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87gaSE
06-20-2003, 05:09 PM
hello everyone.. i have a question guided toward all the GA gods out there....

can i do a 3800 series motor in a 87 3.0 grand am SE???
if so anyone no what i need or if it would even work....
would it be a bolt in process???

LargeFish
06-20-2003, 10:14 PM
Could be done, but your talking considerable custom fabrication. I've heard of them going into later gens, but you'd probably be breaking ground. I hope you do it though, the 3.8 is good motor.

87gaSE
06-22-2003, 12:15 PM
what do u mean a ton of custom fab???

LargeFish
06-22-2003, 02:50 PM
Just that - mounts, half-shafts, computer, etc.

BBT
06-22-2003, 07:38 PM
Not to mention tranny, linkages, suspension & brake mods. Bigger heavier engine, more power. Needs tougher trnny and stiffer suspension and stronger brakes.

Gravey
06-23-2003, 04:00 AM
I've heard that a supercharged 3800 will fit in a 1999+ GA with next to no modifaction is this true or wha?