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Old 04-28-2009, 04:34 PM   #1
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Question Will a Regular 3800 Work

I have a Bonnivelle SSEI with Supercharger, the motor has a knock in the Number 4 Cylender will a Standard 3800 Series 2 motor work with a supercharger if i changed the parts?
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Old 04-28-2009, 06:44 PM   #2
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Re: Will a Regular 3800 Work

Welcome to AF!!

I suggest you stick with a 3.8L SC engine. The blocks are essentially the same but the NA has higher compression thatn the SC engine which may cause you some issues. If you are looking for a good used engine for your car contact Ed Morad at moradpartscompany.com. He has a store on e-bay but if you contact them direct you can get a better price. He can help you with a short block as well.
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:13 PM   #3
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Re: Will a Regular 3800 Work

A shortblock is not the way to go sometimes.If you intend to keep it,put in a Jasper reman with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty.It is cheaper to put the timing cover and oil pan on a reman and Jasper proved this.
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Old 04-29-2009, 05:17 PM   #4
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Re: Will a Regular 3800 Work

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Welcome to AF!!

I suggest you stick with a 3.8L SC engine. The blocks are essentially the same but the NA has higher compression thatn the SC engine which may cause you some issues. If you are looking for a good used engine for your car contact Ed Morad at moradpartscompany.com. He has a store on e-bay but if you contact them direct you can get a better price. He can help you with a short block as well.
I completely agree with you... Stick with he SC 3800..
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