I'm currently looking for a 3.8 Camaro. No much money at the moment, but I'm hoping and wishing really hard. Can't afford insurance ona Z or SS so I'm going with an ole powerful V6, which is all I will need in order to not kill myself.

SO... What year did they start putting the 3800 in the Camaro's and a little information on both engines if possible..

I've saw a 95 which both engines so..

 

They put both the 3.4 and 3.8 in '95, except you could only get the 3.8 in Cali.

By '96 all V6 Camaros came with 3.8s

 

Well, That sucks for me now.. 100's or 95s for sale around here not no 96's.. I live in NC.. so that ain't to good. But thanks for the information.

 

hmm I am not sure about the cali thing but that may be true I am not sure. Although check on those 95's I am in VA and there are always a couple in the paper. But you are doing the smart thing and finding out everything before you buy.

 

The 3.8 was introduced mid year 95 and as stated only available in California.

 

Thanks ya'll... if ya find any 3.8's in my area for a good price.. please let me know.. thanks for all the help.

 

just wondering but did 95 3.8L come with 3.23s or 3.08s in autos?

 

'95 3.8 V6 F-bodies were automatic transmission only with 3.42 open (non-posi) rear ends.

 

Actually the 95 was as follows:
Engine Auto Manual Yr Model Trans code/type CR Displ. HP Torque Induction std. opt. std. opt.

95 Coupe
A4,M5 L32 V6 9.0:1 3.4 (207) 160@4600 200@3600 SFI 3.23 ---- 3.23 ----

95 Coupe
A4,M5 L36 V6 9.4:1 3.8 (231) 200@5200 220@4000 SFI 3.23 3.42 3.23 3.42

95 Z28
A4,M6 LT1 V8 10.5:1 5.7 (350) *275@5200 325@2400 MFI 2.73 3.23 3.42 ----

 

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as a matter of fact. I have a 95 3.8 A4 3.42

 

4,787 1995 3.8 liter 231 ci cars were built. They were all built and classified as Early Production, NONE were classified as california emissons only. All were automatics.

Infact there was a post about this awhile ago and there was someone who had a 3.8 they bought new in Texas i think it was.

 

We haven't stated they were "California Emissions" only. It's stated that they were available mid year in California only. That's also the same time that the Z-28 went to dual CATS in califormia.

 

Stagen = Correct

 

Thanks