hello everyone....i have a 91 RS i am going to put this engine in. I bought it for $550 dollars and the guy said it was running great when removed. He flipped the grand national LOL. Ive never seen a third gen with a 3.8 turbo ....it will be different but im going to do it. Look at having it in around 3 months. Ive heard its hell but look at all the other things in life that are also. Remember your born then you die....in between you work on cars LOL. Ill keep you all posted
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91 RS 3.1 V6, 700 R4

87 IROC-Z28 5.7 liter 700R4, flows, and K&N

 

cool. drop it in without the AC and you're golden.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, auto, 14x3 chrome flat based open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips....

Soon to be installed:
Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248), Catco 3" cat, and injector spacer.

Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options
AOL IM: superGRtaz

 

Guess you've never seen a TTA then....

 

Wish you were closer, I need a tranny!

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

I have never seen a TTA!!!! that is really depressing. Is anyone on the boards from south carolina that has a TTA....I bought this engine on a whim for $550 dollars. I think it was well worth it. Will my 700R4 in my current 3.1 RS with stand the mighty buick torque or will i have to have a rebuild? I was impressed by that 1993 firebird the guy put the 3.8 turbo in. He said he could burn the tires at 50 miles an hour if he floored it. 10.2/130+ quarter mile also. that is f***** up. the 3.8 really does impress me and that is why im AM GOING TO DO THIS. Ill keep you all posted i promise and put up a website with pictures on how to do this to help others out.

Peace out,
Evan

 

Your Buick engine requires a different tranny.
Buick Bellhousing bolt up is different.
Honest
Good call on Advance Adapters!

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

[This message has been edited by KED85 (edited June 29, 2001).]

 

how did the guy with the 1993 firebird use his 700R4 then.....did he use some kind of special adapter plate?

 

ya adapter. www.advanceadapters.com they should have one. they have everything.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, auto, 14x3 chrome flat based open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips....

Soon to be installed:
Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248), Catco 3" cat, and injector spacer.

Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options
AOL IM: superGRtaz

 

One word: LUCKY

 

William Miller Duncan,SC #1378 18,000miles zigm@bellsouth.net


Tom Casey Summerville,SC #???? 125,000miles ragtop88@sprynet.com

There's you some South Carolina guys that you can get in touch with to see their TTA.

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Smile, you're in my rearview I'm joking, I have a v6, but eventualy it'll be
JACKED UP LIKE A MOTHER
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See pics @ Billy's Firebird
92 Bird 3.1L Auto--Best $750 I ever spent....DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!
Kills:93 Mustang LX (Before Mods),98 or 99 Dodge Stratus (tough one, edged out at 40),92 Camaro RS 305 TBI-Not too fair, his fuel pump went out 2 days later. Nice car, but not running right. 97+ Honda somethin or another...modded....kept at my door the entire way
Close Calls-94 Grand Am 3.1 V6, 92 Cavalier 3.1 V6
01 Porsche 911 Turbo (Had em till first gear)
Mods-Jet Stage 2 Performance Chip, Accel Cap/Rotor, Accel 8.8 MM Wires, Accell Coil, AC Delco Rapidfire Plugs, Dynomax Catback, K&N
AIM name OVRCLCK350
Best LOUSY Run...17.263 @ 77.79MPH
In a Dog Eat Dog world, I STILL go after tha cat.

 

You will also need the FWD Le Sabre Heads off a 3.8 to fit it into the Thirdgen Engine bay.

gopto www.turbobuick.com

Read up before you dig too deep into this. It will be easier to build on that enfgine out of the car.
I hope you got the Computer with it to. I would say the hard part is going to be putting in the new wiring harness and such, but shouldn't be too hard. If you have any questions you can email me at teletubbie98_99@yahoo.com

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89 Trans Am Turbo 3.8L All stock 43,000 miles #1053 of 1555

Past Thirdgen:
86 Trans Am w/ built 355TPI with SLP goodies and too much other stuff to List. One sweet *** car, wish I would have had a good enough Job to pay insurance on three cars so I could keep it, but for a 89 Turbo Trans Am w/ Low miles, I think I made the right choice!

 

Half true. If he ditches the AC and modifies the headers then it will fit with stock GN heads. If he want's AC then he'll need the FWD heads.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, auto, 14x3 chrome flat based open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips....

Soon to be installed:
Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248), Catco 3" cat, and injector spacer.

Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options
AOL IM: superGRtaz


[This message has been edited by Tas (edited June 30, 2001).]

 

Thats pretty cool. But, for all practical purposes, you are looking at the V6-V8 swap and them some.

When you get done, bring it up to Spartanburg. Or give me directions to Liberty. I will want to see that beast

Clayton

PS If Liberty isnt too far away, and you need a second pair of hands, gimme a call.

 

DO IT DO IT DO IT!!
Figure out a new way to have fun with another engine under the hood of these F-3s!
I'm sure a wiring harness can be fabricated.
How much is the Advance Adaptor plate?
Used to cost about $200-ish?

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

im going to buy the TTA wiring harness brand new from casper electronics. I cant wait to get it all hooked up. It will be a good learning experience. I want to keep the body pretty stock looking like a RS to really fool people when i get all this done. Yeah i do feel pretty lucky to have found such a deal. the grand national engine looks to be in very good shape. 83,000 miles on it. Appears to have no oil leaks or anything. the turbo and intercooler are also in good shape. Im happy very happy about it all :-)

Peace,
Evan

 

hey Mr.z28 you mail me
cause i need to know how is your swap goin palˇˇˇˇ
good luck ..im in chile desperately lookin for a 3.8 turboˇˇ
sammycalderon@hotmail.com