, etc. The 3.4's are good little motors, and never stop impressing me with what you can do with them.

 

If you are going to do it replace the intake and head gaskets while the motor is out. These are common issues and just about the only weak spot in the 3.8.

 

sounds like a good idea.