gm 3800 v6

[indy9024]

This is my first post and Im wanting to know if anyone knows of any kits that came with gm 3800 v6 engine. Im doing a replica build of my old 1996 firebird and i got the trans am kit all i need is the engine

[Casey]

Which scale is the '96 you're working on, Scott? 1/25?

[indy9024]

yes its 1/25

[Fabrux]

Unfortunately I think you may be out of luck. The only thing close to the engine in your car in 1:25 scale would be the Dauntless V6 in the MPC Jeep CJ-5 kit. You could try adapting the 4.3L V6 from the AMT S-10/Sonoma kits, but I'm not sure how close that would get you.

[jeffs396]

WELCOME Scott!

I think the 3.8L out of the Revell/Monogram Regal would look fine in the Firebird engine compartment, even though its 1/24...

[Pim]

You could try the engine from the revell Buick grand national

[indy9024]

thanks everyone i will have to keep an eye out for regal or the grand national kits

[Guest]

What size is the engine in the Revell '90s Grand Prix? I know it's a FWD. But, the engine could work if it's the right displacement.

[Danno]

All the Revell Grand Prix kits of the 90-95 series had 3800 (3.8L) V-6 engines in transverse orientation with transaxles. I believe there were at least a couple Firebird kits that had it in longitudinal orientation.

[Casey]

What size is the engine in the Revell '90s Grand Prix? I know it's a FWD. But, the engine could work if it's the right displacement.

The Revell kit includes a 2.8/3.1L 60* V6 engine.

[Kris Morgan]

AMT did an 87 or 89 Trans Am GTA that has a turbo 3.8 in it. The kit is 1/25. White car on the box.

[ShredHippie]

The AMT kit that Kris mentioned is probably your best choice. It is the 1989 20th Anniversary Trans Am with a Turbo 3.8, kit #6932.

Here are a few pics of it

[Guest]

The Revell kit includes a 2.8/3.1L 60* V6 engine.

Thanx for the info Casey! I've never owned one. So, I didn't have a clue what size engine it has. Is it a turbo engine or just FI?