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and the GM 3800 engine? like gas mileages,power,etc. The reason is I am test driving a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo and it has a 3400 SFI engine in it. I have owned a 1989 pontiac bonneville in the past that had a 3800 and I know that car got great gas mileage. I would appreciate hearing from a certified mechanic that is familar with the two engines or anyone that is famillar with the two engines.
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The 3400 is a good engine. They tend to run for years without any significant problems. The fuel economy is good as well. The 3800 has a little more torgue than the 3400. The 3800 is a 90 degree V configuration. The 3400 is a 60 degree configuration. Both of these engines have been around for many years in one form or another. The 3400 engine is based on the 2.8 V6 that came out in the early 80s, so it's a proven design.my 1986 ford f-150 stalls on right turns only?
My husband is a assisant manger and head tech. He says there about the same but the intake gasket on the 3400 go bad often. 3800's don't.99 Ford ranger transmission made loud noise when backing up then no reverse.?
the 3.4 will get a little better gas mileage than the 3800, but if i were you, id find another gm with a 3800 because 3800 are cheap to fix and so reliable. i know this do to the fact that i have 3 3800's sitting in my garage right now.Any one own a Solara SLE Convertible? Do you have difficult time closing the hood?
both engines are very reliable, but i'd go with the 3800 if i were you. more power for not much more fuel at all.How do i get my radio code 4 my '99 es Lexus radio?
There are a number of differences between the 3400 and the 3800 engines. First, the 3400 is a Chevrolet built engine while the 3800 is a Buick built engine. The roots of the 3800 engine go back several more years than the 3400. The 3800 has over the years been known by a few names. They started out as a 231 V6 rear wheel drive configuration. And to you Buick people reading this, yes, the 225 V6 was the first, but I'm sticking with the 231 here for explanation's sake. Up through '77 the 231 was an "odd fire" engine. Had to do with distributor configuration. Late '77s started the "even fire" configuration. Then in '80 when cars like the Olds Omega, Buick Skylark, etc. came out, they changed the engine mounting configuration to FWD body style. This continued through '98 or so in the full size FWD GM body styles of Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick. The 3400 started out as a 3.1 litre engine in cars such as the Lumina, and grew to a 3.4 or 3400cc size later. Power? You are going to find the 3400 to be a little dissapointing if you are used to the 3800. Mileage, it will be close to the same as you are used to with the 3800. There is a possibility that the 3400 in a Monte Carlo body might NOT get as good as your Bonneville. The reason for this is that you have a smaller engine in as heavy if not heavier body as the Bonneville. I currently own a '98 Olds Intrigue with the 3800, 3.8, 231, or any way you might want to say it. I get around 23 to 25 country/city combo driving, and am not afraid to get up and drive it when "necessary". There is more that I could say, but I hope you get the picture from what I've told you so far.More Questions & Answers ...
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