indy9024 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Which scale is the '96 you're working on, Scott? 1/25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy9024 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 yes its 1/25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 You could try the engine from the revell Buick grand national Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy9024 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 thanks everyone i will have to keep an eye out for regal or the grand national kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Morgan Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredHippie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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