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    Buick V6 engine - Wikipedia

    • L26 engine in a Pontiac Grand Prix. The L26 is the Series III version of the 3800. It is still a 3.8 L (231 cu in) design. Compression remains at 9.4:1 as with the L36, but the aluminum upper and lower intake (2004+) and stronger connecting rods (2005+) are the primary physical changes. See more

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    The Buick V6 is an OHV V6 engine developed by the Buick division of General Motors and first introduced in 1962. The engine was originally 198 cu in (3.2 L) and was marketed as the Fireball engine. GM continued t… See more

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    The 3800's block is cast iron and all variants use iron, two-valve-per-cylinder OHV heads. The engine, originally designed and manufactured in the United States, was also produced in later versions in Australia. It was the fir… See more

    GM’s 3800 V-6 was long-lived and underappreciated - Hagerty
    Dubbed the “Series I,” the engine was initially assigned to the mid-size and full-size sedans and coupes first to heed GM’s front-wheel drive call. It wasn’t long, though, before the transverse 3800 had spread into nearly every corner of the Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile empire.
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  1. The supercharged 3800 Series III, found in the Grand Prix GT or GTP (depending on model year), unleashed 260 horsepower. The 3800 and 3800 SC Supercharged engines offered 230 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 RPM and 380 foot-pounds of torque at 5,200 RPM, respectively.

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    For those unfamiliar with the GM powerplant, you can think of the 3800 V6 as the replacement for the turbocharged (and legendary) 3.8L Grand National motor. Better in almost every way, the 3800 V6 offered improved head flow and a hydraulic roller cam, but ditched the intercooled turbo for an Eaton M90 supercharger.

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    GM’s 3800 V-6 was long-lived and underappreciated - Hagerty

     
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    GM Cars With 3800 Engines - Engine Echo

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    Ultimate Buick 3800 Engine Guide - Muscle Car Club

    May 4, 2023 · Following the initial model, the 3800 V6 was eventually given a turbocharger to increase power up to a peak of 300 horsepower. The 3800 was also used in Cadillacs, Pontiacs, and Oldsmobiles of the time.

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    GM 3800 V6 Engine Is Very Reliable, Says Mechanic: Video

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    GM 3800 Series II Engine: Servicing, Repairs

    May 12, 2009 · Learn about the GM 3800 Series II engine, its architecture changes, common repairs, and recall issues affecting certain models.

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    A Short History of Buick’s 3800: One of the Best, yet …

    Mar 8, 2022 · Arguably the best, most popular iteration of Buick’s V6 entered production in 1995. Known as the 3800 Series II, it featured a vastly improved architecture that made it smoother, lighter,...

  9. engineecho.com
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    Best Cars With 3800 V6 Engines - Engine Echo

  10. The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide®
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    Subtle Excellence: Remembering the Buick 3800 V6

    Feb 9, 2022 · As the 1960s began, GM launched a small-displacement (215 cubic-inch) aluminum V8 engine for its new Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac compact cars. Because casting aluminum blocks was a formidable task at the time, …

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