86 cavalier and a 3800 n/a (Page 1/2)
currie68 SEP 21, 07:29 PM
will a 3800 bolt up to the automatic currently in this car
i think its the same as a fiero.
Stubby79 SEP 23, 02:56 AM
Same bolt pattern, so yes.

Dunno if it'll fit in the engine bay or if you'll have to do anything different with the starter though.
chester SEP 23, 10:43 AM
Need to do extensive mods to the cradle and engine compartment to make it fit. But it can be done..
Considering the amount of work involved in the swap I would not recommend using the stock tranny.
I would suggest gettting a complete drivetrain.

[This message has been edited by chester (edited 09-23-2012).]

V8 Vega SEP 23, 11:26 AM
I like the loks of those cars and was interested in doing the same thing awhile ago. I'm a old V8 hot rodder and the trouble with cars like that is the V8 crowd dosen't care. A handfull of people would be real interested but people will only glance at it at a car show as V8 traditional hot rods are so popular. Maybe that is changing some as I just don't see any V8 cars on the street anymore except late model Mustangs and Cameros and I never considered a car you just buy and maybe a few bolt on's a hot rod.
See intense -racing.com, seriesoneperformance.com, fullthrottle v6.com, v6z24.co, oldschoolcav.com. I havent looked at these sites for a long time. I would think there is some Buick v6 swap info here on Penlocks.
currie68 SEP 23, 11:57 AM
thanks for the responses
I allready have the 3800 n/a III. im not looking for horsepower just miliage and reliability.
guess i should sell the 3800 and look for a 3.1.. i will do some research before i make any choices.
kyunderdawg SEP 24, 07:16 PM
Hope this link works right. If it does, then contact him on what he went through. This is his registry on www.v6z24.com

I'll look for the build thread on his car and try to post a link to it. I know $10,000 will buy it. .

http://www.v6z24.com/registry/nicks87z24/

BINGO! http://www.v6z24.com/jbodyf...800-swap-t90128.html

From Cardomain....... http://www.cardomain.com/ri...7-chevrolet-cavalier


I'd love to see this car in person.

Hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by kyunderdawg (edited 09-24-2012).]

kyunderdawg SEP 24, 07:32 PM
Well, don't I feel stupid. The topic says "N/A" and not "SC" 3800. I guess I got excited. Enjoy his build thread and final pics anyway.
currie68 SEP 24, 07:42 PM
yeah was a nice try. i really dont like that site makes me like pff more and more..
nmw75 SEP 24, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by currie68:

thanks for the responses
I allready have the 3800 n/a III. im not looking for horsepower just miliage and reliability.
guess i should sell the 3800 and look for a 3.1.. i will do some research before i make any choices.



My brother had a 93 Sunbird 3.1 5speed. Was a fun car! Spun 2nd gear off its shaft in the transmission. A known problem - or so he was told.
currie68 SEP 24, 08:27 PM
i was thinking of the one from the camaro. like the guys do with there fieros