When did the GM 3800 Series 2 engine come out?

The GM 3800 Series II engine, introduced in 1995, is quite a different engine from its predecessor, the Series I engine. While the stroke for the 3.8L engine remained at 3.4” (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8” (97 mm), the engine architecture changed dramatically.

Where are the sensors on a GM 3800?

1. Fuel pressure regulator 2. Idle Air Control Motor (IAC) 3. Mass Airflow sensor (MAF) 4. Throttle Body 5. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 6. Fuel Injector 7. PCV Valve 8. Coolant Temp sensor (ECT) 9. Evap Purge Solenoid Typical engine data sensor and control component locations on the GM 3.8L 3800 v6 engine.

Where is the camshaft sensor on a 3800 V6?

On the 3800 V6, the camshaft position sensor is located behind the water pump pulley. If you were to look at the pulley straight on, it is at about the 9 o’clock position.

How does the 3800 computer work on a Firebird?

The 3800 computer has several Modes of operation: STARTING MODE When the ignition is turned ON the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay for two seconds, allowing the fuel pump to build up pressure. The PCM then checks the Engine Coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.

What’s the average speed of a Camaro 3800?

She had just shy of 300,000km on her (187,000 miles). The car had run a 13.7 N/A in the 1/4 mile cam only with a much smaller cam than what was installed during the motor rebuild when she ran a best of [email protected] mph ( videos here) The end goal was a 12 second N/A car.

On the 3800 V6, the camshaft position sensor is located behind the water pump pulley. If you were to look at the pulley straight on, it is at about the 9 o’clock position.

How much horsepower does a Chevy 3800 have?

GM listed the engine output as 240 hp (179 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. Final drive ratios are reduced in most applications, for better fuel economy and for improved use of the engine’s torque in the low RPM range. Like most 3800 V6s, the engine is well known for its reliability and low maintenance costs.

What kind of engine does a Camaro have?

Bolt ons: Hardcore Engine Mods: The motor blew at roughly 280,000km ( 175,000 miles). It was replaced with a 2005 Buick Lucerne 3.8L series II motor (exact same block that was in the Camaro to begin with) Pictures Here

How many horsepower does a 30th Anniversary Camaro have?

An additional 108 30th Anniversary models were modified by SLP Engineering equipment with the LT4 V8 engine having a power output of 330 hp (246 kW) and 340 lb⋅ft (461 N⋅m) of torque. 100 cars were allocated to the US market while 6 cars were sold to Canadian buyers. The remaining 2 were prototypes.

Where is the dimple on a GM 3800 engine?

The crankshaft balancer designs can be easily identified by a dimple stamped in the face of the crankshaft balancer (see Figure 2, view B). This dimple aids in the alignment of J 38197-2 and also identifies the crankshaft key location in relation to the slot in the crankshaft balancer.

What was the fuel mileage of the GM 3800?

The result was a 205 hp and 230 lb.-ft. powerplant that had better fuel economy. To meet emissions standards of the ’90s, an EGR tube was placed in the intake manifold to reduce combustion temperatures. This increased fuel mileage by a substantial margin and provided GM some engineering success.

What kind of bolts do I need for GM 3800 engine?

J 38197-MOD. (If you already have J 38197, it is necessary to only order the J 38197-MOD). The revised crankshaft balancer requires the use of three bolts (J 38197-4). Note: These bolts are 1/4” longer than the previous design. The J 38197-4 bolts are silver, while the previous tool uses black bolts.

Where is the owner’s manual on a Chevy Impala?

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) – Black plate (3,1) 2015 – CRC 1st Edition – 4/2/14 In Brief 1-3 1. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4. 2. Air Vents on page 8-7. 3.

Is the Chevy Impala a trademark of General Motors?

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

Who is the owner of the 2009 Chevy Impala?

2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner ManualM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

Where are the sensors on a 3800 V6 engine?

1 Fuel pressure regulator 2 Idle Air Control Motor (IAC) 3 Mass Airflow sensor (MAF) 4 Throttle Body 5 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 6 Fuel Injector 7 PCV Valve 8 Coolant Temp sensor (ECT) 9 Evap Purge Solenoid 10 EGR Valve

When did GM recall the 3800 V6 engine?

GM built and installed more than 25 million of the 3800 model V6 engines in its vehicles between 1975 and 2008. The V6 was one of the company’s most popular engines for many years and is included on the WardsAuto’s list of the best engines of the 20th century. Less than 6 percent are listed in the recall.

Is there a recall on the GM 3800?

Tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb.-ft.) + 76° using J 36660. General Motors is recalling nearly 1.5 million 1997-2003 vehicles equipped with the 3.8L V6 naturally aspirated engine.

What kind of engine does an Oldsmobile Intrigue have?

1998: The Oldsmobile Intrigue was introduced as an all new model. Available in GX (base), GL, and GLS trim, all featured the 3.8 L V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission standard. 1999: For the beginning of this model year, the DOHC 3.5 L “Shortstar” engine was standard in the top-line GLS and optional on mid-level GL and base GX models.

What kind of badge does an Oldsmobile Intrigue have?

