I am in the process of my 2004 Series III Supercharged swap and I see the end in sight. I'm in the process of mating the trans and the engine (Getrag 282) and I just want this to be over already. I'm dying to run it in the quarter. I don't think I'll make it before they close the track. Sun., Oct. 27. I wonder what time I could run. 13s? 12s? I'd love to run a 12. I have a 3.5" Pulley, PLOG, 3" Downpipe - 2.5" 4 Baffle Inline Mufflers, Series II TB.
The purpose of this thread is to explain my impatience, and talk with other 3800 owners/drivers about how great the swap will be when I'm done. What should I expect the power to be like? Etc.
I have been working on my 3800 swap for 2 years. (Now to be fair, I have done a completely restoration on the car) So I can relate on wanting to drive your 3800SC!
I am almost at the finish line and I believe the wait will be all worth the finished product when completed.
I bought member kreamers old car, and once i got it running ,it is fast! the car was rolled over ,so i have alot of body work to do before i can put it back on the road.So i feel your pain.
If it helps any I have a car with a 3800 SC Series III engine, N* TV, ZZP intercooler, VS cam, and a 3.4 pulley. This vehicle is tuned fro reliability and not maximum performance but still has about 300 HP and 300 ft lbs of torque at the wheel (according to the dyno). It is reasonably fast and I am certain that you will enjoy it immensely.
you should see low 13's to possibly high 12's.... ps pay attention and learn how to shift fast or you will be bouncing off the rev limiter before you know it.. And smile when you walk away from most cars your side by side with!!!
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I know how you feel Mitch. I've got the money to finish my build right now, but my wife and I decided to budget out a certain amount a month into it and now I kind of regret agreeing to that.
I'm just so absolutely excited. My 18th birthday is on Friday, and I can't wait for the following week. I got the engine mated to the trans today, and mounted to the cradle!
I know how you feel, started my swap almost 2 years ago. Between High School and work sometimes I feel like nothing gets done and today I wake up to snow.
Mine took about 4 years to do, for budget / family time reasons..
I agree with the above post: Take your time, you will run into little stuff that will take time to get right. Expect it, don't be frustrated by it. Oh, and tighten those axle nuts down.. ROFL.
You can come drive mine before the weather gets nasty if you want
ooohhhh If we get the chance to meet up, that would be awesome I'm getting so close. I just have a few more things to check off the list. Finished the fuel system today.
Mine took about 4 years to do, for budget / family time reasons..
I agree with the above post: Take your time, you will run into little stuff that will take time to get right. Expect it, don't be frustrated by it. Oh, and tighten those axle nuts down.. ROFL.
Haha! When i took the axles out, I left them bolted to the shock towers just in case!
