Guest Bignick Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm looking at a 240z with a GM 3800 series 2 V6 in it and I was wondering if anyone knew what tranny options I would have with it, they're good little engines but I think they were only used in fwd cars, does anyone have any experience with putting one in a rwd car? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg55_99 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 You have several options. The Buick 3800 has the Chevy 60 Degree bolt pattern. To use a Ford pattern T5, you'll have to find a 94-95 2.2L S10 bellhousing. (It's the one on the left) There are also some others. Follow these threads: http://60degreev6.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=182&highlight=barry+knight http://l67swap.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=330 Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bignick Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 How do I tell the difference between the 60* or the 90*? What cars came with the T5? Could I find it in a fox body mustang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I've heard rumors that the last gen Camaros with a V6 had a 5 speed transmission that would bolt up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg55_99 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 That's correct. The mid-nineties Camaro-Firebirds used the Buick 3800 backed up with a Ford pattern T5. The bellhousings mounted the transmission at an angle and the starter pocket is on the drivers side. http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3258 Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bignick Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 That's correct. The mid-nineties Camaro-Firebirds used the Buick 3800 backed up with a Ford pattern T5. The bellhousings mounted the transmission at an angle and the starter pocket is on the drivers side. http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3258 Greg Would I have bearing wear problems since the tranny is at an angle, is the S-10 2.2L a V6 or an I4? How common are the T5's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg55_99 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Would I have bearing wear problems since the tranny is at an angle, No is the S-10 2.2L a V6 or an I4? I4 How common are the T5's? As common as dirt.... Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bignick Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Sorry bout all the ?'s but I got one more, will I need a custom length driveshaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 will I need a custom length driveshaft? We've been patient, but that's got to be one of the dumbest questions I've seen asked. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bignick Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Yeah sorry, I've been hit in the head a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 A GM 3800 engine, if mounts and transmission could be sorted out would be slightly more powerful motor than the stock Z motor. My wife keeps the road hot with an old "88" model 93 Oldsmobile with this reliable 3800 engine that does not seem to burn oil without oil changes or any other type of regular maintenance. A heavy car that can get on the freeway with room to spare ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bignick Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 A GM 3800 engine, if mounts and transmission could be sorted out would be slightly more powerful motor than the stock Z motor. My wife keeps the road hot with an old "88" model 93 Oldsmobile with this reliable 3800 engine that does not seem to burn oil without oil changes or any other type of regular maintenance. A heavy car that can get on the freeway with room to spare ! Yea I have a 96 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi and it hauls ***, but it's too heavy and has almost 200,000 miles on it and my old auto shop has a 240 with this engine in it, so I'm doing a little reasearch on it and seeing if its worth the headache of getting it running, so far it seems doable... thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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