http://3800wiki.com/ 2026-04-03T20:18:57+00:00 http://3800wiki.com/ http://3800wiki.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:favicon.ico text/html 2020-03-31T02:41:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=aftermarket_part_numbers&rev=1585622518&do=diff Aftermarket Part Numbers Reference A lot of this information can be found through vendors or through other parts websites. I have take the time to gather this information into one single spot though so you can search for these parts anywhere and possibly find some better deals than vendors are offering. text/html 2021-09-03T20:01:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=engine_details&rev=1630699284&do=diff Engine Details General Specifications Basic Info - Long Block components Internals Information * cams_and_timing * rockers Engine Block heads oil_pans balancers Flywheels & Flexplates Intake/Exhaust valve_covers intake_manifolds superchargers throttle_body fuel_rails exhaust_manifolds Accessories and Electronics Brackets and Mounts Accessory Drive Components thermostat_housings sensors Practical Details Fasteners torque_specs Coolant elbow o-rings text/html 2020-04-13T15:41:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=forum_links&rev=1586792460&do=diff 3800-Focused Forums * 3800Pro.com * Pontiacbonnevilleclub.com * Grandprixforums.com * w-body.com * clubgp.com * gmforum.com * grandprixforums.net * bonnevillepro.com * regalgs.org Other Relevant Forums * Pennock's Fiero Forum * The Chicago Garage * Pirate 4x4 - 3800 Bible text/html 2022-10-20T19:40:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=overview&rev=1666294859&do=diff Overview The 3800 is the last engine series in a long line of Buick V6s that dates back to 1961. The most popular versions of the 3800 were the series II and series III motors produced from 1996 - 2009. It is a 3.8 liter V6 engine utilizing pushrods for its 2 valves per cylinder. The 3800 was offered in naturally aspirated as well as supercharged configurations. text/html 2020-03-30T04:45:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=performance&rev=1585543531&do=diff General Performance Mods Engine Hard Parts Improvements - Intake Manifolds - Exhaust & Headers - Valvetrain & Camshafts - Porting and Polishing - Rotating Assembly - Oiling & Lubrication - Big Displacement Fueling - E85 Ignition mods Tuning Aftermarket ECUs ---------- Forced Induction Specific Supercharging Turbocharging Nitrous is another option as well, but doesn't seem to have as high of an adoption rate as turbocharging or blower swaps. That's probably mostly due to the li… text/html 2021-08-06T19:38:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=records&rev=1628278699&do=diff 3800 Record Book Below are the overall record holders regardless of specifics about cams/power adders. Links to more specific record details can be found at the bottom of the page If you're looking for super specific detailed records then take a look at the facebook page for a full list of every record. All of the details here were pulled from that page. text/html 2022-01-18T20:53:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=richard_holdener_testing&rev=1642539182&do=diff Richard Holderner Testing Okay so Richard Holdener has had the itch to go ahead and start doing some really great testing on an L32 and L67 engine. Richard has access to an engine dyno out at Westech and has a pretty good reputation for really testing the limits of what motors can do in what he dubs as his text/html 2022-07-26T16:18:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=sidebar&rev=1658852329&do=diff 3800 Overview Engine Details, Specs, Misc. Info - Internals - Engine Block - Fasteners - torque_specs - camshafts Performance - enginemods - ignition - Fueling improvements forced_induction - Supercharging - turbocharging Transmission Options Tuning and ECUs - factory_pcm - aftermarket_ecu - - Holley EFI Aftermarket Part Numbers** Record Book youtube_legends Useful Links forum_links text/html 2022-06-06T21:34:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=start&rev=1654551285&do=diff Welcome to the 3800 Wiki! What is this? I've created this site to be a gathering of tons of information from across a lot of the 3800 forums. This whole entire website was created to collect and document any information about the 3800 that is possible. As far as I know, this is the first wiki site dedicated completely to one engine. text/html 2020-05-09T20:52:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=transmissions&rev=1589057533&do=diff Transmissions Factory Transmissions Front Wheel Drive: 4T65e / 4T65e-HD (4 speed automatic) Rear Wheel Drive: 4L60e (4 speed automatic) Tremec T5 (5 speed manual) The 3800 was only available with one single manual transmission option from the factory. This would be the Tremec T5 found in Camaro's and Firebirds. Transmission Swaps text/html 2020-03-28T16:54:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=tuning_resources&rev=1585414488&do=diff Tuning Tools and Utilities Factory PCM Tuning the Factory PCM Core Tools HPTuners Digital Horsepower Suplementary Tools TinyTuner UVScan Aftermarket ECUs Aftermarket ECU Options Common Options: Megasquirt Holley Dominator Haltech text/html 2020-05-09T04:10:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://3800wiki.com/doku.php?id=youtube_legends&rev=1588997436&do=diff Youtube Legends 900hp Holden HSV ZZP's FWD 3800 record car: 1000+hp Holden Commodore 8 second Holden 810hp twin turbo firebird 8000 rpm 3800