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3.4 or 3.8Buck89RS 08-22-2003, 10:11 AM I was wondering which camaro I should buy. One with a 3.4L or one with a 3.8L. I know the 3.4 came in camaros from 1993 to 1995. And the 3.8 has been used since 1996. Just wanted to know your thoughts. Thanks Marky82 08-22-2003, 10:55 AM no doubt a 3.8. I've had both and I can tell you that the 3.8 has way more horsepower then the 3.4. Your talking 160 for a 3.4 vs. 200 for a 3.8 IXLR894Z28 08-22-2003, 11:54 AM Go with the 3.8. I had one before I got my Z and it was impressive for a 6. 1fastV6 08-22-2003, 11:57 AM why would anyone even ponder about a 3.4 - unless the had a lot of money for repairs. ITS 10 YEARS OLD ALREADY! Buck89RS 08-22-2003, 12:42 PM Well on that note how about a Z28. Would you buy an older Z28 or a newer V6? But nothing beyond a 93 and nothing newer than a 97. IXLR894Z28 08-22-2003, 12:55 PM I sold my 96 3.8 and got the 94 Z28 in my sig. I guess its personal preference, I wanted the HP. 1fastV6 08-22-2003, 12:59 PM i wanted HP to, but i didnt want to worry about the car breaking down. a 10 year old car has got to break down eventually (sooner than a newer car would) and a Z28 - unless you know grandma was only driving it back and forth to work, can you imagine what that engine/tranny/suspension has gone through. i had planned on buying an old LT1, but my plan was to rebuild the motor. so with that in mind, i did want an old engine, but i knew i was going to spend some cash fixing it up. Ichoptop 08-22-2003, 02:29 PM 3.8 definetly. I have flogged mine since I bought it new and the only thing I have broke was a idler pully came apart. 105thousand miles and she runs as good as she did the day I picked it up. And in stock form with a descent driver you can still out pull a new V8 mustang light to light. Scream And Fly 08-22-2003, 02:51 PM That question is a no-brainer...:) (aside from the 40 extra HP) The 3.8 is, hands down a way better engine in every respect. Greg Tiago 08-22-2003, 03:17 PM it maybe 10 yrs old but the 3.4 is one of hte most reliable engines ever built, GM has used it on a ton of cars and they run forever if taken care of, plus, parts for it is DIRT CHEAP.... nikkev 08-23-2003, 10:06 AM Get a 3.4 and turbo it like Tiago,or get a Z28.The 3.8 is a good motor and so is the 3.4.Niether will get good numbers at the track unless you turbo the 3.4 or supercharge the 3.8.If you just want a fun reliable car,either will work.Good luck. Kevin Scream And Fly 08-23-2003, 10:27 AM I have a better idea: Get the Z28 and have Tiago turbocharge it! Tiago, loved your videos - I watched every one of them. Greg Tiago 08-23-2003, 12:44 PM thanks :D we have an LT1 kit done and I will be doing an LS1 kit on my new car soon :metal: nikkev 08-23-2003, 01:16 PM Originally posted by Tiago thanks :D we have an LT1 kit done and I will be doing an LS1 kit on my new car soon :metal: Keep me updated on the LS1 kit! :cool: TT/A1233 08-23-2003, 09:34 PM Go with the 3.8 but how about a Trans Am instead of the Camaro? Mine's for sale :D Nothing like 330HP and 397ft/lbs of torque out of a 3.8L V-6 :p Wolfie 08-23-2003, 09:42 PM the 3.4 has a larger aftermarket than the 3.8 if you know where to look, but unless your willing to take the motor apart to get a different cam and do some headwork i'd get a 3.8 Tiago 08-24-2003, 01:21 PM Originally posted by TT/A1233 Go with the 3.8 but how about a Trans Am instead of the Camaro? Mine's for sale :D Nothing like 330HP and 397ft/lbs of torque out of a 3.8L V-6 :p nope :p look at my 3.4L dyno #s :death: TT/A1233 08-24-2003, 02:17 PM Originally posted by Tiago nope :p look at my 3.4L dyno #s :death: Good luck with durability...hope the motor lasts... Tiago 08-25-2003, 08:29 AM one year, 20k miles....still going | ||