4th Gen F Body V6

Mark Yacavone · 10-17-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen

I am still considering swapping my LT1 for the 3800 (3.8L) engine in my 95 Camaro. I cannot find anywhere whether the LT1 and RWD 3800 has the same trans mounting configuration. Also will the 3800 work with the K member that I have? Thanks.

No . It has the FWD pattern. You'd need a not too common FWD pattern 200 case, used in early 2.8 or 2.5 applications..Good luck finding one.
I believe the cradle will work with the long V6 engine mounts.

The 185 hp version looks better to me on paper, if you're not in a hurry..No pistons approved.

countrypuppy4865 · 10-17-2019, 06:44 PM

K member would work but would require custom motor mounts. V6 cradle is different than LT1 and LS1 is also different.

ss3011 · 10-17-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

No . It has the FWD pattern. You'd need a not too common FWD pattern 200 case, used in early 2.8 or 2.5 applications..Good luck finding one.
I believe the cradle will work with the long V6 engine mounts.

The 185 hp version looks better to me on paper, if you're not in a hurry..No pistons approved.

Might have one of those 200 THM cases , if you are interested .

Darrel Goheen · 10-17-2019, 10:19 PM

Thanks for all the help everyone. I guess the first step after deciding to do it is finding an engine.

Darrel Goheen · 10-17-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ss3011

Might have one of those 200 THM cases , if you are interested .

Thanks. I'll let you know if I need one and can't find one locally.

ss3011 · 10-17-2019, 10:25 PM

I have an engine too .

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countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 980 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: 4th Gen F Body V6 K member would work but would require custom motor mounts. V6 cradle is different than LT1 and LS1 is also different. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

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Darrel Goheen Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 380 Likes: 226 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: 4th Gen F Body V6 Thanks for all the help everyone. I guess the first step after deciding to do it is finding an engine. __________________ Darrel Goheen 785-623-7021 Stock Eliminator 585 94 Camaro Z/28 LT1/ET 585 67 Chevelle 427 Tehnician for JustAnswer.com

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ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: 4th Gen F Body V6 I have an engine too .