Early GLS models could be ordered with the 3.8L instead of the standard (for GLS) 3.5 L, but later on the 3.8 L was phased out and the 3.5 L became standard on all models. Decklids now wore a small Oldsmobile badge. In the previous model year, there was a complaint that some people couldn’t tell that Intrigues were Oldsmobiles.

What was the new antiskid system for the Oldsmobile Intrigue?

New to the option list for 2000 was an antiskid system called the Precision Control System. Precision Control System was designed to help keep the car on its intended path by selective braking of one or more individual wheels. Though optional on all models, GX buyers had to order optional traction control to get the new antiskid system.

Is there a problem with the Buick 3800 V6?

The Buick 3800 V6 is a fairly reliable engine, but coolant leaks on the Series II 3800 engines with the plastic intake manifold have been a problem. The OEM intake manifold gasket tends to deteriorate after 60,000 or so miles in the area that seals the cylinder head coolant passage to the manifold.

Can a bad throttle position sensor cause idle surging?

Idle surging can be caused due to other issues in the car, but if it happens in conjunction with other throttle position sensor symptoms, the culprit is often the TPS. At idle, the ECM will not get the correct information and the throttle will variate randomly causing idle surges. 3) Check Engine Light

When did GM change the crankshaft balancer on the 3800?

Use the following procedure to properly service the crankshaft balancer on these engines. According to GM, there has been a running design change in the crankshaft balancer. This change affects 3800 engines built late in the 1995 model year (L27 and L36) and all of 1996 model year (L36 and L67).

How is the gas pedal connected to the throttle body?

Many car makers including GM started installing fly by wire electronic throttle bodies. In those vehicles, the “gas” pedal isn’t connected to the throttle body by a cable. The pedal simply provides an electronic signal, telling the throttle body how much acceleration you’re requesting.

How does the GM 3.8L throttle position sensor work?

The throttle position sensor’s job is to measure the angle of the throttle. So here, in a nutshell, is how the throttle position sensor works when you crank and start your 3.8L GM V6 equipped vehicle: The fuel injection computer supplies 5 Volts and Ground to the throttle position sensor.

What happens when you press down on the gas pedal?

When you press down on the gas pedal, your throttle body unit’s valve opens. This causes your throttle position sensor to adjust the engine intake manifold accordingly. This little sensor is essential to a correct mixture of air and fuel. It’s integrated with your engine control module and helps keep your idling and acceleration smooth.

Is the 3800 Powertrain Control Module ( PCM ) Holding you Back?

INTENSE™ has dynoed hundreds of 3800-based vehicles, and we understand the areas where the factory PCM is holding us back. The bottom line is that we now have the ability to make adjustments to hundreds of parameters within the PCM. And we have spent many thousands of dollars of dyno time.

Is the SII 3800 Series II a performance engine?

I do somewhat agree however that the SII 3800 isn’t exactly a performance engine. I mean yes, with some mods, it has great potential, I’m not going to argue that. However, GM didn’t design it for performance. Its an iron block/iron head pushrod engine with pretty crappy heads that was made mostly for midsize everyday cars.

How do you remove a water pump from an engine?

Remove the water pump pulley bolts, and pull the water pump pulley directly off the unit. Remove the water pump mounting bolts around the unit using a ratchet. Remove the water pump itself from the engine. Some coolant might drain out when you remove the unit; this is normal. Clean the water pump mounting surface with a rag.

What are the mods for a 3800 Series water pump?

Ceramic coated pistons, heavy duty forged steel rods that are lighter and stronger than stock, different cranks, bearings, ect… 5.5 inch water pump pulleys or even electric water pumps, 180 degree T stats so you can run more boost without knock, all aluminum after market radiators, aluminum coolant elbows.

Where can I get a 3800 Series 2 engine?

I had a 3800 series 2 in my last baby. Strong Engine. Miss it everyday. I dipped into the pool and found a website exclusively for the 3800 enthusiast. All levels of upgrades to my knowledge. http://www.3800performance.com/ Hope it gives you some insight. Rich is right. Two stores I’ll add as well for specialized parts are

What’s the difference between a Camaro 3800 and a Firebird?

The 3800 weighs only 22 lb more than the High Feature V6, despite being an all cast iron design. In 1999 the 3800 Series II in the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird received a new throttle body with Electronic Throttle Control.

What’s the difference between Series 2 and 3 3800 engines?

This means the same block, heads, & connecting rods apply to any remaining Series II engines made after 2004 also. The difference is that Series III engines received the new superchargers (if equipped), intake manifolds, fuel systems, and electronics. The L26 is the Series III version of the 3800.

What kind of engine is in a Holden 3800?

A 3800 Series I L27 Naturally Aspirated engine installed in a 1995 Buick Regal.The LN3 was replaced by the L27 in 1991-1992 and produced 170 hp (127 kW) from 1992 onward, this engine was referred to as the Series I 3800. In Australia, the LN3 was also replaced by the L27 by Holden who used the engine in their series 2 (1991) VN Commodore range.

How many miles does a 3800 Series II get?

Current 3800 Series II V6 engines are ULEV certified since the 2000 model year. With proper care and maintenance, you should be able to get out 200K+ miles out of your 3800. I seem to recall someone rating the ‘best’ engine’s of all time, and the 3.8 liter was on the list.