Well I have a '95 Camaro and I'm new to this tech stuff. I've changed the oil a couple of times in different cars. Dont bang on me, but how do you find out if its a 3.4 or 3.8. Another thing, what is there that I couldthrow in it cheaply to get a little more power.


Thanks,
The Noob

 

Well I don't think they started making the 3.8 in the v6's until....1997?? I could be WAY off but that's what my memory is tellin me right now, so i'm assuming you have the 3.4.

 

They were standard in 97 but they did make them in 95.

The 3.8 will say 3800 Series II right on top. Can't miss it lol

 

Haha I suppose I could've just said pop the hood and look on top of the engine for that instead of getting into a history lesson huh? lol

 

well my dad said that the guy we're gettin' it from said something 'bout a 3800 engine. And the guy said it even ran like a v-8. The guy still has to get the title and get it to us ill post pics probably next week.

 

didnt the 95 come with a 3.8 only in california to meet emissions level?

 

Nah the 3.4L was the base in all states. The only changed it over in Cali in 96, then all base to 3.8 in 97... If I'm thinking correctly

 

The guys are right, its probably a 3.4. As for performance, a good tune up goes a long way as does cleaning the throttle body out. You could go with a cold air intake or an open element air filter from auto zone and remove the air filter box. Gutting out the cat gets you a little bit as well (Oh crap, I hope that hell from the other thread does not rain down on me ) as does a performance exhaust system.
Keep in mind, it is a v-6, its never gonna run like a v-8 without a ton of cash dumped into it. Get her running good and enjoy the good gas mileage

 

You guys have been a great help thanks

 

You will know if it's a 3.4L if you see a Y-shaped intake plenum and the spark plug wires lead to a coil pack that sits on the upper front of the engine.

If you got one of those rare(ish) 3.8L/auto KKKalifornia-only 95 F-bodies, then congrats.

No cheap way to get power from a 3.4L, anyway. Not when the heads and intake manis are the weakspot.