Hi guys, I am new to the forum. I have started a swap on my 87 gt using a 97 buick 3800 series 2 s/c. I have the torn the engine down and replaced all bearings and installed new rings so far to avoid issues with it once it's in the car. I am running a zzp vs cam and was planning to omit the balance shaft. Has anyone else done this? I have already tapped the oil passage to the balancer at the rear of the engine and installed a pipe thread plug with stud and bearing retainer. Another question...How do I get pics on here from my computer?

Post the picture somewhere else and link to it using

[img]http://picplace.com/hereismypicture.jpg[/img

and then finish it with a square bracket.

thanks, although it probably sounds harder to me than it is. I'll see if i can figure it out. I can be somewhat computer illiterate

Most people when running a double roller timing chain leave the balance shaft in place and just remove the drive gear from it. I would ask on club GP to get more info on this. Dan

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thanks Dan, that would have been the easy and smarter thing to do, but I have already removed the bushing from the rear of the block when i tore down the engine, so I won't be able to leave the balancer in unless i re-install a new bushing. It should be good to go though, as long as the oil passage is plugged off to the shaft. But i will do some more research, thanks!

welcome to the forum.always good to have another maritimer on here i have a 88 formula, bloozberry lives in your neck of the woods he is very knowledgeable on the fiero topic helped me out numerous times,good luck with your swap,love to have one in mine.Hint Hint.Merry Christmas,

thanks, Merry Christmas to you as well. I'm glad to finally be a part of the forum. I am excited and can't wait to drive my car when it's done! I have never even been for a ride in a fiero. I bought this one back in the summer knowing it needed work and have never even had it in gear. lol

quote Originally posted by fieroaddicted: Anyone know where can I buy a complete set of urethane engine/tranny mounts for a 3800 series 2 s/c swap with a getrag 5speed?

Check the Mall.

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Turbo 3800 E85 F23 5spd spec5
11.17@132.6