Super Charging my 01 Impala

[pOrk]

I have the 3800 - and I know we got some GTP members on here that know a hell of alot more about this motor then myself. I have the option of getting a charger from an 02 GTP for 150 bucks. I understand I might need a new intake manifold and pulleys - what else would I need to modify? Do I need a new head and internals?

[PB86MCSS]

I'm definately no expert on the SC'ed 3.8's but I don't think the engines are the same or its as simple as bolting on a supercharger to one....if so I'm sure the whole top end changes with it among other things....hopefully the GTP guys will see and respond.

[Prince Valiant]

easiest way is to buy a 2003 impala SS with the S/C in place.

[Silver350]

Then he would have to remove and reinstall all of his pretty lights.

Yeah I saw it at the dells.

[Flight_740]

The motors are way to different to do it. Your better off buying a whole series 2 with the blower and the PCM.

[pOrk]

My 3800 is the series 2 though. Hrmm

[Flight_740]

I mean the S/C series 2

[pOrk]

Oh I know what you meant - hrmm. I dunno - I guess I talked to the wrong guy about this whole thing.

He basically said that it was an easy swap. I dont really feel the need to swap the motor to get 60 horse out of it. Speed limit is 40 anyways.

So the 3800 Series 2 and the 3800 S/C Series 2 are two totally different engines?

[pOrk]

Then he would have to remove and reinstall all of his pretty lights.

Yeah I saw it at the dells.

Well, I'm glad you didnt stop to make an obnoxious comment like that.

[Rocket Power]

I had wanted to do the same to my 1996 Olds 88. But then I was informed that, there are differences like pistons and I thought either crank or rods or both.

[2k3gtp]

Theres alot of difference between the L36 and the L67. First off wiring harnesses and vacum/boost lines. Then we can move on to the heads and injectors. Um throttlebody I believe, pcm, compression is 8.5 vs 10.5 IIRC. Ok so to make things easier I sold my 2002 GP GT for a new 2003 GP GTP just to make my life easierm but if you really wanna do this is possible just make sure you, oh yeah the transmission is different too on has a 4t65e and the other has a 4t65e-HD, get an engine and tranney with low miles from someone reliable who isnt going to screw you. Your best bet for that, if you dont already have someone in mind, would be Ed Morad from club gp. He is pretty much the GP parts GOD over there.


Any more questions check out L67swap.com

[pOrk]

Sounds like it would be a better idea to let the charger idea go for awhile. Only reason I asked is because I could have gotten the blower for only 100 bones. Thanks for the help though guys - It is much appreciated.