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2.8 to 3.8 can it be done

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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2.8 to 3.8 can it be done

I'v got an 84 Berlinetta that he 2.8 has some issues so if I am going to have to pull it anyway i want to go ahead and drop a 3.8 or would 3.4 be easier and cheaper? I want something that i can do some mods with like a turbo or superchargers. Found a lot of 3.4's and some 3.8's? Does year mold make a big diffrence? I want to keep it carburated but im willing to change manifolds out if that is al lit takes? Thanks for any help.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Re: 2.8 to 3.8 can it be done

3.4 will definitely be easier an likely cheaper, since it's shares many of the same parts an mounting with the 2.8L It basically becomes a re move an replace deal.

The 3.8 is much more work and most people that have one it, in the end, say it's not worth it. There are a few threads on the subject.

Any engine can have turbos or modifications added to them.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Re: 2.8 to 3.8 can it be done

Ok, i'v secided to go 3.4 but the only ones i can find are FI would like to keep carburated (but can you turbo a Carb). Would i be able to tur na FI 3.4 to Carb 3.4 or visa versa.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Re: 2.8 to 3.8 can it be done

This is where you need to use the search engine....

The 3.4 swap has been done in a lot of ways.

You can turbocharge a carburated engine, but it is MUCH easier to turbocharge an EFI engine.
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