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98_Camaro · 01-20-2011, 08:22 PM

From what little research I've done, I know that the 3800 series II engine was run in a few other GM vehicles at the time, and I know that a couple of those were supercharged. Given that much, would it be possible to take a supercharger from one of those and swap it onto my '98? In addition to that, relative to labor and cost, would it be worth it considering option 2 is a full-blown sub-frame swap (from an '01-'02 LS1

)?
I'm just trying to see what I should save up for this summer when I'll actually have the time to get a job!

96z · 01-20-2011, 08:36 PM

The supercharger dosent fit. If I remember correctly it would be inside of your dash! Don't quote me on that!

Xanthos · 01-20-2011, 10:18 PM

Its possible, but very difficult.

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=583187
- X

P.S. - IMHO, you'd be better off doing the LS1 swap.

lil_red_v6 · 01-20-2011, 10:36 PM

there is a guy on a nother gm v6 forum that did it to his fire bird. its possible i was going to do it, u need the gtp heads to do it

fbodyrs96 · 01-21-2011, 06:38 AM

1999 Firebird with M90 conversion

Dan@showstopper · 01-21-2011, 09:31 AM

Due to the location of the fuel injectors you can not just bolt a supercharger from an L67 on to a non-SC'd 3800. You need to do a full top end sawp meaning lower intake manifold, heads, SC pulleys, crank pulley and supercharger. Then because all US spec L67's were designed for only FWD cars with horizontally mounted engines you have to either heavily modify the supercharger and TB location like shown in the link above or you need to get a supercharger from the Autralian market because they were made for RWD cars. All of that work and you have roughly 250 hp. IMO it's better to just buy a V8 car or spary some nitrous in to your V6.

fbodyrs96 · 01-21-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

1999 Firebird with M90 conversion

check out the link.....^^^^^^

Revo1 · 01-21-2011, 03:29 PM

Turbocharge the beast

TFord · 01-22-2011, 11:28 PM

Its been done quite a bit. Check out the forums at firebird*******

98_Camaro · 01-23-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

Turbocharge the beast

Hm... Never thought about a turbo. Should probably look into that.

01-20-2011, 08:22 PM	#1
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	Supercharger for the 3.8? From what little research I've done, I know that the 3800 series II engine was run in a few other GM vehicles at the time, and I know that a couple of those were supercharged. Given that much, would it be possible to take a supercharger from one of those and swap it onto my '98? In addition to that, relative to labor and cost, would it be worth it considering option 2 is a full-blown sub-frame swap (from an '01-'02 LS1 )? I'm just trying to see what I should save up for this summer when I'll actually have the time to get a job! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC Last edited by 98_Camaro; 01-23-2011 at 12:07 AM.

01-20-2011, 10:18 PM	#3
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Its possible, but very difficult. http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=583187 - X P.S. - IMHO, you'd be better off doing the LS1 swap. __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

01-21-2011, 06:38 AM	#5
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	1999 Firebird with M90 conversion __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

01-21-2011, 03:29 PM	#8
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Turbocharge the beast __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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01-20-2011, 08:36 PM	#2
96z Youngest z28 owner. Drives: 1996 Camaro z28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Humble Posts: 204 View My Garage	The supercharger dosent fit. If I remember correctly it would be inside of your dash! Don't quote me on that!

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lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	there is a guy on a nother gm v6 forum that did it to his fire bird. its possible i was going to do it, u need the gtp heads to do it

01-21-2011, 09:31 AM	#6
Dan@showstopper Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 499	Due to the location of the fuel injectors you can not just bolt a supercharger from an L67 on to a non-SC'd 3800. You need to do a full top end sawp meaning lower intake manifold, heads, SC pulleys, crank pulley and supercharger. Then because all US spec L67's were designed for only FWD cars with horizontally mounted engines you have to either heavily modify the supercharger and TB location like shown in the link above or you need to get a supercharger from the Autralian market because they were made for RWD cars. All of that work and you have roughly 250 hp. IMO it's better to just buy a V8 car or spary some nitrous in to your V6.

01-22-2011, 11:28 PM	#9
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	Its been done quite a bit. Check out the forums at firebird*******