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can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

Will it fit right in? Is it possible to take the engine (3800 series 2) out of my 97 v6 camaro and put a 3800 series 3 supercharged in it? You can see this engine at crateenginedepot.com
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

No, not to my knowledge. If so it would take a LOT of work. The 3800 Supercharged engine came in: Bonevelle SSEi, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, Buick Regal GS, Monte Carlo SS, and I think I'm forgeting one other. Anyways, all of these cars were front wheel drive. I believe it's in the engine bay sideways as well.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

Powerdyne makes a centrifugal supercharger for your engine. Its a little over 3k but that would be a lot cheaper than buying a sc 3 series and installing it. Dont know how well those 3.8l motors perform though, FI or stock.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

Originally Posted by IdahoLT1
Powerdyne makes a centrifugal supercharger for your engine. Its a little over 3k but that would be a lot cheaper than buying a sc 3 series and installing it. Dont know how well those 3.8l motors perform though, FI or stock.
3.8L Camaro is 200hp... Mid 15's... 3.8L GTP is 240hp, Mid to High 14's.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

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3.8L Camaro is 200hp... Mid 15's... 3.8L GTP is 240hp, Mid to High 14's.
Isnt the GTP centrifugal? The powerdyne is 6psi i think but you can also do pullies. Ive seen GTP's in the low-mid 13's
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

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Isnt the GTP centrifugal? The powerdyne is 6psi i think but you can also do pullies. Ive seen GTP's in the low-mid 13's
i dont think any car came with a centifugal charger from the factory (except some old studebakers). most factory superchargers are roots style.
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

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Isnt the GTP centrifugal? The powerdyne is 6psi i think but you can also do pullies. Ive seen GTP's in the low-mid 13's
That's with a pulley, !ubend and air filter usually.

Trust me, I spun em off the line and put a hurtin on a 98 GTP in my Z, had almost a car length at 60 and I figure my Z is a mid 13 sec car.
Old Mar 25, 2021 | 07:48 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

Yes you can. But you need to swop out a few parts out. And the computer but it is possible
Old Mar 25, 2021 | 09:37 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

This post is from 2006, likely no longer a thing
Old Apr 29, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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Re: can I swap the 3800 series 2 out of my 97 camaro for 3800 series 3 supercharged

Yes it is lol I’m wanting to do this with my Camaro my motor is have some problems I can’t figure out can somebody please help me I know I’ll need a few things but not exactly sure on what all will work and what all I’ll need to order for it
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