Cars with GM 3800 Engine
Overview
The GM 3800 engine is a General Motors V6 engine that was produced from 1968 to 2008. It is a member of the GM 90-degree V6 engine family, and it was the first GM V6 engine to use a roller camshaft.
The 3800 engine was used in a wide variety of GM vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. It was also used in some Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles.
History
The 3800 engine was first introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the Buick 350 engine. It was initially only available in the Buick Century and Regal models.
In 1971, the 3800 engine was made available in the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Pontiac Grand Prix models. It was also used in the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and El Camino models in 1973.
The 3800 engine was redesigned in 1980 for the 1981 model year. The new engine featured a number of improvements, including a new cylinder head design, a new intake manifold, and a new camshaft.
The 3800 engine was redesigned again in 1995 for the 1996 model year. The new engine featured a new block design, a new cylinder head design, and a new intake manifold.
Applications
The 3800 engine was used in a wide variety of GM vehicles, including:
* Buick Century
* Buick Regal
* Buick LeSabre
* Buick Park Avenue
* Buick Riviera
* Oldsmobile Cutlass
* Oldsmobile Delta 88
* Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
* Pontiac Grand Prix
* Pontiac Bonneville
* Pontiac Firebird
* Chevrolet Monte Carlo
* Chevrolet El Camino
* Chevrolet Camaro
* GMC Sonoma
* GMC Jimmy
* Chevrolet S-10
* Chevrolet Blazer
Specifications
The 3800 engine has the following specifications:
* Displacement: 3.8 liters
* Bore: 96 mm
* Stroke: 89 mm
* Compression ratio: 9.2:1
* Horsepower: 170-225 hp
* Torque: 245-280 lb-ft
Reliability
The 3800 engine is generally considered to be a reliable engine. However, there have been some reports of problems with the engine, including:
* Intake manifold gasket failure
* Water pump failure
* Oil leaks
* Timing chain failure
Conclusion
The GM 3800 engine is a versatile and powerful engine that has been used in a wide variety of GM vehicles. It is a reliable engine that is relatively easy to maintain.
